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tuesday is the new saturday, lovers…
the tuesday night dinner club presents oliver wood!
january 19, 2027
an ordinary tuesday? not this one.
we're making room for an evening of music, nourishment, connection, and a little saturday-night magic.
spend an intimate evening with oliver wood, one-third of our beloved wood brothers, in a gathering designed to bring people together around the things that feed us most: music, food, friendship, and the joy of being present.
the little cheerful will be on hand for nourishment.
at the heart of everything we do is TLC — tender loving care for your body, mind & heart.
this is more than a concert. it's a chance to slow down, open up, share a table, discover something beautiful, and remember how good it feels to be together.
just 50 tickets available.
small by design. special by nature. full of heart.
come as you are. bring your people. let's make a tuesday night worth remembering.
tuesday is the new saturday!
i’m game for sure!
love, Aimee
Oliver Wood, Fat Cat Silhouette
Whenever Oliver Wood isn't touring with The Wood Brothers — the Grammy-nominated
roots trio that he co-founded in 2006 — he typically begins his mornings the same way:
in Nashville, at home, with a coffee cup in his hand and a notebook in his lap.
"There's a chair in my living room, right in front of a window," he says. "Every morning, I
go down there to drink my coffee, meditate, and write. It's like a therapy session for me,
because I can write without any specific goal in mind. I can be creative without being
self-judgmental.”
Many of the songs from Fat Cat Silhouette, Wood's second solo record, began taking
shape in that chair. Produced by his Wood Brothers’ bandmate Jano Rix, it's an album
of unexpected twists and turns. Longtime fans will recognize the earnest, elastic voice
that has always anchored the Wood Brothers' mix of forward-looking folk and southern
country-funk, but Fat Cat Silhouette doesn't spend much time looking backward.
Instead, it abandons convention, breaks a few rules, and positions Oliver Wood as a
roots-music innovator who's every bit as interested in the process as the product.
"I wanted to get outside my box and embrace the uncertainty of what's out there," he
explains. "I wanted weird guitar tones. The song 'Yo I Surrender' has the worst guitar
sound I've ever heard in my life, and I just love it. I wanted more percussion and less
drums. Once we began experimenting and doing whatever we wanted, the pressure
melted away and I felt liberated.”
On the album's opener, "Light and Sweet," Wood matches an imaginative storyline with
a melody that leaps from ground level into the stratosphere. Eight songs later, he brings
things to a close with "Fortune Drives the Bus," which he recorded on an iPhone in his
own backyard. While tracking the rest of Fat Cat Silhouette to analog tape, Wood
pushed himself to keep things weird. This is an album that finds the art in the
unexpected, and Oliver Wood — whose songwriting and vocal chops remain as sharp
as ever — at his most adventurous.
❤️
the season finale at sunnyside
we’re all hunting for something.
maybe it’s human connection. maybe it’s a little adventure. or maybe it’s the big ol’ buck.
whatever you’re after, come home to sunnyside for the final gathering of the season — a night built around good people, good food, live music, and a whole lot of connection.
pull on your camo, bring your people, and settle in for an evening of comfort food, cold drinks, live music, stories around the fire, and the kind of community that makes you feel right at home.
november 21, doors at 6 · sunnyside
The Little Cheerful will be on site providing dinner. menu announce soon… stay tuned!
come as you are. leave with a story.
love, Aimee
this year, we’re turning this experience into more than just a day in the woods. we will have a copper cauldron full of old camp venison stew for donation only benefitting the Windy Cove Food Pantry. let’s come together as hunters, neighbors, and friends to share the harvest, lend a helping hand, and make sure the blessings of hunting season reach families in our community who need them most.
about Will:
“The album is the most fully realized version of me,” the musician says. That’s evident in the tracks. “Virginia is For Lovers,” an earworm of a single released last year, is peak Overman — nuanced, specific, and catchy as all hell. “Held Up by a Woman,” the most recent single, builds on an acoustic foundation toward a powerful, cathartic, electric release.
