December Artist Uncorked : Ric Damm

Ric's Bio:
Ric Damm has been passionate about music and photography for as long as he can remember. His early influences came from his parents' record collection, Casey Kasem’s American Top 40, and the music videos of MTV and Rolling Stone Magazine.

In 2019, after attending a concert and wondering about photography, Ric Damm began capturing live performances and quickly became the primary photographer for Thrasher Opera House. Since then, he’s photographed hundreds of artists at iconic venues like Red Rocks, FPC Live in Madison, Blue Ox Festival, and Mile of Music, while also contributing to publications like Americana Highways and Shutter 16. As a teenager, Ric dreamed of being in a band but channeled his creativity through art, writing, and music reviews for his college paper. This chance encounter with a concert photographer sparked a new passion, leading to an exciting journey that’s brought his work to stages across the country.

Now, you can experience Ric’s stunning live music photography in our Greatroom throughout December. Don’t miss this chance to see his captivating images of artists and performances over the last five years—an exciting visual journey through the heart of live music!

If interested in prints, feel free to contact Ric directly:
Ric Damm Photography and Design, LLC
116 E. Lane St, Ripon WI. 54971
920.299.0541

Live Music featuring Sarah Pray Trio

The Pray Trio covers jazz standards from the 20s onward! Favorite singers include Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Elis Regina, Patsy Cline, and Norah Jones!

Select your favorite wine, cider or Knuth Brewing Company craft beer, custom order a wood fired pizza, and sit back and enjoy the music.

Wood fired pizza is served from 4pm - 8pm.

Live Music featuring Dan Brusky

Wisconsin native, Dan Brusky, solo guitarist and vocalist with over 30 years of experience, brings his unique style and skill to a variety of genres, including classic rock, country, and blues.

Listen here:

Grab a glass of wine, cider or enjoy a refreshing Knuth beer, and indulge in our delicious wood-fired pizzas served from 12:00pm - 8:00pm.

Live Music featuring Ryan Mendolla

Ryan Mendolla is an instrumentalist out of the Appleton, Wisconsin area.

He aims to create unique music whether original or adapted, and broadcast it out to this wonderful listening world.

Grab your favorite glass, cider or Knuth craft beer, listen to the music, and enjoy a fantastic wood fired pizza, serving from 4pm - 8pm.

Live Music featuring Larry Mueller

Larry Mueller plays classic covers of rock, pop, folk/country spanning decades of great music.

Select your favorite wine, cider or Knuth craft beer, custom order a wood fired pizza, and sit back and enjoy the music.

Wood-fired pizza is served from 12pm - 8pm.

Live Music featuring Michael Grabner

Michael Grabner is a singer/ songwriter, and Appleton, WI native.
He possesses a unique sound rooted in the traditions of country, folk, and rock and roll. Michael's sound would be best described as americana or alt country; He is influenced strongly by American roots music.

Select your favorite wine, cider, or Knuth Brewing Company craft beer, custom order a wood fired pizza, and sit back and enjoy the music.
Wood fired pizza is served from 12pm - 8pm.

Vines and Rushes Winery 12th Anniversary Celebration

Join us in celebrating our 12 year anniversary!
Twelve amazing years, thanks to YOU, our customers!

Our anniversary celebration includes:

  • Tours - 11am - 2pm

  • Wine Discounts

  • FREE wine tastings ALL DAY

  • Food Service - 11am - 8pm

  • Live Music - Kyle Megna & Ross Catterton - 1pm - 4pm

  • Live Music - Dan Braaksma & Al Muenchow - 5:30pm - 8:30pm

Spend the day celebrating with us and bring your family and friends!
Mark your calendars! See you soon!

Live Music featuring Jacob Fannin

Jacob Fannin, a NE Wisconsin native, has been writing and performing music for 17 years. With two original albums and an appearance on NBC's The Sing Off, he most recently toured as a vocalist/guitarist for Carnival Cruise Lines, where he was part of the #1 rated entertainment team.
Now back in Wisconsin, Jacob offers a wide range of cover songs across genres.

Enjoy his music with a glass of wine, cider or Knuth Brewing craft beer, paired with a custom wood-fired pizza, served from 4–8pm.