Sat Aug 2 2025

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Blue Note Napa

1030 Main Street Napa, CA 94559

$43.74

Ages 21+

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Hosted by Mindi Abair and wine expert Eric Guerra, you are invited to a private pre-show event  where you will be entertained and participate through a very special wine and music experience.
Pouring their company’s WINEandJAZZ.com fine wines, Eric will walk the group through an informative wine-by-wine “taste like a sommelier” master class, while Mindi then pairs each wine style with a live performance song.
Please expect 2-3 tastings.

Those persons with separate 6:30 or 9 PM show tickets will be asked to wait in line for show entry once this private wine tasting and music pairing event concludes.


BLUE NOTE NAPA is located on the 1st floor of the Historic Napa Valley Opera House. We are an intimate live music club and restaurant where you may enjoy performances of world renowned and local Bay Area artists alike.

HOUSE POLICIES*
  • All ticket prices are per person.
  • This pre show wine pairing event is for Ages 21+
  • Seating is general admission for this pre - show event
  • Patrons with a ticket to one of the shows will not be seated early, and must be checked in at show door time with other show ticket holders.
  • No infants
  • A ticket for this wine and music pairing is NOT a ticket to the 6:30 or 9 PM Show.
  • 6:30 & 9 PM Concert tickets are sold separately.
* Policies are subject to change

Please contact our Box Office with any special needs or accommodation requests.
  • No refunds / cameras/ vaping/ smoking/ outside food or drink.
1030 Main Street, Napa CA 94559
Box Office: boxoffice@bluenotenapa.com or 707.880.2300

Blue Note Napa with Wine & Jazz Present
Mindi Abair's WINE AND JAZZ Pre-Show Pairing

  • Mindi Abair

    Mindi Abair

    Jazz

    “Forget You, Who’s Your Sax Player? – Steven Tyler on American Idol

    “21st Century Sophistication, A Gritty, Raucous Spirit, And Exceptional Creative Imagination” – Allmusic.Com

    During her remarkable 24-year recording career, saxophonist/vocalist Mindi Abair garnered 2 GRAMMY nominations, recorded with some of the biggest names in music, and built a substantial following among jazz and blues audiences with her soaring melodies and powerhouse style.

    You might know her as the featured saxophonist on American Idol, sitting in with Paul Shaffer on The Late Show with David Letterman and The Roots on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, or from moonlighting on tour with Duran Duran or Aerosmith. As a solo artist, she has consistently topped the Billboard Contemporary Jazz and Blues charts. In 2018, Mindi Abair and The Boneshakers won 8 Independent Blues Awards including Artist of the Year, and an Independent Music Award for Best Blues Song Fan Award for “Pretty Good For A Girl” featuring Joe Bonamassa. They won the 2019 LA Critics Award for Best Holiday Album for All I Got For Christmas Is The Blues. And in 2019, 2020 and 2021 Mindi was nominated by the Blues Music Awards as the Best Instrumentalist: Horn.

    As creator, designer and owner, Mindi launched www.wineandjazz.com in 2019 as a lifestyle concept that brings together the worlds of wine and music through members-only exclusive wines paired with personally curated music playlists, label art and branded wine and music worldwide adventures and festivals.

    Mindi wrote the book “How To Play Madison Square Garden – A Guide To Stage Performance” and served 10 years as an LA Chapter Governor, President and National Trustee for The Recording Academy.

    Mindi has toured and/or recorded with: Aerosmith, Joe Bonamassa, Smokey Robinson, Joe Perry, Trombone Shorty, Booker T. Jones, Gregg Allman, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Fantastic Negrito, Waddy Wachtel, Bobby Rush, Keb’ Mo’, Teena Marie, Lee Ritenour, Adam Sandler, Duran Duran, Bill Champlin, Richard Elliott, Jimmy Webb, Max Weinberg, Dave Koz, Peter White, Gerald Albright, Mandy Moore, Lalah Hathaway and the Backstreet Boys.

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limit 50 per person
General Admission : Must be 21+ to attend

General Admission / First come, first seated. 6:30 & 9 PM Concert tickets purchased separately.

$43.74 ($35.00 + $8.74 fees)

Delivery Method

eTickets

Terms & Conditions

This event is 21 and over. Any ticket holder unable to present valid identification indicating that they are at least 21 years of age will not be admitted to this event, and will not be eligible for a refund.

NO REFUNDS. NO SMOKING INSIDE. NO OUTSIDE FOOD/DRINK. NO PROFESSIONAL CAMERAS (without permission).