Meanwhile, the intensely autobiographical “The Bottom” finds Overman wrestling with relatable questions of doubt, life choices, relationships, and mistakes — all without providing easy answers.
Recent converts will find much to explore in Overman’s densely layered tunes. And longtime fans will be happy to hear that Overman’s signature traits — deft storytelling embedded in hooky tunes, anchored by precise lyricism and powerful delivery — are all present and accounted for on Stranger. But don’t expect Overman to stay in one place, musically or otherwise.
Restless by nature, a traveler with a poet’s eye for mountains but a working man’s taste for road food, Overman’s always on the move. He comes by it naturally. That’s because Overman spent his formative years as a child of two worlds. Summer surf sessions in Virginia Beach gave way to fall backpacking expeditions in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Rinse, wash, repeat. Sunscreen and fly rods, flip flops and hiking boots. Two different landscapes. Two different soundtracks. Rock and pop where water meets earth, bluegrass and folk where trees meet the sky. Somewhere in between, maybe on the interstate between Virginia’s edges and its heart, that’s where the country music is.
Ask Overman about his influences, and he’s just as likely to say The Killers as the Avett Brothers. So it’s inevitable all those worlds would sonically collide inside Overman’s head. A live performance will probably include a harmonica. But you’ll also get a good old-fashioned rock show. Or is it alt-country? Alternative?
Impossible to say, and that’s just the way Overman likes it. That’s because the versatile singer-songwriter has some road behind him now. Has lived enough life to know it doesn’t matter what you call a thing as long as it does the job. And that’s what Overman’s songs do. Aided by unforgettable vocal delivery, Overman fires each track directly at the heart by way of the ears.
Overman is as hard to pin down as his music, a trait illustrated in the album bookend “Landlocked Heart.”
“He lived out of a bag, will read my epitaph,” the song begins. “Ten years on the road, not much to show but a show. Late nights in a van, I don’t know where I am. Loading in and loading out, I never get to see the town.”
It’s an accurate description of a life Overman’s passionate about — playing live music for a real audience. Between brief stays in Nashville, the musician ceaselessly roams the country, solo and with his band. He’s also toured with acts like Boy Named Banjo, Austin Plaine, Justin Wells, and Jonathan Peyton. Notable headlining gigs include the State Fair of Virginia and Artisphere Music and Arts Festival, while a powerful set at Ocean Fest won new fans.
It’s not easy, but it’s real, and it’s true — things the maturing artist values more than anything else these days.
So yeah, Overman’s coming into focus. But he’s moving too fast to stay there long. And anyway, what’s the point of sitting around?
— Written by Andrew Marshall
listen here:
https://ffm.to/stranger-album.OWE
join me Sunday at sunnyside for a little magic to set the intention for an amazing week ahead.
this special tlc experience is a yoga nidra journey, inviting you to get cozy, lie back on your mat, or sit comfortably in a chair, and settle into that dreamy space between waking and sleeping. i’ll guide you through a meditation while ben sollee creates a live ambient soundscape to carry you inward.
no movement, no effort, nothing to figure out. just deep rest, beautiful music, and space to reconnect, release, and envision the week you want to create.
tonight at 8 pm sunnyside. $20 including hot tea and hang before hand and a little extra love: your ticket includes one free tlc class to enjoy whenever you need another reset.
come cozy, set your intention, and give yourself the gift of a beautiful beginning to the week. let’s make a little magic together.
love,
Aimee
about BEN:
Kentucky musician and composer Ben Sollee, has been blurring boundaries with his musical style and career for nearly two decades – his latest album, Long Haul (2024) is no exception. Drawing on tonal influences from the American and global south, Sollee’s vocals and unique cello style thread through each track binding seemingly disparate chapters of his journey – the Long Haul.
