Grab a cold beer & a pizza in the brewery or on the deck for a night of Americana Roots Music at Blue Mountain Brewery with Trent Wagler & the Steel Wheels. Show starts at 7 pm.
Their acoustic music ranges from old time, country folk, infused with elements of gospel, blues, and rock and roll. Trent has been singing since the age of 4. He grew up Mennonite, singing four part harmonies in a family gospel quartet. His musical training since then includes punk rock, jam bands, select university choirs, traditional Arabic music, and his grandfather’s harmonica. The Steel Wheels joined Trent in January of 2005, adding a fresh sound and exciting energy to his songwriting. The Steel Wheels are Brian Dickel on Bass, Eric Brubaker on Fiddle, and Jay Lapp on Mandolin. Trent and the Steel Wheels have toured internationally and across the US. They’ve shared the stage with Robin and Linda Williams, Tim Reynolds, Marshall Crenshaw, Carrie Newcomer, Over the Rhine, John McCutcheon, and Adrienne Young & Little Sadie among others. Together Wagler and the Wheels have assembled a loyal following that appreciates the honest, deceptively simple sound, with raw emotion and strong musicianship.
The Tornado Watch area is highlighted in yellow. Graphic via The National Weather Service.
Nelson County, Virginia CANCELLED CANCELLED CANCELLED Updated : 8:30 PM EDT 4.20.09 – Though Nelson is still technically under a tornado watch until 10 PM EDT, the severe weather threat for our immediate area has passed. More stable air is moving in and it is highly likely the NWS will trim back the watch area shortly with Nelson being dropped from inclusion.
We’ll keep you posted.
Scroll for specific county information. URGENT – IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
TORNADO WATCH NUMBER 178
NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER NORMAN OK
250 PM EDT MON APR 20 2009
THE NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER HAS ISSUED A
TORNADO WATCH FOR PORTIONS OF
SOUTHEAST MARYLAND
NORTHERN NORTH CAROLINA
CENTRAL AND EASTERN VIRGINIA
COASTAL WATERS
EFFECTIVE THIS MONDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING FROM 250 PM UNTIL
1000 PM EDT.
TORNADOES…HAIL TO 2 INCHES IN DIAMETER…THUNDERSTORM WIND
GUSTS TO 70 MPH…AND DANGEROUS LIGHTNING ARE POSSIBLE IN THESE
AREAS.
THE TORNADO WATCH AREA IS APPROXIMATELY ALONG AND 85 STATUTE
MILES NORTH AND SOUTH OF A LINE FROM 20 MILES WEST OF DANVILLE
VIRGINIA TO 50 MILES SOUTHEAST OF PATUXENT RIVER MARYLAND. FOR A
COMPLETE DEPICTION OF THE WATCH SEE THE ASSOCIATED WATCH OUTLINE
UPDATE (WOUS64 KWNS WOU8).
REMEMBER…A TORNADO WATCH MEANS CONDITIONS ARE FAVORABLE FOR
TORNADOES AND SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS IN AND CLOSE TO THE WATCH
AREA. PERSONS IN THESE AREAS SHOULD BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR
THREATENING WEATHER CONDITIONS AND LISTEN FOR LATER STATEMENTS
AND POSSIBLE WARNINGS.
DISCUSSION…THUNDERSTORMS ARE FORECAST TO INTENSIFY THIS AFTERNOON
OVER NORTHERN NC AND CENTRAL VA…AHEAD OF APPROACHING SURFACE LOW.
ACTIVITY WILL SPREAD NORTHEASTWARD ACROSS THE WATCH AREA POSING A
RISK OF LARGE HAIL AND DAMAGING WINDS. ENHANCED FORCING NEAR THE
WARM FRONT MAY ALSO POSE A RISK OF A FEW TORNADOES THIS AFTERNOON
AND EARLY EVENING.
AVIATION…TORNADOES AND A FEW SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS WITH HAIL
SURFACE AND ALOFT TO 2 INCHES. EXTREME TURBULENCE AND SURFACE
WIND GUSTS TO 60 KNOTS. A FEW CUMULONIMBI WITH MAXIMUM TOPS TO
450. MEAN STORM MOTION VECTOR 24030.
TORNADO WATCH OUTLINE UPDATE FOR WT 178
NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER NORMAN OK
250 PM EDT MON APR 20 2009
TORNADO WATCH 178 IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1000 PM EDT FOR THE
FOLLOWING LOCATIONS
ALBEMARLE AMELIA AMHERST
APPOMATTOX BEDFORD BRUNSWICK
BUCKINGHAM CAMPBELL CAROLINE
CHARLES CITY CHARLOTTE CHESTERFIELD
CULPEPER CUMBERLAND DINWIDDIE
ESSEX FLUVANNA FRANKLIN
GLOUCESTER GOOCHLAND GREENE
GREENSVILLE HALIFAX HANOVER
HENRICO HENRY ISLE OF WIGHT
JAMES CITY KING AND QUEEN KING GEORGE
KING WILLIAM LANCASTER LOUISA
LUNENBURG MADISON MATHEWS
MECKLENBURG MIDDLESEX NELSON
NEW KENT NORTHUMBERLAND NOTTOWAY
ORANGE PITTSYLVANIA POWHATAN
PRINCE EDWARD PRINCE GEORGE RICHMOND
SOUTHAMPTON SPOTSYLVANIA STAFFORD
SURRY SUSSEX WESTMORELAND
YORK
Featuring a mix of nodern & classic acoustic rock tunes, Brian Chandler originally from Staunton, VA. Brian is a solo acoustic music man performing at DBBC, Friday, April 24th at 8pm.
