Magician Shawn McMaster
2025-11-29 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-12-06 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | The Grape, 2733 E Main St, Ventura, CA, 93003, United States
Roving magic tricks to entertain during happy hour on the bar side and prior to the evening show 6-8pmShawn McMaster has presented his wild style of comedy and magic in clubs and theatres around the world. He has appeared in Las Vegas, off-Broadway, on cruise ships, and is a favorite performer at the world-famous Magic Castle in Hollywood. Becoming interested in magic at the age of six, Shawn’s early inspirations were not only magicians, but also classic comedians. His ability to blend the astonishing with the absurd has delighted countless audiences all over the world, making him a highly sought-after act. You may have caught Shawn’s appearances on America’s Got Talent or on Masters of Illusion where he presented one of that program’s most memorable and hysterical moments. You’re sure to enjoy the magic and comedy of Shawn McMaster.

Mestizo Beat
2025-11-29 20:00 - 23:00
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Advanced tickets $20/$25 at the door
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 fuse the old with the new, constantly paying homage to the greats who came before.
Mestizo Beat was formed in late 2016 in Topanga, CA by The Magaña Brothers, Aquiles (Guitar) and Agustin (Drums). After years of developing the sound through gigging and recording with different players in the Los Angeles area the group truly found their sound by adding key players Jose Castro (Bass) Pedro Flores (Percussion) and Jesse Audelo (Saxophone/Flute).
Over the years the band has grown with members rounding out to an eight-piece band and has now become a national touring act while producing a music catalogue with the help of several independent labels such as Colemine Records, All Town Sound and F-Spot Records.
The Mestizo Beat live experience displays an ecstatic delivery of rhythm and harmony at every live performance. With a mighty brass section that reminds us of Kool & the Gang or Fred Wesley’s J.B.’s to blazing guitar solos reminiscent of Hendrix and Santana, filled out with soulful melodic organ solos and ground shaking bass lines, all which ride on the foundation of flavorful Latin rhythms and rock-solid drum grooves. Their passion for this music is a force that cannot be denied, igniting the dance floor into an electric frenzy, leaving your soul with the vibration of love. It is their legacy to share their appreciation for this music with the world, to spread the message of unity and equality while embracing the beauty of diversity and cultural differences by living, loving and dancing with one another in peace and harmony.

Happy Hour with Monte Montgomery & Friends
2025-12-02 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-12-09 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-12-16 17:00 - 19:00
Happy hour barside with multi-instrumentalist, Monte Montgomery & special guests!
No cover

The Gratitude Jazz Jam
2025-12-02 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-12-09 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-12-16 19:00 - 22:00
Ventura County’s hottest jazz night! Hosted By Tyler Hammond (drums) with the hottest house band around, Karl Hunter (saxophone), Guil Juliao (bass), and Tom McMorran (piano). You are guaranteed to find SOMETHING during this night that will butter your biscuit. It’s the best variety night this side of the Canejo Grade.
21+
$10 cover
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 with Kent Rollins & Friends
2025-12-03 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-12-17 17:00 - 19:00
Happy Hour with Pianist, Kent Rollins and friends
bar side, no cover

RJ Mischo Blues Showcase
2025-12-03 19:00 - 22:00
$10 cover
Legendary harmonica player, RJ Mischo with featured guests. First Wed of every month
11/5/25:
Fito De La Parra – drums
Rick Reed- bass
Bill Flores- guitar/sax

Happy Hour with The Collins/Rollins Group
2025-12-04 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-12-18 17:00 - 19:00
Tom Collins – guitar
Kent Rollins – piano
with special guests.
no cover
Happy hour barside

Staci Griesbach
2025-12-04 19:00 - 22:00
$20 cover at the door

STACI GRIESBACH – “HOLIDAZE”
Swing into the spirit of the holiday season with vocalist Staci Griesbach’s Jazz Trio as she celebrates HOLIDAZE, her latest EP of the same name. Blending jazzy sophistication with festive warmth, HOLIDAZE features new fresh holiday originals along with beloved classics reimagined through a vibrant mix of swing, bossa, and blues that’s sure to get everyone in the Christmas mood! HOLIDAZE expands on Griesbach’s 2023 album Christmastime, featuring her original “You and Me at Christmastime” which was featured in Hallmark’s A Very Vermont Christmas. This year, in 2025, her jazzy original “Holiday For Two” appears in this year’s Great American Family movie A Cherry Pie Christmas. Known for her innovative jazz interpretations of artists like Patsy Cline, Shania Twain, and George Jones, Griesbach brings that same creativity and heart to the holidays.

Staci Griesbach- vocals/piano
Shane Savala – guitar
Gary Wicks – bass
Aaron Sefaty- drums

Happy Hour with The Fred Kaplan Trio
2025-12-05 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-12-12 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

SicNarf presents: The Narfcracker
2025-12-05 20:00 - 23:00
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Advanced tickets $15/$20 at the door
SicNarf is Everett Kelly’s unique sixteen piece experimental fusion ensemble. SicNarf performs Everett’s original compositions and arrangements which sounds unlike anything you’ve ever heard. Everett’s music is an immersive combination of progressive rock, jazz fusion and mixed meters all complimented by cinematic harmonies that will keep you on the edge of your seat, jamming along and wondering what’s coming next! Featuring the Narfcracker compositions.

