I love this venue, and have discovered cool bands here, and really always have a great time. It's…read morea small place with big attitude. Great lights and sound for every show. However, my complaint is that some guests talk through the show! C'mon folks be quiet and respectful! I do think the seats are a bit crammed together, and I wish they'd get some lights on the outside path. After the show, it's pretty dark getting to the parking lot. Also, come on liquor license! I love wine, but wouldn't mind some other beverage options. All that being said, I love this venue and it's a great asset to Livermore, and I'll keep seeing shows there.

Just last weekend we rented the entire venue to celebrate our 50th Wedding Anniversary. I cannot…read moreexplain in words how wonderful the staff at Almost Famous helped to make in monumental!!!! We have been patrons of Almost Famous for years and when we began planning our party they were the first to come to mind. From contact to planning they helped us with everything we needed even helping us to hire our favorite band and recommendations for caterers. Thanks to all at ALMOST FAMOUS! You helped make memories we will never forget! I highly recommend them for a private party or visit them during there music events. You will not be disappointed!!!!!

Quick question if anyone out there knows. Did this place used to be "JR's" in Livermore?…read moreBack in the day-OMG- around 40 years ago I was the drummer in a Country band (Bob Jackson Band) and we used to play at JR's. Back then that was a real down to earth kind of place. We always played one set of slow dancing music for couples. That place had a traditional old school vibe and good folks were the rule not the exception. If R-Place used to be JR's, I hope the "Room" has the same feel. Respect and all the best to everyone! Giving 4 stars because I wish you success. Hope you still have a Jam Night!!!

Nice people, good music, I was allowed to jam, and got a complete Robin Trower/UFO (Rock…read moreBottom)/Led Zeppelin (Going to California) show by professional musicians. Will definitely be back!!

Saturday brunch with some ladies and this place is pretty much empty…read more If you love watching plans land and depart while enjoying casual dining, this is the place for you. Obviously be prepared with the plane noises. I enjoyed my visit here. It's a tad overpriced for the quality of food but it's expected. Service was great. Place is big. Lots of chairs n tables indoor and outdoor. Parking lot across the street is huge.

The service here was absolutely atrocious!! Over 25 minutes for a weak drink is unacceptable!!…read more The band they had was fantastic along with the spinach artichoke dip!

3.5 stars I was killing time while The Wife was getting…read moreready to do her improv show two doors down at SPARC. Very few people were here, but they were friendly. I met a dog named Ellie, had a shot of Jameson with a Guinness, and engaged in friendly conversation with a guy who either works there, or just shows up to do stuff, or whatever. That's when I noticed the bottles on the bar shelf. They were arranged by somebody with a significant OCD, perfectly aligned and in size-abetical order. It's the kind of place where you can leave your drink at the bar to step out the back door for a smoke. Pool table and plenty of TVs. Nice.

If you want to be literally assaulted by a bouncer this is your place lol. Low iq bouncers that do…read morenot know how to control their tempers work here. And unfortunately the dj's they hire are trash too so...

I attended the production of a Midnight Summers Dream, performed by the CYT Tri-Valley at the…read more auditorium. The medium size theater is quant and cozy and not a bad seat in the house. The seats weren't the comfiest. When entering the theater there is a small concession area to the right for snacks, beverages, and alcoholic drinks. There's an array of beautiful displayed paintings in the lobby and wrapped around the lobby from the California Watercolor Association. There's a coat check, bathrooms, and wheelchair access. There's an array of performances offered to suit your artistic taste.

Went to the Bankhead for a film screening and talk back. The space is gorgeous. Plush carpet,…read moretasteful furniture, and a bar in the lobby. Not to mention lovely artwork to peruse, and live piano music pre performance. Comfortable seats with adequate leg room in the theatre. Every seat has a good view of the stage and the sound system is amazing. Plus,the ushers are many and all were pleasant, both coming and going A really positive experience and a great place to see a performance. The parking garage is just across the street, it ui can try your luck at the open kit beside it. Lots of good dining options just a short walk away. Recommended.

