Above: that’s me, right, with my bestest of friends, Gabriele “Elvis” Inglesi. When I was in my early 20s, we were a touring duo in northern Italy. Today, Elvis is one of the best “chicken picking” guitar players I’ve ever performed with.

After my family, there are two great passions in my life: music and wine. When they come together, it’s magic for me.

This Sunday, May 25, my 80s cover band, The Bio Dynamic Band featuring Katie White, will be performing at my monthly open mic at Emmit’s Place, my favorite local dive bar.

This will be the fourth music event I’ve done at Emmit’s. But now there’s an added twist: a few weeks ago I launched a wine program at Emmit’s.

Currently, we have just three wines on offer but they are all winners: a Friulian OG Pinot Grigio, a Sangiovese/Merlot Super Tuscan blend, and a wine I’m extra super stoked about, a killer Barbera d’Alba. All three wines will be available this Sunday. And Emmit’s just installed a new pizza oven!

This is a family-friendly event and the Open Mic is geared especially for kids, including classical musicians. And all the kids love the mocktail list that owner Susan Davis created just for us.

Please join me, my family, and some of the best musicians in Houston (no joke) for a great way to pass a Sunday afternoon. Last time, this amazing brass band showed up and took the house down. Word is getting out about our gig and you never know who is going to show up and play!

Open Mic at Emmit’s Place!
featuring The Bio Dynamic
featuring Katie White

Where: Emmit’s Place
4852 Benning Dr.
Houston TX 77035

When: Sunday, May 25
2-6pm (our band goes on at 4:30)

$5 cover (optional, not required)

Thank you for supporting local music, local musicians, and independently owned local businesses. Mention this blog post and I’ll buy you a glass of the Barbera myself!