Shows - The Grape

One Shot Deal Plays Zappa

Fri, May 15

Billy Hulting - percussion, vibes Scheila Gonzalez - sax, keys, vox Ben Thomas - lead vox, horns Joe Travers - drums, vox Matt Rohde - keys Max Rohde - bass Jamie Kime - guitar Celebrating the musical genius and vast catalog of late composer Frank Zappa, One Shot Deal is comprised of musicians from the original, Grammy Award-winning lineup of Zappa Plays Zappa. During their time with ZPZ, one reviewer referred to bassist Pete Griffin (ZPZ 2006-2011), percussionist Billy Hulting and guitarist Jamie Kime (ZPZ 2006-2012), drummer and Zappa “Vaultmeister” Joe Travers (ZPZ 2006-2013), saxophonist/ keyboardist/vocalist Scheila Gonzalez (ZPZ 2006-2020), and vocalist/multi-instrumentalist Ben Thomas (ZPZ 2009-2016), as “the best band Frank never had”. Following their individual ZPZ tenures, they would all go on to acquire a comprehensive list of touring and recording credits before reuniting in 2022 to play a limited series of shows at distinguished Los Angeles jazz club The Baked Potato. Subsequent to that sold-out run, they collectively agreed that the music of Frank Zappa was much too important – and they also had far too much fun playing it together again! – for the group to merely be a “one shot deal”. Since then, they’ve been performing extensively throughout Southern California.

Herman Jackson

Sat, May 16

Herman Jackson is a Grammy Nominated Producer, Composer, Arranger,

Musician and a UCLA Instructor. He has toured and recorded with Whitney

Houston, Stevie Wonder, Quincy Jones, James Ingram, Norman Brown, Aretha

Franklin, Gladys Knight, Roger Daltrey, BeBe & CeCe Winans, Jeffrey

Osborne, Peabo Bryson, Oleta Adams, Yolanda Adams, Joe Cocker, The

Temptations, Patti Austin, Calloway, and George Benson.

A well rounded musician, he's arranged and conducted with symphony

orchestra staged in San Francisco, Houston, & El Paso Symphonies, The

Cleveland Orchestra, The Fort Wayne Philharmonic and The National

Symphony.

Jackson created music for The Tonight Show, American Idol, America’s Got

Talent, Don’t Forget The Lyrics, VH1 Divas, The American Music Awards,

the TV Land Awards, A Home For The Holidays, and most note worthy in my

eyes, The NAACP Image Awards and BET’s Celebration of Gospel.

Lyle Workman

Wed, May 20

Lyle Dean Workman is an American guitarist, composer, session and touring musician, and music producer. His music has been widely distributed since his debut on the eponymous Bourgeois Tagg album in 1986, and is known for his work as composer and bandleader for the Superbad soundtrack. With Matt Rohde (keys), Derek Frank (bass), and Joe Travers (drums).

TD Lind & The Aviators

Thu, May 21

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.

Matterform

Fri, May 29

Matterform is a Ventura-based instrumental groove band living at the intersection of deep pocket, cosmic improvisation, and jazz harmony. Matterform draws from jazz, funk, soul, hip-hop, and dance music to build immersive instrumental journeys. Psychedelic guitar leads, wailing sax lines and floaty piano which thread through lush jazz harmonies, swirling textures, and rhythm sections that stay deep in the pocket. Whether stretching out live or locking into tightly composed sections, the band thrives on momentum, patience, and release. It’s music for moving bodies, open minds, and listeners who appreciate groove-driven improvisation, rich harmony, and collective energy over flash. Featuring: Drew Espejo (Drums) Javi Avila (keys) Tony Pelosi (guitar) Zach Manpearl (Bass/organ) Chet Toner (saxophone/ guitar) Taylor Hopkins (bass) Rafa Langa (percussion)

Phoenyx Big Band

Sat, May 30

A local favorite, Phoenyx Big Band plays swinging standards and unique Pop arrangements. Big band era jazz and swing with a modern twist as the Phoenyx performs standards by Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin and spices things up with pop classics by Stevie Wonder, Van Morrison, Carole King, and more! Vocalist Eliya Frantz w/ Special Guest Bill A. Jones

Laurence Juber & Guitar Noir

Thu, Jun 04

Laurence Juber is a solo performer, recording artist, composer and arranger. His playing fuses folk, jazz, blues, pop and classical styles, creating a multi-faceted performance that belies the use of only one instrument. First internationally recognized as lead guitarist in Paul McCartney’s Wings, Grammy-winning Juber has since established himself as world-renowned guitar virtuoso and entertainer.