Really love the cozy vibes here! This family-owned winery is super welcoming, with great wines at…read morereally reasonable prices. The charcuterie box was tasty too! We happened to visit when they had live music, which made the whole experience even more enjoyable.

Longevity Winery was a wonderful venue for our daughter's and son in laws wedding and reception…read more The venue was absolutely perfect, and the wine was enjoyed by everyone! I can't say enough wonderful things about Tami, our event contact. She is truly a gem! Her knowledge, excellent communication, and willingness to help made the entire process so much easier. She was incredibly helpful every step of the way and made sure everything came together beautifully. We are so grateful to Tami and the entire Longevity Winery team for helping make our daughter's wedding such a beautiful and memorable day. We couldn't have asked for a better venue or a better experience!

I had seen an Event Posting on Yelps Event Section for the Front Porch Music Festival at Wente…read moreVineyards . I was Excited when I saw this . And Yelp had a Giveaway for Pairs of Tickets for this Event . I'm not a Lucky Guy , But I was amazed when I was by Cali G of Yelp that I won a Pair of Tickets to this Wonderful Event . So on the Day Of The Music Festival ,I strapped on my Ankle Bracelet and was picked up by my Bodyguard Little John and we Rolled to Wente Vineyards Estates Winery and Tasting Rooms on Tesla Road . This Wente Facility doesn't usually do Music Concerts Except for The Front Porch Music Festival . It was Created by 5th Generatioin Winemaker Karl Wente . These Shows actually started on the Front Porch of his home in Livermore. We Stashed Little Johns Whip in the Large Dirt Lot . and Street Hiked to Will Call and Claim my 2 Wrist Bands . Thanks Yelp !!! It was a Beautiful Day at The Wente Estate . There were Several Food Options and Several Wine Bars Open . There were 2 Stages for Music . The Barrel Room Stage - Acoustical Performances Jules Danny Click Matt EL Peter Case Kingsborough And The Outdoor Stage- Garage Band Academy Elliot Randall & The Deadmen Wolf Hamlin & The Front Porch Drifters - Karl Wentes Band Hot Buttered Rum The Wine was Flowing , Lots of Really Lovely Ladies and Great Live Music = a Great Time . I personally consumed 3 Bottles of Wentes Riesling so I was feeling pretty good. LOL The Music Festival was from 11am- 9pm . My Favorite Music Acts were Jules and Wolf Hamlin & The Front Porch Drifters . Theyb really Brought it and Jammed out . I also bought a Pepperoni Pizza which was Pretty Tasty,. This Music Festival Happens on Labor Day Weekend . This Year It Was Co - Sponsored By Yelp and Livermore Porsche. I really Enjoyed it and Highly Recommend It !!! This Event Is A Baller On A Budget Approved Event !!!

Well, one of my partners in crime decided we just had to attend "The Front Porch Music Festival."…read more She told me that this was an event that was added to her "list of things to do" in the Bay area since 2004... So, I decided to be a team player and assist my lovely friend in checking that box off the list. Needless to say, we had a delightful time. We showed up and it was a bit windy as Livermore can be. But we decided to enjoy the sun and grab a glass of Wente's vino. Now one of my girl friends is apart of the Nth degree wine club so we were given VIP service. This was supreme, let me tell you! As we walked around and enjoyed the different bands, I was experiencing a total blast from the past while running into lovely friends I had known since grade school. Bands were located inside and outside. We grabbed a seat at the fire pit and made friends with a cute couple from Livermore, To end the event, we decided to grab some pizza from the food trucks. This pizza was not just any pizza. It was pepperoni goodness with perfectly backed thin crust. As we left the festival we sadly made our goodbyes to our new friends and decided that it might be a great idea to come back next year.

