Ventura Music Scene

Vol. 17, No. 12 – Mar 6 – Mar 19, 2024 - Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com March 17th is coming up and several venues will offer live music to entice patrons through their doors to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and the Irish culture. Of course, the City of Ventura will have their annual St. Patrick’s Day parade; but, on the day before, Saturday, March 16. So, if […] Read More »

Vol. 17, No. 12 – Mar 6 – Mar 19, 2024 - Music Calendar

For more listings, additional times and genres go to VenturaRocks.com The Angry Ferret Brewery 11990 Hertz St., Moorpark Fri 3/15: Whole Hog Aqua Beachfront Bar (Crowne Plaza) 450 E. Harbor Blvd., Ventura Wed 3/6: Jerry Breiner (solo) Wed 3/13: Déjà vu Too Bellringer Brewing Company 472 E. Main St., Ventura Fri 3/8: Katie Leigh Boatyard […] Read More »

Vol. 17, No. 11 – Feb 21 – Mar 5, 2024 - Music Calendar

For more listings, additional times and genres go to VenturaRocks.com Aqua Beachfront Bar (Crowne Plaza) 450 E. Harbor Blvd., Ventura Wed 2/21: Déjà vu Too Wed 2/28: Big Adventure Band Sat 3/2: Colette Lovejoy Band Boatyard Pub 1583 Spinnaker Dr., Ventura Music 6-9; except Thurs 4-9 Wednesdays: Frank Barajas Thursdays: Jim Friery (4 pm ); […] Read More »

Vol. 17, No. 10 – Feb 7 – Feb 20, 2024 - Music Calendar

For more listings, additional times and genres go to VenturaRocks.com Anna’s Cider 801 E. Main St., Santa Paula Sat 2/17: Shay Moulder Aqua Beachfront Bar (Crowne Plaza) 450 E. Harbor Blvd., Ventura Wed 2/7: Déjà vu Too Wed 2/14: Big Adventure Band Bellringer Brewing Company 472 E. Main St., Ventura Fri 2/9: Katie Leigh Sat […] Read More »

Vol. 17, No. 10 – Feb 7 – Feb 20, 2024 - Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com There are two traditional days this month to go out and enjoy music, the first of course is Mardi Gras on Tuesday, February 13. Several venues will have live music with a Mardi Gras theme, but the biggest event I found would be in Santa Paula at Rabalais’ Bistro with D.on […] Read More »

Vol. 17, No. 09 – Jan 24 – Feb 6, 2024 - Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com There’s already a lot going on for 2024, so let’s get right to it. You should consider treating yourself to an intimate show with singer/songwriter, Nathan McEuen, on Friday, January 26, at the Ojai Underground. I became a fan when he had a week-night residency at Amigo’s several years ago, and […] Read More »

Vol. 17, No. 09 – Jan 24 – Feb 6, 2024 - Music Calendar

For more listings, additional times and genres go to VenturaRocks.com The Angry Ferret 11990 Hertz St., Moorpark Sat 2/3: Whole Hog Aqua Beachfront Bar (Crowne Plaza) 450 E. Harbor Blvd., Ventura Wed 1/24: Déjà vu Too Wed 1/31: Big Adventura Duo Beatrice Wood Center for the Arts 8585 N. Ojai Rd., Ojai Sun 1/28: Janet […] Read More »

Vol. 17, No. 08 – Jan 10 – Jan 23, 2024 - Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com Happy New Year! Just like every year before, my hope for our community is that more people get out and take in live music here Ventura while supporting our local venues. My personal New Year resolution on the other hand, is to enjoy and support even more singer/songwriters. After the closing […] Read More »

Vol. 17, No. 08 – Jan 10 – Jan 23, 2024 - Music Calendar

For more listings, additional times and genres go to VenturaRocks.com Anna’s Cider 801 E. Main St., Santa Paula Sat 1/13: Shay Moulder Aqua Beachfront Bar (Crowne Plaza) 450 E. Harbor Blvd., Ventura Wed 1/10: Déjà vu Too Wed 1/17: Jerry Breiner Solo Beatrice Wood Center for the Arts 8585 N. Ojai Rd., Ojai Sun 1/21: […] Read More »

Vol. 17, No. 07 – Dec 27, 2023 – Jan 9, 2024 - Music Calendar

For more listings, additional times and genres go to VenturaRocks.com Anna’s Cider 801 E. Main St., Santa Paula Sat 12/30: Shay Moulder Aqua Beachfront Bar (Crowne Plaza) 450 E. Harbor Blvd., Ventura Wednesdays: Déjà vu Too Boatyard Pub 1583 Spinnaker Dr., Ventura Music 6-9; except Sundays 4-7 Tuesdays: Noah Thoresen Wednesdays: Frank Barajas Thursdays: Jim […] Read More »

Vol. 17, No. 07 – Dec 27, 2023 – Jan 9, 2024 - Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com Well, we’re at the close of another year and looking forward to the new one. I’m typically not one for looking back, but rather one who anticipates all the good things to come. That being said, now is as good of time as any to reminisce, just a bit. It’s been […] Read More »

Vol. 17, No. 06 – Dec 13 – Dec 26, 2023 - Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com I hope you are enjoying the holiday season, there are a few more opportunities to catch live music if you need a boost. On one end of the spectrum, the Rubicon Theater will host a Saturday afternoon Tiny Tots Christmas Concert on December 23 (2-4 pm) featuring enchanting songs of the […] Read More »

Vol. 17, No. 06 – Dec 13 – Dec 26, 2023 - Music Calendar

For more listings, additional times and genres go to VenturaRocks.com Angry Ferret Brewery 11990 Hertz St., Moorpark Sat 12/16: Delta by the Beach Fri 12/22: Whole Hog Aqua Beachfront Bar (Crowne Plaza) 450 E. Harbor Blvd., Ventura Wednesdays: Déjà vu Too Beatrice Wood Center for the Arts 8585 N. Ojai Rd., Ojai Sun 12/17: Amanda […] Read More »

Vol. 17, No. 05 – Nov 29 – Dec 12, 2023 - Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com There are a number of events lined up to get you into the holiday swing of things if Thanksgiving didn’t already do that. Let’s start with the Ventura Winter Wine Walk and Holiday Street Fair where at the corner of California and Main live music will abound with dancing in the […] Read More »

