Wales Manor Winery & Vineyard | Live Music | Blues & Country | John Christopher Davis | JB Clark | Gerry Moss | McKinney, Texas

April 25 (2:30-6 pm) - Jack Grimm - www.jackgrimm.net

April 25 (7-10:30 pm) - Music Under the Stars
with Jon Christopher Davis - www.jonchristopherdavis.com

May 9 (2:30-6 pm) - Newt Pittman

Wales Manor and our friends believe in HELPING OTHERS and DREAMS. Newt Pittman has the talent, drive, desire, and dream to make it Big in the Music Business. During the next several months Newt will be playing at Wales Manor. This is your chance to be help be part of Newt's Musical Journey. I can assure you, you DO NOT want to miss this musical talent. Wales Manor Presents: Newt Pittman will culminate on July 18th with - "Music Under The Stars! with Newt Pittman."

May 16 (2:30-6 pm) - Newt Pittman

May 23 (7-10:30 pm) - Music Under the Stars
(Artist TBA. This will be good!)

May 31 - TBA

June 13 (2:30-6 pm) - Newt Pittman

June 20 (2:30-6 pm) - Newt Pittman

June 27 (7-10:30 pm) - Music Under the Stars
with Gerry Moss (Blues) - www.gerrymoss.com

July 11 (2:30-6 pm) - Newt Pittman

July 18 (7-10:30 pm) - Music Under the Stars
with Newt Pittman - This is what we have been working towards - Getting the word out about Newt's Musical Talent. GET READY TO ROCK!

About the Musicians

Gary P. Nunn

In 1972, Michael Martin Murphey, Jerry Jeff Walker, and Willie Nelson moved to Austin and a new Era in music was born. The movement was dubbed "Texas progressive," "outlaw music" among other monikers and Gary P. Nunn was right in the middle of it. At one time he was playing bass for Murphey, Walker and Nelson! For Murphy and Walker, he lead The Lost Gonzo Band who backed them up on stage and in the studio, and helped propel them to national notoriety. It was during this time that Nunn honed his songwriting skills composing tunes that were recorded by Nelson, Walker and Murphey, as well as Rosanne Cash, David Allen Coe and others, earning him several gold and platinum records for writing, publishing and performing.

He has appeared on countless programs such as Nashville Now, TNN's Texas Connection, music videos and special appearances on TNN, Austin City Limits, Texas Ranger's Baseball games (singing the National Anthem), and other appearances too numerous to mention.

To learn more about Gary P. Nunn visit his official websites at www.garypnunn.com or www.myspace.com/garypnunnofficial. You'll find information about how to purchase his mucic and CD's as well as find out where he'll be playing again!

John Christopher Davis

Jon Christopher Davis has come full circle. After years of writing songs in Nashville for publishers, Warner Chappell and BMG, Jon returned home to the Lone Star State to make music his way. While in Nashville, the Texas born singer-songwriter penned several songs for artists like Dolly Parton, Hal Ketchum, Tammy Cochran, Sherrie Austin, Billy Ray Cyrus (Hanna Montana's dad) and Timothy B. Schmit of the Eagles. "Little Bird," as recorded by Sherrie Austin, peaked at number 4 on Billboard's Top Country Singles Sales Chart.

He also recorded his own songs for Warner Brothers, Sony and MCA Records, with Vince Gill singing back-up.

Through all of this, he became friends as well as collaborators with some of the biggest names in the business. Look at Jon's body of work over the last ten years and you'll find names beside his like Rodney Crowell, Radney Foster, Steve Lukather of Toto, Stan Lynch of Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, Charlotte Caffey of The Go Go's as well as hit producers, Dann Huff (Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban) and David Z. (Prince, Jonny Lang). Not bad for a small town boy from Bonham who married his high school sweetheart.

Within a year of moving back, Jon signed a new record deal with Palo Duro Records. Jon's long awaited debut CD was released nationwide in August of 2006. It quickly caught the attention of USA Today and popular music critic, Robert K. Oermann - "I'm a huge fan of this man's album. Its second single sizzles with zesty rhythm, yelping vocals, sidewinder guitar and a ridiculously catchy melody. The major-label "stars" on Music Row have nothing on this guy. Play this!"

Newt Pittman

Drawing inspiration from trailblazers like Cash, Waylon and all three Hanks, Texas-based singer-songwriter Newt Pittman has never fit the mold of a traditional boots-and-buckles country singer. Some call his lyrics dark; his style, rebellious; and that's fine by him. His music transcends the genre, incorporating rock, grunge and soul in order to create a country sound that's one of a kind. From New York to Nacogdoches, Newt's spent the past eight years playing road house venues along the East Coast with "Fort Bragg" and "Buck Ford" as lead guitar and vocalist. He's also played several popular venues, including the Knitting Factory (NY), CBGB's (NY), the Cutting Room (NY), and ABC's local morning news show in New York. Most recently, Newt played Fort Worth's famed 8.0's, where he won the weekly "picking party" contest for the Texas Music Series on 95.9 the Ranch and opened for Texas' own Aaron Watson. After a big city detour in New York, Newt's back home in Texas to stay, writing and playing music the only way he knows how: his way.

Jack Grimm

Jack is a father of three and doing what he believes he has been gifted to do: write and sing the songs that touch people's lives.

"There is power in music to cause tears, provoke thought and bring about action," Jack says. "The more I write, the more renewed I feel."

