Brian Charette B3 Funk Party Ft. Danny Carey (TOOL)

Brian Charette B3 Funk Party Ft. Danny Carey (TOOL)

Sat, Jun 07

Brian Charette, Doug Webb, and Tool drummer, Danny Carey, have played in many configurations over the last few years all over southern California. They are joined at The Grape on June 7 by Grammy winning guitar ace, Shane Theriot. Theriot hails from the soulful swamps of New Orleans. His resumé is formidable; guitarist for The Neville Brothers, musical director for Hall and Oates, and appearances with a who's who of modern music. Drummer and Ventura favorite, Danny Carey is a rhythm master. His burning beats and slick time changes have propelled Tool for the last 35 years. Carey is fluent in all forms of jazz and funk drumming and the combination with Charette's bass line is infectious. Saxophonist, Doug Webb, is a Socal instrumental music gatekeeper playing with every major jazz act in LA and jazz luminaries like Horace Silver and pop icons such as Rod Stewart. Brian Charette is a maverick of the Hammond organ. The bicoastal keyboardist is currently #2 on the Downbeat Critic's Poll for organ and #6 for keyboards. Charette will lead this all star group through a wild romp of Hammond B3 classics and original funk. not to be missed! 

Doug Webb Group Ft. Danny Carey (TOOL)

Doug Webb Group Ft. Danny Carey (TOOL)

Sat, Jun 14

Doug Webb- saxophone Danny Carey- drums Jamie Kime- guitar Mitch Forman- Keys Jimmy Earl - bass Brian Charette- Hammond B3 Organ Andy Sanesi - Percussion  Doug Webb was born in Chicago and moved to California at the age of 3. He is a graduate of Edison high school in Huntington Beach, CA and received a Bachelor of Music from Boston’s Berklee College of Music. He began playing the clarinet at the age of 8 and added saxophone and flute at 15. He lives in Los Angeles with his beautiful wife Alex and his son, Ryan. Over his career Webb has played and recorded with such notable talents as Horace Silver, Freddie Hubbard, Sal Marquez, Stanley Clarke, Quincy Jones, Mat Marucci, Kyle Eastwood, Billy Childs, Rod Stewart, Carly Simon, Art Davis, Kenny Rogers, Bonnie Raitt, Pancho Sanchez and Vikki Carr. He played with the house band for the Dennis Miller TV show, the Jimmy Cleveland orchestra and continues to tour with the Doc Severinsen big band. He has recorded music for hundreds of movies and television programs. He solos on the sound track for Mystic River, Million Dollar Baby and Jersey Boys. Webb has been featured on hundreds of recordings. Danny Carey is an American musician and songwriter who is the drummer for the progressive metal band Tool. He has also contributed to albums by artists such as Zaum, Green Jellö, Pigface, Skinny Puppy, Adrian Belew, Carole King, Collide, Meat Puppets, Lusk, and the Melvins. He was ranked among the 100 greatest drummers of all time by Rolling Stone magazine, occupying the 26th position, in addition to being frequently considered by other magazines. 

Barrelhouse Wailers

Barrelhouse Wailers

Fri, Jun 20

Swing Dancing! 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 John C. Webb - Clarinet/Saxophones/Flute/Vocals "Skabone" Stan Middleton- trombone/vocals Max O'Leary- trumpet Bob Peyton- drums 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 

