21+ Bar opens one hour before showtime. Doors at 6 pm. Carmen Ratti Band featuring Jill Dineen will play at 6:30 pm. Aki Kumar and his band will play at 8:15 pm.

Two hot, high-energy blues bands in one night!

The Mercury declares Aki Kumar to be the "reigning king of ‘Bollywood blues’ music." He pioneers a genre rooted both in classic blues standards and retro Indian Bollywood music. With praise and accolades from Dan Akroyd, Charlie Musselwhite and Living Blues Magazine, Kumar's bi-continental sound channels Memphis and Mumbai - a new brand of music that's definitely all his own.

Joining him fresh off a Golden Gate Blues Society International Blues Challenge win is the Carmen Ratti Band featuring vocalist Jill Dineen. With scorching, high-energy performances, raw, powerful lead vocals, superbly emotive guitar, an exceptional groove, and an inspired, dynamic mix of show-stopping originals and steamy, innovative covers, this Bay Area band delivers in every way.

See them live at Almost Famous Wine Lounge, an award-winning, new tasting room and venue located on Vasco Road in the heart of Livermore's wine, spirits and brewery district. Almost Famous Wine makes fifteen wines in diverse styles, and earned over 50 top industry awards since our debut in 2021.

There is a two drink minimum for each guest.

Ticket prices are subject to change, and sales are final. While we do not offer refunds, we are happy to apply the full credit of your purchase to another show if you let us know before your ticketed show begins.

As a courtesy, please let us know about your ticket exchange or credit-refund request 24 hours before your ticketed show begins.

Unoccupied tables in the stage room cannot be claimed first come, first served until 8:15pm. Upgraded seating must otherwise be purchased. Outside food is welcome, but please bus your table of any food items when you are finished. No outside beverages, including non-alcoholic beverages. With a menu of 15 wines in diverse styles and sophisticated non-alcoholic options, there's something for everyone.

Dancing is encouraged at Almost Famous, and usually takes place in front of and to the side of the stage. If a dance party breaks out, we cannot guarantee a completely unobstructed view to those sitting in the bistro table seats.

ABOUT AKI KUMAR

The Mercury declares him to be the " reigning king of ‘Bollywood blues’ music."

Acclaimed blues musician Aki Kumar pioneers a genre rooted both in classic blues standards and retro Indian Bollywood music. With praise and accolades from Dan Akroyd, Charlie Musselwhite and Living Blues Magazine, Kumar's bi-continental sound channels Memphis and Mumbai - a new brand of music that's definitely all his own. Expect a mix of Bollywood’s favorite classic numbers, blues standards and originals, and music that dips its toes into both worlds!

"San Jose’s reigning king of ‘Bollywood blues’ music"- San Jose Mercury News

"...breathtaking..."- Living Blues Magazine

"a must know artist!" - DissDash.com

"Check it out. I wouldn't steer you wrong." - Charlie Musselwhite

"Really really really hot stuff!" - Elwood Blues aka Dan Aykroyd

"FOUR STARS...the integrity of his music marks the difference between novelty and substance" - Downbeat Magazine

"Kumar is on the cutting-edge of blues today." - Michael Kinsman, San Diego Blues Festival

"...leaps off that bridge into the unknown, and I love the heck out of it"- Jim Washburn / OCWeekly.com

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ABOUT CARMEN RATTI BAND FT. JILL DINEEN

The Carmen Ratti Band featuring Jill Dineen is steadily earning its way as one of the most sought-after blues bands in Northern California, and straight into the hearts of blues fans everywhere. With scorching, high-energy performances, raw, powerful lead vocals, superbly emotive guitar, an exceptional groove, and an inspired, dynamic mix of show-stopping originals and steamy, innovative covers, this Bay Area band delivers in every way. 

Formed in 2018, the Carmen Ratti Band started with a singular vision: to assemble the best of Bay Area musicians, and produce real, moving, and distinctive original music, all while paying homage to blues originators. The band recorded its debut album, The Road Back, with critically acclaimed musician and producer Kid Andersen at the famed San Jose-based Greaseland Studios in 2021, and has been working to grow an enthusiastic fanbase of support ever since. With countless club and festival dates and private events under its belt, the Carmen Ratti Band featuring Jill Dineen is stretching again, looking to stake its claim beyond the Bay in 2024. 

Fresh off a Golden Gate Blues Society International Blues Challenge win, The Carmen Ratti Band featuring Jill Dineen is primed and ready to share its original sound and authentic message to a worldwide audience in January 2024 in Memphis, TN. 

The Carmen Ratti Band, featuring vocalist Jill Dineen, brings their high-energy contemporary blues to every show. With powerful originals and steamy covers, thisBay Area blues band delivers powerful performances for club venues and festivals of any size. 

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