VINEYARD MUSIC FEST

#1 By Artists For Artists Music Festival

Join us for an extraordinary musical experience at the 3rd Annual Vineyard Music Fest, set against the stunning backdrop of Grove Vineyards & Winery this Memorial Day Weekend. On Saturday, May 24, 2025, we're bringing together extraordinary artists and music lovers in a setting where soul meets sophistication in the heart of North Carolina wine country. This intimate festival creates an atmosphere where every note resonates with authenticity and every moment creates lasting memories.

This isn't just another music festival – it's a carefully crafted experience where premium MUSIC flows freely, exceptional artists perform up close and personal, and genuine connections are made under the stars. Our thoughtfully curated lineup features acclaimed national artists who will transform this beautiful vineyard into an unforgettable celebration of music, community, and joy.

From the moment you arrive at our Gibsonville venue, you'll be immersed in an atmosphere where great music, wonderful people, and positive vibes blend perfectly with the natural beauty of the vineyard setting. Explore our diverse array of hand-selected vendors offering unique merchandise, artisanal goods, and delicious culinary delights. Whether you're dancing to soulful sounds, enjoying premium wines, discovering local vendors, or creating memories with friends new and old, the Vineyard Music Fest promises a day that feeds your soul and lifts your spirit.

Limited tickets available to ensure an intimate experience.

Gates open 2:00 PM

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Artist Line Up

AVERY*SUNSHINE

Headliner

GRAMMY® Award Winning Artist Avery*Sunshine: A Beacon of Musical Brilliance

Chester, Pennsylvania native Avery*Sunshine has established herself as a musical powerhouse, seamlessly blending her roles as a pianist, singer, songwriter, and producer. A proud graduate of Spelman College, her journey from the academic halls to the global stage is a testament to her talent, dedication, and passion for music. Together with her husband and Grammy-nominated partner, Dana Johnson, Avery has made Atlanta her stronghold, where they nurture and expand their creative and entrepreneurial ventures. Avery's career is marked by significant achievements, including four top twenty hits on the Billboard charts.

Her song "Call My Name" reached the coveted #1 spot, affirming her place in the music industry. Beyond her personal successes, Avery is a committed advocate for artists, serving as a Board Governor for the Atlanta Chapter of the Recording Academy, where she contributes to shaping the music landscape. Her entrepreneurial spirit shines through her co-founding and partnership in BigShine Recordings, a label dedicated to empowering independent artists. Additionally, Avery ventures into the beauty industry as the founder of LouMack Beauty Cosmetics Corp, demonstrating her multifaceted talents and business acumen.

Avery*Sunshine's influence extends across the globe through her international tours, touching audiences in Asia, Europe, UK and Australia with her soulful music and dynamic performances. Currently, she is captivating fans with her musical web series "So Glad To Know You," providing an intimate look at her creative journey and connection with music.

Avery*Sunshine's biography encapsulates not just her musical achievements but her role as a luminary in the industry, shining a light on the power of independence, creativity, and the unifying force of music. With Atlanta as her backdrop, she continues to inspire and captivate, leaving an indelible mark on the hearts of those who witness her artistry.

LISA THEE' ORACLE HIGHTOWER

A FORCE OF NATURE...

A voice that penetrates the soul and ignites entire audiences. Hightower blends her eclectic background in jazz, gospel, soul, and R&B to create her own genre: SOUL 2 SOUL Music.

Among her greatest musical inspirations are the legendary Nina Simone and Ella Fitzgerald, whose artistry continues to influence and shape her musical journey.
She has graced internationally acclaimed venues including The Musical Instrument Museum, Lewis Nash Jazz Club, and various International Jazz Festivals.

Hightower recently became a residential performer and lead partner of the Vineyard Music Fest, where she serves as an equitable owner and artist helping shape this festival into an artist-driven movement. Beginning in North Carolina and expanding to Ghana as its first international destination, the festival creates opportunities for artists to travel between countries and organically expand their reach across borders.

Her newest creative venture, "Song Sanctuary," reimagines the concert experience as a sacred space of connection and spontaneous creation. In these intimate pop-up gatherings, Hightower performs completely unrehearsed, using the audience as her muse. Participants arrive with their questions, hopes, and life challenges, and through improvised songs, she channels responses that offer guidance, healing, and connection. This unique fusion of music and spiritual communion creates powerful moments of unity and understanding, transforming each gathering into a collective journey of discovery.

Her performance journey includes sharing stages with Grammy-winning artists and industry legends, from soul and R&B pioneers to contemporary gospel powerhouses. Her recent single "Til Morning" has become a beloved anthem of love, resonating with all who hear it! She continues to release new music from her "SOUL THERAPY" project.

Ben Brako

Ben Brako is a name that will always be synonymous with contemporary High-Life music, not only in his beloved homeland of Ghana but all over the world.

Time and again, he has earned the right and privilege of seeing his name added to the legends of the music industry, especially in Africa, where he enjoys great popularity. He enjoys a popularity reaching back to the sixties, when he was a student at St. Augustine’s College. It was there where he became the lead singer for the nationally acclaimed School Band “Famous Flames.” It was then that Ben Brako emerged as the first Ghanaian teenage pop star.

Ben Brako’s discography includes the albums; ‘Baya’, ‘Everybody’, ‘Siwdu’, ‘Adende’, and ‘Adoma’, and the singles ‘Shame and Scandal’, ‘Adoma’. ‘Dream! Child’ featuring the late Hugh Masakela. He has also released the compilation album, The Best of Ben Brako, and had some of his tracks included on Highlife compilation albums like ‘Kings of Highlife’, and ‘Nakasie Highlife Stars’. Ben is an accomplished Artist who has performed all over the world, gracing stages in the USA, Canada, UK, Germany, Holland, Belgium, Sweden, France, Scotland, Ireland, Togo, Ivory Coast, Nigeria, Cameroon and of course his very own Ghana.

Fans and critics alike agree that Ben Brako is an Industry legend. Many credit him with creating the High Lifestyle that brought the young, the old, and people at all levels of literacy to cultivate a love for contemporary Highlife Music, which hitherto was snobbishly confined mostly to the masses and unschooled.

Ben Brako is a name that will always be synonymous with Highlife music the world over. Ben has over the years won many Awards for music, National recognition for contribution to culture and philanthropy.

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