Event Date: Friday 24th of April 2009 08:00 PM
Location/Address: at the intersection of Rt 151 and Rt 664, 200 Mosby’s Run, Roseland, VA 22967
Contact Telephone Please call 434.361.1001-www.dbbrewingcompany.com for more information
Nelson County, Virginia
After some spectacular weather over the weekend, changes moved in last night after dark. Paul Purpura grabbed the weather shot showing the rain clouds moving in at dusk. The first half of the weekend was perfect. Saturday, not a cloud in the sky, and temps in the low to mid 80’s for afternoon high temperatures. Even Sunday turned out to be a good day with readings near 80°, most of the rain holding off until after dark.
Today look for widespread rain showers and perhaps even some thunderstorms in the afternoon. Temps will be a bit cooler Monday with high in the upper 60’s to near 70° vs 80° yesterday. Chances for rain continue through Tuesday night, with more sunshine by Wednesday. By Thursday into the weekend temperatures begin warming, topping out around 80° by Saturday and Sunday with sunny skies.
You can hear all of the complete weather details in Tommy’s Weather on the home page player at the top, or by clicking here too!
Disarmingly mature, Nesbit embodies the spirit of modern mountain music. It is pure, smooth and hauntingly melodic at times, upbeat and downright clog worthy!
Carleigh will be at DBBC on Thursday, April 23rd at 7pm. Did you know that you can take home a growler of your favorite brew.
Event Date: Thursday 23rd of April 2009 07:00 PM
Location/Address: at the intersection of Rt 151 and Rt 664, 200 Mosby’s Run, Roseland, VA 22967
Contact Telephone Please call 434.361.1001-www.dbbrewingcompany.com for more information
After digging in the dirt and planting seeds on Earth Day, join The Moonrats at DBBC, Wednesday, April 22nd at 7pm. The Moonrats are a hip new blue-country rock grass orchestra, playing the most enjoyable music! DBBC will aslo have some specials on the menu Wednesday!
Event Date: Wednesday 22nd of April 2009 07:00 PM
Location/Address: at the intersection of Rt 151 and Rt 664, 200 Mosby’s Run, Roseland, VA 22967
Contact Telephone Please call 434.361.1001-www.dbbrewingcompany.com for more information
Photos By Tommy Stafford : NCL Magazine : Volunteers worked most of Saturday to put the tent in place for next month's opening of the Nelson Farmers Market Co-op. Click any photo to enlarge.
Nellysford/Stoney Creek
Nelson County, Virginia
With warmer days ahead and sunny skies, preparations got underway Saturday for the opening of the 2009 Nelson Farmers Market Co-op next month. Volunteers spent most the day driving stakes and raising the tent for the highly popular outdoor market held from May through October in Nellysford, Virginia at the entrance to Stoney Creek.
A unique view from under shows volunteers prepping the tent for the raising to follow.Russ Fisher, local artist and vendor at the market, shows off the recently touched up road sign that sets just off of Route 151 in Nellysford during the market season.In addition to the normal tents at the market, an additional wine tasting tent will be on hand to highlight local vineyards and wineries in Nelson.
Piney River
Nelson County, Virginia
The weather cooperated perfectly for the 2009 Piney River Mini Triathlon. Our Paul Purpura was up and out Saturday morning to capture all of the action as entrants biked, boated, and ran the course in the southern part of Nelson County, Virginia. Each year in April The Nelson County Parks and Recreation Department coordinates the race.
Dr. Beth Luzaich, DVM (left) and husband George, owners of Five Star Health & Fitness in Afton wait in line to register for Saturday's event.The 2009 triathlon consisted of several different events like kayaking.And canoeing!And biking!Emily Harper, Director of Nelson Parks & Recreation, hands out awards at the end of Saturday's triathlon
Final scores and awards will posted as soon as we can get our hands on them!
Congrats to all of Saturdays’ winners and participants!!
Beech Grove/Wintergreen
The weather couldn’t have been better this past Friday evening as Blue Ridge Medical Center held its annual Rural Health Outreach Program benefit. For the very first time in over a decade the event was moved from it’s old location at Spruce Creek Gallery just south of Nellysford. Spruce Creek closed back in January, so the event was moved to Wintergreen WInery’s new event facility. The evening was superb! Sue Bernard was recognized by Peggy Whitehead, Executive Director of Blue Ridge Medical Center, and Judy Rendich who organized this year’s Spring Garden Party. Sue helped kick off the very first Spring fundraiser and hosted everyone until this year.
Before moving inside for the auctions, folks enjoyed the beautiful weather outdoors on a fantastic Spring evening.The wine for the event was provided by Wintergreen Winery along with microbrews from Blue Mountain Brewery and Devils Backbone Brewing Company. Tommy Stafford, Publisher of Nelson County Life Magazine (and yep this website!) was the emcee and auctioneer for the evening.The group Mongrel along with the duo The Honeydew Drops provided entertainment for the night.Numerous items were up for bid in the live auction after the silent auction for the evening closed. Plenty of food was on hand along with beautiful floral arrangements from local greenhouses.Did we mention the wine? Thought so. Jeff Stone of Wintergreen Winery, (right) enjoys the fruits of his own labor!
All proceeds from the Spring Garden Party help fund The Rural Health Outreach Program.
Nelson County, Virginia Martins Store Substation BPL Update – April 17, 2009
There is little to report this week as the crews were all pulled to do storm work. They will return Monday and we will continue to optimize the networks. We have done a better job with the map. The new one shows the same information but is cleaner and easier to read.
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