Vol. 17, No. 05 – Nov 29 – Dec 12, 2023 - Music Calendar

For more listings, additional times and genres go to VenturaRocks.com Aqua Beachfront Bar (Crowne Plaza) 450 E. Harbor Blvd., Ventura Wednesdays: Déjà vu Too Bellringer Brewing 472 E. Main St., Ventura Fri 12/8: Katie Leigh Boatyard Pub 1583 Spinnaker Dr., Ventura Music 6-9; except Sundays 4-7 Tuesdays: Noah Thoresen Wednesdays: Frank Barajas Thursdays: Jim Friery […] Read More »

Vol. 17, No. 04 – Nov 15 – Nov 28, 2023 - Music Calendar

For more listings, additional times and genres go to VenturaRocks.com Aqua Beachfront Bar (Crowne Plaza) 450 E. Harbor Blvd., Ventura Wednesdays: Déjà vu Too Sat 11/18: Cousins feat. Angelo Arce Sat 11/25: Mark Masson & Friends Boatyard Pub 1583 Spinnaker Dr., Ventura Music 6-9; except Sundays 4-7 Wednesdays: Frank Barajas Thursdays: Jim Friery (4 pm […] Read More »

Vol. 17, No. 04 – Nov 15 – Nov 28, 2023 - Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com Thanksgiving is just around the corner and the tradition of getting out the evening before and hanging with friends taking in live music continues with several venues offering up live music. Many are calling it “Friendsgiving” though that is typically reserved for Thanksgiving-themed feasts eaten with friends (as opposed to family). […] Read More »

Vol. 17, No. 03 – Nov 1 – Nov 14, 2023 - Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com We’re at the time of year where we don’t know what the heck to wear when heading out to take in live music. Is it going to be cold? Hot? Windy? What’s going on? It changes not only day to day, but hour to hour. Your best bet is to wear […] Read More »

Vol. 17, No. 03 – Nov 1 – Nov 14, 2023 - Music Calendar

For more listings, additional times and genres go to VenturaRocks.com Bellringer Brewing Company 472 E. Main St., Ventura Fri 11/10: Katie Leigh Boatyard Pub 1583 Spinnaker Dr., Ventura Music 6-9; except Sundays 4-7 Wednesdays: Frank Barajas Fri 11/3: Teresa Russell Sat 11/11: Guy Thomas and Dave Blanchard Bombay Bar and Grill 143 S. California St., […] Read More »

Vol. 17, No. 02 – Oct 18 – Oct 31, 2023 - Music Calendar

For more listings, additional times and genres go to VenturaRocks.com Air Pizza 11496 N. Ventura Ave., Ojai Fri 10/20: Medicine Hat, Neverland Ranch Davidians Angry Ferret 11990 Hertz St., Moorpark Fri 10/20: Humble Boy Fri 10/27: Corey Highberg Aqua Beachfront Bar Crowne Plaza; 450 E. Harbor Blvd., Ventura Wednesdays: Déjà vu Too Sat 10/21: Brion […] Read More »

Vol. 17, No. 02 – Oct 18 – Oct 31, 2023 - Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com We have two huge events landing on the same day, Saturday, October 21, celebrating two different municipalities. Both offer up great live music, so it’s going to be tough deciding which camp you want to hang out with. First, it’s Ventura County’s 150th anniversary with a free family festival followed up […] Read More »

Vol. 17, No. 01 – Oct 4 – Oct 17 2023 - Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com We’re in the middle of celebrating Ventura County’s 150th anniversary, and the event not to be missed is coming up on Saturday, October 21 at Santa Paula Veterans Park. During the early afternoon there’s a Mountain to Sea Jubilee Family Festival free to the public, but starting at 2:30, a ticketed […] Read More »

Vol. 17, No. 01 – Oct 4 – Oct 17 2023 - Music Calendar

For more listings, additional times and genres go to VenturaRocks.com All Kinds Studio 433 E. Main St., Ventura Thurs 10/12: Exploding Flowers, Scientists & Saboteurs, The Spires, Bobi Rae Angry Ferret 11990 Hertz St., Moorpark Fri 10/6: Whole Hog Fri 10/13: Morrison Drive Aqua Beachfront Bar Crowne Plaza; 450 E. Harbor Blvd., Ventura Wednesdays: Déjà […] Read More »

Vol. 16, No. 26 – Sept 20 – Oct 3, 2023 - Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com Ventura Artwalk 2023 takes place over the weekend of September 23 and 24 from 11 am – 7 pm. You’ll find art from local artisans in venues throughout the city at dozens of locations, as well as live music on the downtown stage at California and Main Streets, the City Hall […] Read More »

Vol. 16, No. 26 – Sept 20 – Oct 3, 2023 - Music Calendar

For more listings, additional times and genres go to VenturaRocks.com Anna’s Cider 801 E. Main St., Santa Paula Fri 9/29: Corey Hugh Highberg Artwalk Ventura Downtown Stage (California & Main) Sat 9/23: Shaky Feelin’, Brion Shearer, Twice as Clever, Maya Lumen Sun 9/24: The Heavy Hitters, One People, Honey Owl, Tribal Me, Cantes Folcloricos Banana […] Read More »

Vol. 16, No. 25 – Sept 6 – Sept 19, 2023 - Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com I’d like to start off with cooler than cool news that Oxnard College announced that they are set to receive a $100k grant from Metallica who picked their school here in Ventura County as one out of eleven colleges across the country targeting the Culinary Arts, Dental Hygiene, and Fire Academy […] Read More »

Vol. 16, No. 25 – Sept 6 – Sept 19, 2023 - Music Calendar

For more listings, additional times and genres go to VenturaRocks.com Angry Ferret 11990 Hertz St., Moorpark Fri 9/15: Mood Swing Bellringer Brewing Company 472 E. Main St., Ventura Fri 9/8: Katie Leigh Sat 9/9: Jayden Secor Band Boatyard Pub 1583 Spinnaker Dr., Ventura Music 6-9; except Sundays 4-7 Mondays: Jason Ho Wednesdays: Frank Barajas Thursdays: […] Read More »

Tickets on Sale for “Pier Under the Stars”