Native Vibe
2025-12-06 14:00 - 17:00
$10 cover
Afro jazz
Bill Macpherson – guitar
Rafael Langa- percussion
George Friedenthal – keys
Danny Campbell- drums
Phil Rodriguez – trumpet
Randy Tico – electric bass

Happy Hour with Tom McMorran Solo Piano
2025-12-06 17:00 - 19:00
Happy Hour with pianist Tom McMorran
No cover

The Walt Johnson'S Sinatra Tribute Band Christmas Holiday Special Ft. Michael Falcone
2025-12-06 20:00 - 23:00
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Advanced tickets $25 GA/ $35 Front Row Seating
$30/$40 at the door (subject to availability)
Walt Johnson is well known for his work with Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, Barry Manilow, Barbara Streisand, The Pointer Sisters, Lionel Richie, The Commodores, Wayne Newton, Johnny Mathis, Melissa Manchester, Tower of Power, Lionel Hampton, Louis Bellson, Mel Torme, Vic Damone, Dionne Warwick, Burt Bacharach, Henry Mancini, Helen Reddy, Engelbert Humperdink, Julio Iglesia, Tony Bennett, Tony Orlando, Dolly Parton, Joe Walsh, Kenny Rogers, The Four Tops, The Temptations, Andy Williams, Bob Hope, Ann Margaret and others.
Michael Falcone (vocals) Walt Johnson (trumpet) Ira Nepus (trumbone) John Cheas (saxophone) Tom Romero (baritone saxophone) Michael L. Preddy (piano) Richard Weller (drums) Michael Velasquez (bass) Seth Oster (guitar)

Holiday Toy Drive
2025-12-07 14:00 - 19:00
21+ only!
$10 Cover Charge plus one new, unwrapped toy for donation
This year marks the 25th Annual Toy Drive, a tradition rooted in bringing hope and joy to children during the holiday season. The Live Riders Motorcycle Ministry, who have been bringing joy to children for over 15 years through this joint project, is honored to host this year’s event and continue the mission with compassion and community spirit. All donations will support children from the Angel Tree Program—youth with a parent who is currently incarcerated—and local foster children. By giving, you are helping ensure that every child feels remembered, valued, and celebrated this holiday season. Together, we can make a meaningful difference where it matters most.
Featuring live music from
The Ray Jaurique Band
Rj Mischo
Paddy Marsh
Steve & Sally
Karen Eden & The Bad Apples
Milo Sledge
Flattop Tom
Eric Lemaire
And more!
Raffle Prizes!

Happy Hour with The Tom Collins Trio
2025-12-10 17:00 - 19:00
Happy Hour with The Tom Collins Trio
no cover
bar side

Morganfield Burnett
2025-12-10 19:00 - 22:00
$10 cover at the door
Blues harmonica/vocals
With Howard Miller, Jill Avery, and Brad Wisham
and special guest, Dave Melton

CLOSED TODAY
2025-12-11 17:00 - 23:00
Due to circumstances beyond our control, we will be closed today.

Two Trees Jazz Project
2025-12-12 20:00 - 23:00
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Advanced Tickets $10 GA/$20 Front Row Seating
$15/25 at the door (subject to availability)
The Two Trees Jazz Project is a dynamic group of seasoned Ventura musicians blending tradition, creativity, and community. Led by longtime Ventura music scene veteran Franklin Murphy on keyboards—known for his work with the Ventura Jazz Orchestra, Ventura Jazz Collective, Shaky Feelin’, and numerous other ensembles across Colorado and California. The band brings together some of the area’s most up and coming talented players. Nathan Hunnicut’s rich trumpet tone, Evan Tindall’s energetic drumming, Wyatt Schmidt’s steady bass grooves, and Matt Cho’s expressive guitar work create a sound that’s both sophisticated and soulful.
Known for their engaging live performances and spontaneous chemistry, the Two Trees Jazz Project frequently features special guest artists, making every show a unique musical experience. For their upcoming performance, the group will present a fresh, eclectic take on Charlie Brown’s Peanuts Christmas alongside modern jazz favorites. This will be a celebration of holiday spirit and improvisational artistry that captures the heart of Ventura’s vibrant music scene.
Franklin Murphy- keys
Nate Hunnicut- trumpet
Matt Cho- guitar
Evan Tindall- drums
Wyatt Schmidt-bass
Mercedes Carter – saxophone
Allison Gutow- vocals

