Past Events

Latin Band DonGato Latin Band is a group of seasoned musicians that loves the perfect combination of great music, great time and entertaining a exciting audience. DGLB plays Latin Music blended with Latin Jazz, Cuban Son, Salsa and with a dash of a tropical feel. DGLB song list includes a tribute to the great Buena Vista Social Club. (Cuban Music) DGLB also incorporates American standards classics in a latin beat format.

CELEBRATE MOTHER'S DAY AT VINO GODFATHER    ART,WINE & MUSIC REGARDING MUSIC THERE IS AN ERROR ON FLYER: MUSIC WILL BE FROM 2 TO 6 PM There is a $15 dollar cover charge.

The Dawdlers are experts in the British Pop genre created during the British Invasion by, in greatest part, The Beatles, and extended and refined by British & Commonwealth artists & bands of the next generation like Peter Gabriel, Sting, Crowded House and Paul Young,  as well as Squeeze, Elvis Costello & The Attractions, The Police, Split Enz and INXS from the New Wave period of the late 1970's and early 1980's. More recent bands covered from this genre are Men at Work, Radiohead, Coldplay and Keane, and The Dawdlers play a few tunes by early British Invader forebears Gerry &…

Kickass female-fronted Rock, R&B and Rockin' Blues band covering songs you love! With members hailing from Chicago, Leeds, England and the San Francisco Bay, Cut Loose has music in their blood. East Bay local for 20+ years, this female-fronted band has a huge repertoire of rock ‘n roll, R&B, and rockin' blues tunes and wireless instruments with which to administer them, joyfully and mercilessly, throughout a dancing crowd.

DAKILA (Great, Nobility) The original SF Dakila band started in 1972 with a 5 year recording contract with Epic/Columbia Records only to disband after 2 years leaving historical performances at Bill Graham's Fillmore West, SF Winterland, major clubs in the SF Bay Area and countless universities and festivals.  The self-titled LP can be found on display at the Wing Luke Museum Exhibit for Asian America in Seattle, Washington as well as the Oakland Museum for one of the first Filipino-Americans to record on a major label. This diverse legendary band was recently put back together by one if its original…

SPECIAL EVENT: The West Coast Blues Society and Vino Godfather Wine Tasting Room & Mansion presents the Annual Southern Fried Blues and Wine Fundraiser for our "Blues in the Schools" and "Hayward Russell City Blues Festival." Every June the West Coast Blues Society presents a fundraiser with award winning bands and special guests from Northern California. Enjoy all styles of blues and delicious Southern fried chicken dinner catered by Chef Evelyn Dunn. Raffle drawings and prizes will take place throughout the event. This event is tax deductible to the fullest extend of the law. Tickets are $25.00 in advance and…

REMEMBERING JAMES BROWN BE SURE TO CLICK ON FIND OUT MORE FOR THE VIDEO.       Remembering James tells the story of The Godfather of Soul, James Brown. From his early days first starting out and spanning nearly two decades of what would become a monumental career, we see how a divided country, the growing Civil Rights movement and the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. shaped the artists’ work. A six-piece band accompanies, bringing the passion of his music alive while offering a message of hope to a grief stricken nation looking for a moment of healing…

Ray Obiedo is an internationally known guitarist and producer. His last four CD’s, “Sweet Summer Days”, “Modern World”, “There Goes That” and “Latin Jazz Project Vol 1” were recorded at Obiedo’s Werewolf Recording facilities in the Oakland Hills. The world of contemporary jazz guitarist Ray Obiedo is a highly energized and hypnotically rhythmic soundscape revealing all the passion, flavor, color, and style of the Northern California region which conceived, nourished and inspired the musical soul of this fascinating and prolific jazz artist. Legendary Percussionist Pete Escovedo is an artist who broke down the barriers between Smooth Jazz, Salsa, Latin Jazz…

Genre R&B, Soul, Pop, Old School Band Members Lani Parker - Vocals // Janice Hoang Dispo - Vocals // Selia Lucero - Vocals //... See More Hometown Vallejo, CA

Enjoy 25 Artisans, music by "The Time Bandits" (from 2:00-6:00 pm) and delicious gourmet wood-fired pizza. $15.00 includes a glass of wine, art show, music and dancing! Don't miss this special event!

Biography Founded in 2008 by Gerald Glasper (impersonator). "You just never know who is going to show up"... Michael Jackson, James Brown, Rick James, Bruno Mars, or Prince. This high energy dance band's musicians and vocalist cover music from the 70's with Funk, Soul, R&B, Pop and Classic Rock through to today's top 40 charts.   BE SURE TO CLICK ON FIND OUT MORE TO SEE VIDEO     https://youtu.be/c3sBv8Ki010?t=5        

The Rhythm Method 4 (TRM4) is a group of four professional musicians who perform interesting and challenging music that usually contains stylish vocals and elegant harmonies they enjoy and respect. TRM4 is a fan of many different styles of music and live performances will take you on a journey through a wide range of music. It is extremely fun and challenging to see what 3 voices and 3 instruments can do!

Doors Open at 2:00 pm - Ultimate soul crooner and Oakland native, Lenny Williams, possesses one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary music. With his rich, passionate vocal style, he is rightfully regarded as one of R&B’s most influential soul men. Williams began his musical career making records that have become R&B and Pop classics (e.g. “Cause I Love You” (recorded on his solo album) and “So Very Hard To Go”, which he recorded as the lead singer of Tower of Power). Williams signed his first record deal with Fantasy Records. Lenny put his solo career on hold when he joined…

Mentored by Simon Cowell, I performed cover songs. Completing singing and dancing challenges.   My world tour first began in China with 2 dancers. Performing covers and original music, I choreographed all of the routines and hand made the stage wear. We performed 2, ten minute shows per night and toured over 20 different cities. PERFORMER/CONTESTANT, X FACTOR; SEATTLE,PASADENA,FRANCE,LONDON,-   Be sure to click on find out more to see video.   https://youtu.be/t1AgNDkjL5c      

The Rhythm Method 4 (TRM4) is a group of four professional musicians who perform interesting and challenging music that usually contains stylish vocals and elegant harmonies they enjoy and respect. TRM4 is a fan of many different styles of music and live performances will take you on a journey through a wide range of music. It is extremely fun and challenging to see what 3 voices and 3 instruments can do!

Join us for a fun afternoon at the Art Wine and Music Festival on Sunday September 8th from 12-6 pm.  Music will be provided by Cut Loose(2-6pm.) $15.00 entry fee gets you entrance to the event, a glass of wine, great art, and  music and dancing. Get your tickets at Eventbrite.com

VINO GODFTHER PRESENTS MURDER OF A MOBSTER SEPT. 14TH 6:00– 9:00 Best Laid Plans Come to the quintessential whodunnit thriller and get thrown into a night of mystery, intrigue, and murder you will never forget! $55.00 A PERSON GET YOUR TICKETS AT EVENTBRITE.COM