Raise funds to get the historic Ventura Pier reopened. Photo by Michael Gordon Tickets are now on sale for Pier Under the Stars—the 28th annual benefit for the historic Ventura Pier on Saturday, October 7th, from 4-7pm. Each year more than 500 residents and visitors attend this beachfront culinary event adjacent to the pier to […] Read More »

Vol. 16, No. 24 – Aug 23 – Sept 5, 2023 - Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com I cannot believe Labor Day is almost here and with it what most call the “end of summer.” Of course, nothing could be further from the truth as summer doesn’t official end until Friday, September 22, and even then, we typically have warm gorgeous weather up until the middle of October. […] Read More »

Vol. 16, No. 24 – Aug 23 – Sept 5, 2023 - Music Calendar

For more listings, additional times and genres go to VenturaRocks.com Aqua Beachfront Bar (Crowne Plaza) 450 E. Harbor Blvd., Ventura Sat 9/2: Rey Fresco Bell Arts 432 N. Ventura Ave., Ventura Sun 8/27: Juan D. Mendoza Bellringer Brewing Company 472 E. Main St., Ventura Fri 9/1: Déjà vu Three Boatyard Pub 1583 Spinnaker Dr., Ventura […] Read More »

Midland: Making Old Country New a last look at the Fair

Midland’s trio jamming out at the Fair. by Kylee Brown California Polytechnic University San Luis Obispo  In the early 2010s, Mark Wystrach (lead vocals), Cameron Duddy (bass guitar, vocals), and Jess Carson (guitar, vocals) got together and formed a country music trio named Midland. The band initially bonded over their shared love of classic country […] Read More »

Vol. 16, No. 23 – Aug 9 – Aug 22, 2023 - Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com Phil Salazar and the Kin Folk’s “The Shut it Down Tour” falls over the weekend of August 19 and 20 at the Santa Paula Theater Center. Phil Salazar was interviewed by Mary Z Wilson during her segment, Americana in the 805, on the Pam Baumgardner Music Hour airing on KPPQ 104.1 […] Read More »

Vol. 16, No. 23 – Aug 9 – Aug 22, 2023 - Music Calendar

For more listings, additional times and genres go to VenturaRocks.com Angry Ferret Brewery 11990 Hertz St., Moorpark Fri 8/18: Whole Hog Aqua Beachfront Bar (Crowne Plaza) 450 E. Harbor Blvd., Ventura Sat 8/12: Bombafiya Sat 8/19: Jacob Marquez and the Good Vibes Bellringer Brewing Company 472 E. Main St., Ventura Fri 8/11: Katie Leigh Boatyard […] Read More »

CAPS/KPPQ – Spotlight on DJ of the Month – Pam Baumgardner

Pam launched VenturaRocks.com in 2009 to support Ventura’s music scene. Pam Baumgardner is host/DJ/producer of the Pam Baumgardner Music Hour airing at 5pm on Tuesdays and Fridays and again on Sunday at noon on KPPQ 104.1 fm and streaming on myTuner. With a degree in radio and TV broadcasting from Fullerton, she began her career […] Read More »

Vol. 16, No. 22 – July 26 – Aug 8, 2023 - Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com I’m happy to report Ventura survived the X Games. You’d think by some of the social media posts that the city was going to be shut down with gridlock and overtaken by outsiders. The traffic was no worse than it is for the fair (which opens August 2), in fact, it […] Read More »

Vol. 16, No. 22 – July 26 – Aug 8, 2023 - Music Calendar

For more listings, additional times and genres go to VenturaRocks.com Aqua Beachfront Bar (Crowne Plaza) 450 E. Harbor Blvd., Ventura Sat 7/29: Freddie & Friends Boatyard Pub 1583 Spinnaker Dr., Ventura Music 6-9; except Sundays 4-7 Wednesdays: Frank Barajas Thursdays: Jim Friery; Bluegrass Jam Fri 7/28: Mack and D Sat 7/29: Bill Macpherson with friends […] Read More »

Vol. 16, No. 21 – July 12 – July 25, 2023 - Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com I’m super excited to catch the X Games at the Ventura County Fairgrounds over the weekend of Friday July 21 through Sunday, July 23, I secured tickets as soon as they went on sale. I’ve read there will be live music entertainment, what if any remains to be seen, but of […] Read More »

Vol. 16, No. 21 – July 12 – July 25, 2023 - Music Calendar

For more listings, additional times and genres go to VenturaRocks.com Angry Ferret 11990 Hertz St., Moorpark Fri 7/14: Whole Hog Sat 7/15: Delta by the Beach Boatyard Pub 1583 Spinnaker Dr., Ventura Music 6-9; except Sundays 4-7 Wednesdays: Frank Barajas Thursdays: Jim Friery; Bluegrass Jam Fri 7/14: Finnhead Dave Sat 7/15: Déjà vu Three Sun […] Read More »

Vol. 16, No. 20 – June 28 – July 11, 2023 - Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com Independence Day falls on a Tuesday this year with live music being offered at several venues including Ojai Valley Brewing with Blues Bullet immediately following the city’s annual parade downtown; Raging Arb and the Redheads along with the return of Jackass will rock Bombay’s during the afternoon (2-5); you’ll find the […] Read More »

Vol. 16, No. 20 – June 28 – July 11, 2023 - Music Calendar

For more listings, additional times and genres go to VenturaRocks.com Angry Ferret 11990 Hertz St., Moorpark Fri 6/30: Whole Hog Boatyard Pub 1583 Spinnaker Dr., Ventura Music 6-9; except Sundays 4-7 Wednesdays: Frank Barajas Thursdays: Jim Friery; Bluegrass Jam Fridays: Teresa Russell & Stephen Geyer Bombay Bar and Grill 143 California St., Ventura Tues 7/4: […] Read More »

Salzer's Records hosts Meet and Greet with Hozier

Salzer’s Records hosted Meet and Greet with Hozier on Saturday, June 3, over 400 turned up!  Hozier plays the Santa Barbara Bowl on October 28, his newest release, Unreal Unearth drops August 18. Read More »

Vol. 16, No. 19 – June 14 – June 27, 2023 - Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com I love summer so much!!! Longer days, more activities including live music and all the beauty that our county provides. I hope you’ll take advantage of some of these events. Free concerts in the park return to Constitution Park in Camarillo this summer with 24K Magic on June 24, the Kings […] Read More »

