The Grape's Upcoming Shows

\Fresh off their acclaimed, KJAZZ broadcast-performance at LACMA, the Brian Swartz Quintet brings their explosive, straight-ahead jazz energy back to Ventura for a premier Friday night hit at The Grape. Led by veteran trumpeter and arranger Brian Swartz, this powerhouse ensemble seamlessly blends hard-bop intensity with deeply soulful grooves and vibrant West Coast lyricism. Featuring some of Southern California's finest jazz heavyweights, the quintet delivers a dynamic, high-octane set of gripping originals and masterfully reimagined jazz standards. Don't miss an unforgettable night of world-class, driving acoustic jazz with one of LA's most compelling trumpet voices.

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.

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.

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.