Happy Hour with The Fred Kaplan Trio
2026-09-25 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-09-18 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-09-11 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-09-04 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-08-28 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-08-21 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | The Grape, 2733 E Main St, Ventura, CA, 93003, United States
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
2026-09-24 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-09-17 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-09-10 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-09-03 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-08-27 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. 🍷🎶

The Grape Gratitude Jazz Jam
2026-09-22 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-09-15 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-09-08 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-09-01 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-08-25 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.

Happy Hour w/ Monte Montgomery & Friends
2026-09-22 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-09-15 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-09-08 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-09-01 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-08-25 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

Happy Hour with the Franklin and Mercedes Duo Show
2026-09-12 17:00 - 19:00
The Franklin and Mercedes Duo show featuring traditional swing and modern jazz.

Gunhild Carling - Sweden's Queen of Swing (Two Shows)
2026-09-04 20:00
Gunhild Carling – Sweden’s Queen of Swing
Early Show: 8pm – PURCHASE TICKETS HERE
Late Show: 10pm – PURCHASE TICKETS HERE
Swedish musical sensation Gunhild Carling is an internationally acclaimed superstar whose show is a can’t-miss event! Whether she’s singing favorite swinging jazz standards, playing one of many 11 instruments (trumpet, trombone, harmonica, oboe, harp, flute, recorder, or jazz bagpipe!) or juggling and tap dancing, Gunhild’s sublime showmanship shines. And just wait for the finale – spoiler alert – she plays three trumpets at once!
Carling competed as a celebrity dancer in Let’s Dance 2014 on TV4 placing third. Was also on Sweden’s Dancing with The Stars. Gunhild performed for Sweden’s Got Talent in 2017 and on America’s Got Talent season 2019.
She performed with her ‘Carling Big Band’ at the Royal Palace in Stockholm in the celebration for King Carl XVI Gustaf’s Ruby Jubilee. Performing such great memorable vintage songs such as “Minnie the Moocher,” “Sweet Georgia Brown,” “All of Me,” “It Had to Be You,” and an endless repertoire of songs, Gunhild masterfully takes you back to another era like a time machine.
Between Touring with her own band, she performs in several configurations from solo to The Count Basie Big Band Orchestra & her own Big Band to guesting with symphonies and as a featured singer and multi-instrumentalist in several of Postmodern Jukebox‘s songs, including a 1920s jazz swing version of “Material Girl”, and a 1920s hot jazz cover of ABBA’s “Dancing Queen”. Gunhild Carling keeps serenading audiences in the US and all around the world today in clubs to Jazz Festivals. She has over 70 million views from social media earning her a silver award from You Tube.

RJ Mischo's 1st Wednesday Blues Showcase
2026-09-02 19:00 - 22:00
$10 cover
RJ Mischo’s monthly “First Wednesday” Blues Showcase, featuring an all-star lineup of blues musicians.

TrueSchool Allstars - Funk Rock and R&B Experience
2026-08-28 20:00 - 23:00
TrueSchool Allstars is a powerhouse Funk, Rock, and R&B ensemble featuring world-class musicians renowned for their electrifying stage presence, exceptional musicianship, and high-energy performances that keep audiences moving all night long. Expect to dance this show with a dance floor layout.
$30 PRESALE
$40 DOOR
PURCHASE TICKETS HERE

Idiomatiques
2026-08-26 08:00 - 17:00
Hot Swing, Gypsy Jazz and More!
PURCHASE TICKETS HERE

Barrelhouse Wailers
2026-08-22 20:00 - 23:00
7:30pm Doors
8pm Show
PURCHASE TICKET HERE!
$20 – Advance
$25 – At The Door
Swing Dancing!
8/22 With special guest Karl Hunter on Saxophone and Everett Kelly on Trumpet.
The Barrelhouse Wailers are an 8-piece powerhouse collective from Ventura, California that seamlessly blend traditional style hot jazz and vintage blues with original compositions to create a sound that’s as timeless as it is electrifying. With their roots deeply embedded in the rich soil of American musical traditions, this dynamic ensemble has been captivating audiences since 2013 with their high-energy performances and masterful musicianship.
Driven by their passion for authenticity and innovation, The Barrelhouse Wailers deliver a sonic experience that pays homage to the classics while pushing the boundaries of contemporary music. Their infectious energy and tight-knit chemistry on stage promise an evening of entertainment that will have you on your feet and moving to the rhythm. They have released 2 albums featuring original music and standards, “Day In, Day Out” 2019 and “Never Look Back” 2023.
Both albums are available for digital download on Bandcamp and on all major streaming platforms.
Karen Parkhouse – Vocals/Percussion
Todd Temanson – Banjo
David Leoncavallo – Bass
Jim Wade – Tuba
Karl Hunter – Saxophone
Skabone Stan Middleton- trombone/vocals
Everett Kelly – Trumpet
Bob Peyton – Drums
For more information, music, videos, and upcoming shows, please visit http://www.thebarrelhousewailers.com/.
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