Ron Artis II and Matt Jaffe - ticket proceeds to benefit Sight & Sound!

21+ Doors at 6 pm. Matt Jaffe (trio) starts at 6:30 pm. Ron Artis II (solo) starts at 7:20 pm.  

Hailing from Hawaii, award-winning artist Ron Artis II brings a unique soulful-honest-songwriting style to the stage. His all-original music is “packed with resonant messages of kindness, love, and peace, weaving together elements of funk-rock, electric blues, R&B, and contemplative folk” (SPIN). Each song is laced with intention, deep conviction, story, and a heart that has truly been there. Ron has performed and collaborated with Mick Fleetwood (Fleetwood Mac), Jack Johnson, Jake Shimabukuro, Booker T Jones, Eric Krasno (Soulive, Lettuce) and G Love among others, and recently headlined The Bankhead theatre in Livermore. 

Ron Artis II (solo) will be playing in support of Sight & Sound. Sight & Sound (501c3) is based in Livermore and provides free vision care to musical artists without access to optical health care. Bay Area indie rock favorite Matt Jaffe (trio) will open up. Also featured will be a silent auction and a raffle in support of Sight & Sound as it celebrates 10 years of providing free vision care to those in the music industry. The mission of Sight & Sound is to provide eye exams, glasses, readers, sunglasses to those without access to vision care. Sight & Sound has no salaried positions, and all donations are tax-deductible and will go to musical artists' optical health care needs. Sight and Sound has served thousands of artists over the last decade across the country. 

Join us at Almost Famous Wine Lounge, an award-winning, new tasting room and venue located on Vasco Road in the heart of Livermore's wine, spirits and brewery district. Almost Famous Wine makes fifteen wines in diverse styles, and earned over 50 top industry awards since our debut in 2021. 

VENUE INFORMATION 

There is a two drink minimum for each guest.  

Ticket prices are subject to change, and sales are final. While we do not offer refunds, we are happy to apply the full credit of your purchase to another show if you let us know before your ticketed show begins.  

As a courtesy, please let us know about your ticket exchange or credit-refund request 24 hours before your ticketed show begins.  

Unoccupied tables in the stage room cannot be claimed first come, first served until 8:15pm. Upgraded seating must otherwise be purchased. Outside food is welcome, but please bus your table of any food items when you are finished. No outside beverages, including non-alcoholic beverages. With a menu of 15 wines in diverse styles and sophisticated non-alcoholic options, there's something for everyone.  

Dancing is encouraged at Almost Famous, and usually takes place in front of and to the side of the stage. If a dance party breaks out, we cannot guarantee a completely unobstructed view to those sitting in the bistro table seats. 

ABOUT RON ARTIS II

Hailing from Haleiwa, HI, this award-winning artist brings a unique soulful-honest-songwriting style to the stage. Performing all original music, he channels his full range of influences —deep Delta Blues and Gospel, plus Northern Soul and R&B, alongside in-depth and personal lyrics—into fresh yet familiar songs that are at once urgent and timeless. Each song is laced with intention, deep conviction, story, and a heart that has truly been there. You’ll be sure to leave the experience feeling loved, electrified and moved. 

Ron has performed and collaborated with Mick Fleetwood (Fleetwood Mac), Jack Johnson, Jake Shimabukuro, Booker T Jones, Eric Krasno (Soulive, Lettuce) and G Love among others. 

“An Amazing Voice” - Jack Johnson 

“Packed with resonant messages of kindness, love, and peace, weaving together elements of funk-rock, electric blues, R&B, and contemplative folk.” - SPIN

ABOUT MATT JAFFE

After cutting his teeth on open mics around the Bay Area, San Francisco songwriter Matt Jaffe was discovered by Jerry Harrison of Talking Heads. Together, they produced his first album at the age of 16, cementing Matt's dedication to music. Soon, he formed a band, dropped out of college, and has not looked back.

Since then, Matt has cowritten with Chuck Prophet and Tom Higgenson of Plain White T’s, crisscrossed the country opening for Blues Traveler and Alejandro Escovedo, and recorded half a dozen albums alongside luminaries of the Bay Area music scene. Inspired by the great lineage of rock n' roll, he marries literary lyrics with the undeniable urge to dance.

Matt has served as musical director for experimental theater, collaborated with poets on genre-bending spoken word, and curated residencies among fellow songwriters. Having had seizures since 2015, Matt also uses his music to unite local and national epilepsy communities. Matt has just released his sixth album, White Roses in the Snow, and is in the process of finishing its followup for release in 2024.

ABOUT SIGHT & SOUND

We provide free vision care to those in the music industry at trade shows and industry events around the country. We have partnered with the Grammy's MusiCares, Folk Alliance International, The International Bluegrass Association, The Blues Foundation, and many others in the past.

We create mobile vision clinics on-site to provide free eye care to those without access to vision care. We have completed thousands of exams and provided eyewear to thousands at many trade shows and health fairs.

Sight & Sound is a Non-profit 501c3 Vision care charity for the music industry. Philanthropic org created to help members of the professional music industry. We provide free vision care to those in need. Free glasses, readers, sunglasses. Available for on-site services at festivals & trade shows.

Host or Publisher Almost Famous Wine Company