News From The Duck Pond - DECEMBER 2021

We'll start serving food at 5 PM UNTIL IT'S GONE, so come early to make sure you get some!  We are open from 4 to 8 PM.  

We welcome back to the Whistling Duck Stage, PATRICK HOLLENBACH from 6 to 8 PM.  Patrick  is a Texas native who currently resides in Shiner, Texas with his wife Renee and youngest son Cody. He works in the oilfield as an engineer and attributes his passion for music to his mother, a longtime church pianist. Patrick crosses over multiple music genres from classic, to modern, to Texas country, from 70’s to 80’s rock, to classics from Frank Sinatra and Elvis. Patrick always tries to get the crowd involved with songs like Sweet Caroline and more. You are sure to hear a variety of tunes and be entertained. In addition to Patrick entertaining us with his musical talents, he will turn over the microphone to anyone who would like to try their hand at a little KARAOKE!  We have a very friendly, encouraging audience, so come on out and belt out some of your favorite tunes!  

Frank grew up in NYC, but when he was 19 years old.......Texas happened! Frank moved to Beaumont, Texas, in the late 70's and formed MASON DIXON, a Texas vocal group that enjoyed a great run on the charts in the 80's and 90's. They played with just about everyone who was big in Country music at the time and racked up 13 Billboard chart singles as well. 

We will be serving our Regular Food Menu, so come on out for a day of Porch Sittin', Wine Sippin', Country Trippin' - FUN! We are open from Noon to 6 PM.

After several years with Bittersweet, Valerie returned to her roots to sing country music. She joined Jef & the Kickers, one of the most popular country bands along the Texas Gulf Coast. Several years and many South Texas dancehalls later, Jef & Valerie left the band and began performing as a duo.

In 1984, Jef & Valerie took first place in the national Marlboro Country Talent Round-Up, winning the final round at world-famous Gilley’s nightclub. Jef & Valerie went on to open shows for country music superstars like George Jones, Merle Haggard, Ronnie Milsap, Asleep at the Wheel, and many others.

Valerie eventually moved to Nashville, where she recorded an album. But, after 15 years away, she’s back and performing again in the Houston area.  Valerie sings a variety of music from country standards and recent hits, to pop, blues, big band, and oldies. There’ll be something for everyone’s taste. She calls it MUSIC FOR GROWNUPS! 

We will be serving our Regular Food Menu, so come on out for a day of Porch Sittin', Wine Sippin', Country Trippin' - FUN! We are open from Noon to 6 PM. 

We are excited to have NATHAN COLT YOUNG back on the front porch, Saturday, December  18th from 2 to 5 PM, to entertain us with his Country Music! Nathan was raised in the small community of Delhi, TX 50 miles southeast of Austin. Being raised in the country, Nathan has always had a love for country music from classic, traditional, modern, outlaw movement to Texas/Red Dirt which is what he likes to sing the most by just "Keepin It Country".  Many artists have influenced and inspired him over the years: George Strait, Waylon Jennings, Johnny Cash, Chris Ledoux, Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard. During the last 7 years, Nathan has performed in various places in Texas, from Houston, to Luckenbach all the way to Terlingua and has opened for numerous headliners: Rick Trevino, Johnny Rodriguez, Moe Bandy, Ray Wylie Hubbard and Kevin Fowler.  We're open from Noon to 6 PM.  

We'll also have some awesome food being served by THE GOOD EATS STOP from Noon to 6 PM! Come on out to the winery and enjoy some great FOOD, WINE, and MUSIC!  

Tickets for the dinner and show are $65 + tax & processing fee / person and are limited. All our wines will be available for sale.  Our events typically sell out, so don't wait!  Tickets are NOW ON SALE at soundsoflegends.com or call 737-703-6554.  (See below)