CasCal Restaurant of Mountain View welcomes special guest, Flamenco Jazz Guitarist, James Robinson for a truly unique experience. Driving James Robinson is a diversity of thought and diversity in music. Diversity, love, and understanding in the world is a musical quest for James Robinson. "To understand why people love a kind of music is to be well on ones way to understanding each other." As founder of Favored Nations, the legendary Steve Vai has built a thriving creative home for guitar legends dedicated to fostering the art of their axe, most recently adding James Robinson to its ever diversifying roster. With the release of James Robinson's stylistically expansive label debut Colours, Favored Nations shows a deep commitment to the future of the instrument.One listen to the Bay Area native's virtuosity, emotionally compelling melodies and rhythmically eclectic grooves which range from Latin, Funk, Middle Eastern and straightforward jazz will no doubt inspire guitar fans the world over to echo Larry Carlton's sentiments upon hearing Robinson's music for the first time: "James is an extraordinary talent that deserves to be heard". Robinson, who counts Carlton as one of his boyhood guitar idols, met Vai through Carlton, and Vai was immediately hooked: "He's phenomenal!"

With 60 wineries participating at this event, you are sure to find something that tickles your fancy. Pampas’ beautiful venue will showcase 130 hand-selected wines, so come celebrate the perfect mix of home-grown goodness and Latin spice.