The Loft to host Cassandre McKinley, Mark Shinsky Trio

MEREDITH — Hermit Woods Winery & Eatery will host Cassandre McKinley alongside Mark Shilansky Trio on Thursday, Sept. 4, in The Loft.

A vocal powerhouse and fearless interpreter, McKinley seamlessly blends soul, jazz, R&B, blues, and country into a sound all her own. With five acclaimed albums and international recognition, she’s collaborated with music legends such as J. Geils, Bernard Purdie, and Duke Levine. 

Joining McKinley is pianist Mark Shilansky, an “inventive, modern mainstream jazz pianist” (Boston Globe) whose career spans six leader albums and collaborations with the New York Voices, Luciana Souza, and Sara Caswell. Shilansky is joined by guitarist Eric Byers, a versatile performer and Berklee professor, and bassist Keala Kaumeheiwa, a virtuoso with an impressive performance history alongside Herbie Hancock, Wynton Marsalis, and Wayne Shorter.

Join us for an intimate night of world-class music, exceptional wine, and delicious food — an evening that promises to stir your heart and feed your soul.

The evening begins with a complimentary wine tasting from 5:30-6 p.m., followed by dinner service at 6 p.m. (kitchen closes at 7 p.m. before the show begins). Drinks and dessert will be available during the performance, which starts at 7 p.m.

For more information, visit hermitwoods.com/music.