After his last album in 2017, Sollee took a break from touring to grow his family and deepen community connections in Louisville, KY. Now a father of three, Sollee has leaned into his work as a composer; scoring films such as LAND from director Robin Wright, and Maggie Morre(s), a John Slattery film featuring Tina Fey and Jon Hamm. He also scored the podcast series Unreformed, which was recently nominated for a Peabody Award. Outside of music, Sollee helped launch the non-profit Canopy, which supports Kentucky businesses positively impacting their communities and planet.
Come spend an intimate autumn evening during peak foliage on October 10, at Sunnyside, my sensory oasis in the mountains, as I welcome North Carolina singer-songwriter Sarah Siskind for a special live performance.
Steeped in Appalachian roots but never confined by genre, Sarah Siskind unapologetically shows up to sing her truth. Her songs have been recorded by artists including Robert Plant, Wynonna, Alison Krauss, and Randy Travis, and she has shared the stage with Bonnie Raitt, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Paul Brady, The Swell Season, and Bon Iver.
My Sunnyside Open House (9am-2pm) will also be happening throughout the day, giving you a chance to wander, explore, and experience the space before settling in for an evening of music.
And because October evenings call for something warm and comforting, The Little Cheerful Airstream Kitchen will be serving a seasonal dinner menu available for purchase throughout the evening.
Think pumpkin soup with crusty bread, a hearty harvest bowl with roasted seasonal vegetables, grains, greens, and crispy onions, and perhaps for dessert, we're dreaming of a rustic apple tart with cinnamon and cloves or a stuffed criossant, served warm with vanilla ice cream. The intention is simple: good food, beautiful music, a little mountain air, and an evening designed to slow you down.
october 10, gates at 6pm. music around 7. Your $25 ticket includes:
An intimate live performance by Sarah Siskind
An opportunity to explore and experience Sunnyside
Dinner and dessert options from The Little Cheerful Airstream Kitchen will be available for purchase on the ticket page..
Space is intentionally limited to 60 guests.
Come hungry. Come curious. Come ready to settle in.
See you at Sunnyside!
love,
Aimee
p.s. i have a lovely list of vacation rentals close by… come enjoy a weekend in our county during fall foliage! kindly send me a message through the connect page and let’s curate a weekend of fun for you!
this is one of my favorite kinds of gatherings, lovers… part of my little recipe:
tlc + live music = love
the sunnyside sessions
on may 24 starting around 4pm, i’ll be hosting fireside collective at sunnyside—an afternoon of live music alongside a thoughtfully curated selection of hors d’oeuvres, inspired by yacht rock classics and the feeling of long, easy days at the beach on this lovely memorial day weekend!
this isn’t just a venue with live music in the background, friends. every piece of this is intentional. the food, the setting, the pacing, the sound. when you come to one of my events, you can expect something a little different… something that feels fabulous, unique, intimate, and just a bit exclusive (in the best way).
i really believe that when music and food meet, something shifts. people settle in, hearts soften, conversations open up, and there’s this kind of collective effervescence that takes over.
the experience invites deep listening—not just to the music, but to each other, to the moment.
🏝️island tropical menu announce, lovers!
golden hour at sunnyside meets yacht rock dreams.
slip into your linen, grab a frozen piña colada (byob), and settle in while the sounds + sights of fireside collective serenade us in this late afternoon summer teaser.
each guest will receive a curated vintage plate overflowing with tropical hors d’oeuvres to graze and enjoy at your leisure.
• jerk chicken skewers with grilled pineapple • tropical bacon wrapped dates
• cheese + fruit board featuring: manchego, brie, whipped feta, mango, papaya, pineapple, guava paste, macadamia nuts, candied cashews, coconut crackers + toasted baguette
• island crudité: jicama sticks and rainbow carrots ribbons with green goddess + avocado lime dip
• dessert bites: key lime pie + banana pudding shooters
heavier sustenance will be available for purchase on site, too.
