Fairfield County’s live music scene is growing thanks to breweries and vineyard

Attempting to go beyond the standard bar bands, area breweries and a vineyard in Newtown are trying to give a boost to local musicians and provide customers with something a little extra.
“I love live music and we wanted that to be a part of the atmosphere and the whole experience,” said Neviana Zhgaba, who with her husband Ardian Llomi owns Aquila”™s Nest Vineyards. The Newtown operation, which opened in November, offers music on Thursdays and weekends. “It”™s mostly jazz,” Zhgaba said. “A lot of guitar or piano, some sax. Wine puts people in a good mood, and having music as well makes it even better.”