AGE LIMIT: 21+

COVID 19 Vaccination proof is NOT required at this time.*

Masks are NOT required at this time, but wearing a mask indoors is highly recommended.*

*Subject to change

In line with all city and statewide mandates, we do not require masks, proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test to enter our venue.

***Please note that this policy may change depending on a change to the current mandate, or at the artist’s request.

Check our website for updates on our COVID policy and mask requirements. ***

Non-vented masks (N95, KN95, KF94 respirator, or surgical mask) are highly recommended.

Thank you for your cooperation during an evolving set of circumstances, if you have any questions at all please contact us

at boxoffice@bluenotenapa.com or call our box office at 707.880.2300

You expressly agree to comply with all Federal, State, and Local laws, ordinances, regulations, and the rules of BNNV, LLC and its affiliated companies when attending our event.


All policies are SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

BNNV LLC and its affiliates will follow all government COVID-19 health & safety guidelines in place at the time of the event. Our entry requirements are subject to change based on updated data including; infection rates, transmission data, variant changes, and any guideline updates from Federal, State or Local government agencies.

COVID-19 Warning:

The venue will be adhering and following the state and local government guidelines to ensure your safety.

Additionally, an inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where people gather.

COVID-19 is an extremely contagious disease that can lead to severe illness and death.
By attending, you assume all risks, hazards, and exposures, including COVID-19 or any other communicable disease arising from or relating in any way to the risk of contracting COVID-19, or any other communicable disease or illness, or a bacteria, virus or other pathogen capable of causing a communicable disease or illness, whether occurring before, during, or after the event, however caused or contracted, and voluntarily waive all claims and potential claims against BNNV, LLC and its partners or affiliated companies.

By visiting the Blue Note Napa, you voluntarily assume all such risks. We encourage everyone to sign up for CA Notify as an added layer of protection for themselves and the community to receive alerts when they have been in close contact with someone who tests positive for COVID-19.

We also encourage you to get vaccinated if you have not already! If you still need to get your vaccine, visit vaccines.gov or Covid19.ca.gov/vaccines for more information and to book your appointment.
Blue Note Napa with Wine & Jazz Present

Mindi Abair's WINE AND JAZZ Pre-Show Pairing

Sat Aug 2 2025 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

(Doors 4:00 PM)

Blue Note Napa Napa CA
Mindi Abair's WINE AND JAZZ Pre-Show Pairing

$43.74 Ages 21+

This event is 21 years and older

Hosted by Mindi Abair and wine expert Eric Guerra, you are invited to a private pre-show event  where you will be entertained and participate through a very special wine and music experience.
Pouring their company’s WINEandJAZZ.com fine wines, Eric will walk the group through an informative wine-by-wine “taste like a sommelier” master class, while Mindi then pairs each wine style with a live performance song.
Please expect 2-3 tastings.

Those persons with separate 6:30 or 9 PM show tickets will be asked to wait in line for show entry once this private wine tasting and music pairing event concludes.


BLUE NOTE NAPA is located on the 1st floor of the Historic Napa Valley Opera House. We are an intimate live music club and restaurant where you may enjoy performances of world renowned and local Bay Area artists alike.

HOUSE POLICIES*
  • All ticket prices are per person.
  • This pre show wine pairing event is for Ages 21+
  • Seating is general admission for this pre - show event
  • Patrons with a ticket to one of the shows will not be seated early, and must be checked in at show door time with other show ticket holders.
  • No infants
  • A ticket for this wine and music pairing is NOT a ticket to the 6:30 or 9 PM Show.
  • 6:30 & 9 PM Concert tickets are sold separately.
* Policies are subject to change

Please contact our Box Office with any special needs or accommodation requests.
  • No refunds / cameras/ vaping/ smoking/ outside food or drink.
1030 Main Street, Napa CA 94559
Box Office: boxoffice@bluenotenapa.com or 707.880.2300
Mindi Abair

Mindi Abair

Jazz

“Forget You, Who’s Your Sax Player? – Steven Tyler on American Idol

“21st Century Sophistication, A Gritty, Raucous Spirit, And Exceptional Creative Imagination” – Allmusic.Com

During her remarkable 24-year recording career, saxophonist/vocalist Mindi Abair garnered 2 GRAMMY nominations, recorded with some of the biggest names in music, and built a substantial following among jazz and blues audiences with her soaring melodies and powerhouse style.

