At this time of year, the Bernhardts invite you to shake off the cold winter blues with a toasty afternoon warmed by their fireplace, enjoying award-winning wines, delicious appetizers, and an incredible lineup of musical talent.
The concerts in January, February, and March are inside the winery's warm, cozy new concert room. The concert format is designed around a Sunday afternoon picnic with family and friends. The winery provides family table seating in the concert room to enhance the intimacy of the evening. Appetizers and dessert are provided and are included in the ticket price.
The evening’s festivities begin at 4:15pm with appetizers and a meet-and-greet with the entertainers. The concert starts at 5pm and ends around 7:30pm. Seating is limited to 100. All tickets are by reservation only and include table seating, appetizers, and dessert prior to the concert. These concerts sell out quickly!
Purchase tickets online at www.bernhardtwinery.com or by calling (936) 894-9829. Premium tickets for Soleil Wine Club members are $44.96 or $49.95 for the general public. Premium tickets include first row Premium table seating and appetizers. General tickets for Soleil Wine Club members are $40.46 and are $44.95 per person for the general public. General tickets include table seating and appetizers. Tickets are limited and non-refundable. Soleil Wine Club members receive an additional 10 percent off on two tickets per membership.
The lineup for the Winter Madness Concert Series is as follows.
Jan. 13: Shake Russell & Michael Hearne The joined talents of Shake Russell and Michael Hearne have become a favorite tradition at the winery, and help shake off the winter blues! This will be an evening of singin’, pickin’, jokesterin’ and all out entertainment. Both Russell and Hearne have been awarded the Singer-Songwriter of the Year by the Academy of Texas Music Awards. www.ShakeRussell.com and www.MichaelHearne.com
Jan. 20: Texas Blues Brothers The Texas Blues Brothers have been entertaining crowds for more than 13 years. This musical act formed in 2002 with an admiration for the 1981 movie and musical act from Saturday Night Live. They combine classic soul and blues along with the hits from the album Briefcase Full of Blues. The looks, the moves, the music – they have it all. www.TxBluesBrothersTribute.FreeHostia.com/Welcome
Jan. 27: Southern County Line Named the 2018 CMA of Texas Band Of The Year and made up of members of the former high energy, dynamic, crowd pleasing Chris Brade Band, Southern County Line has become one of the premier country music acts in the Houston area. SCL has shared the Bernhardt Winery stage with Derek Spence during his George Strait Tribute concerts. www.SouthernCountyLine.com
Feb.10: hONEyhoUSe hONEyhoUSe is a unique acoustic trio combining the talents of three very diverse and seasoned artists into one unexpected powerhouse force. Consisting of award winning R&B/Gospel soulstress Hillary Smith, earthy blues/folk singer-songwriter Yvonne Perea, and sweet voiced Mandy Buchanan, hONEyhoUSe seamlessly melds the lines of musical genres with their original creations embracing blues, soul, folk, and Americana. Together they are three very different voices with one path. www.Honeyhouse.me
Feb. 17: Gentle Lamb Experience – Valentine’s Day Concert Louis Lamb and the band bring back to life Marvin Gaye, The Four Tops, The Four Seasons, and all the great doo-wop music of the '60s, Motown, and more. They will certainly take you back to garage dances and belly rubbing with your first love. GentleLambExperience.com
Feb. 24: Johnny and the Spinsations No longer just an oldies band, Johnny and the Spinsations bring you a wide spectrum of great dance music ranging from the '40s to current. Swing, rock, pop, and even a healthy dose of country. Sinatra, Elvis, The Beatles, Orbison, Diamond, Bruno Mars, Garth Brooks, Lonestar, Brooks and Dunn, and much more, and all of it is danceable! www.TheSpinsations.com
March 3: Mardi Gras with Bayou Roux Put on your fanciest masquerade mask, grab your beads and your crewe, and join Bernhardt for a Bon Ton Mardi Gras celebration! Bayou Roux has been bringing its “Cajun commotion” to audiences from Texas to France, Louisiana to California for more than 25 years. A fixture on stages at most area Cajun festivals, Bayou Roux brings its unique Zydepop style to the band’s original songs as well as Cajun and Zydeco favorites. www.BayouRoux.com
March 10: Lost Shaker of Salt, Jimmy Buffett Tribute Want to take a musical vacation? You've just boarded for a trip to paradise. The Lost Shaker of Salt band plays all of your Jimmy Buffett favorites as well as some of the most recognized tropical music from around the world. Grab your margarita, your sunscreen, and your flip flops and get ready to party island style with the Lost Shaker of Salt Band. www.LostShakerBand.com
March 17: Felix and Fingers Dueling Pianos Felix and Fingers Dueling Pianos is a high energy, all-request sing-along show for all ages. This interactive act brings together music and comedy for a night you'll be laughing about for weeks! From John Lennon to John Legend, The Beach Boys to Beastie Boys, Felix and Fingers will play anything. Come ready with your favorite requests and prepare to laugh, sing, and dance with this one of a kind dueling pianos show. www.FelixandFingers.com
