The Grape Ventura

The Grape Gratitude Jazz Jam
2026-06-30 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-07-07 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-07-14 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-07-21 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-07-28 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-08-04 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | The Grape, 2733 E Main St, Ventura, CA, 93003, United States
$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 with Collins & Rollins Quartet
2026-07-02 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-07-09 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-07-16 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-07-23 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-07-30 17:00 - 19:00
barside
No cover
Kent Rollins – piano
Tom Collins – guitar

Happy Hour with The Fred Kaplan Trio
2026-07-03 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-07-10 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-07-17 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-07-24 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-07-31 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

Happy Hour w/ Monte Montgomery & Friends
2026-07-07 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-07-14 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-07-21 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-07-28 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-08-04 17:00 - 19:00
no cover
bar side
Happy Hour with multi-instrumentalist and vocalist, Monte Montgomery and special guests

Phatback, Earl & Me!
2026-07-10 20:00 - 23:00
$30 Advanced/$40 Door
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Phatback, Earl & Me! is an American Blues, Blues Rock, and Rhythm & Soul band based out of Los Angeles, CA. Formed in 2022, the band features a group of ALL-STAR musicians who have played with and/or toured with Tower of Power, Bruce Springsteen, Bruce Hornsby, Kenny Loggins, Stevie Wonder, Richard Marx, Jason Mraz, Shawn Covin, Chicago, Snoop Dog, Blood, Sweat, & Tears, Joe Walsh, Celine Dion, Tears for Fears, Elton John, Bonnie Raitt, Tom Jones, Whitney Houston, John Legend, Bruno Mars, The Doobie Brothers, Gladys Knight & The Pips, The Isley Brothers and so may more… As “Sidemen and Women” with individual solo recordings to their names, this group of musicians looks for any opportunity to play music together.

BULLDAWG BLUES BAND
2026-07-11 14:00 - 17:00
`The Bulldawg Blues Band was formed in 2012 in Burbank, CA.
Individually they are:
Lexi Nicole, Lead Vocals and Keyboard.
Harry “The Professor” Fink Lead Guitar and Lead Vocals
Mark “The Walking Boss” Bass guitar and Vocals
Dock Johns Drums and three Vocals

The Bulldawgs have opened many National touring acts including TOWER OF POWER, JEFFERSON STARSHIP (twice) and THE FABOULAS THUNDERBIRDS.
Many more upon request.

The Bulldawgs have headlined ROCK n BREWS at YAAAMA CASINO, ROSENTHAL WINE PATIO in MALIBU, GOLD STRIKE HOTEL& GAMBLING HALL in Jean, NV,
The WATERMELON FESTIVAL (3 times) The QUEEN MARY in Long Beach SHORELINE VILLAGE SUMMER CONCERTS (multiple times) in LONG BEACH,
LAKE ARROWHEAD CUSTOM CAR & MOTERCYCLE SHOW (multiple times)more upon request times)

The Bulldawg Blues Band has appeared at the HARD ROCK CAFE many times and are excited to announce that we will be bank at the HARD ROCK in 2026!

$10 DOOR

Happy Hour with the Franklin and Mercedes Duo Show
2026-07-11 17:00 - 19:00
The Franklin and Mercedes Duo show featuring traditional swing and modern jazz.

TD Lind & The Aviators
2026-07-16 20:00 - 23:00
$20 Advanced/$25 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.

Nick Mancini - John Storie - Quartet
2026-07-17 20:00 - 23:00
Vibraphonist Nick Mancini and Guitarist John Storie will make a rare appearance at The Grape in Ventura CA on Friday 07/17/2026 with sets at 8 and 9:30, tickets are $25 ea. The quartet will be rounded out by Frank Ojeda on bass and Shawn Baltazor on drums. Together, they will explore the timeless guitar and vibraphone driven collaborations of Milt Jackson and Wes Montgomery, and Gary Burton and Pat Metheny; leaving room for original compositions by both leaders. With decades of shared musical experiences between these veteran musicians, audiences can expect insightful, fearless, and spontaneous performances throughout.
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$25 PRESALE
$30 DOOR

Happy Hour with The Robert Van Trio
2026-07-18 17:00 - 19:00
happy hour barside with pianist, Robert Van
Bob Wider- bass
Dave Hunt- drums
No cover

Sean Riddle - "The Grape All Stars"
2026-07-18 20:00 - 23:00
Original Graper Sean Riddle is back in town to celebrate their 30th birthday and is putting on a show with some stalwarts of The Grape to celebrate. Come and enjoy a night of musical reunion filled with exciting and emotional renditions of classics from the jazz canon.

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$20 PRESALE
$25 DOOR

Carlo Alfonso
2026-07-24 20:00 - 23:00
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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.

Lyle Workman
2026-08-01 20:00 - 23:00
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.
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