Napa/Nola festival: The Blue Note brings the Big Easy to Napa Valley

Immerse yourself in a blend of Napa Valley charm and New Orleans spirit as the Blue Note brings the the Napa/Nola mini-festival to the Meritage on Sept. 23 at 3:30 p.m.

Catch the jazz-funk tunes of Galactic (shown) and enjoy iconic Cyril Neville. The Bay Area’s MJ’s Brass Boppers and DJ Harry Duncan kick off the night and Raw Oyster Cult (members of The Radiators), Dumpstaphunk also play.  But what’s a New Orleans fest without food? Feast on an array of Creole and Cajun dishes from gumbo to jambalaya. www.bluenotejazz.com