The Grape Ventura

The Grape Gratitude Jazz Jam
2026-08-18 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-08-11 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-08-04 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-07-28 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-07-21 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-07-14 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | The Grape, 2733 E Main St, Ventura, CA, 93003, United States
$10 cover at the door
Ventura County’s hottest jazz night! Hosted By Tyler Hammond (drums) with the hottest rotating house band around, often featuring Karl Hunter (saxophone), Guil Juliao (bass), and friends.
You are guaranteed to find SOMETHING during this night that will butter your biscuit. It’s the best variety night this side of the Conejo Grade.
21+
Doors and signup at 6:30 pm
Jazz Jam Guidelines:
1. The focus of this jam is to play Jazz music. It is NOT live band Karaoke.
2. Be prepared/ Know the tune/Know what key you’d like to play the tune in.
3. Bring charts for the band if you’re going out of standard Jazz repertoire.
4. After the melody is finished, allow room for everyone to solo.
5. Please don’t come onto the stage unless you are called up.
6. Be kind and supportive to other performers.
7. After 9pm, there’s no guarantee you’ll get a turn.
8. Whatever Tyler says, goes.

Happy Hour w/ Monte Montgomery & Friends
2026-08-18 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-08-11 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-08-04 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-07-28 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-07-21 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-07-14 17:00 - 19:00
no cover
bar side
Happy Hour with multi-instrumentalist and vocalist, Monte Montgomery and special guests

Dayramir Gonzalez Quartet
2026-08-14 20:00 - 23:00
$35 Advanced/$40 Door
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Acclaimed Havana-born pianist Dayramir González is a force of nature in the world of Afro-Cuban jazz. A Yamaha Artist known for his “monster technique,” González’s performances are a vibrant intersection of West African Yoruba roots, European classical training, and modern American jazz. From his latest electronic-infused release, V.I.D.A. (2024), to his mastery of the elegant danzón, González serves as a powerhouse bridge between generations, cementing his reputation as one of the most innovative Latin jazz voices of our time. Performing with Tony Austin on drums, Tiago Gonzalez on bass and Ollie Lopez on percussion.

Happy Hour with The Fred Kaplan Trio
2026-08-14 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-08-07 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-07-31 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-07-24 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-07-17 17:00 - 19:00
West Coast Swing and Boogie Woogie Blues with Fred Kaplan and friends
Every Friday in the bar side Happy Hour 5-7pm.
no cover

Happy Hour with Collins & Rollins Quartet
2026-08-13 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-08-06 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-07-30 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-07-23 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-07-16 17:00 - 19:00
barside
No cover
Kent Rollins – piano
Tom Collins – guitar

Happy Hour with the Franklin and Mercedes Duo Show
2026-08-08 17:00 - 19:00
The Franklin and Mercedes Duo show featuring traditional swing and modern jazz.

RJ Mischo's 1st Wednesday Blues Showcase
2026-08-05 19:00 - 22:00
$10 cover
RJ Mischo’s monthly “First Wednesday” Blues Showcase, featuring an all-star lineup of blues musicians.

Lyle Workman
2026-08-01 20:00 - 23:00
Lyle Workman is an acclaimed guitarist, composer, and producer whose career spans rock, jazz, film, and television. A first-call musician for artists including Sting, Beck, and Todd Rundgren, Workman has also composed music for major films such as Superbad, The 40-Year-Old Virgin, and Forgetting Sarah Marshall. Known for his versatility, virtuosity, and distinctive musical voice, he seamlessly blends jazz, rock, and cinematic influences into unforgettable performances.
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Sean Riddle - "The Grape All Stars"
2026-07-18 20:00 - 23:00
Original Graper Sean Riddle is back in town to celebrate their 30th birthday and is putting on a show with some stalwarts of The Grape to celebrate. Come and enjoy a night of musical reunion filled with exciting and emotional renditions of classics from the jazz canon.

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$20 PRESALE
$25 DOOR

Happy Hour with The Robert Van Trio
2026-07-18 17:00 - 19:00
happy hour barside with pianist, Robert Van
Bob Wider- bass
Dave Hunt- drums
No cover

Nick Mancini - John Storie - Quartet
2026-07-17 20:00 - 23:00
Vibraphonist Nick Mancini and Guitarist John Storie will make a rare appearance at The Grape in Ventura CA on Friday 07/17/2026 with sets at 8 and 9:30, tickets are $25 ea. The quartet will be rounded out by Frank Ojeda on bass and Shawn Baltazor on drums. Together, they will explore the timeless guitar and vibraphone driven collaborations of Milt Jackson and Wes Montgomery, and Gary Burton and Pat Metheny; leaving room for original compositions by both leaders. With decades of shared musical experiences between these veteran musicians, audiences can expect insightful, fearless, and spontaneous performances throughout.
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$25 PRESALE
$30 DOOR

TD Lind & The Aviators
2026-07-16 20:00 - 23:00
$20 Advanced/$25 Door
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TD Lind & The Aviators is an indie rock band out of Southern California driven by old-soul storytelling, brawny vocals, and larger-than-life sound.
Born in England, TD Lind signed a record deal at 19 years old and has since toured America and Europe for the last 30 years, sharing the stage with Sting, Bad Company, Wilco and many others. He has 4 critically-acclaimed albums, the last being produced by legendary producer Glyn Johns.
In 2022, TD Lind joined up with producer and bassist David Franz (Iyeoka, Underground Sun), saxophonist Karl Hunter (Big Bad Voodoo Daddy), drummer Greg Weiser (Danny McGaw), and guitarist Sam Kulchin (The Caverns). They are known for their unforgettable live shows, as featured on their “Into the Light” album, recorded and released in 2023.
Their debut studio album “Golden” was released on August 21, 2024.