You might know her as the featured saxophonist on American Idol, sitting in with Paul Shaffer on The Late Show with David Letterman and The Roots on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, or from moonlighting on tour with Duran Duran or Aerosmith. As a solo artist, she has consistently topped the Billboard Contemporary Jazz and Blues charts. In 2018, Mindi Abair and The Boneshakers won 8 Independent Blues Awards including Artist of the Year, and an Independent Music Award for Best Blues Song Fan Award for “Pretty Good For A Girl” featuring Joe Bonamassa. They won the 2019 LA Critics Award for Best Holiday Album for All I Got For Christmas Is The Blues. And in 2019, 2020 and 2021 Mindi was nominated by the Blues Music Awards as the Best Instrumentalist: Horn.

As creator, designer and owner, Mindi launched www.wineandjazz.com in 2019 as a lifestyle concept that brings together the worlds of wine and music through members-only exclusive wines paired with personally curated music playlists, label art and branded wine and music worldwide adventures and festivals.

Mindi wrote the book “How To Play Madison Square Garden – A Guide To Stage Performance” and served 10 years as an LA Chapter Governor, President and National Trustee for The Recording Academy.

Mindi has toured and/or recorded with: Aerosmith, Joe Bonamassa, Smokey Robinson, Joe Perry, Trombone Shorty, Booker T. Jones, Gregg Allman, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Fantastic Negrito, Waddy Wachtel, Bobby Rush, Keb’ Mo’, Teena Marie, Lee Ritenour, Adam Sandler, Duran Duran, Bill Champlin, Richard Elliott, Jimmy Webb, Max Weinberg, Dave Koz, Peter White, Gerald Albright, Mandy Moore, Lalah Hathaway and the Backstreet Boys.

Please correct the information below.

Select ticket quantity.

Select Tickets

Ages 21+
limit 50 per person
General Admission : Must be 21+ to attend
General Admission / First come, first seated. 6:30 & 9 PM Concert tickets purchased separately.
$43.74 ($35.00 + $8.74 fees)

Delivery Method

eTickets

Terms & Conditions

This event is 21 and over. Any ticket holder unable to present valid identification indicating that they are at least 21 years of age will not be admitted to this event, and will not be eligible for a refund. NO REFUNDS. NO SMOKING INSIDE. NO OUTSIDE FOOD/DRINK. NO PROFESSIONAL CAMERAS (without permission).

AGE LIMIT: 21+

COVID 19 Vaccination proof is NOT required at this time.*

Masks are NOT required at this time, but wearing a mask indoors is highly recommended.*

*Subject to change

In line with all city and statewide mandates, we do not require masks, proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test to enter our venue.

***Please note that this policy may change depending on a change to the current mandate, or at the artist’s request.

Check our website for updates on our COVID policy and mask requirements. ***

Non-vented masks (N95, KN95, KF94 respirator, or surgical mask) are highly recommended.

Thank you for your cooperation during an evolving set of circumstances, if you have any questions at all please contact us

at boxoffice@bluenotenapa.com or call our box office at 707.880.2300

You expressly agree to comply with all Federal, State, and Local laws, ordinances, regulations, and the rules of BNNV, LLC and its affiliated companies when attending our event.


All policies are SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

BNNV LLC and its affiliates will follow all government COVID-19 health & safety guidelines in place at the time of the event. Our entry requirements are subject to change based on updated data including; infection rates, transmission data, variant changes, and any guideline updates from Federal, State or Local government agencies.

COVID-19 Warning:

The venue will be adhering and following the state and local government guidelines to ensure your safety.

Additionally, an inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where people gather.

COVID-19 is an extremely contagious disease that can lead to severe illness and death.
By attending, you assume all risks, hazards, and exposures, including COVID-19 or any other communicable disease arising from or relating in any way to the risk of contracting COVID-19, or any other communicable disease or illness, or a bacteria, virus or other pathogen capable of causing a communicable disease or illness, whether occurring before, during, or after the event, however caused or contracted, and voluntarily waive all claims and potential claims against BNNV, LLC and its partners or affiliated companies.

By visiting the Blue Note Napa, you voluntarily assume all such risks. We encourage everyone to sign up for CA Notify as an added layer of protection for themselves and the community to receive alerts when they have been in close contact with someone who tests positive for COVID-19.

We also encourage you to get vaccinated if you have not already! If you still need to get your vaccine, visit vaccines.gov or Covid19.ca.gov/vaccines for more information and to book your appointment.