I have been to 3 concerts at wente this summer. The cod offerings, el all I can say is east before…read moreyou go. My make issues are that I am disabled and was made to stand in a long line to get in even though they were escorting wine club members to the front. I asked about help and they told me no to stand in line. Once inside the venue music was great. Only other problem is that their bathroom *portable potty) facilities were not handicap accessible . You needed to climb stairs to get inside. It is embarrassing to have yo have someone you don't know help you so that you don't fall when going in and out

The food was awful and was cleared before we were halfway finished eating…read more I will point out that we did order food near the end of service... However, the Brisket was very very dry. The half chicken also very dry (with a small line of BBQ sauce on it) it was so hard that I broke 2 plastic forks trying to get pieces of it off to eat. The most frustrating thing about the evening was what happened to the $60 meal that we purchased. Our 2 containers of food where on the top of a wine barrel directly behind us. We were standing no more than 3ft in front of this barrel watching the show. In between songs we were picking at our meal but rejoining our focus to the band once songs started kicking in. At some point while my wife and I were watching the show the Wente staff cleared our food. There was way more than half of the Brisket meal and about 3/4 of the Chicken dinner in these containers. I am not sure if someone asked if these meals were done and we didn't hear them over the music or if they simply didn't ask. I found a Wente employee and let them know what happened. The employee said oh, ok I will let the managers know and that was that. Very frustrating. At this point we will not be returning to the Wente Concert series events.

Not going to lie -- I was skeptical. But Tuesday night dance lessons at Mavericks turned out to be…read morea really fun surprise. A few helpful things to know: * $2 cover charge per person * Bring your ID no matter how old you are * Doors open at 6pm with food service and open dancing/practice time The food menu is WAY bigger than what's shown online, which was a pleasant surprise. They also have $2 beef or chicken tacos until 9pm, and overall the food-to-price value is solid. At 7pm, they start the dance lessons: * Line dancing lesson (~40 minutes) * Followed by either partner two-step or swing dancing (alternates every other week) The crowd was all ages (21+ obviously -- and let's just say I'm on the older side), all skill levels, and very beginner-friendly. I'm pretty uncoordinated, and honestly this was some of the best line dancing instruction I've had. After 9pm, lessons end/open dancez A couple practical tips: * There's really nowhere to stash your stuff, so keep it simple -- pockets or a fanny pack work great * Wear closed-toe shoes if possible unless you want your toes stepped on * No one is judging style here, which actually made it more comfortable and fun Overall: low pressure, affordable, welcoming, and a genuinely good time.

I've been here a few times and I will continue to return when in the area, but with appropriate…read moreexpectations. The food is okay, service at the bar tables is meh (at best). They're friendly, but don't pay much attention to you. They don't have a draft beer menu so you have to squint at the board behind the bar. Lots of TVs showing sports, which is great. It seems the good reviews are for the country music and dance side of the place. I've only been to watch sports and eat in the bar area.

Been coming here for sometime now . I must say every bartender I have came across is very attentive…read moreno matter how busy it is . Parking is easy! If you get hungry , Taco Bell is just across the street Karaoke is WEDNESDAY!! This place has alway smelled cleaned whenever I came in . If you are looking for a nice clean dive bar I will say this place is it . They also have Two pool tables

Been trying to explore more local karaoke spots and glad I checked this place out! Karaoke on…read moreThursday nights, decent drinks, and friendly locals. The people who run this place keep this place tidy and clean as evidenced by how quickly they cleared my glass and the cleanliness of the bathrooms. I missed the rock n' roll memo, but amazingly talented singers including the KJ himself. The sound system can be pretty loud especially the bass, so ended up keeping my ear plugs in. My only major reservation is how the karaoke queue is managed. Couldn't help but notice the bartenders and some patrons who generously tipped got to sing multiple times in a row. One of the patrons tipped $20 and sang three songs in a row. In comparison, I got one song in in the span of three hours. I kind of expected the place to start clearing out after midnight but ppl stuck around and seemed to be having a good time. If you're not into rock n' roll/metal karaoke, they also have pool, shuffleboard, and darts. I do like the KJ and the patrons here, though in the future, I'll just set the expectation that I'll get one song in and set a curfew for myself.