The Grape's Upcoming Shows
Sat, Apr 18
We couldn't get enough of the Jive Aces when they were in California last year, so we invited them back for another swinging good time at The Grape!! Renowned worldwide for their high-energy spectacular showmanship, their viral video “Bring Me Sunshine” and for being the first live band to reach the final rounds of “Britain’s Got Talent”, The Jive Aces have firmly established themselves the UK’s No.1 Jive & Swing band. The live show includes classics like "When You’re Smiling”, "Mack The Knife" and "Sing, Sing, Sing", plus originals such as “La Dolce Vita” taken from their various albums. The in-demand sextet average 300 shows a year and have worked with Van Morrison, Keely Smith and performed for HM the Queen. They headlined and sold-out the Royal Albert Hall and thousands of festivals, theatres, dance halls, etc, in 35 countries, including Buckingham Palace for the Coronation Festival, Trafalgar Square for the Olympics and major theatre tours in the USA. Their performance at the 2015 Glastonbury Festival was listed by the “Daily Telegraph” as one of the festival’s highlights. The Jive Aces wowed the judges on Britain’s Got Talent with their show-stopping version of “I Wanna Be Like You”, which famously cheered up a grumpy Simon Cowell. Their BGT appearances were seen by over 20 million. Their most popular music video, “Bring Me Sunshine”, is a viral hit with nearly 3 million views on YouTube and has won seven film festival awards. It’s so uplifting it’s actually been prescribed by a doctor! They’ve made hundreds of media appearances, including a residency on BBC Radio London and TV shows such as “The Alan Titchmarsh Show”, “Strictly Come Dancing”, “Children in Need” and “Good Day Los Angeles”
Thu, Apr 23
The smooth world jazz group Native Vibe consists of bassist Nee Sackey and guitarist Bill Macpherson, a duo brought together by a series of unusual coincidences and a love of African and jazz music. Both Sackey and Macpherson were born in the U.S. -- Sackey in New York, Macpherson in Los Angeles -- and moved to Africa with their families at a young age. The son of Ghana's ambassador to the United States, Sackey was a child prodigy, composing and performing music at 11. Macpherson arrived in Africa at age eight, and though he didn't pursue music until he was an adult, growing up surrounded by African music and rhythms planted the seeds of his love of music and his future career. Current line up: George Friedenthal, Phil Rodriguez, Rafael Langa, Ed Smith, Karl Hunter, Randy Tico, Bill Macpherson.
Sat, May 02
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 (Justin Kirk- 1/31) 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