The Grape Ventura

Happy Hour w/ Monte Montgomery & Friends
2026-05-05 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-04-28 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-04-21 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-04-14 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

Barrelhouse Wailers
2026-05-02 20:00 - 23:00
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$20 Advanced/ $25 at the door (subject to availability)

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
Ken Wild – Bass
Jim Wade – Tuba
John C. Webb – Clarinet/Saxophones/Flute/Vocals“Skabone” Stan Middleton- trombone
Bob Peyton- drums
Max O’Leary – trumpet

For more information, music, videos, and upcoming shows, please visit http://www.thebarrelhousewailers.com/.
Follow us on : Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBarrelHouseWailers Instagram: @barrelhousewailers YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BarrelhouseWailers

Fred Kaplan Band feat. Vince Lee & Sophie Lord
2026-05-02 14:00 - 17:00
$10 cover at door
Grape favorite Fred Kaplan is joined by Vince Lee and Sophie Lord, on tour from the UK.
Vince Lee is a talented singer and guitar player with over 40 years of experience playing blues, draws heavily from the West Coast blues scene that originated in Southern California during the 1940s and 1950s and had a significant impact on the British blues boom of the 1960s. Sophie Lord, Vince’s partner and bass player, also has a strong connection to the American blues scene. After moving to London and becoming a full-time musician, she honed her skills playing with many American blues musicians who were touring Europe. Her experiences playing with these musicians have greatly influenced her playing style and helped her to develop a deep understanding of the blues.
Together, Vince Lee & Sophie Lord have built a significant following on social media, with their viral music videos reaching fans all around the world.

Jazzz Peeeple
2026-05-01 20:00 - 23:00
$15 Advanced/$20 Door
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The Jazzz stylings of RJ Root, Joel Zobrist, Peter Smith, and Paulie Cerra.

Happy Hour with The Fred Kaplan Trio
2026-05-01 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-04-24 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-04-17 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

Two Trees Jazz Project
2026-04-30 20:00 - 23:00
$10 cover at door
Join crowd favorites Two Tree Jazz Project for an evening of inspired local jazz and blues.
Franklin Murphy – piano
Mercedes Carter – tenor saxophone
Nathan Hunnicutt – trumpet
Hank Van Sickle – bass
Evan Parker – drums
Allison Gutow – vocals

Happy Hour with Collins & Rollins Quartet
2026-04-30 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-04-23 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-04-16 17:00 - 19:00
barside
No cover
Kent Rollins – piano
Tom Collins – guitar

Boom Duo
2026-04-29 19:00 - 22:00
$10 Advanced
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Boom Duo create spontaneous compositions in the moment using traditional and invented song forms and texture heavy noise-tone soundscapes. Boom Duo is John Lacques (drums, percussion) who has studied and performed in a wide variety of drumming styles including Classical Indian music, jazz, rock, punk and professional theater productions in LA and Ventura Counties, and Noah Thomas, a multi-instrumentalist (trumpet, conch, theremin, electronics) and anthropologist who has played professionally for over thirty years in classical, jazz, world music, rock and experimental genres.

Happy Hour with Kent Rollins & Friends
2026-04-29 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-04-15 17:00 - 19:00
Happy Hour with Pianist, Kent Rollins and friends
bar side, no cover

The Grape Gratitude Jazz Jam
2026-04-28 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-04-21 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-04-14 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.

David Gorospe & Friends
2026-04-25 20:00 - 23:00
$10 cover at door
Composer and multi-instrumentalist David (Kavika) Gorospe and friends bring the Kosmos and the Earth elements in alignment through vibrational healing sonic frequencies.

Debbie Davies
2026-04-25 14:00 - 17:00
$10 cover at door
Award winning blues guitarist Debbie Davies brings her band to The Grape for the afternoon matinee. On stage with Deb will be Dave Melton on guitar, Mike Hightower on bass, and Jerry McWorter on drums.

