Events

no cover bar side Happy Hour with multi-instrumentalist and vocalist, Monte Montgomery and special guests

barside, no cover Tom Collins - guitar Hank van Sickle - bass Monte Montgomery - drums

$10 cover at door Bill Macpherson - bass Ed Smith - drums George Friedenthal - keys

$15 Advanced/$20 Door GET TICKETS HERE 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 [...]

GET YOUR TICKETS HERE Advanced Tickets $25 GA/$35 Front row seating $30/$40 at the door (subject to availability) Shawn Jones is an international touring Roots/Americana/Blues/Rock musician of over 30 years based in Southern California. Shawn tours with his band of "A level" touring/studio musicians as well as having a very dynamic solo show. Shawn performs [...]

$10 cover at door The Two Trees Jazz Project is a high-energy collective hailing from the vibrant city of Ventura, California. Formed just over a year ago, this dynamic ensemble blends a unique mix of jazz, funk, and pop that will have you dancing and grooving all night. Franklin Murphy - Piano Mercedes Carter - [...]

GET YOUR TICKETS HERE SATURDAY, MARCH 14TH 8:00pm-11:00pm “Jazz Group of the Year” nominee, The Lao Tizer Band, make their return to The Grape on Saturday, March 14th in support of their brand-new album & video release AMPLIFY. The new release is a major evolution for the group and includes 5 new original vocals and [...]

$10 cover at door Original jazz compositions by Ventura's own, Scott Cooper. Jazz pianist and composer Blanket of Clouds first brought his original compositions to life by regularly sharing them at his local jam session, where his distinctive sound continued to develop and his music quickly caught the attention of fellow musicians and audiences alike. [...]

$20 Advanced/$25 Door GET YOUR TICKETS HERE The ultimate retrospective celebration of a jazz icon whose melodies warmed the hearts of millions across the globe. This show is not just a concert; it's a vibrant journey through the career of a musical legend whose work bridged the gap between sophisticated jazz and mainstream pop with [...]

$10 cover at door Guy Martin is a blues-rock guitar player, singer, and songwriter from Ventura, CA. “What’s an evening like with the Guy Martin Band? Great blues, jaw dropping guitar playing, and one hell of a good time!” – VC Reporter  

March 21st @ 8:00pm-11:00pm GET YOUR TICKETS HERE Advanced tickets $40 $45 at the door Canned Heat rose to fame because their knowledge and love of blues music was both wide and deep. Emerging in 1966, Canned Heat was founded by blues historians and record collectors Alan “Blind Owl” Wilson and Bob “The Bear” Hite. [...]

$20 Advanced/$25 Door GET YOUR TICKETS HERE Join funky keyboardist & songwriter Richard T Bear and his stellar band featuring Laurence Juber (Paul McCartney & Wings) – guitars, Ricky Cortes (John Mayall, Buddy Guy) – bass, Tony Braunagel (Robert Cray, Taj Mahal, Rickie Lee Jones) – drums for a great night of blues, soul, and [...]

$10 cover at door Bassist and Grape Jazz Jam regular Guil Juliao performing the favorite songs of legendary pianist Tom McMorran, who sadly left us last month. Join us for a musical celebration of our brother and friend. Guil Juliao - Bass Matt Perko - Drums Karl Hunter - Sax Kevin Fukagawa- Piano

8:00pm $20 Advanced Tickets/$25 Door GET TICKETS HERE The West Coast Latin Funk Ensemble, Mestizo Beat, coming out of Los Angeles, CA is an instrumental group that blends the sounds of 60’s-70’s Funk & Soul, Latin Jazz, Afrobeat, Psychedelic Rock and Hip-Hop. The band’s music carries a certain sense of nostalgia, using their creativity to [...]

$10 cover at the door Ray Jaurique, also known as "RayJay," is Ventura, California's own Live Wire Bluesman. The California native has been known around the area for his soulful singing and powerful guitar work. Since the release of his band’s 2014 CD, many are saying he may be one of the best singer/songwriters locally [...]

Barside No cover Happy hour performance with keyboardist, pianist, and composer Robert Van.