Celso Salim & Darryl Carriere
2025-12-13 14:00 - 17:00
$10 cover

Brazilian guitarist Celso Salim and California harmonica player Darryl Carriere have been collaborating for over two decades and are releasing their first record together. The Album features all original compositions and was produced by Mike Hightower and Celso himself. With high energy performances, Celso & Darryl deliver a powerful show that captivates audiences everywhere. Known for having great musical chemistry, they alternate on lead vocals, sing in harmony and present inspired performances featuring a soulful blend of guitar & harmonica sounds.
Celso has 6 solo albums and won five Independent Music Awards. He toured with Larry McCray, performed with Magic Slim, opened for B.B. King, Deep Purple, Canned Heat, John Hammond and most recently collaborated with guitarists Johnny Stachela (Allman Betts Band) and Artur Menezes. Celso became one of the most respected guitarists in Southern California and in 2019 won 3rd place at the IBC.
Winner of the 2019 IBC’s Lee Oskar harmonica award, Darryl was recently featured at the 2nd Harp Fest along with Mitch Kashmar & RJ Micho. He performed with Corey Stevens, Preston Smith and Robbie Krieger (The Doors) and worked with drummer Gary Mallaber (Van Morrison & Steve Miller Band).

THE BAND
Celso Salim: guitar & vocalsDarryl Carriere: harmonica & vocalsMike Hightower: bass (Lester Butler, 44’s)David Kida: drums (Rod Piazza, Kirk Fletcher)

Happy Hour with The Jimmy Calire Piano Trio
2025-12-13 17:00 - 19:00
no cover
happy hour barside with Jimmy Calire- piano/vocals
and friends

George Kahn Jazz & Blues Revue - Holiday Soiree!
2025-12-13 20:00 - 23:00
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Advanced Tickets $25/$35 Front Row Seating
$30/$40 at the door (subject to availability)

Want to fill your holiday season with the electrifying energy of jazz, the soul-stirring depth of the blues, and the dance groove of R&B? Then the George Kahn Jazz & Blues Revue is an experience that simply cannot be missed. This powerhouse ensemble, featuring an all-star lineup of Los Angeles musicians, has been setting stages ablaze from Beverly Hills to Bishop, California.
At the heart of this dynamic ensemble is George Kahn, the brilliant pianist and visionary behind the Revue. A celebrated jazz pianist with decades of experience, Kahn is known for his rich arrangements and his deep understanding of the jazz and blues traditions. But George Kahn is only part of the magic. The show is elevated by the extraordinary vocal talents of Courtney Lemmon, Gina Saputo and Crystal Starr, three powerhouse singers whose voices evoke the raw emotion, sophistication, and exuberance of the jazz and blues greats.
Add in Grammy-winning artists Grant Geissman and MB Gordy, and the killer horn section of Robert Kyle and Nolan Shaheed and you have a great night of music.
George Kahn – Piano and Music Director
Gina Saputo, Courtney Lemmon, Crystal Starr – vocals
Robert Kyle – sax
Nolan Shaheed – tpt
Grant Geissman – guitar
Lyman Medeiros – bass
MB Gordy – Drums

The Grape's Big Magic Show
2025-12-17 19:00 - 22:00
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Advanced Tickets $20 GA/$30 Front Row
$25/$35 at the door (subject to availability)
Featuring Shawn McMaster, George Tovar, and Jonathan Levit

Shawn McMaster has presented his wild style of comedy and magic in clubs and theatres around the world. He has appeared in Las Vegas, off-Broadway, on cruise ships, and is a favorite performer at the world-famous Magic Castle in Hollywood. Becoming interested in magic at the age of six, Shawn’s early inspirations were not only magicians, but also classic comedians. His ability to blend the astonishing with the absurd has delighted countless audiences all over the world, making him a highly sought-after act. You may have caught Shawn’s appearances on America’s Got Talent or on Masters of Illusion where he presented one of that program’s most memorable and hysterical moments. Here at The Grape, you can experience Shawn performing amazing close-up magic right at your table and behind the bar. You’re sure to enjoy the magic and comedy of Shawn McMaster.

George Tovar has been a performing member of The Magic Castle in Hollywood for over 40 years and is a past nominee for “Magician of the Year” honors in The Magic Castle’s Parlour of Prestidigitation showroom.
In his teens, Tovar was amongst a chosen few selected to be a member of The Magic Castle’s Junior Program.
He was a featured performer at Caesars Magical Empire at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas and has traveled the world performing on the Crystal Cruises line of ships, as well as appearing in nightclubs throughout the country.
You may also recognize him from his many appearances as an actor on such television shows as Murder She Wrote, S.W.A.T., and Dexter.

Jonathan Levit brings over 45 years of magical expertise to the stage as a multifaceted entertainer.
He has graced screens across prominent networks like FOX, NBC, ABC, CW, and VH1 showcasing his talent as a magician, actor, and television host. Having performed for A-list celebrities such as Sean Penn, Cindy Crawford, Johnny Depp, and Nicolas Cage, and boasting an impressive client list such as Apple, Google, Boeing, and Disney, Levit has solidified his place in Hollywood and is a highly sought-after performer and speaker.
He is a regular performer at the Magic Castle in Hollywood and recently completed his residency at the Venetian Resort and Casino in Las Vegas in the show Legerdemain.
Jonathan’s expertise also extends beyond live performances. As a magic consultant, he has lent his skills to television and film productions globally. His creative contributions can be seen in hit films and TV shows like Now You See Me, The Incredible Burt Wonderstone, and The X-Files among many others.
