Foam Riders

21+ Bar opens one hour before showtime. Happy hour 6:30 – 7 pm. Show starts at 7:30 pm.

Two-drink minimum per guest. Come early for happy hour specials!

Foam Riders is an acclaimed, “mostly” 80s rock band known for their infectious energy and fun-loving renditions of classic hits. They capture the essence of the golden age of rock ‘n’ roll with highly entertaining renditions of iconic songs by Journey, Van Halen, Billy Idol, and more, as well as original songs that have become crowd favorites. Over the past years, the band has amassed a devoted following and become a staple of the East Bay live music scene. Prepare to sing along and be swept away!

See them live at Almost Famous Wine Lounge, an award-winning tasting room and world-class music venue located in the heart of Livermore's urban wine, spirits and brewery district.

ABOUT FOAM RIDERS

Originally, Rob and Greg were part a large group of guys (mostly from Livermore, CA) who got together on St. Patrick’s Day 2014, at a ‘jam session’ organized by a mutual friend. Then, a couple of weeks later, Richard and Doug joined in on what had now become a weekly ‘Jam Night’. The guys generally showed up each week with a few songs (covers and/or originals) that they’d like to jam to. The song list built up rather quickly, and within 3 months, they had booked their first gig.

In the early days of playing together, the guys jokingly came up with some funny names for the ‘band’ that they were unknowingly starting. One day, in a group text, one of the guys hit some random emojis on his phone (see the conversation here). Rob jokingly said ‘Suds Surfers’, but that was quickly replaced by the suggestion of ‘Foam Riders’. Foam Riders become the code-name for the band, while they continued to practice together. On the morning of their first gig (August 31, 2014), they realized they didn’t have a band name. So, with no one suggesting anything better, Foam Riders became the official name of the band.

They spent the rest of 2014 and the first part of 2015 playing 2-3 live gigs per month, trying to hone their performance and set list. Then, in May of 2015, the guys got their first opportunity to play to a much larger crowd, at the Livermore Valley Wine Festival. It was a huge step to go from playing for small groups of winery customers to playing on a large, public stage. The performance went off without a hitch, and, subsequently, they were asked to play at the season’s first Thirsty Thursday event at the Livermore Farmer’s Market. Another great opportunity, in front of a new, large group of people, and another fantastic performance by the guys.

Since then, the band has played at many venues in and around Livermore and the East Bay, as well as providing music at multiple weddings and Livermore Relay for Life. They were the very first band to play on the new Rotary Bandstand at Livermore’s Carnegie Park, and they became the first rock band to play Maverick’s Country Bar in Pleasanton.

VENUE POLICIES

• All shows are 21+. Set times and ticket prices are subject to change, and sales are final.
• There is a two drink minimum per guest. Our menu has 15 wines in diverse styles and sophisticated non-alcoholic options. No outside beverages are allowed.
• Outside food is welcome. Food trucks are available most nights around Vasco Row, steps away from our venue. Check www.vascorow.com for the schedule.
• Dancing is encouraged at Almost Famous, and usually takes place in front of the stage. Therefore, we cannot guarantee a completely unobstructed view to those sitting at bistro tables.

Please visit www.almostfamous.wine for our other venue policies.

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