Nick and SideChicks

Nick and SideChicks are pairing guitar riffs with crispy chicken at Gioia dell’Amore Cellars—because Sundays deserve better plans.

What to Expect

Live Music with Nick Branscome & SideChicks Food Truck

Sunday, January 4 | 1:00–5:00 PM
📍 Gioia dell’Amore Cellars, Mayodan, NC

Kick off the new year with great music, crave-worthy food, and all the joyful vineyard vibes at Gioia dell’Amore Cellars!

🎸 Live Music: 2:00–5:00 PM (Tasting Room)
Nick Branscome—crowd favorite guitarist and vocalist from King, NC—returns to fill the tasting room with a feel-good mix of classic rock, pop, and country. Known for his engaging style and infectious joy, Nick doesn’t just play music—he creates an experience. (Bonus points: he’s also a guitar instructor at Love That Music!)

🍗 Food Truck Serving: 1:00–5:00 PM
Help us give a warm Gioia welcome to SideChicks Food Truck on their very first visit to the winery! SideChicks serves up fresh, flavorful comfort food with a fun twist—think juicy chicken fillet sandwiches, crispy fries, wing platters, mozzarella sticks, fried pickles, coleslaw, and a lineup of fun sauces and toppings. Come hungry—this is one debut you won’t want to miss.

🍷 Winery Hours: 1:00–6:00 PM
Sip your favorite Gioia wines, relax in the tasting room, and enjoy a laid-back Sunday afternoon surrounded by rolling vineyard views and joyful company.

Whether you’re here for the music, the food, the wine—or all three—this is the perfect way to savor the Joy of Love and ease into the new year.

About Your Hosts

Nick Branscome is a guitarist and vocalist from King, North Carolina. He plays a great variety of classic rock, pop and country music. Nick is a crowd favorite as he engages with the crowd and creates joy in any room he is performing in. Nick is also a guitar instructor at Love That Music.

SideChicks Food Truck serves up fresh, flavorful comfort food with a fun twist. Specializing in juicy chicken fillet sandwiches, crispy fries, and hearty wing platters, SideChicks offers a menu full of favorites made with quality ingredients and bold flavor. In addition to their signature sandwiches and wings, guests can enjoy tasty sides like mozzarella sticks, fried pickles, classic fries, and creamy coleslaw—perfect on their own or paired with one of SideChicks’ fun, house-made sauces and choice toppings. With a focus on freshness, great taste, and a welcoming vibe, SideChicks brings delicious eats and good times wherever they roll.

Gioia dell’Amore Cellars (pronounced: “Joy-A” – “dell” – “Ah more ay”) invites you to savor the Joy of Love in every sip and every step. Nestled on 96 acres of rolling hills in Mayodan, NC, our vineyard is a rustic escape where love lingers in the air and laughter dances among the vines of Autumn Creek Vineyards. Whether you’re toasting in our elegant yet cozy tasting room, unwinding in a romantic cabin, or saying I do at our dreamy wedding venue, every moment here is steeped in romance.