Live Music

The Experience, Richmond: Riggers Loft Wine Co Music

The Experience:

Opera on the Dock of the Bay!

Be moved by the power of the human voice and preview the 2024 season with vocal performances by your favorite Festival Opera artists. Treat yourself to an afternoon of wine, bites, music and celebration to support Festival Opera! Saturday, March 16, 3-6pm.

Tucked away on the shore of Point Richmond, Riggers Loft offers stunning front-row views of the San Francisco Bay. A working winery, the vibe is casual and cool, with a grand piano and great acoustics for singing (the owners are musicians themselves!).

Enjoy bubbly from R&B Cellars, and a sumptuous buffet of savory bites and desserts curated by Chef Frank Miller. Bid on a selection of art, wine, jewelry, experiences and more, in their live and silent auctions.

Featured Artists:

  • Kristen Campbell, soprano
  • Carrie Hennessey, soprano
  • Sara Couden, contralto
  • Taylor Thompson, tenor
  • Philip Skinner, bass-baritone
  • Robert Mollicone, pianist
  • Zachary Gordin, host

Raise a glass with  all of them and support their future of bringing opera to the East Bay.

Tickets and tables are selling fast! Join Festival Operat on March 16th at Riggers Loft for a special afternoon of celebration and music!

Tickets

About Festival Opera

Festival Opera strives to advance the operatic art form, and to build community by producing culturally rich and diverse programming to enlighten, educate, and entertain at the highest artistic standard.

About Riggers Loft

The beauty about Riggers Loft Wine Co is that you can treat yourself to a wine tasting on the weekend and relax to some great jazz.and blues. Wood-fired pizzas and tasty salads on the menu to accompany the wine or cider of your choice. Chill and enjoy as you sip, eat and vibe!

Riggers Loft is situated right next to the water on San Francisco Bay in an industrial chic building with absolutely amazing views. It is a tasting room and wine bar, with a beautiful event space.Riggers Loft is home to owners R&B Cellars, with guest wineries: Carica Wines, Wachira Wines, Barrel + Ink, Prima Materia, and Far West Cider Company. Great outdoor patio on the water.

Hours:

  • Thursdays: 5-8pm
  • Fridays: 5-9pm (Closed Friday, October 15 due to a wedding)
  • Saturdays: 1-9pm
  • Sundays: 1-7pm.

 Where:

1325 Canal Blvd
Richmond, CA 94804

https://www.riggersloftwine.com/

The Experience, Richmond: Riggers Loft Wine Co. This Weekend

The Experience:

Live music + great wine + wood-fired pizza!

Treat yourself to a wine tasting this weekend and relax to some great jazz.and blues. Wood-fired pizzas and tasty salads on the menu to accompany the wine or cider of your choice.

Here’s the lineup

  • Friday, January 26, 6-9pm – Lee Waterman Trio. Experience Jazz standards, Blues, and Bossa Nova with well-known guitarist Lee Waterman performing with veterans Tim Campbell (keys) and Jim Thorne (drums) to recreate the swinging sounds of great guitar/organ combos from the 50’s & 60’s.
  • Saturday, January 27, 2-5pm – Key Elements will entertain you with Latin Jazz and those infectious exotic rhythms. A Latin Jazz ensemble comprised of some of the SF Bay area’s most seasoned instrumentalists who perform exceptional original and Latin/Brazilian Jazz classics.
  • Sunday, January 28, 2-5pm – experience traditional blues and Americana/Roots music with Red’s Blues Band. This four-piece band features Beth Reid-Grigsby, aka Sacramento Red, on lead vocals and harmonies, and who was inducted into the Sacramento Blues Hall of Fame in 2023. Traditional blues, as well as a lot of original Americana/Roots music.

Help Support Live Musicians – $5 Music Cover Charge. Ask about their upcoming Feb 15th Valentine Dinner.

Chill and enjoy as you sip, eat and vibe!

Hours:

  • Thursdays: 5-8pm
  • Fridays: 5-9pm (Closed Friday, October 15 due to a wedding)
  • Saturdays: 1-9pm
  • Sundays: 1-7pm.

About Riggers Loft

Riggers Loft is situated right next to the water on San Francisco Bay in an industrial chic building with absolutely amazing views. It is a tasting room and wine bar, with a beautiful event space.Riggers Loft is home to owners R&B Cellars, with guest wineries: Carica Wines, Wachira Wines, Barrel + Ink, Prima Materia, and Far West Cider Company. Great outdoor patio on the water.