🦶barefoot luxury. sunset vibes. smooth 70s energy. come hungry and come ready to drift into paradise with us.
fireside collective feels like the perfect band for this. rooted in bluegrass but constantly expanding—improvisational, a little funky, a little rock n’ roll—they create these flowing, alive sets that you can really sink into… with a few yacht rock favorites sprinkled in for fun. ⚓️
it’s going to be relaxed, soulful, and just a little bit playful as nautical/yacht chic attire is encouraged—bring the sunshine and show off your breezy style!
come hang, eat something beautiful, boogie a little, and let yourself get carried away by the music.
$45 — includes yacht style hors d'oeuvres + live performance
sunnyside
may 24 | food at 4 with music to follow
seats are limited—grab yours if this strikes your fancy.
love,
Aimee
p.s. stay tuned, menu coming shortly!
fireside collective
“We hope our audiences get a chance to escape the confines of time and the pressures of modern life” explains Jesse Iaquinto of Fireside Collective, “We prioritize groove so our listeners can dance and let loose. The pinnacle is when we all transcend our individual selves, both onstage and in the audience, and become one entity experiencing the precious nature of life. We are all one, and music allows us to experience that.”
Inspired by the burgeoning art scene, close knit community, and natural beauty of Asheville, North Carolina, newgrass turned eclectic jam band Fireside Collective has spent a decade working towards this very pinnacle. Original band members Joe Cicero, guitar, Jesse Iaquinto, mandolin, Tommy Maher, resonator guitar, and Carson White, bass, began playing together in 2014 when Iaquinto gathered the group of bluegrass enthusiasts to back up some of his original songwriting. At the time, Iaquinto was waiting tables at the Biltmore Estate and studying early folk and country music, Cicero, Maher and White were similarly balancing odd jobs and college classes while diving deep into roots music.
When the band first began, they hoped to integrate elements of bluegrass, folk and acoustic music, but focus mainly on original songs and compositions. But a few years in, the band took a hard dive into bluegrass and newgrass, inspired by Jerry Douglas, Tony Rice, and Bela Fleck among others. Fireside Collective spent years touring the bluegrass circuit, playing bluegrass festivals, and attending the IBMA conference and awards shows. They saw relatively quick success, winning the 2016 band contest at MerleFest, and charting #3 on the Billboard Bluegrass Charts with their 2020 release, “Elements”.
But the Covid pandemic gave the band a chance to stop, reflect, and move forward with intention. While many bands disintegrated during the long and challenging pause in live music, Fireside Collective took the opportunity to reimagine their future as a band, incorporate their new interests and musical growth, and simultaneously look back on the original intentions behind the bands’ formation.
When they began touring again, Fireside drew inspiration from jambands like The Grateful Dead, the group’s agreed upon North Star. There was significantly more improvisation, changing setlists from night to night, and longer musical movements. With the introduction of Michael Tillis on drums in late 2023, the sound expanded to include heavy funk elements as well as classic rock and even ventured into techno and world music. By the end of 2024, Fireside Collective had become a true hybrid, with a strong foundation in bluegrass and folk, and healthy doses of rock n’ roll and funk, all blended together in a unique and colorful amalgam of original music.
Iaquinto, Cicero and Maher all contribute original music to the group’s repertoire. Iaquinto explains that the band hopes their music will be accessed by fans on many different levels, from a surface level party environment to a more philosophical introspection when the time is right. “I draw a lot of influence from Robert Hunter, Bob Dylan and the Beatles.” he says. “I hope to write songs that provide comfort and warmth to the listener while giving them a chance to look deeper if they wish”
The Little Cheerful is where tasty food and live music converge into an unforgettable, heartfelt experience.
Mark your calendars for August 24, 2024, as The Little Cheerful and Alleghany Outdoors host a spectacular day on the river featuring Larry Keel Experience, Songs from the Road Band, and local faves, The Rob Slusser Band, James Deboe, Caleb Carpenter and Sam Bookman.
Enjoy a river adventure by a kayak or canoe, or explore the greenway on an electric bike, while savoring the delicious smells of comfort food as the soulful sounds of live music surround you.
