The Grape Ventura

Fred Kaplan and RJ Mischo Blues Party
2026-08-01 14:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | The Grape, 2733 E Main St, Ventura, CA, 93003, United States
2PM Show
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$15 Tickets
🎸 Fred Kaplan & 🎵 R.J. Mischo
📅 Saturday, August 1
🕑 2:00 PM
📍 The Grape
Two of Ventura County’s finest blues and jazz musicians are joining forces for one unforgettable afternoon!
These legendary performers have toured and played stages around the world, and now they’re bringing their incredible talent together for a special performance at The Grape. Expect world-class blues, masterful musicianship, soulful grooves, and an afternoon packed with authentic, high-energy music from two true heavy hitters.
Don’t miss this rare opportunity to experience two outstanding artists sharing the stage. Grab a drink, settle in, and enjoy an unforgettable afternoon of live blues! 🍷🎹🎤🎸🎶

Jimmy Calire Happy Hour
2026-08-01 17:00 - 19:00
Jimmy Calire and Friends Happy Hour

Lyle Workman
2026-08-01 20:00 - 23:00
7:30PM Doors
8PM Show
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$25 Advance
$30 Door
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.

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

The Grape Gratitude Jazz Jam
2026-08-04 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-08-11 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-08-18 19:00 - 22:00
$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.

Tom Collins and Friends
2026-08-05 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-08-12 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-08-19 17:00 - 19:00
🎷 Tom Collins & Friends 🍷
Ease into your evening with the timeless sounds of Tom Collins & Friends, a classic jazz ensemble featuring outstanding musicians from Ventura and beyond. Each performance brings together exceptional talent, tasteful improvisation, and the relaxed sophistication that makes Happy Hour at The Grape so special.
Join us for Wine Wednesday from 5–7 PM and enjoy 10–20% off select premium wines while soaking in an evening of world-class jazz, great company, and the perfect after-work atmosphere. 🍷✨

RJ Mischo's 1st Wednesday Blues Showcase
2026-08-05 19:00 - 22:00
6:30pm Doors
7PM Show
$15 cover
RJ Mischo’s monthly “First Wednesday” Blues Showcase, featuring an all-star lineup of blues musicians.

Happy Hour with Collins & Rollins Quartet
2026-08-06 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-08-13 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-08-20 17:00 - 19:00
🎹🎸 Collins Rollins Quartet – Happy Hour 🍷
Join us for an elegant evening of live jazz with the Collins Rollins Quartet, featuring the exceptional musical partnership of pianist Kent Rollins and guitarist Tom Collins. Together with a stellar rhythm section, the quartet performs a tasteful blend of classic jazz standards, modern jazz, blues, and groove with the effortless chemistry that only seasoned musicians can deliver. Kent Rollins has shared the stage with artists including Bill Champlin and Doug Webb, while Tom Collins has performed with many of Southern California’s finest jazz musicians.
✨ Relax with Happy Hour from 5–7 PM, enjoy 10–20% off featured drinks, and let the smooth sounds of world-class jazz set the tone for your evening. Great music, great drinks, and great company—only at The Grape. 🍷🎶

Bobby West Trio
2026-08-06 19:00 - 22:00
Bobby West Trio
Doors: 6:30pm
Show: 7pm
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$15 – Advance
$20 – Door
Internationally acclaimed pianist and composer Bobby West brings a lifetime of artistry to the stage with a trio rooted in the rich tradition of straight-ahead jazz. A Los Angeles jazz veteran who has performed throughout Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, West blends the elegance of the Great American Songbook with modern harmony, soulful improvisation, and masterful musicianship. The Bobby West Trio delivers an unforgettable evening of sophisticated, swinging jazz that is both timeless and deeply engaging.
Bobby West – piano
Kevin O’Neal – bass
Marvin “Smitty” Smith – drums

Happy Hour with The Fred Kaplan Trio
2026-08-07 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-08-14 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

Mike Garson
2026-08-07 20:00 - 23:00
7:30pm Doors
8PM Show
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$45 – Preferred Seating
$35 – Standard Seating
$30 – Outer Seating
UNIVERSALLY RESPECTED FOR HIS IMPRESSIVE SKILLS AS A PIANIST, MIKE GARSON IS A RESPECTED COMPOSER, PERFORMER AND EDUCATOR, AS WELL.
In his youth, Mike studied classical composition with Leonard Eisner of Juilliard and earned degrees in Music and Education from Brooklyn College. He also studied with Bill Evans, Herbie Hancock, Hal Overton, Robert Starer and Lennie Tristano. He has played with Stanley Clarke, Elvin Jones, Lee Konitz, Stan Getz and Freddie Hubbard.
Mike Garson – Piano
Edwin Livingston – Bass
Max Garson – Drums