Vol. 16, No. 19 – June 14 – June 27, 2023 - Music Calendar

Music Calendar For more listings, additional times and genres go to VenturaRocks.com The Alley 444 Zachary St., Moorpark Sat 6/17: Bill Rotella Anna’s Cider 801 E. Main St., Santa Paula Sat 6/17: D.on Darox & the Melody Joe Bakers Boatyard Pub 1583 Spinnaker Dr., Ventura Music 6-9; except Sundays 4-7 Wednesdays: Frank Barajas Thursdays: Jim […] Read More »

Vol. 16, No. 18 – May 31 – June 13, 2023 - Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com The Wild Oaks Country Music Festival is Saturday, June 3, with Craig Morgan, Cam, Chayce Beckham, Justin Honsinger, Chris Johnson and the Hollywood Hillbillies. This one will be held at Conejo Creek Park South in Thousand Oaks and it’s presented by the Rotary Club of Westlake Village with 100% of net […] Read More »

Vol. 16, No. 18 – May 31 – June 13, 2023 - Music Calendar

For more listings, additional times and genres go to VenturaRocks.com All Kinds Studios 433 E. Main St, Ventura Sat 6/3: Illegal Aliens, How to Live with Robots, Spaceyy Angry Ferret Brewing 11990 Hertz St., Moorpark Mon 6/5: Gypsy Jazz Jam Black Angus 4718 Telephone Rd., Ventura Fri 6/2: Déjà vu Too Boatyard Pub 1583 Spinnaker […] Read More »

Vol. 16, No. 17 – May 17 – May 30, 2023 - Music Calendar

For more listings, additional times and genres go to VenturaRocks.com Angry Ferret Brewing 11990 Hertz St., Moorpark Sat 5/20: Whole Hog, Char Fiddle Aqua Beachfront Bar Crowne Plaza Hotel 450 E. Harbor Blvd., Ventura Sat 5/20: Coso Live Boatyard Pub 1583 Spinnaker Dr., Ventura Wednesdays: Frank Barajas Thursdays: Jim Friery; Bluegrass Jam Fri 5/19: Teresa […] Read More »

Vol. 16, No. 17 – May 17 – May 30, 2023 - Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com Congratulations to Brandon, aka Anderson .Paak and his sell out annual fundraiser for the Brandon Anderson Foundation. The concert on Friday, May 12 at the fairgrounds didn’t disappoint fans with performances from local artists and headliners the Isley Brothers and none other than the legendary, Smokey Robinson. At 83, the man […] Read More »

Vol. 16, No. 16 – May 3 – May 16, 2023 - Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com As of press time, the 2023 Ventura County Fair had not announced their entertainment yet, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t entertainment to be had at the fairgrounds in the meantime. First off, Surfer’s Point Live will host Boots & Brews in the parking lot with headliners Chris Young and Joe […] Read More »

Vol. 16, No. 16 – May 3 – May 16, 2023 - Music Calendar

For more listings, additional times and genres go to VenturaRocks.com Anna’s Cider 801 E. Main St., Santa Paula Sat 4/29: Jim Friery Aqua Beachfront Bar Crowne Plaza Hotel, 450 E. Harbor Blvd., Ventura Sat 4/29: Rising Son Aviation Museum of Santa Paula 28 Wright Taxi Way, Santa Paul Sat 4/29: Barrelhouse Wailers Beatrice Wood Center […] Read More »

Vol. 16, No. 15 – Apr 19 – May 2, 2023 - Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com Chick Singer Night, the world’s longest-running songfest for female artists, returns to the Sound Palace in Oxnard, on Saturday, April 22 with performances from Danielle Taylor, Annette DiNardo, Dawn Lunsford, Emily De La Cruz and Gaby Montiel who has been featured on the VenturaRockSpot this past year. Tickets are available through […] Read More »

Vol. 16, No. 15 – Apr 19 – May 2, 2023 - Music Calendar

For more listings, additional times and genres go to VenturaRocks.com Anna’s Cider 801 E. Main St., Santa Paula Sat 4/29: Jim Friery Aqua Beachfront Bar Crowne Plaza Hotel, 450 E. Harbor Blvd., Ventura Sat 4/29: Rising Son Aviation Museum of Santa Paula 28 Wright Taxi Way, Santa Paul Sat 4/29: Barrelhouse Wailers Beatrice Wood Center […] Read More »

Vol. 16, No. 14 – Apr 5 – Apr 18, 2023 - Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com Every now and then someone comes to town that just puts on a smile on my face and I’m all in on figuring out how to get tickets the day, nay, the minute they go on sale. Case in point, Elvis Costello and the Imposters with special guest Charlie Sexton was […] Read More »

Vol. 16, No. 14 – Apr 5 – Apr 18, 2023 - Music Calendar

For more listings, additional times and genres go to VenturaRocks.com Anna’s Cider 801 E. Main St., Santa Paula Sat 4/15: Van Allen Twins Beatrice Wood Center for the Arts 8585 N. Ojai Rd., Ojai Sun 4/16: Alexander Hersh w/ Dominic Cheli Boatyard Pub 1583 Spinnaker Dr., Ventura Wednesdays: Frank Barajas Thursdays: Jim Friery; Bluegrass Jam […] Read More »

Vol. 16, No. 13 – Mar 22 – Apr 4, 2023 - Music Calendar

For more listings, additional times and genres go to VenturaRocks.com Angry Ferret 11990 Hertz St., Moorpark Sat 4/1: The Eastside Five Aqua Beachfront Bar Crowne Plaza Hotel – 450 E. Harbor Blvd., Ventura Sat 3/25: Katie Shorey Beatrice Wood Center for the Arts 8585 N. Ojai Rd., Ojai Sun 3/26: Alyse Korn & Robert Kyle […] Read More »

Vol. 16, No. 13 – Mar 22 – Apr 4, 2023 - Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com We have a couple of music festivals lined up over the next week or two taking us from one end of the spectrum to the other, specifically punk to country, and from one end of town to the other, meaning, Ventura to Simi Valley. First, it’s Punk in the Park on […] Read More »