Hi, I’m Aimee! I’ve discovered that when you mix homemade comfort food with live music, something truly special happens. It’s a beautiful recipe with heaping amounts of vulnerability and trust, creating a warm, joyful experience that you can feel in your heart. In these moments, as flavors mingle with laughter and stories, the proof is in the pudding: TLC and scrumptious food could indeed kindle the flames of deep emotional camaraderie.
At The Little Cheerful, we focus on engaging all your senses—taste, touch, smell, sight, and sound. Notably, it’s the feeling in your heart that makes it truly magical. Come join this one-of-a-kind gathering on the beautiful Jackson River and experience this feeling for yourself.
The Little Cheerful will be on-site in all her glory, making sure everyone is well-fed, musicians are good and primed, and we are all present—body, mind, and heart—while enjoying the late summer day.
The menu is looking pretty yummy (as you can see below), and I’ve added a list of available float trips for you to check out, too.
Deepen your heartfelt experience and spend the night… come see what the beautiful Allegheny Highlands has to offer!
Looking forward to spending the day on the river with all you lovers!
Your ticket includes parking, a beautiful setting, a free TLC tubing experience, and exclusive and intimate live music sets where you feel like you are part of the family.
Come play with us. I pinky-promise you'll have a beautiful day!
Love,
Aimee
Larry Keel is an award-winning innovative flat-picking guitarist and singer/songwriter hailing from Appalachia and currently residing in historic Lexington, VA. Raised in a musical family steeped in the mountain culture of the region, Keel began from an early age to forge a distinctive sound, taking traditional music and infusing it with modern light. With the acoustic guitar Keel has brought the flat-picking form to its highest level of sophistication and sonic power with his muscular, yet refined style of playing. As a composer and singer, Keel integrates raw honesty and charming grit to form a unique brand of music he considers ‘experimental folk’, songwriting that is filled with reality, imagination, imagery, and mood. He has appeared on over 20 albums, 12 of which he produced, and has written songs that have been recorded and performed by distinguished artists including Grammy-award winners Del McCoury and The Infamous Stringdusters. He continues to merge creative forces with some of the greatest artists in modern roots music such as Tyler Childers, Billy Strings, Keller Williams and Sam Bush, to name a few. Keel has been revered by critics at Relix, JamBase, Bluegrass Today, AXS, and Rolling Stone, who dubbed him “one of the finest flat pickers around” and described his unparalleled live performance “taking songs up a notch with psychedelic hillbilly shredding."
Spring 2024 finds Keel in the midst of a song-writing surge, penning and recording a profusion of new music to cast to audiences and listeners everywhere. Some writing collaborators Keel is currently working with include: Peter Rowan, Jeremy Garrett (Infamous Stringdusters), Colby T. Helms, Mason Via (Old Crow Medicine Show), Adam Aijala (Yonder Mt. String Band), Charles Humphrey III (Steep Canyon Rangers / Songs from the Road Band) and John Weisberger.
Keep up to date by checking out the Larry Keel site at: https://larrykeel.com.
Songs from the Road Band is an award winning Ashville, North Carolina based bluegrass band featuring Mark Schimick (mandolin), Charles Humphrey III (bass), Sam Warton (guitar), James Schlender (fiddle), and Gabe Epstein (banjo). Their most recent single “Outside of Omaha” went to number one on the Bluegrass Today Grassicana chart. They have 6 studio albums available at all musical outlets.
