12:00pm – 4:30pm Saturday & Sunday
Music Starts @ 1:30pm
Special Performance By
The Easy Way
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An accomplished guitarist and vocalist, Vernon Black spent most of the past 20 years touring, recording and film tracking with music legends like Stevie Wonder, Herbie Hancock, Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin, Chakka Kahn and Lionel Richie. More recently, he’s performed and recorded with contemporary artists including Ashan, Mariah Carey, India Aire, Busta Rhymes and Celine Dion. His work can be heard in films like “The Bodyguard,” “License to Kill,” and “Beverly Hills Cop II;” in advertising jingles for Jaguar, Chevrolet, Toyota, Nissan, Mattel and Levi’s; and in songs and sound effects on video games for Sony Play Station, Nintendo, Sega and EA Sports (Electronic Arts). And at the Jimi Hendrix Festival at Bumbershoot Stadium in Seattle Washington he was the co-music director and opened the show with the legendary “Experience” (Jimi Hendrix’s original band) – Mitch Mitchell (drums) and Noel Redding (bass).
Vernon will be bringing a cast of All Stars and friends including Hook & Ladder’s very own, Devin Ruddick. This New Orleans Funk inspired tribute will be something special!
The Black Piglet is back! With Black Pig Beignets!!!
This performance is accompanied by a special menu from local celebrity chefs, Duskie Estes and John Stewart. Duskie and John will be cooking AMAZING New Orleans inspired food to order from the legendary, “Black Piglet” food truck.
Saturday & Sunday, Mardi Gras Celebration Information
Saturday & Sunday 12:00pm – 4:30pm
Food truck will be ready for service at 12:00pm.
This is a ticketed event. All are welcome & family friendly, children under 12 are free admission.
2 Complimentary Tickets Available Per Wine Club Membership.
The Hook & Ladder stage is located on a beautiful vineyard setting. Seating is first come first served and all seats are outdoor. Lawn chairs and blankets are welcome.
Hook & Ladder Winery is a non-smoking/non-vaping environment. Outside food and alcohol is prohibited at First Friday Concert Series events.