On March 5th, 2016 taste hundreds of varieties of craft beer and wine. Plus 311 Amber Ale’s California debut.
Empire Music Ventures is pleased to announce the 5th Annual Rhythm, Wine and Brews Experience on Saturday, March 5th, 2016 at the Empire Polo Club. Taste delicious craft beer and elegant fine wine in one of the most beautiful venues in the Coachella Valley, as you groove to the tunes of a diverse musical line-up designed to offer something for a variety of ages and musical tastes. The 2016 bill includes 311, Matisyahu, Dream Club, The BellRays and Insecure Alex along with a variety of craft breweries, wineries and food trucks.
This year, the Rhythm, Wine and Brews Experience will feature a larger offering of craft beer to taste, including one of our local favorites, the award-winning La Quinta Brewing Co. Their Indian Canyon IPA, One Eleven Pale Ale, Poolside Blonde and Tan Line Brown Ale have all won medals. Be sure to stop by their booth to taste their award-winning brews.
Another highlight of this year’s craft brew experience is the California debut of 311 Amber Ale. Multi-platinum rock band 311 partnered with Rock Brothers Brewing to create an impressive custom craft beer; 311 Amber Ale was released in several states last summer in conjunction with the band’s 25th anniversary.
“Besides the obvious connection to the band’s hit song of the same name, 311 wanted a very drinkable amber ale with a craft beer twist,” said Rock Brothers co-founder Kevin Lilly.
According to Lilly, the ale “shines bright,” as roasted caramel malts blend with Equinox hops, resulting in subtle hints of tropical citrus and kush aromatics. The craft beer’s blend of malted barleys and unique hops give 311 Amber Ale a distinctive flavor, setting it apart from other amber ales.
Wine aficionados will enjoy this year’s selection of artisanal wine. Turnbull Winery will pour tastes of their small batch, world-class Cabernet Sauvignon wines produced in Oakville and the Napa Valley region. Turnbull’s quality is reflected in their high ratings. The Wine Advocate and Mr. Parker scored all six of their Cabernet Sauvignons at 95 points and above.
Smoke Tree Wine is new this year. It is a premium Sonoma wine brand launched last fall by Moët Hennessy. Smoke Tree will offer a Chardonnay and a Pinot Noir. Terraza de los Andes, another Moët Hennessy brand, will offer tasters wine from varietals grown and produced in the Mendoza region of Argentina.
For a complete list of participating wineries and breweries visit www.RWBexp.com.
The craft beer and wine garden will pour tastes from 3 PM to 7 PM (VIP) and from 4 PM to 7 PM (General Admission). Food trucks and local restaurants will offer a variety of mouth-watering menu options designed to pair with the beer and wine.
Tickets & Event Information
Tickets to the 2016 Rhythm, Wine and Brews Experience can be purchased online at www.RWBexp.com.
Event Information
- Date: Saturday, March 5th, 2016
- Time: 4:00 PM – 11:00 PM (VIP ticket holders can enter at 3:00 PM)
- Location: Empire Polo Club, Indio, CA 92201
- General Admission Tickets (show only): $70 per person
- General Admission Tickets (including free beer/wine tastings): $85 per person
- VIP Admission Tickets: $150 per person
- A portion of the proceeds benefit the Casey Lee Ball Foundation to support pediatric kidney research
- Food will be available for purchase
- Huge selection of breweries and wineries offering tastings
- Wine and beer tasting from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
(VIP Tasting 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM) - Main stage and headline performances from 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
General Admission includes:
- Entrance to the RWB Experience 4:00 PM – 11:00 PM
- Unlimited tastes of beer or wine 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
- Souvenir tasting glass
- Free parking
VIP Pass includes:*
- Entrance to the RWB Experience 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM
- Unlimited tastings of beer or wine 3:00 PM – 6:45 PM
- Access to VIP Tasting Lounge 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
- Access to the VIP Lounge and Bar
- Souvenir tasting glass
- VIP parking
- Invitation to Friday night Bottle Share and Kick-off Party
*VIP Admission includes access to VIP tasting area with specialty wine and beer not available in the general tasting area, and complementary food. VIP also includes access to a second VIP lounge with a full bar adjacent to main stage.
