Blue Note Napa
Los Cochinos

Since that time in the late 2000s, Los Cochinos have been mentioned by many to have "been passed the torch" from Carlos Santana's band, as one of the only true original Latin rock and soul bands that continue to make original music in the tradition set by Santana.

Los Cochinos create a special sound that has been compared to the early sound of Santana, El Chicano and other legendary Latin Rock bands. 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.
  • Highly sold shows do not guarantee seating together, especially late arrivals.
  • 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.
  • Late arrival may leave seat choices that are not together.
  • 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

  • Los Cochinos

    Los Cochinos is an established Latin rock and Soul band, said by many to have been “passed the torch” from Carlos Santana as one of the only original, Latin Rock and Soul bands that continue to create and perform original Latin Rock music.  Los Cochinos has developed a large following and has released two CDs, most recently “Los Cochinos” in 2017.  The band is currently working to complete new songs for our next CD titled "Patricia", in honor of Alfonso's mother Patricia.  The CD will be released in 2024.

    The band’s sound has been described as like that of Santana, El Chicano, War and Tower of Power. The band also includes some tasty covers!  Los Cochinos have performed with El Chicano, Malo and many other notable bands and have developed a significant following throughout the U.S. and globally.

    The band features Alfonso Portillo on guitar, followed by super talented and seasoned player "The Professor", Donald Osborne on keyboards. On Sax is the spectacular Ric Alexander.  Ric plays two saxophones at one time and also performs with Tony! Toni! Toné!  Up front is the talented singer, percussionist and saxophonist John Marin.  On bass is the talented Fauss Gamulo and on rhythm guitar is the phenomenal Raj Gopal.  

    Our solid Latin percussion section is led by Karl Perrazo (Santana) protege Tomas Montano on timbales.  On congas from East Oakland is the talented conguero Miguel Martinez.  Our sensational drummer is Lorenzo "Lonnie" Macon.  Lonnie also is a talented singer, and plays guitar, bass and keyboards!

    The ballad “Feel the Same” from our last CD "Los Cochinos" has been a hit song for the band and receives radio airtime in both Northern and Southern California markets.

    Come to a live performance to see why the music of Los Cochinos is so loved by those that hear it... Listen to them on Spotify, Apple Music, I-Heart Radio and most of the major music distribution services...

    Reviews

    "Best Latin Rock band in the San Francisco Bay Area!"

    Jeff Trager -Los Cochinos Promoter, Frazier Trager Presents!

    "Los Cochinos are a newer group but have been rapidly climbing the ladder and being mentioned alongside all of the legends. The only way a new band can do that in such a short time is by being dynamic. That's what Los Cochinos are...DYNAMIC!"

    Arturo Gastelum-Old City Entertainment

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