"Napa may be better known for wine than for its music scene, but since 2016, Blue Note Napa has served as a live music anchor in the North Bay city. Operating on the first floor of the historic Napa Valley Opera House, the 150-seat venue has hosted Carlos Santana, Kenny G and Stanley Clarke. On weeknights, patrons can gather in Blue Note's booths, share flatbread pizzas and sip on cocktails while listening to local North Bay bands."
"Now the club is closing its doors after a nine-year run. Pianist Brian Culbertson is scheduled to play the final show on Dec. 31. In a statement, Blue Note Napa said it was leaving the North Bay to relocate to San Francisco. "Our stage has welcomed renowned artists, but it's truly the support from you, our audience, that has made this venue a cherished part of the Napa community," the club wrote in a social media post."
"Ken Tesler, managing director of Blue Note Napa, explained the move to the Press Democrat, reasoning that the venue has outgrown the Opera House. "We maxed out our potential in the building," Tesler said. Without sharing specifics on the move, the club noted in its statement that "discussions are underway" and that it is in the process of zeroing in on a location."
Blue Note Napa opened in 2016 on the first floor of the historic Napa Valley Opera House and operated a 150-seat venue hosting artists like Carlos Santana, Kenny G and Stanley Clarke. The club offered weeknight dining and local bands, with patrons sharing flatbreads and cocktails in booths. After nine years, the venue will close with pianist Brian Culbertson performing Dec. 31. Management cited that the Opera House constrained the venue's potential and announced plans to relocate to San Francisco, with discussions underway to identify a new location. Blue Note Napa also organizes the Black Radio Experience and has hosted other festivals.
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