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BottleRock Napa 2016 is a stellar success and proves to be the must attend festival of the year!

May 31, 2016

BottleRock 2016 has proven to be the must-attend event of the year! It was a stellar success bringing in more than 120,000 attendees over the course of the three days. The festival featured 80 musical acts and closed out with the high energy of The Red Hot Chili Peppers. It also featured the Williams-Sonoma Culinary stage as musicians were teamed up with Michelin-starred chefs to created dishes and entertain the crowd. We will be bringing you our full coverage of the festival and the 80 musical performances. It was one long hot weekend, but was truly a highlight of our journalist career. The festival was run so smoothly and attendees were boasting it as “the best ever” with plenty of music, excellent foods, variety of wines and beverages, and complete with a staff that was accommodating and helpful with every need. Dates for the 2017 BottleRock were announced during the finale of the Red Hot Chili Peppers performance. Mark your calendars…. Next year’s BottleRock Napa Valley festival will be held May 26 – 28. Dave [Read More]

Michael Voltaggio auctions off culinary experience on ebay for Charity, to benefit Share Our Strength’s No Kid Hungry

May 26, 2016

Very exciting opportunity to work with Michael Voltaggio and name your own sandwich. hmmm, let’s see how about Music Junkie Jerk Chicken or Rockin Ryan’s Ragin Roast Beef, or maybe you have your own in mind. Well, check out the following news where you can bid on a culinary experience to name your own sandwich, and at the same time, benefit Share Our Strength’s No Kid Hungry campaign. SAN JOSE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–eBay for Charity – one of the largest platforms that helps millions of eBay users raise funds and support the causes they care about – has partnered with celebrity chef Michael Voltaggio for a special “Wine & Dine” charity auction with 100% of proceeds going to charity. The charity auction is a part of eBay’s ongoing celebration for its recently launched eBay Wine category. The online destination allows wine-enthusiasts and experts to browse, purchase and ship collectible, rare and everyday wines to 45 states across the United States. Chef Voltaggio’s “Wine & Dine” experience will benefit Share Our Strength’s No Kid Hungry campaign, dedicated to [Read More]

BottleRock Napa Featured Band of the Day is Moonalice

May 23, 2016

Today our BottleRock Napa Featured Band of the Day is Moonalice. In today’s music world, Moonalice is the perfect band to capture the spirit of San Francisco in the 60’s. The deliver an infectious blend of pyschedelic, roots rock with a fun jam that will have you begging for more. Their music isn’t contained to any particular genre as they create their own signature sound invoking the free spirit of the 60’s and the added bonus of musical improvisations. They have a dedicated fanbase and loyal following that will travel to their shows as well as share their music with others, inviting them into the Moonalice family. You can then start your collection of their original art poster which is given free to all attendees at their concerts. It is created by a well-known artist, and with its own unique Moonalice “legend.” www.moonaliceposter.com. So get ready to travel back in time, clear your mind of all your troubles and worries, and feel the free spirit of the sixties in San Francisco. If you do miss a show, don’t [Read More]

BottleRock Napa Announces updates for Aftershows!

May 17, 2016

There has been a couple updates for the BottleRock Napa Aftershows. The Joy Formidable plays at Ca’ Momi in Napa on Saturday, Mary 28th, and Waters has been added to the Robert DeLong show on Sunday, May 29th, at the Uptown Theatre in Napa. . Check out the news below: May 17, 2016, NAPA, Calif. — BottleRock Napa Valley, presented by JaM Cellars, has sold out all passes to the festival’s fourth installment on May 27 – 29, 2016 in downtown Napa. For those who may have missed out on purchasing highly coveted passes to the festival, BottleRock Napa Valley is presenting a series of aftershows at locations throughout the Napa Valley and greater Bay Area. Featuring many of the 2016 BottleRock performing artists and other surprise guests, the aftershows will take place starting with previews on Thursday, May 26th with acts like Michael Franti, Gogol Bordello and the legendary Cheech and Chong, culminating on Monday, May 30 with Rodrigo y Gabriela. The full lineup of 2016 BottleRock Napa Valley Aftershows includes: Thursday, May 26: [Read More]

HUGE NEWS: BottleRock Napa Announces 2016 Culinary Lineup of Chefs, Vintners and Artisanal Craft Brewers

May 2, 2016

BottleRock Napa Valley Announces 2016 Culinary Lineup of Celebrated Chefs, Vintners and Artisanal Craft Brewers, Creating an Inspired Food, Wine and Brew Festival to Complement the Musical Lineup We are excited to share with you the latest news from BottleRock Napa as they announce the 2016 Culinary Lineup. It is an amazing way that you won’t want to miss! Check out the news below: Multi-Michelin Starred Chef Gordon Ramsay, Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto, Food Network’s Chef Tyler Florence, James Beard Award-winning Chef Michael Mina and Top Chef Michael Voltaggio to headline the Williams-Sonoma Culinary Stage, leading an all-star roster of top chefs, renowned vintners, master sommeliers, professional athletes, entertainers and musicians, including Chad Smith of Red Hot Chili Peppers, Tre Cool and Mike Dirnt of Green Day, Cheech & Chong, Taylor Hawkins of Foo Fighters, Michael Franti, X Ambassadors, R5 and more May 2, 2016, NAPA, Calif. – Situated in the heart of America’s wine and food playground, BottleRock Napa Valley, presented by JaM Cellars, has once again tapped into the region’s renowned culinary scene, [Read More]

BottleRock Napa Featured Band of the Day is Iration

April 26, 2016

Today our BottleRock Napa Featured Band of the Day is Iration. They are an alternative reggae group from Isla Vista. They are set on bringing the fun to the Midway Stage with their deep rooted reggae infused with rock, alternative and much more. They released their album Hotting Up last year and will surely be playing all the fan favorites! So make sure not to miss them playing at the Midway Stage on Saturday, May 289th at 7:45. Iration is: Joe Dickens – Drums Adam Taylor – Bass Cayson Peterson – Keyboards Micah Pueschel – Guitar/ Lead Vocals Micah Brown – Guitar/ Vocals King – Dub Controls Music: Hotting Up available on iTunes here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/hotting-up/id1030112512?app=itunes&ign-mpt=uo%3D4 Song to Check out: Lost and Found Video to check out: Hotting Up Check them out out and make sure to visit their social media sites for the latest news. Make sure to mark your calendars for the weekend of May 27-29th for the BottleRock Napa 2016 Festival.You can check out below all the bands that have been announced and stay tuned for a new band [Read More]

HUGE NEWS: BottleRock Napa Announces Aftershows!

April 25, 2016

Huge news to share with you! BottleRock Napa has just announced several aftershows. So music lovers have one more chance to enjoy many of the sold out festival’s performers at official aftershows. Check out the news below: April 25, 2016, NAPA, Calif. — BottleRock Napa Valley, presented by JaM Cellars, has sold out all passes to the festival’s fourth installment on May 27 – 29, 2016 in downtown Napa. For those who may have missed out on purchasing highly coveted passes to the festival, BottleRock Napa Valley is presenting a series of aftershows at locations throughout the Napa Valley and greater Bay Area. Featuring many of the 2016 BottleRock performing artists and other surprise guests, the aftershows will take place starting with previews on Thursday, May 26th with acts like Michael Franti, Gogol Bordello and the legendary Cheech and Chong, culminating on Monday, May 30 with Rodrigo y Gabriela. The full lineup of 2016 BottleRock Napa Valley Aftershows includes: Thursday, May 26: – Particle at The Chapel in San Francisco – [Read More]