Sweet Nola’s

The Sweet Nola’s Po Boys are back again this season at the CCFM for our free concert series.  Created by Daniel “D.K” Kelly II in early 2017 under the supervision of Cheryl Ash of Sweet Nola’s Southern Food Lounge, the Sweet Nola’s Po’ Boys are an eclectic blend of new and old jazz. Currently led by Jacob Pembelton, the group’s sound resembles that of early New Orleans musicians, such as Bix Beiderbecke, Sidney Bechet, and Louis Armstrong. Though occasionally they can be heard playing around the Northern Shenandoah Valley and now D.C. area, you can always catch the Po’ Boys at Sweet Nola’s Southern Food Lounge in downtown Winchester. With Libby Beller (Clarinet), Quinn Sherman(drums), and Jacob Pembelton (bass), the trio dabbles into tunes of the past by bringing their own modern colors and textures.

Over the course of 32 days in 1919, Sir Barton solidified his place in history as one of the greatest racehorses of all time. Sir Barton was the first of the 11 Triple Crown winners, although the series was not defined as such until the 1930s. When Sir Barton won the three races, the Preakness Stakes was run at 1 1/8 miles, the Belmont at 1 3/8 miles, and the Kentucky Derby at its present distance of 1 1/4 miles. By the time Gallant Fox became the second Triple Crown winner, 11 years later in 1930, the distance of both the Preakness and Belmont had been changed to its present-day 1 3/16 miles and 1 1/2 miles, respectively.  Jennifer S. Kelly will be on site to sign your copy.  Jennifer is a lifelong horse racing fan using her experience as a writing instructor and technical writer to chronicle and preserve the history of her favorite sport, especially the Triple Crown.  For more information about the project visit The Sir Barton Project.