The Grape's Upcoming Shows

6:30pm Doors


7pm Show

$25 - Advance

$35
- VIP Seating

+$10 on all ticket tiers at the door

*One drink minimum per person

Walt Johnson is well known for his work with Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, Barry Manilow, Barbara Streisand, The Pointer Sisters, Lionel Richie, The Commodores, Wayne Newton, Johnny Mathis, Melissa Manchester, Tower of Power, Lionel Hampton, Louis Bellson, Mel Torme, Vic Damone, Dionne Warwick, Burt Bacharach, Henry Mancini, Helen Reddy, Engelbert Humperdink, Julio Iglesia, Tony Bennett, Tony Orlando, Dolly Parton, Joe Walsh, Kenny Rogers, The Four Tops, The Temptations, Andy Williams, Bob Hope, Ann Margaret and others.

Michael Falcone (vocals)

Walt Johnson (trumpet)

Ira Nepus (trumbone)

John Cheas (saxophone)

Tom Romero (baritone saxophone)

Michael L. Preddy (piano)

Richard Weller (drums)

Michael Velasquez (bass)

Seth Oster (guitar)

$15 - Advance

$20 - At the door

6:30pm Doors

7pm Show

Skip Spiro's 10 Piece Jazz/Blues Project features the original works of

some of the most creative composer/arrangers on the scene today. The

sound of the group is an eclectic mix of the traditional big band era of the

30s and 40s, the burnin' NY bebop scene of the 50s and 60s, the rock/funk/

latin fusion scene that came to follow, and forms yet to be defined.

"The beauty of this 10 piece format", Spiro says, "is that we're big enough

to produce a very full ensemble sound, yet small enough to shine the

spotlight on each of the players. So the focus of the group is on new

original material (along with re-worked standards and such) designed to

feature each of these great ensemble players as soloists in their own right.

In the traditional sense, there are no sidemen in this band, everyone is a

featured soloist. This not only makes for a great musical experience, but a

very happy band. And of course judging from responses we receive night

after night, that enthusiasm translates right out there to the audience!”

An all-star lineup hits the stage at The Grape in Ventura on Thursday November 12. Musical artists who have toured and recorded with Cher, Kenny Loggins, Doobie Brothers, Maynard Ferguson, Ray Charles, Olivia Newton-John, Pat Benatar, Frank Sinatra Jr, Joan Armatrading, Melissa Manchester, and more —all in one tight knit fiery ensemble.

Skip Spiro’s 10 Piece Jazz/Blues Project personnel:

Skip Spiro — leader, trumpet, flugehorn (Herb Pomeroy Orchestra, Spiral Staircase, Tina Turner, Bill Medley)

Murray Middleman — alto saxophone, soprano saxophone, flute, clarinet (Teddy Pendergrass, Sammy Davis Jr, Buddy Rich, Shirley Scott)

Colin Kupka — tenor saxophone, clarinet, soprano saxophone, flute (Kenny Loggins, Bennie Maupin, Jeff Goldblum’s Midred Snitzer Orchestra)

Gabe Katell — baritone saxophone, clarinet, bass clarinet, flute (Kevin Hiatt Big Band, Sonny Phillips Ensemble, Conejo Jazz Orchestra)

Brandon Douglas — trumpet, flugelhorn (Matthew Felsen Big Band, Irving Berlin’s White Christmas pit orchestra, Gary Urwin Jazz Ensemble)

Alan Osmundson — trumpet, flugelhorn (Lovejoy, Psych Big Band, Jacob Collier)

Steve Johnson — trombone (Ray Charles, Don Ellis Orchestra, Willie Bobo, Johnny Polanco)

Rocky Davis — piano (Solid Gold, Psych Big Band, Outrageous 8, Janice Jarre)

Bill Bodine — bass (Cher, Leo Sayer, Olivia Newton-John, Melissa Manchester, Joan Armatrading)

Tony Pia — drums (Doobie Brothers, Pat Benatar, Maynard Ferguson Orchestra, Woody Herman Thundering Herd)

7:30pm Doors

8pm Show

$20 - General Seating

$30 - VIP Tables

+$5 on all ticket tiers at the door

*One drink minimum per person

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

Dr John Webb - Saxophone / 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

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1:30pm Doors

2pm Show

$15 - Tickets

*One drink minimum per person

John Primer and Bob Corritore means a mighty good Blues party! Three-time Grammy nominated John Primer has been an icon on the Chicago Blues music scene for decades. His searing slide guitar work and soulful vocals have defined his unique musical interpretation of raw, real deal Blues throughout his illustrious career. John Primer was the bandleader for Junior Wells, Willie Dixon, Muddy Waters and Magic Slim. He is an incredible song writer, producer, bandleader, vocalist and guitarist. He stands out in a world full of great musicians for his unique traditional blues style.

Bob Corritore is one of the most active and highly regarded blues harmonica players on the scene today. His style passionately carries forward the old school of playing that Corritore learned as a young man directly from many of the original pioneers of Chicago Blues. His sympathetic, yet fiery harmonica playing is featured on many Blues Award-winning efforts. He is one of the finest and most sought-after harmonica players in the world today. Primer and Corritore have four recordings together, one winning a 2025 Blues Music Award for Best Traditional Blues Album of the Year. Together they present a towering Blues presence, and in unison, the power of their blues is unstoppable.

7:30pm Doors

8pm Show

$30 - General Seating (Advance)

$40 - VIP Tables (Advance)

+$10 - On all ticket tiers At the Door

*One drink minimum per person

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 by Grammy winning guitar ace, Shane Theriot and Andy Sanesi on percussion. 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.

