Mestizo Beat

21+ Bar opens one hour before showtime. Happy hour 6:30 – 7 pm. Show starts at 7:30 pm.

Two-drink minimum per guest. Come early for happy hour specials!

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Mestizo Beat is an Afro-Latin Soul instrumental group based out of Los Angeles, CA that blends the sounds of early 70’s Funk & Soul, Latin Jazz, Afrobeat, Psychedelic Rock and Hip-Hop. They are highly inspired by artists such as War, James Brown, Mongo Santamaria, Fela Kuti, Parliament Funkadelic, and The Meters. The band’s energetic sound is led by a mighty brass section that reminds us of Kool & the Gang or The J.B.’s, with fiery guitar solos reminiscent of Hendrix and Santana, accompanied by soulful organ melodies and ground shaking bass lines, all which ride on the foundation of flavorful Afro-Latin rhythms and rock-solid drum grooves. Their passion for music is a force that cannot be denied. It is their legacy to share their appreciation for this music with the world and to spread the message of unity through their art. They have supported major acts such as The New Mastersounds, Polyrhythmics, Orgone, and Dumpstaphunk.

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See them live at Almost Famous Wine Lounge, an award-winning tasting room and world-class music venue located in the heart of Livermore's urban wine, spirits and brewery district.

ABOUT MESTIZO BEAT

The West Coast Latin Funk Ensemble, Mestizo Beat, coming out of Los Angeles, CA is an instrumental group that blends the sounds of 60’s-70’s Funk & Soul, Latin Jazz, Afrobeat, Psychedelic Rock and Hip-Hop. The band’s music carries a certain sense of nostalgia, using their creativity to fuse the old with the new, constantly paying homage to the greats who came before.

Mestizo Beat was formed in late 2016 in Topanga, CA by The Magaña Brothers, Aquiles (Guitar) and Agustin (Drums). After years of developing the sound through gigging and recording with different players in the Los Angeles area, the group truly found their sound by adding key players Jose Castro (Bass), Pedro Flores (Percussion), and Jesse Audelo (Saxophone/Flute).

Over the years, the band has grown with members rounding out to an eight-piece band and has now become a national touring act while producing a music catalogue with the help of several independent labels such as Colemine Records, All Town Sound and F-Spot Records.

The Mestizo Beat live experience displays an ecstatic delivery of rhythm and harmony at every live performance. With a mighty brass section that reminds us of Kool & the Gang or Fred Wesley’s J.B.’s to blazing guitar solos reminiscent of Hendrix and Santana, filled out with soulful melodic organ solos and ground shaking bass lines, all which ride on the foundation of flavorful Latin rhythms and rock-solid drum grooves. Their passion for this music is a force that cannot be denied, igniting the dance floor into an electric frenzy, leaving your soul with the vibration of love. It is their legacy to share their appreciation for this music with the world, to spread the message of unity and equality while embracing the beauty of diversity and cultural differences by living, loving and dancing with one another in peace and harmony.

Supported acts: Dumpstaphunk, Orgone, Dragon Smoke, Polyrhythmics, New Mastersounds, Brownout

Festivals: 4 Peaks Music Festival, Lucidity Gathering, June Lake Jam Fest, OC Fest, Topanga Days, Guitar Fish

Influences: Mongo Santamaria, Funkadelic, War, Ray Barretto, Booker T & the M.G.’s, The Meters, The J.B.’s

For fans of: Antibalas, Budos Band, Menahan Street Band, Khruangbin, Orgone

VENUE POLICIES

• All shows are 21+. Set times and ticket prices are subject to change, and sales are final.
• There is a two drink minimum per guest. Our menu has 15 wines in diverse styles and sophisticated non-alcoholic options. No outside beverages are allowed.
• Outside food is welcome. Food trucks are available most nights around Vasco Row, steps away from our venue. Check our social media for the schedule.
• Dancing is encouraged at Almost Famous, and usually takes place in front of the stage. Therefore, we cannot guarantee a completely unobstructed view to those sitting at bistro tables.

Please visit www.almostfamous.wine for our other venue policies.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Almost Famous Wine Lounge, 2271 S. Vasco, Livermore, United States