Blues in the Vines
Blues in the Vines update.
Elmslie Wines is located at 2 Upper McEwans Rd Legana which is the first left after the Grindelwald turnoff heading north or the first right turn after the northern entrance into Grindelwald.
If you require a lift out there, get down to the Bathurst St council car park (Near Office Works) and catch the free vines bus. The bus, which can carry up to 7 passengers at a time, will be leaving at 2, 2.30 and 3pm. If you have a group and can’t make it at these times, contact Adam on 0407 171 253 and arrange pick up.
The music starts at 3 pm and goes through till 7. Food and beverages are available at the winery so get there earlier and get yourself a good spot for the afternoon.
See you all there
Launceston Blues Club invites you to “Blues in the Vines”. Come along and enjoy an afternoon of cool, relaxing music at Elmslie on Sunday 4th March with music from 3pm to 7pm. Sit back and sip a glass of your favourite refreshment whilst listening to the best of funky, cool blues tunes performed by King Cake.
The Band:
Australian blues icon Pete Cornelius, groove merchant Henry Nichols and the organ doctor Randal Muir come together to mix up a popular southern delicacy, KING CAKE; A Crazy Cajun Concoction of Funky New Orleans Hot Sauce, Stax Studio Soul Food, Swingin’ Jive of Blue Note and the Burnin’ Grooves of Atlantic. Performing songs from artists like; Professor Longhair, Dr John, The Meters, Booker T & the MGs, Jimmie Vaughan, Galactic, Jimmie Smith, Grant Green, Otis Redding, Albert King & Ray Charles. (http://www.thedwarf.com.au/)
The Winery:
Located just off the West Tamar Highway at 2 Upper McEwans Road, Legana, (next left past the Grindelwald turn off), Elmslie is a five hectare vineyard set amongst picturesque surroundings. Elmslie produces Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Riesling and Chardonnay. The staff are happy to assist you with a wine tasting and talk about their award winning wines. Cheese platters, tapas and gourmet pizzas are a selection of the wonderful food available from The House Cafe Restaurant. NO BYO.
Elmslie is a short 15 minute drive (16 kilometres) from Launceston.
Phone – 03 6330 1225
Concert Entry Fee:
Adults - $15.00, Junior (16 to 18yrs) - $5.00
Children under 16 free when accompanied by an adult