PLEASE NOTE: Paid parking for this event is now sold out. There may be a few spaces that become available to purchase on the day of the show at the parking gate, however this is NOT guaranteed. *We recommend using ride sharing services* Pick up and Drop off location can be at the corner of Bordeaux Way and Napa Valley Corporate Drive, which is within a block to the venue entry point. Please do NOT park in any neighboring business lots as you will be subject to towing and are responsible for any and all expenses. There may also be public street parking available, which we do not control and parking is at your own risk. Blue Note Napa welcomes you to the outdoor Summer Sessions! Location: The Meritage Resort and Spa at 850 Bordeaux Way Napa 94558. Doors 5:30PM / Show 7PM The event is OUTSIDE, RAIN OR SHINE. The Gold Section has reserved seating. The Silver Section has reserved seating. The Bronze Section is standing room only. Blankets are OK. All prices are per person. Each patron requires a ticket for entry. Ages 8+ / No infants. No Pets. SERVICE ANIMALS ONLY. There are Bathrooms Available. No Corkage or Outside Food & Drink allowed. No Professional Cameras. No Smoking. Visit our website for bag policy and more FAQs. Food & drinks are available for purchase with all major credit cards. This is a cashless event. All tickets are pre-purchased and will be available in your Ticketmaster account to be scanned for entry. ALL SALES ARE FINAL. No Refunds unless the event is canceled.
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Violent Femmes
The Meritage Resort and Spa, Napa, CA
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Violent Femmes
Violent Femmes formed in 1981 as an acoustic punk band playing on the streets of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Their main influences at that time were Gene Vincent and the Blue Caps and The Velvet Underground. Their goal was to rock harder than any other acoustic act on the planet. After being rejected for an audition by a local nightclub, the Femmes set up outside a Pretenders gig and began to play. Pretenders’ lead singer Chrissie Hynde asked them to open that night’s show, which gave the young band a publicity boost and caught the attention of Richard Hell, who invited the Femmes to open for him in NYC. A rave review in the New York Times eventually led to a record deal, which in turn spawned worldwide touring. Violent Femmes eponymous debut album became the first and only album in Billboard history to enter the charts with a platinum certification- eight years after its release. Over the ensuing three decades, the Femmes became a mainstay of festivals, clubs, and theaters in more than 20 countries worldwide. MTV’s “Unplugged” show was inspired by the Femmes, although they never actually appeared on it. Their raw sound and honest lyrical perspective has been cited as an influence by artists as diverse as Pink, Keith Urban, The Smiths, The Pixies, John Cusack, Mark Morris, and Wim Wenders. More than 40 years into their careers, Violent Femmes continue to attract young audiences on tour, create lasting music, and inspire people of all ages.