Lemon City Trio

Lemon City Trio

Fri, Oct 24

Nick Tannura - Guitar Brian Robertson - Organ/Synthesizers Aaron Glueckauf - Drummer  Lemon City Trio formed as a soul organ trio, and has since evolved into a band with its own sound and unique repertoire. The band hails from Miami, Fl and has made a name for itself throughout the state, and up the east coast. Ranging from edgy fusion grooves, to dreamy space Rock, and everything in between, LCT takes its audience on a journey from start to finish. 

Doug Webb Group Ft. Danny Carey (TOOL), Brian Charette & Jamie Kime

Doug Webb Group Ft. Danny Carey (TOOL), Brian Charette & Jamie Kime

Sat, Oct 25

Doug Webb- saxophone Danny Carey- drums (TOOL) Brian Charette- Hammond B3 Organ Jamie Kime - guitar 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. 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. 

A Nightmare on Main Street With Tony Ybarra's Nylon Roses

A Nightmare on Main Street With Tony Ybarra's Nylon Roses

Fri, Oct 31

Advanced Tickets $15/ $20 at the door (subject to availability) Tony Ybarra's Nylon Roses is an acoustic Gen X experience: the power of classic hard rock delivered with the elegance and intensity of Spanish Guitar. Expect rasgueado‑driven nylon guitars, Rock grooves, and rich vocal harmonies transforming classic hard rock anthems from the 70's, 80's and 90's into passionate, danceable, and unexpectedly soulful performances. It's classic rock nostalgia with Latin soul —unplugged, unfiltered, unforgettable. Tony Ybarra's Nylon Roses Flamenco‑fueled hard rock from the 70s–90s. Spanish guitars, Rock Vocals. Nostalgia with a spark.  The band: Tony Ybarra - Spanish Guitar Leesa Beck - Lead Vocals Melody Collins - Flute and Vocals Theo Claus - Spanish Guitar and Vocals Gil Lopez - Drums Bob Gross - Bass Alison Tuma - vocals Plus Special guests Join us at the Grape for a spooky good time with classic rock anthems and ghoulish fun! Costume Contest!! 

Incendio

Incendio

Sat, Nov 01

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). 

Shawn Jones Big Band

Shawn Jones Big Band

Fri, Nov 07

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 Lois Mahalia- backing vocals 

San Lyon

San Lyon

Sat, Nov 08

San Lyon is a Los Angeles-based Swing Jazz Quartet. Their music is a mix of early 20th century Parisian Gypsy Swing and American Jazz standards as well as original vintage inspired songs. San Lyon's colorful repertoire of French and English jazz has gained favor among many swing dance communities. They have performed at numerous clubs, private events, house concerts, and festivals like Monterey Jazz Bash by The Bay and Sacramento Hot Jazz Jubilee. With five albums under their belt, including a Christmas record, the Quartet is preparing to release a new album with twelve original songs. Stay tuned for a romantic swing record sure to get you dancing. Paige Herschell from San Antonio, Texas on vocals, melodica, kazoo and snare drum. Katie Cavera from Evansville, Indiana on bass, banjo, guitar and vocals. Jenna Colombet from Lyon, France on violin, bass, snare drum and French vocals. Dani Vargas from Santiago, Chile on guitar and vocals. Find them at www.swingjazzla.com where you can see their list of upcoming shows and follow them on socials. 

Phatback, Earl & Me!

Phatback, Earl & Me!

Fri, Nov 14

Advanced tickets $25 GA/$35 Front Row Seating $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. 

Kait Dunton & Co.

Kait Dunton & Co.

Thu, Nov 20

KAIT DUNTON is a Los Angeles-based keyboardist, vocalist, composer and bandleader with eight albums of genre-pushing original music and hundreds of thousands of followers on social media and Spotify. You can feel Kait’s music flowing directly from the heart through her expressive and emotionally resonant performances. Playful, passionate and precise all at once, fans have called Kait a “joy bomb” and remark on her ability to connect deeply with her audience. Music and the piano have been a constant in Kait’s life since before she can remember, and she has been writing her own compositions and songs for the last two decades. Now a confident multi-keyboardist and vocalist, Kait is known for her facility on the classic vintage keyboards like the Fender Rhodes, Wurlitzer, Clavinet and Hammond B3, along with her sensitive and nuanced touch on the acoustic piano. From her first album in 2008, Real & Imagined —now a fan favorite with over three million streams—to her recent single, “this one’s for you” - with nearly three million views on Instagram, Kait continues to grow and evolve as an artist. She thrives on the growing edge and delights in sharing this with her audience on social media, inviting them to live in the moment right alongside her. Kait’s original music has received 4.5 stars in DownBeat magazine and has reached top ten on the Jazz Week radio charts three times. She has performed with her band at the Monterey Jazz Festival and also records for major motion pictures, including the Mister Rogers movie, A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood. Kait Dunton, piano + vocals John Schroeder, guitar + vocals Jake Reed, drums Sean Hurley, bass “Dunton brings a Technicolor sensibility to everything she touches.” - DownBeat “…genuine instrumental soul… every note pops with sensation.” - PopMatters 

Tom Scott & The LA Express

Tom Scott & The LA Express

Fri, Nov 21

Tom Scott, Saxes & Aerophone Grant Geissman, Guitar Mitch Forman, Keyboard Chris Colangelo, Electric Bass Gary Novak, Drums Tom Scott is a renowned composer, arranger, producer, music director, saxophonist and educator. His 33 solo recordings have earned him 13 Grammy nominations and 3 Grammy awards and in 2017, he received his first Emmy Award nomination for Musical Direction of the Tony Bennett 90th Birthday TV Special on NBC. Tom’s career as a guest artist spans more than 2000 recordings—by such diverse artists as Barbra Streisand, Quincy Jones, Thelonius Monk, the Blues Brothers, Frank Sinatra, Aretha Franklin, and Aerosmith. His numerous contributions as a player and arranger include Joni Mitchell’s Court and Spark and Miles of Aisles, Steely Dan’s Aja and Gaucho; hit singles like Carole King’s Jazzman, Paul McCartney’s Listen to What the Man Said, Rod Stewart’s Do You Think I’m Sexy, Blondie’s Rapture, Toto’s Rosanna, Whitney Houston’s Saving All My Love for You; and on countless movie soundtracks such as Taxi Driver, The Jerk, Three Days of the Condor, Heaven Can Wait, Sea of Love, Who Framed Roger Rabbit?, Toy Story 2, Monsters Inc. and the latest release of A Star Is Born. Other achievements include composing film scores, among them Conquest of the Planet of the Apes, Uptown Saturday Night, Stir Crazy, Hanky Panky, The Sure Thing, Soul Man and Shakes the Clown. His television composing and conducting credits include the themes for Family Ties and Starsky & Hutch, background scores for Baretta, Cannon, Barnaby Jones, Streets Of San Francisco, numerous T.V. Movies, Specials and Documentaries. He has served as Musical Director for the Academy Awards, the Emmy Awards (9 times), the People’s Choice Awards, Comic Relief, the Carol Burnett Show, the Pat Sajak Show, Joni Mitchell, George Harrison, Olivia Newton-John, and the GRP All-Star Big Band, among others—and composed the musical score for a recent episode of the PBS "American Masters" series on the life of writer/director Blake Edwards. In addition, he's a DJ on KJAZZ radio in California, has his own podcast series "Tom Scott's Podcast Express", and is an Adjunct Faculty member at New York University.