Frank McComb
About this Event
21+ | Bar opens 6:30 pm. Happy hour 6:30 – 7 pm. Show starts 7:30 pm.
Two-drink minimum per guest. Come early for happy hour specials!
Frank McComb is a world-class vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, producer, and visual storyteller whose career spans more than 25 years of timeless, soul-driven music. Renowned for his authenticity and artistry, Frank McComb has built a global reputation as one of the most respected independent voices in contemporary soul. His fans affectionately describe his work as the perfect combination of Donny Hathaway, Stevie Wonder, Herbie Hancock, George Duke, and Chick Corea.
He first garnered widespread recognition with his independently produced third album, "Straight From The Vault"—the first project he fully wrote, produced, and recorded himself—earning the inaugural Reader’s Choice Award for Best Album of the Year from SoulTracks, as well as a spotlight in O Magazine as one of Jill Scott's favorite CDs. "Straight From The Vault" became Prince's favorite body of work by Frank McComb at the time. The album’s opening track, “White Line in the Sky”, continues to resonate with new audiences and was featured in the 2024 Peacock film If You Were The Last.
A highly decorated independent artist, Frank has received multiple accolades and nominations, including SoulTracks nominations for Best Male Vocalist and Top Song (2019) for “High” featuring Eric Roberson. In 2023, he earned the Indie Soul Award for Male Artist of the Year for his acclaimed single “We Were Made For Us.” Most recently, in January 2026, he was honored with the Indie Lifetime Achievement Award from Soul Cafe Radio, recognizing his enduring impact on independent soul music. Frank was honored by Music Radar as the 27th greatest keyboard player of all time.
Frank has worked with many of the entertainment industry's giants including but not limited to: Prince, Branford Marsalis, George Duke, Patrice Rushen, George Benson, Philip Bailey and Ralph Johnson (Earth, Wind, and Fire), Walter Williams (The O'Jays), The Rude Boys, Phil Perry, Tommy Davidson, Fred Hammond, John P. Kee, Till Bronner, songwriting duo Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff, rap dup D.J. Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince (Will Smith), Frankie Beverly and Maze, Teena Marie, Lalah Hathaway, Terri Lynn Carrington, Phyllis Hyman, Valerie Simpson and more.
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.
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ABOUT FRANK MCCOMB
Frank McComb is a divine soul man who speaks with the native tongue of soul, jazz, blues and pop. His virtuoso vocal and piano work has made him not only an indispensable and highly sought after session musician, but a favorite on the soul, jazz and R&B scenes.
His fans affectionately describe his work as the perfect combination of Donny Hathaway, Stevie Wonder, Herbie Hancock, George Duke, and Chick Corea. Frank has worked with many of the entertainment industry's giants including but not limited to: Prince, Branford Marsalis, George Duke, Patrice Rushen, George Benson, Philip Bailey and Ralph Johnson (Earth, Wind, and Fire), Walter Williams (The O'Jays), The Rude Boys, Phil Perry, Tommy Davidson, Fred Hammond, John P. Kee, Till Bronner, songwriting duo Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff, rap dup D.J. Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince (Will Smith), Frankie Beverly and Maze, Teena Marie, Lalah Hathaway, Terri Lynn Carrington, Phyllis Hyman, Valerie Simpson and more.
After signing to Motown's short-lived jazz label "Mojazz" from 1992 until 1994, Frank was able to lend his vocal chops to the Buckshot LeFonque (featuring Branford Marsalis) hit song "Another Day." It was this featured performance that would lead to a recording contract with Coumbia Records in 1998 where Frank would record and release his debut CD "Love Stories" in 2000. In 2003, Frank would go in to sign with Malibu Sessions for the release of his 2nd CD entitled "The Truth Vol. 1."
After a bit of soul searching. Frank decided to release his works independently and in 2004 he released his 3rd CD, "Straight from The Vault," and entirely self-written, self-produced and self-recorded CD that would win him the "SoulTracks Readers Choice Award" for "Best Album of the Year," (the first for SoulTracks) and earn him a spotlight with Jill Scott in an August 2005 publication of Oprah Winfrey's highly respected "O Magazine" as one of Ms. Scott's favorite CD's. "Straight From The Vault" also became Prince's favorite body of work by Frank McComb at the time. "Straight From The Vault" was followed by numerous album and multiple single releases under Frank's own Boobeescoot music label.
Frank McComb was honored by Music Radar as the 27th greatest keyboard player of all time.
VENUE POLICIES
- All shows are 21+. Set times and ticket prices are subject to change.
- 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 and www.altamontbeerworks.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.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 39.19 to USD 65.87