Vol. 16, No. 12 – Mar 8 – Mar 21, 2023 - Music Calendar

For more listings, additional times and genres go to VenturaRocks.com Angry Ferret 11990 Hertz St., Moorpark Sat 3/18: Irish Hog Boatyard Pub 1583 Spinnaker Dr., Ventura Wednesdays: Frank Barajas Thursdays: Jim Friery; Bluegrass Jam Fri 3/10: Smokey & Friends Sat 3/11: Karen Eden & Bill Macpherson Sun 3/12: Ken Devoe Tues 3/14: Karen Eden & […] Read More »

Vol. 16, No. 12 – Mar 8 – Mar 21, 2023 - Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com If the recent English Beat show at the Ventura Music Hall got your motor running for more ska, then you’re in luck! The 805 Ska Festival will be held at Oceanview Pavilion Performing Arts theater in Port Hueneme on March 18 with 8 Kalacas (Skacore from Orange County), Chencha Berrinches, Los […] Read More »

Vol. 16, No. 11 – Feb 22 – Mar 7, 2023 - Music Calendar

For more listings, additional times and genres go to VenturaRocks.com Aqua Bar (Crowne Plaza Hotel) 450 E. Harbor Blvd., Ventura Sat 2/25: Jacob Marquez & the Good Vibes Beatrice Wood Center for the Arts 8585 N. Ojai Rd., Ojai Sun 2/26: Neave Piano Trio Sat 3/4: Ash Grove Alumni Boatyard Pub 1583 Spinnaker Dr., Ventura […] Read More »

Vol. 16, No. 11 – Feb 22 – Mar 7, 2023 - Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com Between local promoters and the Canyon Club, there are a lot of great shows coming to the Oxnard Performing Arts Center. I don’t need to tell you that it’s pretty great to be able to take in a show locally as opposed to traveling to Agoura Hills, plus they have quite […] Read More »

Vol. 16, No. 10 – Feb 8 – Feb 21, 2023 - Music Calendar

For more listings, additional times and genres go to VenturaRocks.com All Kinds Zander Alley, 433 E. Main St., Ventura Sat 2/18: Drowse, Two Brothers, Ian Macphee, Lanayha, VTB Beatrice Wood Center for the Arts 8585 N. Ojai Rd., Ojai Fri 2/10: Perla Batalla Sat 2/11: Perla Batalla Boatyard Pub 1583 Spinnaker Dr., Ventura Wednesdays: Frank […] Read More »

Vol. 16, No. 10 – Feb 8 – Feb 21, 2023 - Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com On Saturday, February 18, several venues will be participating in this year’s Country Bar Crawl. The festivities start at 4 pm (3:30 check-in) at Blue Agave on Santa Clara with Lousy Little Gods out of Huntington Beach, then the crawl moves to the second stop up on Main Street at the […] Read More »

Vol. 16, No. 09 – Jan 25 – Feb 7, 2023 - Music Calendar

For more listings, additional times and genres go to VenturaRocks.com Boatyard Pub 1583 Spinnaker Dr., Ventura Wednesdays: Frank Barajas Thursdays: Jim Friery; Bluegrass Jam Fri 1/27: Mack and D Sat 1/28: Guy and Dave Fri 2/3: Teresa Russell & Stephen Geyer Cantara Cellars 126 N. Wood Rd., Camarillo Fri 1/27: Slogan Acoustic Sat 1/28: The […] Read More »

Vol. 16, No. 08 – Jan 11 – Jan 24, 2023 - Music Calendar

For more listings, additional times and genres go to VenturaRocks.com Boatyard Pub 1583 Spinnaker Dr., Ventura Wednesdays: Frank Barajas Thursdays: Jim Friery; Bluegrass Jam Fri 1/13: Billy Mac & Friends Sat 1/14: Karen Eden & the Bad Apples Tues 1/17: Karen Eden & the Bad Apples Fri 1/20: Teresa Russell & Stephen Geyer Sat 1/21: […] Read More »

Vol. 16, No. 08 – Jan 11 – Jan 24, 2023 - Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com It’s business as usual now that the holidays are firmly behind us and people are getting out and about and taking in live music again. Of course, with all the lovely rain we’ve been receiving so far this winter, there could be cancellations for music held outdoors such as venues as […] Read More »

Vol. 16, No. 07 – Dec 28, 2022 – Jan 10, 2023 - Music Calendar

For more listings, additional times and genres go to VenturaRocks.com Aqua Beachfront Bar Crowne Plaza Hotel 450 E. Harbor Blvd., Ventura Sat 12/31: NYE Party w/ Dance Invasion Boatyard Pub 1583 Spinnaker Dr., Ventura Wednesdays: Frank Barajas Thursdays: Jim Friery; Bluegrass Jam Fri 12/30: Smokey & Friends Fri 1/6: Theresa Russell & Stephen Geyer Cantara […] Read More »

Vol. 16, No. 07 – Dec 28, 2022 – Jan 10, 2023 - Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com Happy New Years!!! Have you made your New Year’s resolutions yet? May I suggest one you can add to your list? Why not make it a point to get out more often to support our local original artists this year? We have such an abundance of talent right here in the […] Read More »

Vol. 16, No. 06 – Dec 14 – Dec 27, 2022 - Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com Happy Holidays to you and yours! I love the lights, the warm jackets and colorful scarves, family and friend get togethers and especially the music that goes with it all. Don’t forget to make your plans now for your New Year’s Eve celebrations. Most venues will have a special party, but […] Read More »

Vol. 16, No. 06 – Dec 14 – Dec 27, 2022 - Music Calendar

For more listings, additional times and genres go to VenturaRocks.com All Kinds 433 E. Main St., Ventura Fri 12/16: MiniShoppingCart, Loc Dawgs, Crawdads Mon 12/19: Greater View, Addalemon, the Derivatives, Halibut Head Anna’s Cider 801 E. Main St., Santa Paula Sat 12/17: Shay Moulder Aqua Beachfront Bar Crowne Plaza Hotel 450 E. Harbor Blvd., Ventura […] Read More »

Vol. 16, No. 05 – Nov 30 – Dec 6, 2022 - Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com With Thanksgiving under our collective belts, the holiday season is in full swing and there are several special events to help raise your spirits whilst enjoying live music. The Winter Wine Walk and Holiday Street Fair is Saturday, December 3, downtown Ventura. The street fair with vendors and food trucks is […] Read More »

