Sunny@Midnight ring in New Year this Wednesday at Mackenzies Tunes and Tonics

Sunny@Midnight (Jeff Smith and Sherry Stewart) return to Mackenzie's (3960 University Drive in downtown Fairfax) with their super-sized quintet Wednesday at 8:00 pm. Jeff and Sherry will be joined by Ron Goad (percussion), John Werntz (upright bass), and Marcy Cochran (fiddle). The evening will start with sets by DMV musicians Joe Shade, Tim White and Rowan Clark prior to Sunny@Midnight hitting the stage.

Jeff Smith is a musical raconteur, whose poetic lyrics paint common experiences and filtered memories with a tender or playful brush. Singing in a honey-drenched Appalachian drawl, multi-instrumentalist Smith lays down a brew of what he calls a funky kind of country blues folk pop rock stomp.

Sherry Stewart writes songs about people, places and things that have left an impression on her. Themes often evoke nature and leave the listener with a sense of longing only heightened by her angelic voice and vocal harmonies. She accompanies herself on mandolin, guitar, and flute whether she is playing solo or with others.

For more information regarding Jeff Smith's musical endeavors see humanwilderness.com.

Mackenzie's Tunes & Tonics is a locally owned restaurant/bar that specializes in craft cocktails, for details about Mackenzie's see mackenziesffx.com.