"I am constantly striving to be a better role model for my sons. I've learned that because of our words and deeds we can either heal or hurt, lift up or tear down, cause joy or pain." He continues, "I make the conscious choice to help heal hurts and bring some calm to a sometimes calamitous world."

Jack sings in honor of today's everyman; his style, truly Americana. Also a romantic at heart, his words bring love to life. A touch of blues and soul is added to each verse, thanks to inspiring performers like Brook Benton and Michael MacDonald.

JB Clark

JB Clark is a solo vocal act with self accompaniment on guitar and harmonica. He has a finger-picking folk-rock style that is clean and clear.  He was born in Salem, Oregon in 1954. "My dad gave me my first guitar for my 14th birthday, except for my time in Vietnam, I've never been without a guitar since." His first paying gig was with a friend at the Zodiac Room, while stationed with the Air Force in Duluth, Minnesota in '75. His military career allowed him to perform from Galena, Alaska to Aviano, Italy. "The first song I learned was 'Blowing In The Wind,' by Bob Dylan. The first song I learned to finger pick was 'Puff the Magic Dragon'."

JB has a catalog of original tunes that have been very well accepted by his fans. Additionally, his selection of tunes from the 60's and 70's by such artists as Paul Simon, Gordon Lightfoot, Harry Chapin, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young and others contain meaningful and sincere lyrics that elicit a deep personal resonance with those who lived through those times. His personal experience with many of the dings and dents life has delivered allows him to identify closely with members of the Baby Boom Generation. He not only entertains with his music, but also delivers an entertaining banter and light hearted yet meaningful rapport with his audience. Enjoy a performance by JB Clark, and connect with great music, a great era, and have a very good time.

Gerry Moss

Gerry was born in Massachusetts January 21, 1950. He was the oldest of 8 children. Gerry started to play the guitar at the age of six. As a musician, he has lived and performed in Europe, New York City, Los Angeles, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Houston, and throughout the United States. He is accomplished on banjo, mandolin, bass guitar, dobro guitar, and keyboards. He is also a very capable engineer and producer in the recording studio. Gerry has performed with Lloyd Price, Bobby "Blue" Bland, Albert Collins, Rufus Thomas, Buddy Guy. On the country side he has performed with Merle Haggard, George Jones, Willie Nelson, Charlie Pride, Hank Williams, Jr., and Clint Black's band. He has also been on stage with Joe Walsh, Stevie Winwood, and Johnny Rivers. One of Gerry's previous bands, "The Famous Unknowns," was the house band at B.B. King's Blues Club in Memphis, TN for 2 1/2 years.

Gerry can perform as a solo act or with his electric band. He can perform a broad range of material from blues, to show, to pop. This reflects his experiences from his childhood to the present encompassing more than four decades as an entertainer. Gerry is one heck of a guitar player. He is one of the finest guitarists of our time. Don't miss an opportunity to catch a Gerry Moss performance. Bring your friends. You will thoroughly enjoy yourself.

Terry Allan Hall

Terry Allan Hall lives in New Fairview, TX, a tiny burg nestled so well between Rhome and Decatur that it can rarely be found, with his wife/ best friend & soul-mate, Georgia Anne, their 2 children (actually, there's another, but he's already moved into his own domicile!), 4 dogs, 3 cats, several birds, 11 tortoises, and a vast number of "small, furry beasties".

Terry's music has been described as a "tasty concoction of Good-time Folk-Rock and Country Gold, seasoned with a smidgeon of Jazz, a pinch each of Tin Pan Alley and Texas, and a healthy dollop of 'Down Home Blues', masterly served up through his expressive voice and confident command of the 6 and 12-string guitar, harmonica, banjo, mandolin, dobro and dulcimer". He's been a part of the entertainment scene of North Texas (and elsewhere) since 1975, performing both solo and/or with a succession of bands, the latest being "Too Hot For Snakes".

In addition to performing at restaurants, cafes, coffee-houses, festivals and private affairs, Terry finds time to share his music at nursing homes, retirement centers, hospitals and other places in need of a bit of cheer. He is also focusing much of his energies into educational children's presentations for libraries and schools (both public and private), tailoring his shows to the themes of Summer Reading Programs and other events for kids from pre-school age to teens. Terry thinks learning can be fun, and his variety of performances reflects lessons on history and ethics in a way kids thoroughly enjoy.

Steve J. Rose

Stevie J. Rose is a TX singer/songwriter from Grapevine TX. He has toured with country greats Freddy Fender, Shelly West, Tommy Overstreet and Gary Stewart. He has also toured and recorded as the lead-singer/guitarist for the Rio Grande Band.

While with Rio Grande he wrote and recorded the hit singles "Daddy's Little Girl" and "Wichita Lady". He has performed throughout the U.S., Canada, Europe and Central America. He currently resides in Grapevine TX where he and his wife Toni own and operate thier own entertainment agency, Steve Rose Entertainment.

Cheryl Arena

The Queen of Harps Hailing from Boston Ma. Cheryl has made her home in Dallas Texas for the last 3 years. She is a talented vocalist and harmonica player as well as a gifted songwriter which is evident on her “Blues Got Me” Cd produced by Duke Robillard. Her most recent Cd, 'Good Old Wagon', reflects the more ‘old school” acoustic style of Blues in a stripped down duo setting. "I may not be from Texas, but it sure does feel like home" is the first line of her 'Gone to Texas' song which will be on her next Cd. Don't miss this charismatic performer live - you will surely be blown away - guaranteed!