Vol. 16, No. 05 – Nov 30 – Dec 6, 2022 - Music Calendar

For more listings, additional times and genres go to VenturaRocks.com All Kinds 433 E. Main St., Ventura Sun 12/4: Sound that Ends Creation, Cel Damage, Two Brothers, Black Moon Lilith, Crave, Stood Up Beatrice Wood Center for the Arts 8585 N. Ojai Rd., Ojai Sun 12/4: Teka & Friends Sun 12/11: Evgeny Tonkha w/ Stephen […] Read More »

Vol. 16, No. 04 – Nov 16 – Nov 30, 2022 - Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com Looking ahead, the event of the season is coming up on Saturday, December 3. Of course, I’m speaking about the annual Winter Wine Walk & Holiday Street Fair downtown Ventura. I’ve attended several of these throughout the years, and it’s always a treat to be in one place at the same […] Read More »

Vol. 16, No. 04 – Nov 16 – Nov 30, 2022 - Music Calendar

For more listings, additional times and genres go to VenturaRocks.com Angry Ferret Brewery 11990 Hertz St., Moorpark Sat 11/19: The Whole Hog Band Aqua Beachfront Bar Crowne Plaza Hotel, Ventura Sat 11/26: Soul Machine feat. Laura Cozzi Boatyard Pub 1583 Spinnaker Dr., Ventura Wednesdays: Frank Barajas Thursdays: Jim Friery; Bluegrass Jam Fri 11/18: Theresa Russell […] Read More »

Vol. 16, No. 03 – Nov 2 – Nov 15, 2022 - Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com It didn’t surprise me at all when I heard that several members from Army of Freshmen had taken on a new project, an album for children, called Good Kids. It features 14 high-spirited, multi-genre songs that speak to children. If you know the band, then you know what quirky high energy […] Read More »

Vol. 16, No. 03 – Nov 2 – Nov 15, 2022 - Music Calendar

For more listings, additional times and genres go to VenturaRocks.com Angry Ferret Brewery 11990 Hertz St., Moorpark Sat 11/5: DVR Band Sat 11/12: Moxy Raven Band Aqua Beachfront Bar Crowne Plaza Hotel, Ventura Sat 11/12: Preston Smith Black Angus 4718 Telephone Rd., Ventura Fri 11/11: Déjà vu Too Boatyard Pub 1583 Spinnaker Dr., Ventura Wednesdays: […] Read More »

Vol. 16, No. 02 – Oct 19 – Nov 1, 2022 - Music Calendar

For more listings, additional times and genres go to VenturaRocks.com Aqua Beachfront Bar Crowne Plaza Hotel, Ventura Music at 7 pm Thurs 10/20: Lion Heights Sat 10/29: Halloween Party w/ Morie & the Heavy Hitters Boatyard Pub 1583 Spinnaker Dr., Ventura Wednesdays: Frank Barajas Thursdays: Jim Friery; Bluegrass Jam Fri 10/21: Teresa Russell & Stephen […] Read More »

Vol. 16, No. 02 – Oct 19 – Nov 1, 2022 - Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com I’m loving fall so far with all the unpredictable weather changes; it’s safe to say go out wearing layers, and trust me when I say, you’ll certainly want to be able to strip off several layers once you warm up while dancing at the Salsa Music Fest on Saturday, October 22 […] Read More »

Vol. 16, No. 01 – Oct 5 – Oct 18, 2022 - Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com There are a number of special events lined up during the next two weeks, and of course you’ll also want to map out your Halloween plans, I’m finding a number of venues are celebrating on the days leading up to the big night. If you go to the VenturaRocks.com calendar page, […] Read More »

Vol. 16, No. 01 – Oct 5 – Oct 18, 2022 - Music Calendar

For more listings, additional times and genres go to VenturaRocks.com Beatrice Wood Center for the Arts 8585 N. Ojai Road, Ojai Sun 10/16: Anita Graef w/ Louise Chan Boatyard Pub 1583 Spinnaker Dr., Ventura Wednesdays: Frank Barajas Thursdays: Jim Friery; Bluegrass Jam Fri 10/7: Teresa Russell & Stephen Geyer Tues 10/11: Karen Eden & the […] Read More »

Vol. 15, No. 26 – Sept 21 – Oct 4, 2022 - Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com It’s not that I hate being the bearer of bad news that summer is officially over as we usher in fall, that’s because fall isn’t so bad for us here in Ventura. The autumnal equinox is September 22 and as far as I’m concerned, the weather is perfect for taking in […] Read More »

Vol. 15, No. 26 – Sept 21 – Oct 4, 2022 - Music Calendar

For more listings, additional times and genres go to VenturaRocks.com Boatyard Pub 1583 Spinnaker Dr., Ventura Wednesdays: Frank Barajas Thursdays: Jim Friery; Bluegrass Jam Fri 9/23: Mack and D Sat 9/24: Epitome of Dreams Tues 9/27: Karen Eden & Bill Macpherson Fri 9/30: Andrew Longaker duo Sat 10/1: Karen Eden & the Bad Apples Cantara […] Read More »

Vol. 15, No. 25 – Sept 7 – Sept 20, 2022 - Music Calendar

For more listings, additional times and genres go to VenturaRocks.com Aqua Beachfront Bar – Crown Plaza Hotel 450 E. Harbor Blvd. Sat 9/10: Shakamon Beatrice Wood Center for the Arts 8585 N. Ojai Road, Ojai Sat 9/17: Gypsy Meets Choro – Olli Soikkeli & Cesar Garabini Boatyard Pub 1583 Spinnaker Dr., Ventura Wednesdays: Frank Barajas […] Read More »

Vol. 15, No. 25 – Sept 7 – Sept 20, 2022 - Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com How hot was that Labor Day weekend? I hope you were able to get out and catch some of the many live music events along the coast where it was mostly bearable. As for the rest of September, it looks like the weather should remain warm to hot…just not Vegas hot. […] Read More »

