AJ Crawdaddy

2271 S. Vasco,Livermore CA 94550

04 March, 2022

Description

The lead guitarist of multi-platinum group Pablo Cruise plays a mix of original blues rock and old favorites, backed by his exceptional band 21+ Doors at 6PM. Main act starts at 7pm. If there is a listed opener, they will start at 6:15pm. Proof of COVID19 vaccination or a negative test within 48 hours of the event required upon entry. AJ Crawdaddy, the lead guitarist of multi-platinum group Pablo Cruise, plays a mix of original blues rock and old favorites, backed by his exceptional band. As a member of Pablo Cruise, he helped create hits like A Place in the Sun, Whatcha Gonna Do?, and Love Will Find A Way. As the founder of the Cave Records label, AJ Crawdaddy has collaborated with, recorded and produced the work of Blues legends, most recently the posthumous last work of John Trudell and The Bad Dog Band, an album produced by Jackson Brown and to be released this year. 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 26 top industry awards since its debut last year. 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. 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 AJ CRAWDADDY Angelo J Rossi, aka “AJ Crawdaddy'' is an American Guitarist. Born in Palo Alto, California and a long time Bay Area performing artist, AJ is most well known for his work with the popular Marin based pop group, Pablo Cruise, which charted multi-platinum albums, A Place In The Sun and Worlds Away producing hits like, A Place In The Sun, Love Will Find A Way, Watcha' Gonna Do (When She Says Goodbye), Rio, Don't Wanna Live Without It, Cool Love and Slip Away. He is a BMI published writer and voting member of N.A.R.A.S. (Grammy). AJ Crawdaddy is not only an exceptional guitarist, but a producer as well. He owned and operated the Cave Recording Studio in Mountain View from 2010 - 2018, which eventually morphed into the, "Cave Records" label. He recorded, produced and worked with many local blues artists, Bruce Conte (TOP), Terry Hiatt, Steve Freund, Paula Harris, Terrie Odabi, Kid Andersen, The Lucky Losers, Ben Rice and others. He has also worked with notable musical luminaries in his vibrant career. Working with Bud Cockrell and Patti Santos on their debut album for A&M Records, "New Beginnings" penning "Run Coyote Run" for Flora Purim, hanging out with Airto, Jaco Pastorius and David Garibaldi (TOP) who all recorded on the record (1979). He's also worked with legendary record producers Tom Dowd, Bill Schnee, Bob Monaco and Jim Gains. One of his last recording projects at the Cave was with the late, Native American Beat Poet, John Trudell and The Bad Dog Band, recording their final album and John's last verse and spoken word from his hospital bed at El Camino Hospital, Mountain View, CA, in 2015. This record is currently being produced by Jackson Brown for release this year. READ 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.