Live Jazz In The Study At Peck & Plume: Ricky Bugel & Scott Sawyer + Half-Price Wine
Smooth midweek tunes, serious wine deals, and a very cozy corner.
Shannon
February 24, 2026
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Wednesday, March 4 from 6–9 PM, the Study at Peck & Plume turns into your new favorite hideaway for live jazz. Ricky Bugel (bass) and Scott Sawyer (guitar) are bringing the smooth, toe-tapping kind of sound that pairs beautifully with good company and a glass in hand.
Even better? Select bottles of wine are 50% off all day—think Pinot Noir from Alsace, a sparkling rosé from Willamette Valley, and more. Add a $14 cheese and charcuterie board, and suddenly Wednesday feels very European.
This isn’t sponsored (we’d tell you if it was). We just appreciate a good bass line and a better wine list. (Just so you know: Sponsored content in our newsletter is always marked with “*”).
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