Morganfield Burnett
2026-08-08 14:00 - 17:00
Morganfield Burnett
2PM Show
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$15 Tickets
Morganfield Burnett delivers an authentic blend of deep-rooted blues, soulful vocals, and expressive guitar work that pays tribute to the rich traditions of American blues while bringing a fresh, personal energy to every performance. With heartfelt storytelling, powerful musicianship, and a sound inspired by the legends of the genre, Burnett creates an engaging live show that connects with longtime blues fans and newcomers alike. Whether performing classic blues or original material, Morganfield Burnett brings passion, authenticity, and timeless musicianship to the stage.

Happy Hour with The Robert Van Trio
2026-08-08 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-08-15 17:00 - 19:00
happy hour barside with pianist, Robert Van
Bob Wider- bass
Dave Hunt- drums
No cover

Brian Charette, Danny Carey, Andy Sanesi, Doug Webb, Shane Theriot
2026-08-08 20:00 - 23:00
Brian Charette Quintet
7:30pm Doors
8pm Show
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Tickets:
$30 – Advance
$35 – At The Door
Brian Charette
Danny Carey
Andy Sanesi
Doug Webb
Shane Theriot
The Hammond B-3 organist Brian Charette weighs the ageless objective of soul-jazz with a trace of restless modernity- Nate Chinen NY Times
Both B-3 stylist and student, serious jazz scholar and glitzy entertainer, Charette is a burning soloist who understands the tradition of the Hammond B-3 as well its future—just as certainly as he understands his place in that lineage- Ken Micallef Downbeat Magazine
Welcome to the future of organ trios- R.A Miriello Huffington Post

The Jazz Sundials (Ft Antonio Plumer, Aaron Winters, And Brannon "Spoony" Forte)
2026-08-12 19:00 - 22:00
The Jazz Sundials (Ft Antonio Plumer, Aaron Winters, And Brannon “Spoony” Forte)
6:30PM Doors
7PM Show
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$15 – Advance
$20 – At The Door
Antonio is a versatile pianist based in the greater Greenville–Charlotte-Atlanta area, known for moving effortlessly between classical, jazz, blues, rock, and soul. A Maryland native with deep family roots in Southern California, he began studying piano at age three under the guidance of his father and has continued refining his craft ever since. His training includes study with distinguished artists such as Brian Ganz and Dr. Boris Slutsky of the Peabody Conservatory, as well as internationally recognized pianists Luis de Moura Castro and David Kane. Antonio has earned recognition in competitions from a young age, including appearances at Carnegie Hall and the Kennedy Center. A graduate with a degree in Music and Psychology, Antonio also served honorably in the United States Marine Corps from 2021 to 2025. Today, he performs regularly across a wide range of styles and collaborates with vocalists and ensembles in jazz, classical, and contemporary settings. With family spread throughout Southern California and Maryland, he is especially glad to be performing in Ventura alongside his uncle on drums.
Ventura local since 2000, Aaron Winters is a cultivator of inspiring things. He blends early be-bop, acid jazz, and a love of “the big beat” into his unique voice. Swinging with a pocket you can drive a bus through, Aaron’s joy to be creating sound locked-in with other musicians can be felt through the music he creates.
Spoonie’s Styles is like Miles Davis Meets Sly Stone w/t a Double Shot of Patrone, Hanging Out with Jaco Pastorius & Stanley Clarke All aboard Noah’s Ark!🤩
Antonio Plumer – piano
Aaron Winters – drums
Brannon Forte (AKA Spoony) – Bass