Vol. 15, No. 24 – Aug 24 – Sept 6, 2022 – Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com The Ojai Pops Concert Series co-sponsored by the City of Ojai kicked off Sunday, August 21, and if you missed it, no worries, there will be four more chances to catch another one of their community concerts at Libbey Bowl. All concerts are free and start at 3:30 pm: August 28: […] Read More »

Vol. 15, No. 23 – Aug 10 – Aug 23, 2022 - Music Calendar

For more listings, additional times and genres go to VenturaRocks.com Boatyard Pub 1583 Spinnaker Dr., Ventura Wednesdays: Frank Barajas Thursdays: Jim Friery; Bluegrass Jam Fri 8/19: Teresa Russell Sat 8/20: Big Adventure Duo Boots & Brews Ventura County Fairgrounds 10 W. Harbor Blvd. Sun 8/20: Cole Swindell, Eddie Montgomery, Raelynn Café Fiore 66 California Street, […] Read More »

Vol. 15, No. 23 – Aug 10 – Aug 23, 2022 - Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com August is in full swing and with it a whole lotta live music in and around Ventura County. The Ventura County Fair is in its second week of its 10-day run and the final Grandstand Stage concert is Wednesday, August 10, with Cheap Trick. That being said, the Station Stage will […] Read More »

Vol. 15, No. 22 – July 27 – Aug 9, 2022 - Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com The traditional free concert to the community once again opens the Ventura Music Festival (VMF) in Mission Park and this year it features Adaawe. The international women of voice and drum perform a global fusion of African rhythm, thrilling harmony, and world soul to uplift the spirt, celebrate diversity, and unite […] Read More »

Vol. 15, No. 21 – July 13 – July 26, 2022 - Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com This is it! After a pandemic time-out, Surf Rodeo returns to Ventura over the weekend of July 15 – July 17 at the Ventura pier with music on the southside and surf competitions on the northside at Surfer’s Point. The festivities not only include a surfing contest featuring pros and locals, […] Read More »

Vol. 15, No. 21 – July 13 – July 26, 2022 - Music Calendar

For more listings, additional times and genres go to VenturaRocks.com Boatyard Pub 1583 Spinnaker Dr., Ventura Wednesdays: Frank Barajas Thursdays: Jim Friery; Bluegrass Jam Fri 7/15: Teresa Russell Tues 7/19: Karen Eden & Bill Macpherson Café Fiore 66 California Street, Ventura Sundays 5-9 pm Sun 7/17: Forbidden Fruit Sun 4/24: JanGala Roots Cantara Cellars 126 […] Read More »

Vol. 15, No. 20 – June 29 – July 12, 2022 - Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com I am amped up and happy to see the Ventura County Fair has announced their 2022 Grandstand Stage entertainment line up finally! The fair has always tried to “spread the love” by offering diverse genres for their attendees. You can’t just do rock, or country, or pop meaning you can’t please […] Read More »

Vol. 15, No. 20 – June 29 – July 12, 2022 - Music Calendar

For more listings, additional times and genres go to VenturaRocks.com Boatyard Pub 1583 Spinnaker Dr., Ventura Wednesdays: Frank Barajas Thursdays: Jim Friery; Bluegrass Jam Fri 7/1: Teresa Russell Tues 7/5: Karen Eden w/ Bill Macpherson Café Fiore 66 California Street, Ventura Sundays 5-9 pm Sun 7/3: Intent Sun 7/10: Babylon Rockers Cantara Cellars 126 N. […] Read More »

Vol. 15, No. 19 – June 15 – June 28, 2022 - Music Calendar

Music Calendar 6/15 – 6/28 For more listings, additional times and genres go to VenturaRocks.com Boatyard Pub 1583 Spinnaker Dr., Ventura Thursdays: Jim Friery; Bluegrass Jam Wed 6/15: Frank Barajas Tues 6/18: Karen Eden & Bill Macpherson Café Fiore 66 California Street, Ventura Sundays 5-9 pm Sun 6/19: Forbidden Fruit Sun 6/26: Urban Dread Cantara […] Read More »

Vol. 15, No. 19 – June 15 – June 28, 2022 - Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com Summer officially arrives with the summer solstice on June 21 and with it a whole lot of special events involving music. From Surf Rodeo to Tequila & Taco Festival, from Conejo Valley Days to the Ventura County Fair, this summer promises to make up for lost time when we missed out […] Read More »

Vol. 15, No. 18 – June 1 – June 14, 2022 - Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com The Ojai Blues Fest at the Ojai Art Center returns on Saturday, June 4. It’s always a treat when Tommy Marsh returns to town after picking up and leaving us for Tennessee to build a Nashville audience. Trust me when I say, the talent will not disappoint! Tickets are available on […] Read More »

Vol. 15, No. 18 – June 1 – June 14, 2022 - Music Calendar

For more listings, additional times and genres go to VenturaRocks.com Cantara Cellars 126 N. Wood Rd., Camarillo Fri 6/3: Slogan Acoustic Sat 6/4: Whiskey Business Fri 6/10: Katie Shorey Sat 6/11: Heart and Soul Copa Cubana Ventura Harbor Village Tuesdays: Blues Tuesdays Four Brix Winery 2290 Eastman Ave., Ventura Sun 6/5: Cary Park Fri 6/10: […] Read More »

Vol. 15, No. 17 – May 18 – May 31, 2022 - Music Calendar

For more up-to-the-date listings, additional times and genres go to VenturaRocks.com Boatyard Pub Ventura Harbor Wednesdays: Frank Barajas Thursdays: Jim Friery; then Bluegrass Jam Fri 5/20: Teresa Russell w/ Stephen Geyer Sat 5/21: Big Adventure Duo Sun 5/29: RJ Mischo Café Fiore 66 S. California St., Ventura Wed 5/18: Donna Greene Fri 5/20: Self Righteous […] Read More »

Vol. 15, No. 17 – May 18 – May 31, 2022 - Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com 25 years in business is quite the milestone, so congratulations go out to the crew at Winchester’s Grill and Saloon in downtown Ventura! You’ll want to be on hand when they celebrate with live music in their covered parking lot on Saturday, May 21 from 1 to 8 pm featuring CRV, […] Read More »

Vol. 15, No. 16 – May 4 – May 17, 2022 - Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com There are a number of special events lined up as the weather gets warmer and most of these events will be held outdoors including KHAY Fest on Sunday, May 22, at Surfer’s Point Live (Ventura Fairgrounds) with Josh Turner, Dylan Scott and Tenille Arts. You can find all the ticket information […] Read More »