Shawn Jones Big Band

Sat, Jun 06

Shawn Jones is an international touring Roots/Americana/Blues/Rock musician of over 30 years based in Southern California. Shawn tours with his band of "A level" touring/studio musicians as well as having a very dynamic solo show. Shawn performs over 200+ dates a year in the USA, UK, and EU. There are six studio album releases including Shawn's new album "In My Blood" due out early 2024. The upcoming album is produced by legendary producer/engineer Niko Bolas and mastered by multi-Grammy winning mixing/mastering/producer Richard Dodd. The new release features world renowned musicians: Herman Matthews, The Memphis Horns, Sam Bolle, Josie Aiello, and Philip Parlapiano. In recent years Shawn was invited to guest as opener for the five time Grammy winning legend Robert Cray on a 16 date theater tour of the UK and several shows in California. Shawn's skills as a seasoned songwriter, guitarist and vocalist make him one of the most dynamic and relevant artists on today's Americana/Roots/Blues/Rock music scene. Growing up in the heartland of Southern California, one of Shawn's earliest recollections as a boy was playing guitars and harmonizing with his late father Danny Jones. That formidable experience led him to follow his dreams as a professional musician. He's shared bills with many renowned musicians, including B.B. King, Robert Cray, Buddy Guy, Bonnie Raitt, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, Leon Russell, Derek Trucks, Robben Ford, Joe Bonamassa, and many others. Shawn was also managed by the late great country music legend Waylon Jennings for a time, toured in his band, and played on his 1996 release "Right For The Time". His variety of performances capture his audience whenever he's playing an acoustic set that highlights his soulful voice and incredible guitar skills or rocking the crowd with his band of world class musicians. Featuring: Shawn Jones - Vocals, Guitar Herman Matthews - Drums Ricky Cortes - Bass, BGVs Marc Hugenberger - Keys Ed Wynn - Saxophone Justin Kirk - Trombone Mike Fortunato - Trumpet

The Grape's Big Magic Show!

Thu, Jun 11

Shawn McMaster has presented his wild style of comedy and magic in clubs and theatres around the world. He has appeared in Las Vegas, off-Broadway, on cruise ships, and is a favorite performer at the world-famous Magic Castle in Hollywood. Becoming interested in magic at the age of six, Shawn’s early inspirations were not only magicians, but also classic comedians. His ability to blend the astonishing with the absurd has delighted countless audiences all over the world, making him a highly sought-after act. You may have caught Shawn’s appearances on America’s Got Talent or on Masters of Illusion where he presented one of that program’s most memorable and hysterical moments. Here at The Grape, you can experience Shawn performing amazing close-up magic right at your table and behind the bar. You’re sure to enjoy the magic and comedy of Shawn McMaster.

Dave Cox is a professional award winning magician, writer, actor, and host, who wows audiences with magic, comedy, improv and spontaneous fun. He also has an Emmy. But he doesn’t think he deserved it. Dave started as a small midwestern boy in a teeny tiny top hat, has performed on Broadway, was recently featured as a mentalist on “Disney’s Do it Duo” and he brought three of his original magical performances to the hit series “Masters of Illusion.” He believes in magic, and he believes in fun.

Jonathan Neal is living proof that it’s not what you do… it’s the way you do it! In nightclub, casinos, and TV appearances around the world, he has demonstrated that audiences want illusion with style. Simple, elegant, and exciting mysteries performed with matchless artistry and skill. By combining great music, choreography, and charismatic stage presence, each performance becomes a memorable event! Quite obviously, Jonathan’s approach has paid off, having received ten consecutive nominations for, and having been twice voted: “Stage Magician of the Year,” plus numerous TV appearances including CBS TV’s highly rated The World’s Greatest Magicians, which featured only 12 performers nationwide! Multiple visits to the The Tonight Show have added to his reputation across America, and his extended tours include Japan, South Africa, and Beijing China… where he performed over 500 shows… in

Chinese!

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