The Free Agents
2026-04-24 20:00 - 23:00
$10 Advanced/$15 Door
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The Free Agents perform the music of contemporary jazz artists and time-honored standards, as well as their own renditions of classic rock and pop tunes.
* David Renick: drums
* Ken Berry: guitar
* Mike Schnoebelen: bass
* Sam Morgan: saxophone
* James Morgan: keyboards

Native Vibe
2026-04-23 19:00 - 22:00
$15 Advanced/$20 Door
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The smooth world jazz group Native Vibe consists of bassist Nee Sackey and guitarist Bill Macpherson, a duo brought together by a series of unusual coincidences and a love of African and jazz music.
Both Sackey and Macpherson were born in the U.S. — Sackey in New York, Macpherson in Los Angeles — and moved to Africa with their families at a young age. The son of Ghana’s ambassador to the United States, Sackey was a child prodigy, composing and performing music at 11. Macpherson arrived in Africa at age eight, and though he didn’t pursue music until he was an adult, growing up surrounded by African music and rhythms planted the seeds of his love of music and his future career.
Current line up:
George Friedenthal, Phil Rodriguez, Rafael Langa, Ed Smith, Karl Hunter, Randy Tico, Bill Macpherson.

CLOSED WED 4/22
2026-04-22
We’re closed tonight, see you tomorrow!

The Jive Aces
2026-04-18 20:00 - 23:00
$35 Advanced/$40 Door
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We couldn’t get enough of the Jive Aces when they were in California last year, so we invited them back for another swinging good time at The Grape!!
Renowned worldwide for their high-energy spectacular showmanship, their viral video “Bring Me Sunshine” and for being the first live band to reach the final rounds of “Britain’s Got Talent”, The Jive Aces have firmly established themselves the UK’s No.1 Jive & Swing band.
The live show includes classics like “When You’re Smiling”, “Mack The Knife” and “Sing, Sing, Sing”, plus originals such as “La Dolce Vita” taken from their various albums.
The in-demand sextet average 300 shows a year and have worked with Van Morrison, Keely Smith and performed for HM the Queen. They headlined and sold-out the Royal Albert Hall and thousands of festivals, theatres, dance halls, etc, in 35 countries, including Buckingham Palace for the Coronation Festival, Trafalgar Square for the Olympics and major theatre tours in the USA.
Their performance at the 2015 Glastonbury Festival was listed by the “Daily Telegraph” as one of the festival’s highlights.
The Jive Aces wowed the judges on Britain’s Got Talent with their show-stopping version of “I Wanna Be Like You”, which famously cheered up a grumpy Simon Cowell. Their BGT appearances were seen by over 20 million.
Their most popular music video, “Bring Me Sunshine”, is a viral hit with nearly 3 million views on YouTube and has won seven film festival awards. It’s so uplifting it’s actually been prescribed by a doctor! They’ve made hundreds of media appearances, including a residency on BBC Radio London and TV shows such as “The Alan Titchmarsh Show”, “Strictly Come Dancing”, “Children in Need” and “Good Day Los Angeles”

Blues Harmonica Extravaganza
2026-04-18 14:00 - 17:00
$20 cover at door
Featuring R.J. Mischo, Morganfield Burnett, Cisco Hinojosa, Logan Davis, Joost & Sofie (from Amsterdam)
with All-Star Band:
Bill Bates – guitar
Fito de la Parra – drums
Rick Reed – bass

The Beau Red 100's
2026-04-17 20:00 - 23:00
$10 Advanced Sale/$15 Door
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Beau Red brings his vibrant mix of blues and New Orleans jazz with a Texas twang.

Boom Duo
2026-04-16 19:00 - 22:00
$10 cover at door
Boom Duo create spontaneous compositions in the moment using traditional and invented song forms and texture heavy noise-tone soundscapes. Boom Duo is John Lacques (drums, percussion) who has studied and performed in a wide variety of drumming styles including Classical Indian music, jazz, rock, punk and professional theater productions in LA and Ventura Counties, and Noah Thomas, a multi-instrumentalist (trumpet, conch, theremin, electronics) and anthropologist who has played professionally for over thirty years in classical, jazz, world music, rock and experimental genres.

TD Lind & The Aviators
2026-04-15 19:00 - 22:00
$15 Advanced/$20 Door
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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 the stage with Sting, Bad Company, Wilco and many others. He has 4 critically-acclaimed albums, the last being produced by legendary producer Glyn Johns.
In 2022, TD Lind joined up with producer and bassist David Franz (Iyeoka, Underground Sun), saxophonist Karl Hunter (Big Bad Voodoo Daddy), drummer Greg Weiser (Danny McGaw), and guitarist Sam Kulchin (The Caverns). They are known for their unforgettable live shows, as featured on their “Into the Light” album, recorded and released in 2023.
Their debut studio album “Golden” was released on August 21, 2024.