“Songs From The Road Band" Is one of my favorite collaborations to ever come out of the Asheville music scene. I've known Mark Schimick since he was a 17 year old kid, standing in my kitchen at 4 o'clock in the morning wailing on the mandolin. The rest, Ive met in recent years, but it's like I've known them all of their lives.” Steve "Big Daddy" McMurry
the revel will be held rain or shine and there are no refunds. no outside food or glass and coolers welcome.
come experience the effects of straight to the heart comfort food paired with the deep grooves of my friends
Jon Stickley Trio
and you’re on the path to a mighty fine sunday, indeed, my friends.
hello… i’m Aimee and I’ve learned that when you consume food made with love and good vibes, something truly magical happens, your heart softens and opens; making room for magic!
come feel the magic with us on Sunday, August 24th from 11–3 at Sunnyside in the Gap — my happy place for all things TLC: food, music, wellness and love… join us and let’s make some memories together!
put your thoughts into action, and reserve your spot as this is an advance reservation only gathering. a limited number of tickets will be sold for this event to keep it nice and intimate... and boy, do we like it intimate!
heads up, friends!
the brunch ticket is separate, so don’t forget to pre-order yours! one of the perquisites of pre-ordering? you’ll get one of my adorable vintage plates to use—and yes, that means you can make as many trips to the kitchen as your heart desires. what a treat!
start nourishing yourself and those you love from the inside out with my
TLC + LIVE MUSIC = LOVE experiences… good for your body, mind and heart!
brunch starts at 11 and music around 1.
and now, introducing:
Jon Stickley Trio
Jon Stickley Trio is a genre-defying and cinematic instrumental trio who’s deep grooves, innovative flatpicking and sultry-spacy violin moves the listener’s head, heart, and feet. “It’s not your father’s acoustic-guitar music, Instead Stickley’s Martin churns out a mixture of bluegrass, Chuck Berry, metal, prog, grunge, and assorted other genres—all thoroughly integrated into a personal style,” -Guitar Player Magazine. Premier Guitar says, “Stickley’s trio… is not a traditional bluegrass group by any means… they are just nimble and ambitious enough to navigate EDM-style breakbeats as effortlessly as the old timey standard ‘Blackberry Blossom. With inspiration ranging from Green Day to Duran Duran, Tony Rice, Nirvana, The Dead, Grisman and beyond, the Trio is making waves with their unique sound. “
“In a time when a lot of instrumental music feels more like math than art, Jon Stickley Trio reminds us of the pure joy that can be created and shared through music,” -Anders Beck (Greensky BG)
Aimee Watkins
yogi and true self advocate, comfort food enthusiast, curator of fun and your ever so gracious hostess,
my journey in the music industry began as the "backstage mama" for local music festivals in the Southeast. i recognized the need of a comforting kitchen while the musicians were away from home. the relief on their faces when they saw my shiny, vintage airstream set up backstage was heart felt, they knew they would be well taken care of while on site.
The Little Cheerful (TLC) became known for understanding people's needs while creating a welcoming atmosphere to promote wellbeing while on the road. as band members relaxed under the colorful awning, enjoying dishes like bacon-wrapped dates, deviled eggs and pulled pork over mac & cheese, they found space for meaningful conversations. comfort food and TLC inspire genuine connections cultivating the perfect space for magic.
during 2020-2023, i focused on local experiences, bringing the magic to our homestead ‘in the woods’ and deepening my heart-centered lifestyle while promoting music and food gatherings.
presently, we have just renovated the old hull’s market in to a community hub for all things TLC i lovingly refer to as SUNNYSIDE!
at sunnyside, i offer weekly yoga classes and weekly pre orders for backstage faves to nurture your rock star spirit, monthly community dinners, wellness events and my heart forward dining and live music experiences.
join us at sunnyside and experience the magic for yourself.
The Little Cheerful airstream kitchen will be on site to provide you with one of the best brunches of all time. if you're interested in a locally sourced, mindfully curated, family style brunch, please see below, where you can kindly pre order your brunch ticket. food will also be available a la carte day of so come hungry!
dogs, lawn chairs, coolers welcome, please no outside food.
Yay! let’s get this show on the road, friends!
love,
Aimee
p.s. It will be worth the drive, i pinky promise!
the best of both worlds and the ingredients needed to actually feel the magic.
TLC comfort food brunch + bluegrass with Mason Via = LOVE!
dine with the musicians while enjoying your all you can eat brunch and enjoy the music as a package! limited supply, friends. please don’t hesitate on this one of a kind experience!
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