Live Music

Charlie Fellingham as a Frank Sinatra Impersonator has a twenty-year history of professional singing and direction. He is New York trained in both classical and pop styles and perfected his Sinatra sytlings over the past eleven years. Charles was a Cabaret director in residence at Theatre Three's "Second Stage" and "Elrods" in New York . Charles has performed his show at corporate events, cruises, corporate parties, weddings, special events, celebrity shows, celebrity sound alike events all over the US.  He has been featured with the Altanta Pops Summer Series and Christmas special.  As well, he has toured with the Vaughn Monroe Orchestra and most recently with the Blue Notes Orchestra. If you are looking for the big band sound,look no further. From six pieces to a fifteen piece band Charles is set to entertain your crowd.

Larry V, a native of New Orleans, learned to play guitar at 13 and began public performances at age 15. He has won several talent contests and was voted most talented by students at his high school. Some major highlights of Larry’s music career include playing nightly at the largest club in the New Orleans/Gulf Coast area at the age of 16. He also toured in concerts with BJ Thomas’ guitarist, was a regular guest on the Jim Owen’s WLOX television show, was a band leader in several successful bands playing to packed venues and for several years played with Grand Ole Opry musicians and Lefty Frizzell’s back up band. Larry plays guitar, drums and harmonica. His playlist includes Billboard’s Top 40 Country and Folk Rock with a sprinkle of Blues. Larry is passionate about music and people!

An inspiring high school graduation performance and $80 were all it took to get singer/songwriter Kurt Thomas hooked on the music business. And now, the small town country boy from Dahlonega, GA has recorded four CD’s and opened for some of the biggest names in country music including Kenny Chesney, Brooks & Dunn, LeAnn Rimes, Gary Alan, Darius Rucker, Zac Brown Band, Ronnie Milsap and Josh Turner. Kurt grew up enjoying the close-knit country life in Dahlonega where he heard local musician, Jay Drummonds, sing “Small Town” by John Cougar Mellencamp at his high school graduation. At that moment, he decided that’s what he wanted to do with his life and after graduation; he bought his first guitar for $80 and started his musical career. Eventually, Kurt started his own band, Kurt Thomas and the Small Town Band, in honor of the night he decided to make music his life and to honor the way of life that he had been raised to love.

Larry V, a native of New Orleans, learned to play guitar at 13 and began public performances at age 15. He has won several talent contests and was voted most talented by students at his high school. Some major highlights of Larry’s music career include playing nightly at the largest club in the New Orleans/Gulf Coast area at the age of 16. He also toured in concerts with BJ Thomas’ guitarist, was a regular guest on the Jim Owen’s WLOX television show, was a band leader in several successful bands playing to packed venues and for several years played with Grand Ole Opry musicians and Lefty Frizzell’s back up band. Larry plays guitar, drums and harmonica. His playlist includes Billboard’s Top 40 Country and Folk Rock with a sprinkle of Blues. Larry is passionate about music and people!

Atlanta native, singer/actor Jeff Lewis brings a blend of pop, Broadway, and Great American Song Book to the Old Vinings Inn. His eclectic biography includes playing the deputy who arrested the two yutes' in "My Cousin Vinny", as well as the title character in Seven Stages Theatre's original production of Mr. Universe", and playing linebacker (and thespian) at UGA. So, come enjoy this great music, and food and drink, at the Old Vinings inn.

Gwen Hughes is an American jazz singer, songwriter and actress. Primarily based in Atlanta, Georgia, United States, she has developed a fan base both regionally and abroad with her jazz-flavored ensembles, including "The Retro Jazz Kats," "The Continental Dance Orchestra," and the European-based "Mono". Gwen has released six albums on Fairfield Records, starting with “Torch Life” in the 1990s up until her newest album, “Dancing in the Moonlight,” recorded with Mono, featuring the greatest hits of their ten years of touring Eastern Europe. Gwen recently signed with Zoho Music for the album, “Native Land,” a recording celebrated by JazzWeekly: “Gwen does it again!” Always a musical explorer, her latest singles fuse jazz with EDM and hip-hop: “I’d Know Your Voice Anywhere (Mark Alston Deep House Remix)” and “You Make Me Feel Like Candy” (BELOw Remix).”

Atlanta pop sensation Jennifer Jess, is a singer-songwriter, recording artist and producer. She currently streams live music on Twitch TV to a community of over 18,000 people around the world as well as performing live in many local areas around Atlanta. After pursuing opera in college, she bravely followed her passion for pop music and songwriting. She released her debut single in 2019 and achieving over one million Spotify streams. Jennifer continues to release new music regularly and aims to create music that connects on a profound level. Her commitment to her craft, songwriting and soaring vocals make her a rising star in the industry.

Leah is a Pop Country songwriter from Atlanta, Georgia whose authentic musical style crosses many different genres but is grounded in a unique blended sound seasoned with country, pop, rock, and folk influences. At once powerful and soulful, Leah’s vocals bring to life the emotion and energy of the thought-provoking lyrics and rich storytelling she delivers through compelling original songs and the songs of favorite artists. Believing music and artistic expression to be a true connection among individuals from different backgrounds, Leah strives to build lyrics that are honest and emotional around melodies that move the soul. Leah’s musical inspirations range from Patsy Cline, Emmylou Harris, Linda Ronstadt, Kenny Loggins and Eva Cassidy to more contemporary artists like Brandi Carlile, Lauren Daigle, Lorde, and Tenille Townes. Happiest when sharing her music at live shows, Leah can be seen performing at local venues, festivals, municipal and private events around Georgia with her band members --Christian Schaffer (Lead Guitar), Corey Ahlquist (Drums) and Chris Hein (Bass). In the past year, they have also enjoyed opening for nationally touring artists Christopher Cross, Boz Scaggs, Jake Owen, Maggie Rose, and Jimmie Allen.