Thirsty Thursday: JoAnna Lee

On the title track of her highly anticipated debut album So Free, singer/songwriter JoAnna Lee makes a personal declaration about following her own path that will inspire anyone who wants to brush off the naysayers and take bold, massive action towards achieving their dreams. With her soulful, dusky voice (that has earned her favourable comparisons to everyone from Grace Potter, Colbie Callait, Susan Tedeschi and Bonnie Raitt) sharing the urgency of following our hearts. JoAnna brings a unique array of influences to her rootsy soul sound. When all her friends in grade school were getting into N’SYNC and Britney Spears, her mother was introducing her to Stevie Wonder. Surrounded by a family full of cousins who all played instruments, she took naturally to incorporating R&B (her original dream was to be a Motown singer) with her acoustic guitar. 

Performances will take place inside the tasting room during winter weather months and then out on the patio as soon as the weather allows. The tasting room is open from 12-5 pm with music from 2-4 pm. Seating both indoors and on the patio will be on a first-come, first-served basis (feel free to bring your own chairs.) For groups of 6 or more, please contact Chemeketa Cellars for reserved seating. Award-winning, student-made wine along with beer, cider and charcuterie platters are available in the tasting room, or bring your own picnic.