Happy Hour w/ Monte Montgomery & Friends
2026-08-11 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-08-04 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-07-28 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | The Grape, 2733 E Main St, Ventura, CA, 93003, United States
no cover
bar side
Happy Hour with multi-instrumentalist and vocalist, Monte Montgomery and special guests

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

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

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.

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

Happy Hour with The Fred Kaplan Trio
2026-08-07 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-07-31 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-07-24 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

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 Collins & Rollins Quartet
2026-08-06 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-07-30 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-07-23 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. 🍷🎶

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.

Tom Collins and Friends
2026-08-05 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-07-29 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. 🍷✨

The Grape Gratitude Jazz Jam
2026-08-04 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-07-28 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.

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.

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

Fred Kaplan and RJ Mischo Blues Party
2026-08-01 14:00 - 17:00
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! 🍷🎹🎤🎸🎶

Lemon City Trio
2026-07-31 20:00 - 23:00
7:30PM Doors
8PM Show

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$30 Advance
$35 Door

Lemon City Trio formed as a soul jazz organ trio, and has since evolved into a band with its own sound and unique repertoire. The band hails from Miami, Fl and has made a name for itself throughout the state, and up the east coast. Ranging from edgy fusion grooves, to dreamy space Rock, and everything in between, LCT takes its audience on a journey from start to finish.
Guitar – Nick Tannura
Organ/Keyboards – Brian Robertson
Drums – Aaron Glueckauf

Ella and The Bossa Beat
2026-07-30 19:00 - 22:00
6:30PM Doors
7PM Show
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$15 Advance
$20 Door

Ella & The Bossa Beat is an international father-daughter ensemble touring the West coast, featuring vocalist and pianist Ella Blu, Magrus Borges on drums and special guest Leo Nobre on bass. They will be presenting an evening of Brazilian Jazz, Soul and Bossa Nova including original songs from their new album ‘Amare’ ( Schema Records, Italy).

Ella Blu, described as ‘a rising star of the new jazz generation’, is a multilingual artist, singing in Portuguese, English and Italian, and is deeply involved in composing, lyric writing and producing alongside her father. Her sound draws from classic jazz traditions infused with soul, Bossa nova, and Brazilian jazz. In 2020, Ella received the Focus Brazil Award for Best Female Singer in Orlando.

Magrus Borges, is a Grammy-nominated drummer, percussionist, composer and producer from Belém, Brazil. His career includes performances and recordings with renowned international artists such as Astrud Gilberto, Bebel Gilberto, Shakira, Grace Jones, Tania Maria, Larry Coryell, Caetano Veloso, Luiz Melodia and Johnny Alf, one of the pioneers of Bossa nova. Magrus has released six original albums, produced numerous projects, and is also a member of the Recording Academy.

In 2024, the band toured Brazil, performing at Blue Note Rio de Janeiro and Blue Note São Paulo, followed by appearances at Blue Note Milano. After the release of their third studio album, Paradise, 2025, Ella & The Bossa Beat now present their fourth album, AMARE, marking a new chapter in their artistic journey.

For more information: www.ellaandthebossabeat.com

Doug Webb Group
2026-07-29 19:00 - 22:00
6:30PM Doors
7PM Show
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$15 Advance
$20 Door
Doug Webb – Saxophone
Brian Charette – B3
Joel Taylor – Drums

The Jay Smith Group
2026-07-25 20:00 - 23:00
7:30PM Doors
8PM Show
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$20 Advance
$25 Doors

Called a “fixture in the Central Valley” (NPR), Hammond Artist Jay Smith has had a wide variety of talent flow through his band. From jazz fusion to pop, the band has channeled a wide spectrum of musical genres to stay working and relevant. He is an Alum of California State University Bakersfield and Fresno City College where he earned his Bachelors of Arts and Associates of Arts Degree.
He has opened up for groups and musicians as Carl Saunders, Poncho Sanchez, Jeff Coffin,
Allan Holdsworth, Malo, Ozomatli, Clayton Cameron, and worked with Kelulu, Mento Buru, The Fresno Philharmonic,
Andre Bush, Mike Dana, Velorio, and Patrick Contreras to name a few.
His current projects include Mento Buru which was voted best band of 2018 by Bakersfield Magazine and
The Jay Smith Trio/Group which features a variety of players including Cesareo Garasa, Paul Perez, Jay Jay Hicks,
Fernando Montoya, Steve Eisen, and Patrick Contreras to name a few.
His first album, Unashamed Portrayal, (available now on iTunes and 30 other retailers)
features Grammy Nominated Guitarist Andre Bush, Jay Jay Hicks, Saxophonist Chris Nguyen,
trombonist Joe Vazquez, trumpeter Mark Manda, Fernando Montoya on acoustic and electric bass,
Jonathan Weinmann on drums, and Jorge Nunzio Urbina on percussion. It’s been featured on
ALL ABOUT JAZZ as their download of the day.
Smith’s second record, Too Many Notes, was titled by his fans based on his reputation for a blisteringly fast
playing style. Patrick Contreras on electric violin, Jay Jay Hicks on 8 string bass, Cesareo Garasa on drums,
Fernando Montoya on electric bass, Gary Rink on bass, Jonathan Weinmann on drums, and Marlon Mackey on vocals.
Smith’s third and fourth album are Just Stop and The Trio Showed Up.
Just Stop is an album encompassing the time the group spent with Marlon Mackey (vocals) featuring Paul Perez (sax), Justin Kirk on (trombone), Patrick Contreras (violin), Cesareo Garasa (drums), Fernando Montoya (bass), Caleb Moore (bass on “I’m Yours”), Salvador Galindo (guitar on “Torture”) James Russell (auxiliary sax on Have I Told You), and Jay Smith (keys).
The Trio Showed Up is a live album that Smith produced when the band was performing trio dates throughout 2018 and 2019. Jay Smith (keys, ROLI Seaboard Rise 49), Fernando Montoya (bass) and Cesareo Garasa (electric drums).