The Sure Fire Soul Ensemble Album Release Show

The Sure Fire Soul Ensemble Album Release Show

Sat, Jun 21

The Sure Fire Soul Ensemble is a 9 piece, heavy, mostly instrumental funk band from San Diego, CA. Their influences are vast and include Hip Hop groups like Wu-Tang Clan and De La Soul, as well as funk and soul masters like Isaac Hayes, The Meters, and James Brown. Two of their LPs debuted in the top 15 on Billboard's Contemporary Jazz Chart. SFSE is equally at home in the studio as they are on the stage, where their original songs transform and take on new life through live performance. They have shared the stage with Kamasi Washington, Quantic, Lee Fields, Monophonics, Jungle Fire, and most recently served as backing band for Hip Hop legend, Big Daddy Kane. They released a live album in 2023 on All-Town Sound. They released their 5th studio album, 'Gemini', on March 28th thru Colemine Records. In Latin, the word Gemini denotes "two together" or "twins". In astrological terms, Geminis are noted for, amongst other things, being curious and versatile. For San Diego's 9-piece (mostly) instrumental combo The Sure Fire Soul Ensemble, Jazz and Funk have always been the two genres that they've consistently and effectively melded together, forming the bedrock of their sound. Exercising their stylistic curiosity and versatility, they've expanded upon this foundation on their new 11-song long player for Colemine Records. Recorded between late 2021 and early 2024 at The Kitchen II in their homebase of Lemon Grove, California, SFSE steer their "introspective party music" into fresh sonic realms. While their breakbeat-heavy brand of funk-soul-jazz is still the cornerstone of their sound, as displayed in tunes such as "Makin' Moves", "The Grifter" & "Don't Trip", they've begun to take more and more cues from library music labels such as KPM Music, spiritually-leaning jazz labels such as Tribe & Black Jazz Records and exotica-adjacent jazz artists such as Cal Tjader and Dorothy Ashby. Now leaning more into the "introspective" part of their sound, particularly on "Mother Earth", "Freddie" and the title track, they evoke the spirits of Freddie Hubbard, Phil Ranelin, Wendell Harrison, Bubbha Thomas, Chester Thompson and even Cannonball Adderley at his headiest & most cosmic (listen to Adderley's "Soul Zodiac" & "Soul of The Bible" albums for reference). "Corporatocracy" takes it a step further with an extended tabla solo, which floats in and rides the percussive wave before kicking into its funk-driven, modal vibe. With their current lineup of Tim Felten on keys, Jake Najor on drums, Omar Lopez on bass, Kiko Cornejo Jr on conga/percussion, Aquiles "Lito" Magana on guitar, Wili Fleming on trombone, Sheryll Felten on percussion, and both Jesse Audelo & Travis Klein on saxophone & flute, SFSE maintains their commitment to keeping it funky, but dares to go where they haven't gone before and, as a result, breaks exciting new ground in their overall sound. 

TD Lind & The Aviators

TD Lind & The Aviators

Wed, Jun 25

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. 

Phatback, Earl & Me!

Phatback, Earl & Me!

Fri, Jun 27

$25 GA/$35 VIP advanced $30/$40 at the door (subject to availability) 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. 

Theo Saunders Quartet Ft. Henry Franklin

Theo Saunders Quartet Ft. Henry Franklin

Sat, Jun 28

Pianist, Keyboardist, Composer, Arranger Theo Saunders has been on the international Jazz scene for more than 55 years and performed and recorded with a dizzying array of Jazz artists from Slam Stewart to Carla Bley. His career also includes extensive work in the musical spheres of Latin Jazz, R&B, Funk, Musical Theater, Dance and Opera. “Musician Theo Saunders never fails to amaze and to satisfy his listeners with his pianism. His virtuosity at the keyboard, his creative programming and selection of players usually results in a superb evening of entertainment.” - Bob Agnew — LA Jazz Scene Theo Saunders- piano Henry Franklin- bass Chuck Manning - saxophone Marvin "Smitty" Smith - drums 

Incendio Ft. Ardeshir Farah

Incendio Ft. Ardeshir Farah

Sat, Jul 05

The acclaimed Los-Angeles-based group INCENDIO performs original "world guitar" compositions, featuring incredible guitar-playing across a variety of genres: latin, middle-eastern, and celtic grooves.  Formed in 1999, the group has 11 CD's and 2 DVD's available internationally, variously hitting the Billboard, CMJ, NAV, and Amazon.com charts.  Averaging over 150 shows a year since 2000 (until the COVID shutdown), INCENDIO's live performance is an explosive improvisatory journey, garnering tremendous audience response in such diverse venues as the Strawberry Music Festival, the Sundance Film Festival, National Gallery of Art in Washington DC, California World Festival, the national Levitt Pavilions and many more across the U.S and abroad. Their eleventh international release, SUMMONING THE MUSE, came out in June 2019.  Their previous release, June 2013's  "The Shape of Dreams", stayed at or near the top of the Amazon flamenco and world charts for the remainder of that year.  They have reached over 110 million spins on streaming radio and have over 11,000 facebook likes.  Their music can be heard on Pandora, Spotify, and other streaming outlets. Incendio is Jim Stubblefield (guitar), JP Durand (guitar, guitar synth),  Liza Carbe (bass, guitar) and Tim Curle (drums).  Special guest: guitarist Ardeshir Farah from Strunz and Farah