Mainstreet Daily News
Art & Music Night returns to Tony & Al’s Restaurant with featured musicians Laurel and Nicole Wagner Thursday, September 17th from 6pm to 9pm. Tony & Al’s features an Italian cuisine and full bar with outdoor seating on their back patio.
Laurel Wagner, a 19 year old singer-songwriter from Melrose, released her first single in June 2018, entitled Velvet Lips (Playground Upside-Down), followed by her first EP album, Perfume Jacket. Laurel’s original song, “3 am” from her newest, full-length album, “Nostalgia” was featured on a local radio show.
Laurel’s main instrument is the concert and tenor ukuleles, along with baritone uke and guitar. Laurel is entirely independent in both her writing, composing, performing, recording, mixing, producing and mastering all of her original music.
Nicole Andre’ Wagner is a Gainesville area musician and accomplished bassist, performing with numerous local blues artists for over 20 years, including the DevilJays, Cassie Evans, Rick Randlett and Blues Hall of Fame harmonica player, Pete Karnes.
Active in the North Central Florida Blues Society, Nicole has been a featured artist in the Women in Blues Showcase for several years. Nicole has also provided bass tracks for numerous recording artists, some of which have received air time on the radio.
Nicole also performs a solo acoustic act at local festivals including the Azalea Festival and Folk & Blues Festival in Palatka, Florahome Fall Festival and Spring Garden Festivals in Williston and San Mateo. She especially enjoys playing music for benefits and worthy causes.
Tony & Al’s have opened up the back yard’s outside seating, expanding beyond two indoor dining areas. Take-out orders are also encouraged and can be delivered to your vehicle. Masks are required unless you are drinking and/or eating. Please remember to be generous with both staff and talent during the event.
For more information call Tony & Al’s at 386-518-5552.