Steve "Smokey" and Friends
2026-07-25 14:00 - 17:00
Blues

Carlo Alfonso
2026-07-24 20:00 - 23:00
7:30PM Doors
8PM Show
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$15 Advance
$20 Door
Carlo Alfonso is a Cuban-Mexican
saxophonist, composer, arranger, producer,
and multi-instrumentalist based in Los
Angeles. With more than 17 years of musical
experience, his sound brings together modern
jazz, Afro-Cuban rhythm, Latin music, R&B,
funk, pop, and contemporary production.

Known for his expressive saxophone sound, rhythmic sensitivity, and ability to move
naturally across musical worlds, Carlo’s artistry extends beyond the saxophone. His
creative voice includes woodwinds, piano, keyboards, electric bass, guitar, arranging,
and production, allowing him to approach music as both a performer and a complete
creator.
Since relocating to Los Angeles in 2024, Carlo has quickly built momentum across the
city’s live music and creative scenes, performing at venues such as Catalina Jazz Club,
Vibrato and The Music Center.
His performance credits include Karol G, Emmanuel, Tony Succar, Wayne Linsey, Raúl
Pineda, Fausto Cuevas, and other respected artists and musicians.
As an Official Eastman Artist, Carlo represents a new generation of musicians building
bridges between tradition and modern identity. His work reflects the perspective of a
young artist building a sound that honors tradition while speaking clearly to the
present.

PokeNarf - Pokemon Jazz
2026-07-23 17:00 - 23:00
PokeNarf
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🎶 Free Card Show at a Bar
Presented by the Everett Kelly Small Band
A Pokémon card show and live jazz night featuring selections from the Pokémon Game Boy soundtrack, reimagined. 🎼✨
📅 Date & Times
Thursday, July 23
🃏 Free Card Show: 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM
🎺 Live Performance: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
📍 Venue
🍷 The Grape · House of Jazz & Spirits
2733 E. Main Street
Ventura, CA 93003
🎟️ Admission
🍷 21 & Over: Inside Venue
🎴 21 & Over: Outside Lot
🎫 Tickets
🎟️ Advance: $20
🎟️ Door: $25
🎁 Every ticket purchase includes:
🇯🇵 One FREE Japanese Pokémon booster pack
🎟️ One raffle entry
🎺 The Band
Everett Kelly Small Band
🎺 Everett Kelly — Trumpet • Bandleader
🎵 Band: SICNARF
📸 Instagram: @everetts012
🤝 Sponsors
🃏 StormxTCG — Vendor Sponsor
📍1161 Calle Suerte, Suite C
Camarillo, CA 93012
📸 Instagram: @stormxtcg89
🍷 The Grape — Venue Sponsor
📍2733 E. Main Street
Ventura, CA 93003
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🌐 Lookupdex.com — Event Sponsor

Monday Madness Big Band
2026-07-22 19:00 - 22:00
Monday Madness Big Band
6:30PM Doors
7PM Show
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$15 Advance
$20 Door
“The SBCC Monday Madness Jazz Orchestra will be making its first performance at The Grape on Wednesday July 22nd! Joining them on vocals will be the amazing Sophie Holt as they perform arrangements from the libraries of Ella Fitzgerald, Nancy Wilson, Diane Schuur, Veronica Swift and more.
Make your reservations now, this isn’t a show to miss!
Santa Barbara City College has been the home of Monday Madness since its formation by instructor Dr. Charles Wood in 1988. The orchestra celebrates the instrumental jazz music of the greats like Count Basie, Thad Jones, Stan Kenton, Duke Ellington, Maynard Ferguson & Buddy Rich, as well as modern groups like The WDR Big Band, The Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, The Airmen of Note, and The Alan Baylock Jazz Orchestra.
The band is currently led by saxophonist Andrew Martinez. Band members consist of local professionals and music educators.
SBCC Monday Madness Jazz Orchestra
Andrew Martinez – Musical Director & Tenor Sax
Sophie Holt – Vocals
– Saxes –
John Soldo
Paul Browne
Justin Claveria
Rob Cortez
Jake Bonneau
– Trumpets –
Mike Muench
Chris Proudman
Phil Rodriguez
James Siu
Lee Neuenschwander
– Trombones –
Ron Phillips
Mark Maynard
Stephen Hughes
Bryce Raymond
– Rhythm –
Bill Redman
George Friedenthal
Randy Tico
Dick Weller“