Andy Sanesi is a Los Angeles based drummer, He is currently the drummer for living legend Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons and also plays with Missing Persons whom he has played with for the last 5 years. His own band Blanco Diablo has a residency at The Mint in LA and plays regularly at other venues.

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 So-Cal 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!

6:30pm Doors

7pm Show

$15 - Advance

$20 - At The Door

*One drink minimum per person

We bring you a bass driven groove that dominates in a cornucopia of jazz styles.

Jonathan Maxson on Bass plays extensively in the bluegrass scene. He has the most amazing

tone on base.

Daryl Anderson on drums will add the sophistication of an educated percussionist.

Matt Brown will bring the edge that only an educated jazz keyboard artist with rock ‘n’ roll

experience can bring.

Lee Sherman on Guitar, in a soulful way, will be keeping it real!

Saxophonist/Singer, Patrick Martin, has curated a show that

will bring you for a ride.

6:30pm Doors

7pm Show

$25 - General Seating

$35 - VIP Tables

+$10 on all ticket tiers at the door

*One drink minimum per person

Trumpeter, bandleader, and educator Chad Willis brings the Chad Willis Jazz Orchestra to The Grape for The Power of the Big Band, featuring powerhouse vocalist Maiya Sykes. A Schilke Artist with degrees from the USC Thornton School of Music and University of North Texas, Willis has performed with Lyle Lovett and His Large Band, The Manhattan Transfer, Kurt Elling, Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, the Fort Worth Symphony, and The Blues Brothers, and has worked with acclaimed artists and bandleaders including Bill Holman, John Daversa, and Brian Bromberg.

The Chad Willis Jazz Orchestra brings together many of Southern California’s finest musicians, combining the excitement and tradition of the classic big band with adventurous arrangements, exceptional guest artists, and the unmistakable energy of a full jazz orchestra. For this special performance, the ensemble welcomes Maiya Sykes, whose soulful voice and commanding stage presence have made her a sought-after vocalist across pop, soul, and jazz.

Sykes has performed and recorded backing vocals for artists including The Black Eyed Peas, Macy Gray, Fantasia, Joss Stone, Michael Bublé, Leona Lewis, and Rita Ora, and appeared as a vocalist in the Academy Award-winning film La La Land. Following her four-chair-turning appearance on The Voice, she became a featured performer with Postmodern Jukebox, with her performances generating millions of views.

Together, Willis, Sykes, and the orchestra celebrate the power and excitement of big-band music with selections associated with Doc Severinsen, Harry James, Patrick Williams, Diane Schuur, Buddy Rich, and more. With soaring vocals, thrilling trumpet features, hard-swinging rhythms, and bold ensemble writing, The Power of the Big Band showcases everything a world-class live jazz orchestra can deliver.

Saxes

Alto 1 – Brandon Wilkins

Alto 2 – Steven Ragsdale

Tenor 1 – Phillip Whack

Tenor 2 – Kyle O’Donnell

Bari – Quinn Dymalski

Trumpets

Sean Billings

Matt Fronke

Anne King

Kris Bergh

Trombones

Lindsay McMurray

Bob Lawrence

Tommy Griffith

Robert Todd Jr.

Rhythm Section

Bryan Velasco

John DePatie

John Urban

Marcello Carelli

7:30pm Doors

8pm Show

$30 - Advance

$40 - At The Door

*One drink minimum per person

Cristo Osorio. Singer/Guitarist/Multi-talented Artist from Barcelona, Spain.

Globally acclaimed, Cristo Osorio’s distinctive musical style is a blend of his ancestral Roma

roots, broad global influences and a charismatic artistic vision that interweaves the infectious

rumbas of Catalonia's Barcelona with the fiery bulerías of Andalusia and the rich rhythmic

traditions of Afro-Cuban music resulting in his unique tapestry, Flamenco\Latin & World

Music Project.

The artist has collaborated and recorded with Los Angeles-based phenomenal artists, such as

East Los Angeles’ most celebrated drummer & multi-talented musician, Joey Heredia. Known

for his dynamic fusion of funk, Latin, and rock rhythms. Nyofu Tyson, jazz bassist and

Turkish saz player with the creation of Ist/West Band and release of several CD’s blending a

fusion of Turkish music, Jazz and Flamenco.

Cristo Osorio’s vision went further to write, arrange and record with renowned jazz

saxophonist, Azar Lawrence, who returned after two decades to release his album Speak the

Word, featuring two tracks on the album: 1) Vestida De Solea (Dressed In Solitude) & Vestida

De Solea (Dressed In Solitude) (instrumental for dance).

This outstanding artist stands out as one of those guided by the greatest flamenco artists of

the 20th & 21st centuries: Sordera Family, Fernando de Morena, Juan Moneo “El Torta”,

Manuel Junquera “El Moraito” as well as many others.

Global Performances:

SPAIN, Queen & King of Norway, Royal Family of Morocco, Cannes Film Festival, France, the

British Isles, Italy, Portugal, Belgium, Germany, Poland, Ukraine, Russia, continents of Africa

and Asia.

Recognized for his theatrical brilliance, sold out performances in eastern Europe: Theatres

such as: Laznia Nowa Theatre, Krakow, Poland; Arsmondo Festival at Opéra national du Rhin,

Strasbourg France; Muzeum Narodowe w Warszawie (National Museum Warsaw) Poland;

Potkulcs Klub Budapest, Hungary; Bolero Club Kharkiv, Ukraine.

Americas:

Arena Monterrey in Mexico City, Mexico. New York: The Lincoln Center in New York with jazz

saxophonist Azar Lawrence.

Los Angeles: The World Stage, Topanga Performing Arts Center, Beverly Hills, Beyond

Baroque, Fountain Theatre, Minotauro Bar, Temple Bar, La Vilie, Ford Theatre, Charlie O’s

and many private engagements.