Matt Jaffe

2271 S. Vasco,Livermore CA 94550

24 February, 2022

Description

Rising San Francisco songwriter, back from cross-country touring, specializing in lyrically-driven, hyper danceable power-pop ballads. 21+ Show at 6PM. Main act starts at 7:30pm. Part of our Free Thursday live music series. Almost Famous Wine Lounge is currently requiring COVID-19 vaccination proof, or proof of a negative Covid-19 test result, taken within 48 hours prior to entry. Please wear a mask inside when not actively drinking. San Francisco singer-songwriter Matt Jaffe specializes in lyrically-driven, and danceable powerpop ballads. He’s back from cross-country touring with Wilco and Blues Traveler, and co-writing with Tom Higgenson of the Plain White Ts. In his teens, he cut his teeth on the bay’s best open mics, where he was discovered by Jerry Harrison of Talking Heads. Don’t miss this up and coming star. See him 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 19 top industry awards in 2021 Festival seating so please arrive early unless you don’t mind standing. Outside food is welcome, but only AFW wine can be consumed on premise. ABOUT MATT JAFFE After cutting his teeth on open mics around the Bay Area, San Francisco songwriter Matt Jaffe was discovered by Jerry Harrison of Talking Heads. Together, they produced his first album at the age of 16, cementing Matt's dedication to music. Soon, he formed a band, dropped out of college, and has not looked back. Since then, Matt has written more songs than he can remember the words to, crisscrossed the country opening for Blues Traveler and Wilco, and co-written with Tom Higgenson of the Plain White T's. Inspired by the great lineage of rock n' roll, he marries literary lyrics with the undeniable urge to dance. Matt has served as musical director for experimental theater, collaborated with poets on genre-bending spoken word, and curated residencies among fellow songwriters. Having suffered from seizures since 2015, Matt also uses his music to unite local and national epilepsy communities. Learn more. PLEASE NOTE - The show time is listed for the main act. Doors open at 6pm. If an opener is scheduled, their set will begin at 6:45PM, unless noted in the event description. Festival seating so please arrive early unless you don’t mind standing. Outside food welcome, but only AFW wine can be consumed on premise.