Marina "Frenchie" Pacowski
2026-08-13 19:00 - 22:00
Marina Pacowski
6:30pm Doors
7pm Show
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$15 – Advance
$20 – At The Door
An award-winning jazz vocalist and concert pianist, Marina Pacowski just won Best Jazz Artist and Best Jazz Album at the 2026 World Entertainment Awards in Hollywood. Born in France and based in LA, she is a true improvising vocalist and has performed at LA’s major jazz venues. As a concert pianist, she has toured internationally as well as in the US. Her two Summit Records CD’s (“Inner Urge” and “New Jazz Standards, Volume 7: The Music of Carl Saunders”) feature a Who’s Who of jazz players including Joel Frahm, John Clayton, Roy McCurdy, Josh Nelson, and Ken Peplowski. Marina’s music is enjoying widespread airplay and rave reviews across the globe. She is also a respected educator, serving on the faculty at the Conservatoire Maurice Ravel in France as well as being the voice mentor for the LA Jazz Society’s Bill Green Mentorship Program.
“It is kind of rare when you hear a vocalist who can truly fit into the category of jazz singer. Such a singer is Marina Pacowski. Pacowski has a vocal quality when singing lyrics that is a blend of Blossom Dearie and Billie Holiday. Her scatting is rangy and intelligent. There are not many debut albums by a vocalist that reach the heights of excellence that Marina Pacowski has achieved on this one.”
– Jersey Jazz by Joe Lang
•Marina Pacowski: Vocals
•Legendary Roy McCurdy: Drums
•Scott Whitfield: Trombone
•Ken Wild: Bass
*Quinn Johnson: Piano

Dayramir Gonzalez Quartet
2026-08-14 20:00 - 23:00
7:30pm – Doors
8pm – Show
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$40 – Preferred Seating
$35 – Advance General Seating
$45 – Preferred Seating At The Door
$40 – General Seating At The Door
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.

Hot Roux - Blues Party!
2026-08-15 14:00 - 17:00
1:30pm Doors
2pm Show
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$15 – Tickets
HOT ROUX is a fresh, energetic original band from Ventura California with a unique sound and groove. Serving up a nice sized portion of Lou’sianna blues and swampy and rock n’roll. Always rooted in rhythm and harmony.
Lead singer/ Drummer: Jerry McWorter
Guitar/ harmony vocals: Brent Harding
Guitar/ Vocals: Ed Berghoff

Bass: Sam Bolle

Gregg Karukas - GK Soul/Jazz Party
2026-08-15 20:00 - 23:00
Gregg Karukas – GK Soul/Jazz Party
7:30pm Doors
8pm Show
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$20 – General Seating
$30 – Preferred Seating
+$5 all ticket tiers at the door
Grammy winning keyboardist Gregg Karukas adds another ultra-cool Live Performance project to his melodic, piano centered career as he tames the vintage “beast”, the HammondB3, playing Soul/Jazz classics with a rotating cast of all-stars. Fans of all things groovy will love The GK Soul Jazz Party as Gregg invites listeners to recall classic songs – tributes to the masters, Jimmy Smith, Jack McDuff, Charles Earland, Lou Donaldson and some of our recently departed favorite contemporary artists.
Organic, funky, and melodic: the essential qualities that have defined Grammy winning keyboardist/composer/producer Gregg Karukas’ 13 solo CD’s over a three decade career, with many #1 radio hits, both sophisticated and accessible. A prolific, genre-crossing veteran of the Contemporary Jazz scene, Gregg was a founding member of The Rippingtons in 1986 and has toured with Boney James, Dave Koz, Larry Carlton, Sergio Mendes, Dori Caymmi, Ricardo Silveira, Peter White, Rick Braun, Shelby Flint, Melissa Manchester, Alphonse Mouzon, Brenda Russell and Jeffrey Osborne.
Gregg Karukas – Hammond B3 Organ
Miles Jensen – Guitar
Joel Taylor – Drums
Aidan Farrell – Sax

7th Unit Jazz Project
2026-08-19 19:00 - 22:00
7th Unit Jazz Project
6:30pm Doors
7pm Show
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$15 – Advance
$20 – At The Door
7th Unit Jazz Project comprise some of Los Angeles’ finest jazz musicians who banded together to perform top-notch arrangements of classic jazz tunes featuring incredible solos. I believe that our band is a bit unique in that we provide the richness and power of a “Big Band” using only 7 musicians. And to make things easier, we are always willing to work within your budgetary constraints. Band members have performed with many top-notch artists and are well-versed in performing a variety of musical genres, including movie and television scores, musical theatre, symphonic orchestras and jazz ensembles.
Anne King – trumpet,
Roch Bordenave – trombone
Dan Heffernan – tenor sax,
Howard Fallman – alto sax Mike Saul on piano,
Dave Grover – bass,
David Renick – drums
