Blue Note Napa
The Itals

“The Itals stand for everything pure, natural, unpolluted, straight to the source, and dominant in a good way.” 

Those characteristics have caused the reggae group to survive in a music industry that is filled with one hit wonders and flashes in the pan. The Itals released their defining track “In A Dis Ya Time,” as a single over 30 years ago, and have stuck with the same formula and motivation for making music ever since.

 

BLUE NOTE NAPA is on the 1st floor of the historic Napa Valley Opera House and is an intimate 180-seated live music club and restaurant. World-class and local Bay Area artists perform here. Before and during the show, we offer a sophisticated dinner menu and a wide selection of wines and cocktails to order.

HOUSE POLICIES: 
  • Tickets are priced per person.
  • All seating has first-come, first-choice in the purchased section.
  • Pairs are seated opposite one another, except at the High Bar or Side Bar sections.
  • 2 Drink minimum per person (coffee/sodas/mocktails), when not ordering food.
  • Ages 8 + unless otherwise specified.
  • No Infants.
  • Tickets are emailed 48 hours PRIOR TO SHOWTIME via TicketWeb.
  • Arrive 30 min prior to door time for optimal choice of seating.
  • Policies are subject to change.


BOOTHS:

Booth for 4: Requires 4 seats to be purchased. (dark green)
Booth for 5 or 6: Requires 5 or 6 seats to be purchased. (light green) 

STANDARD SEATING:

High Bar: Great view! Tall chairs with padded seats, sat side by side (bright blue)
Floor Tables: Table Seating on the floor. Pairs sat opposite each other (dark blue)
Center Platform: Elevated viewing section with good sight lines. Tall table & Chair seating. Pairs sat opposite each other (light blue)
ADA for those that require accessible seating. Companions purchase Floor Table. (dark blue)
 
SIDE SEATING:

Rear Bar and Side Bar
: Tall chairs with padded seats, sat side by side (red)
Side Stage: 
Stage level table seating. Pairs sat opposite each other. (purple)

Please contact our Box Office with any inquiries or special needs requests.
1030 Main Street, Napa CA 94559
Box Office: boxoffice@bluenotenapa.com or 707.880.2300

  • The Itals

    The Itals stand for everything pure, natural, unpolluted, straight to the source, and dominant in a good way.”

    Those characteristics have helped The Itals persevere and survive in a music industry that is filled with one hit wonders and flashes in the pan. The Itals released their defining track “In A Dis Ya Time,” as a single in the 1970's, over 40 years ago, and have stuck with the same formula and motivation for making music ever since.

    Since ‘In A Dis Ya Time’ was released, the Itals, who then consisted of Keith Porter, Lloyd Ricketts and Ronnie Davis, went on to release three studio albums and various other singles compilations throughout the '80s and '90s. The group's second album, ‘Give Me Power,’ reached number one on the CMJ reggae charts in 1980, and their last album with all the original members, ‘Rasta Philosophy,’ was nominated for the Grammy award for Best Reggae album.

    Like most bands, especially ones that have survived in essence for more than four decades, the members of The Itals have undergone a few personal changes. Lloyd Ricketts was replaced by David Isaacs after being arrested and put in jail and then banned from touring in the US. Ronnie Davis left the group in search of solo success. Since then Lloyde Rickets, David Isaacs and Ronnie Davis have all passed away. Keith Porter, the original lead singer and songwriter, is still going strong with a busy tour schedule.

    The Itals are currently still in full bloom, vital and bearing ripe fruit. Out of Savana La Mar, Jamaica, for many years Keith Porter and the Itals have been one of the hardest working reggae acts in the world - still fresh, strong and in good health and spirits. The group tours across Europe, Canada, and the U.S. The Itals have the drive and perseverance to perform in some of the farthest outposts where they are greatly loved and respected by their fans. The Itals have been one of the forefront touring reggae acts since the early eighties spreading the message of love and oneness to humanity. You hear their music playing all over the world. Keith Porter has proven himself to be one of the strongest artists in the business. His endurance is remarkable; he "never gets weary". The Itals are living examples of the "Rasta Philosophy" - the album that was nominated for the Grammies.

    "When I first heard our song played on the radio I thought there must be something in there,” says Porter, the group's lead singer. “Our inspiration never changes and lyrical content never changes. It remains conscious. The music may change, the beat changes, culture, life and liberty changes, but I strive to always keep it clean, and positive.

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