 Where:

1325 Canal Blvd
Richmond, CA 94804

https://www.riggersloftwine.com/

The Experience, Alameda: The Preacher’s Daughter Wine Bar & Bistro Music

The Experience:

Old World wines meet R&B!

Step into the warmth of the Old World in a beautifully restored building that says ‘Alameda’. This unique wine bar & café named in honor of the owner Dianah Rodriguez’s father, is featuring The Lost Cats on Sunday, January 14 at 2pm. Cozy up to the bar and try a local or Old World wine and order one of their tasty flatbreads.

The Lost Cats will play jazz, both Latin and vintage, and rhythm and blues for two hours. You can get up and dance or just relax and listen. Band leader Jim Passard says, “I play this kind of music because I like the rhythm…and I play with great people and get to play some of my favorite songs.”

Not available Sunday? Join them for Happy Hour Tue-Fri from 3-6pm. Special pricing for snacks or order from the main menu of locally sourced ingredients.

The Preacher’s Daughter is proud to be a female and minority owned  enterprise featuring Old World wines, local craft beer, creative cocktails and third wave espresso, plus fresh pastries, salads, appetizers, sandwiches, flatbreads & more. And during the day you can energize with some locally roasted espresso. Lovely outdoor seating with heaters. Dog-friendly. Hours: Tu – Su, 10am-9pm. 510-995-8041

It’s Wine Tasting: Old World meets New World favorites!

Where:

1629 Park St.

https://preachersdaughteralameda.com

The Experience, Alameda: Faction Brewing Co Holiday Spirit

The Experience:

Snap a photo with the man in red!

Santa’s making a detour to Faction this year! Turns out even he can’t resist their festive brews. Hang with the crew at Faction this Sunday from 1-4pm and meet the jolly man himself. Plus, you can be a Secret Santa yourself and help brew up some holiday cheer with their Food & Toy Drive.

Join them in collaboration with Alameda Firefighters and Alameda County Community Food Bank. Bring in toys, candy, or boxed food, and they’ll sprinkle your day with 15% off your first beer. Raise your glasses and spread warmth, joy and a dash of laughter! Cheers to giving back!

And Santa’s not the only one dressed in red. Crack into the hoppy goodness of Faction Red.

Passionately hopped with Cascade, Centennial, and Simcoe. [5.6%]. It’s a masterful blend that is bound to leave you wanting more! Give your taste buds a holiday treat in the taproom any Wednesday- Sunday.

Weekend Food Truck Lineup:

  • Thu, Dec 14 – 2- 8pm – Super Mario’s
  • Fri, Dec 15 – 12 – 8pm Knee Baby’z Eateru
  • Sat, Dec 16 –  12 – 8pm – Califia Taqueria
  • Sun, Dec 17 –  12 – 7pm – Sip & Slide

Faction Brewing’s Hours: Wed/Thu 2-8pm; Fri/Sat 12-8pm; Sun 12-6pm. Non-alcoholic beverages are also available for purchase. They  have a large outdoor patio and indoor seating is also available. Call to confirm hours (510) 523-2739.

Where:

2501 Monarch St in Alameda Point
Alameda

http://factionbrewing.com

The Experience, Richmond: Riggers Loft Wine Co. New Year’s

The Experience:

Cheers to the New Year!

The halls are decked. The champagne, wine and cider are flowing. Platters of scrumptious food await you. Join Riggers Loft Wine Co for their annual NYE bash!

It’s an all-you-can-eat menu. Chef Frank is serving up a Seafood Paella, Asado BBQ and lots more. Dance to DW Edwards & Lighting Up the Soul (Soul, R&B). Complimentary champagne toast & balloon drop at midnight while watching the SF fireworks from their waterside patio! And Party Favors & Noise Makers!

Sunday, December 31, 9pm – Midnight.

TIX: https://www.rbcellars.com/wines/Event-Tickets

Hours:

  • Thursdays: 5-8pm
  • Fridays: 5-9pm (Closed Friday, October 15 due to a wedding)
  • Saturdays: 1-9pm
  • Sundays: 1-7pm.

About Riggers Loft

Riggers Loft is situated right next to the water on San Francisco Bay in an industrial chic building with absolutely amazing views. It is a tasting room and wine bar, with a beautiful event space.Riggers Loft is home to owners R&B Cellars, with guest wineries: Carica Wines, Wachira Wines, Barrel + Ink, Prima Materia, and Far West Cider Company. Great outdoor patio on the water.

 Where:

1325 Canal Blvd
Richmond, CA 94804

https://www.riggersloftwine.com/

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