Sac Song and Wine Series closes opening season on high note, will return next spring
By D.A. Gougherty |
This week, I had the good fortune to attend the final show of a newly launched series of concerts at a California Delta winery in nearby Clarksburg. The last show of the five Sac Song and Wine Series concerts featured award-winning Country Western singer-songwriters Rodney Clawson and Nicolle Galyon.
The five-concert series was launched and promoted by Randi Moody and held at Miner’s Leap Winery in Clarksburg. The nighttime series started in May and concluded last Wednesday evening.
In a word, the music and venue were fantastic.
First, there was the venue. Miner’s Leap is a short drive from Sacramento, and the setting on their grounds is ideally laid out for an intimate open-air concert. The stage is slightly elevated with several seating options, and the music starts just after sunset.
We watched the concert from a table near the stage while most people sat on the lawn, seated on chairs they had brought. The lawn seats offered exceptional viewing and listening for approximately 300 attendees, many of whom enjoyed Miners Leap wines during the concert.
As for the performers, it is easy to understand why they have won several awards. Although married, Clawson and Galyon work independently, providing many well-known Country Western artists with chart-topping and award-winning hits.
Our favorite songs during the 90-plus minute performance were Galyon’s All The Pretty Girls and Clawson’s Crazy Town. Interestingly, Crazy Town is about the hectic Nashville music industry, and while both went there to launch their careers, now that they have become recognized, they have relocated to Galyon’s hometown of Sterling, Kansas. Listen to more songs by Clawson here.
Clawson and Galtyon are top-notch talents that appeal to anyone who enjoys classic singer-songwriters. During their performance, guitarist Clawson and pianist Galyon accompanied each other as they switched back and forth between their compositions.
In between their songs, they each shared stories about their songs, growing up, their marriage, children, and the hustle-bustle of breaking into the Nashville music scene. The chats were funny, heartfelt and genuine.
After the show, Clawson and Galyon easily and openly chatted with anyone who approached them. It was refreshing to see in this age where performers can be aloof and more interested in their social media presence than talking with fans.
Pleased with the performance and the turnout, Moody told us the series will return next May with more noted singer-songwriters. And for those who cannot make a weeknight concert, Moody said next year’s performances will be on Friday nights.
If you are interested in next year’s series, follow Sac Song and Wine Series on Instagram (Sac Song & Wine Series) for updates. It will be a great way to spend a Friday night under the stars next year.
