About this Event
21+ Bar opens an hour before showtime. Show begins at 7:30 pm.
San Francisco jazz trumpet maestro and composer Jeff Bordes joins wine country star Meredith McHenry for a night of jazz, soul, and the kind of heart-stirring, stylistic blend that only these two can offer.
Jeff Bordes has toured internationally, sharing stages and recording with artists ranging from Tom Petty to Dizzie Gillespie, Stevie Nicks to Jon Faddis, Sugarhill Gang to Sheryl Crow, but tonight he’s on his home turf for this intimate performance. Just as Bordes’ work transcends genres, Meredith McHenry is beloved throughout the Bay Area for her original songwriting and unique stylistic blend of jazz, funk, blues, rock, folk, country & pop. To top it off, they won’t be alone: expect a roster of our local luminaries taking the stage along with them.
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.
ABOUT JEFF BORDES
Jeff Bordes needs no introduction to those in the music industry. A 1997 graduate of Berklee College of Music in Boston, he has been playing since his early years and hasn't stopped changing the face of jazz. He has during his career played live with and recorded on the projects of such esteemed artists as Jon Faddis, Branford Marsalis, Alex Acuna, Giovanni Hidalgo, Horacio "El Negro" Hernandez, Richie Cole, David Garibaldi, Tom Petty, Steve Earle, Stevie Nicks, Sheryl Crow, Karl Denson, Sugarhill Gang, Dana Carvey and most recently, John Mellencamp. He has toured in Japan and across the United States with various groups such as the Bill Berry Big Band, Dizzy Gillespie, and others. Bordes has recorded numerous CDs for a variety of groups including San Francisco's Force Seven, Adam Ben, Heather Combs, and Boston's 'The Hi-Hats.'
While always striving to grow and improve as a musician, Bordes has recently added another achievement to his resume: composing. Bordes has begun composing pieces for film and commercials, and contributed to the soundtrack of the award-winning documentary "De Colores."
Aside from playing, Bordes has been "spreading the word of Jazz" in other ways. He has been a featured clinician in schools and music festivals throughout the world, and continues to teach privately in the San Francisco Bay Area. Bordes also utilizes his experience by freelancing as a writer. He has written articles for numerous publications including Trumpet Player Online, and All About Jazz. Bordes was also cofounder and Editor in Chief of the former site: bayjazz dot com.
Bordes currently resides in the San Francisco Bay Area. He has several musical projects in the works including regular performances with The Heather Combs Band, and a recording set for the near future with Jeff Bordes and The Jazz Desperados. He is actively freelancing as a musician in recording as well as regular performances. With such an impressive list of accomplishments and talents, it's The Chico Synthesis that puts it best: "Jeff Bordes solos with the inspirational improvisation of a jazz veteran. He is a true seasoned pro."
ABOUT MEREDITH MCHENRY
Meredith has been singing since before she could talk (as all children do), and gave her first solo performance at 10 years old. After studying classical voice, musical theater, and jazz in college she took a sharp left turn and veered into the business world for nearly a decade. That road left her with the feeling that something was missing in her life. She knew music was that absent puzzle piece but had very little time to devote to a band or theatrical production between long hours in grueling, high-stress, sales positions. So, just to get her feet wet again, in 2007 she began singing karaoke in local bars, winning a number of contests along the way.
Meredith has been performing professionally since 2011 when she unexpectedly landed an appearance on ABC's short-lived attempt to jump into the singing show genre with the show "Karaoke Battle USA". Though it only lasted one season, the ill-fated show aired to over 3 million people, and jump-started a long overdue transition back into music. These days Meredith is performing full-time at venues and private events all over the Bay Area and Monterey Peninsula.
Singing effortlessly through selections by artists varying from Etta James & Ella Fitzgerald, to TOOL & The Weeknd, Meredith & her network of truly talented, local musicians have been entertaining audiences all over Northern CA for 10+ years. Meredith & friends are known for their ability to recreate both well-known classics and under-the-radar gems with their unique stylistic blend of jazz, funk, blues, rock, folk, country & pop. Her original music stays true to this genre blending, with deeply personal songs that take audiences by the hand and lead them through an equally diverse emotional palate with humor, vulnerability, passion, and authenticity.
VENUE INFORMATION
There is a two drink minimum for each guest. With a menu of 15 wines in diverse styles and sophisticated non-alcoholic options, there's something for everyone.
Set times and ticket prices are subject to change, and sales are final.
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.
Please visit www.almostfamous.wine for our other venue policies.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Almost Famous Wine Lounge, 2271 S. Vasco, Livermore, United States
USD 10.00 to USD 25.00