RWB Schedule
Gates Open
3:00 PM VIP
4:00 PM General Admission
Barefoot Stage
4:00 – 5:15 PM Insecure Alex
5:40 – 6:50 PM The BellRays
Agua Caliente Stage
7:00 – 7:45 PM Dream Club
8:15 – 9:15 PM Matisyahu
9:45 PM 311
VIP Bottle Share & Kick-off Party
On Friday, March 4th the Rhythm, Wine & Brews Experience is hosting a VIP Bottle Share and Kick-off Party in the Hacienda del Toro garden at Empire Polo Club for VIP ticket holders, vendors and media. VIP guests each bring a bottle of unique craft beer to share with the other VIP guests. It’s a great opportunity to meet people and discover new craft beers while enjoying live music by Long Duk Dong. For more details about the VIP Bottle Share & Kick-off Party, visit www.RWBexp.com.
RV & Tent Camping
Onsite RV and tent camping will be available. Fees include 2 days of camping: Friday, March 4th and Saturday, March 5th. Visit www.RWBexp.com for more details about camping onsite.
Buy one night and get the second night FREE.
- Tent/Car Campsites are $30
- RV Campsites are $100
Children 14 and under are free. Ticket holders must be 21 years of age or older and show a valid ID to taste beer and wine.
Event Location – Empire Polo Club
81-800 Ave. 51 Indio, CA 92201
Directions to the Rhythm, Wine & Brews Experience at Empire Polo Club:
From I-10 take the Monroe St. exit and head south on Monroe St. Follow the parking signs between Ave. 50 and 51 lots along Monroe St.
Contact Information: info@RWBExp.com
Artist Information
About 311
Matisyahu
Matisyahu first made a name for himself with his album Live at Stubbs, and Youth quickly followed. Both albums subsequently went gold and Youth was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album. 2009’s Light reached #1 on the Reggae Albums chart and stayed in the top spot for 34 weeks. His fourth studio album, Spark Seeker, also debuted at #1 on the reggae chart, marked his relocation from Brooklyn to Los Angeles and found him working with Dr. Luke protégé KoOoL Kojak.
Dream Club
Hailing from Los Angeles, California, Dream Club are a group of friends who celebrate the spirit of their hometown and its rich musical history by playing rock and roll thick with 3-part harmonies, sun drenched melodies and haunting lyrics which evoke the spirits of the canyons, beaches, hills, valleys and alleys.
With Justin Warfield (She Wants Revenge) singing and playing guitar, his childhood best friend Gianni Garofalo (“Supernaut”, One Inch Punch) on bass, Justin “Dusty” Rocherolle (Green And Yellow TV, Great Northern) on drums, Stefanie King-Warfield (The Parallelograms) singing and playing percussion, and Jamie Arentzen (American Hi-Fi) on lead guitar, the five piece band (sometimes six, with the addition of keys) blend their native California rock with hard-edged rhythms, extended solos and catchy, catchy songs.
About The BellRays
Insecure Alex
Insecure Alex’s blend of hip-hop, alternative rock, and soul was in part inspired by their eclectic taste in music; they were raised listening to oldies, hip-hop, punk and classic rock. It’s also perfectly in tune with the diversity that defines the music scene of their city.
Formed in early 2015 by musicians from around the greater Los Angeles area, Insecure Alex is composed of four artists joined together after various musical ventures. Featuring Mark Vasquez on lead vocals, Alex Endonino on guitar and vocals, Francis Galluppi on drums and Scott Holmes on bass guitar, the band has performed multiple shows at venues across the city. After releasing two singles, “Changes” and “Tanzanite Sky (California)”, the band is now currently hard at work finishing an EP to be released in early 2016.