Vol. 15, No. 16 – May 4 – May 17, 2022 - Music Calendar

For more up-to-the-date listings, additional times and genres go to VenturaRocks.com Angry Ferret 11990 Hertz Street, Moorpark Thurs 5/5: Los Amigos band Sat 5/7: Melinda Gibson Sat 5/14: Milo Sledge Boatyard Pub Ventura Harbor Wednesdays: Frank Barajas Thursdays: Jim Friery; then Bluegrass Jam Fri 5/6: Teresa Russell w/ Stephen Geyer Caffrodite 1987 E. Main Street, […] Read More »

Vol. 15, No. 15 – Apr 20 – May 3, 2022 - Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com The historic Olivas Adobe will once again host Music Under the Stars on Friday nights from July 9 – August 27. There are a number of tribute bands such as Savor, tribute to Santana on July 16, Dark Desert Highway, tribute to the Eagles on August 13 and 4 Lads from […] Read More »

Vol. 15, No. 15 – Apr 20 – May 3, 2022 - Music Calendar

For more up-to-the-date listings, additional times and genres go to VenturaRocks.com A Bar Called Country 211 E. Santa Clara Street, Ventura Music 9 pm – 12:30 am Fri 4/29: Medicine Hat, Losers Losers Birmingham Sat 4/30: The Mighty Cash Cats Boatyard Pub Ventura Harbor Wednesdays: Frank Barajas Thursdays: Jim Friery; then Bluegrass Jam Tues 4/26: […] Read More »

Vol. 15, No. 14 – Apr 6 – Apr 19, 2022 - Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com Well, they pulled it off! The all-new Ventura Music Hall opened on time, March 22 with G. Love and the Juice and I couldn’t be more pleased. The room looks fantastic, the music doesn’t compete with bowling lanes anymore, there are two bars to serve (one just for beers) and the […] Read More »

Vol. 15, No. 14 – Apr 6 – Apr 19, 2022 - Music Calendar

For more up-to-the-date listings, additional times and genres go to VenturaRocks.com Anna’s Cider 801 E. Main Street, Santa Paula Sat 4/9: The Late Knights A Bar Called Country 211 E. Santa Clara Street, Ventura Music 9 pm – 12:30 am Fri 4/15: Brother Earl and the Cousins; Jonathan Sheldon Sat 4/16: John Surge and the […] Read More »

Vol. 15, No. 13 – Mar 23 – Apr 5, 2022 - Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com There are a couple of festivals landing at the Ventura Fairgrounds soon. The incredibly popular Skull & Roses will run April 7 – 10 with Phil Lesh & Friends, Dark Star Orchestra, Oteil & Friends, Melvin Seals, and more performing. I spent some time on the website trying to figure out […] Read More »

Vol. 15, No. 13 – Mar 23 – Apr 5, 2022 - Music Calendar

For more up-to-the-date listings, additional times and genres go to VenturaRocks.com A Bar Called Country 211 E. Santa Clara Street, Ventura Music 9 pm – 12:30 am Fri 3/25: Medicine Hat, Farm Truck Angry Ferret Brewing Co. 11990 Hertz Street, Moorpark Music 6-9 pm Sat 3/26: Kyle Taylor Band Azar’s 2215 Michael Drive, Newbury Park […] Read More »

Vol. 15, No. 12 – Mar 9 – Mar 22, 2022 - Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com Ventura Music Hall is still on track for their first show on March 22 with G. Love & the Juice and what an incredible first band to have on their docket. You’ll want to bookmark their website (www.VenturaMusicHall.com), all the dates are listed with links to secure tickets, which I highly […] Read More »

Vol. 15, No. 12 – Mar 9 – Mar 22, 2022 - Music Calendar

For more up-to-the-date listings, additional times and genres go to VenturaRocks.com A Bar Called Country 211 E. Santa Clara Street, Ventura Music 9 pm – 12:30 am Thurs 3/18: Brother Earl and the Cousins, Jonathan Sheldon Angry Ferret Brewing Co. 11990 Hertz Street, Moorpark Music 6-9 pm Sat 3/12: Dave Smith Sat 3/19: Milo Sledge […] Read More »

Vol. 15, No. 11 – Feb 23 – Mar 8, 2022 - Music Calendar

For more up-to-the-date listings, additional times and genres go to VenturaRocks.com A Bar Called Country 211 E. Santa Clara Street, Ventura Music 9 pm – 12:30 am Thurs 2/24: TruckerBomb; Medicine Hat Angry Ferret Brewing Co. 11990 Hertz Street, Moorpark Music 6-9 pm Sat 3/5: Kyle Taylor Band Boatyard Pub Ventura Harbor Wednesdays: Frank Barajas […] Read More »

Vol. 15, No. 11 – Feb 23 – Mar 8, 2022 - Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com There have been a number of announcements for live music events as it appears we’re turning the corner on (knock on wood) this pandemic. The Ojai Blues Fest at the Ojai Art Center was announced with that show being held on Saturday June 4 with Ray Jaurique and the Uptown Brothers, […] Read More »

Vol. 15, No. 10 – Feb 9 – Feb 22, 2022 - Music Calendar

Music Calendar 2/9 – 2/22 For more up-to-the-date listings, additional times and genres go to VenturaRocks.com A Bar Called Country 211 E. Santa Clara Street, Ventura Music 9 pm – 12:30 am Sat 2/12: Jayden Secor Angry Ferret Brewing Co. 11990 Hertz Street, Moorpark Music 6-9 pm Sat 2/12: Melinda Gibson Sat 2/19: Milo Sledge […] Read More »

Vol. 15, No. 10 – Feb 9 – Feb 22, 2022 - Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com Tickets go on sale February 15 for the 5th Annual Oxnard Jazz Festival which will take place over the weekend of September 9-11. The event will be held at Oxnard Beach Park after a two-year hiatus. Artists on the roster include Althea Rene, Paula Atherton, Eric Darius, Jeannette Harris, Hiroshima, Najee […] Read More »

Vol. 15, No. 09 – Jan 26 – Feb 8, 2022 - Music Calendar

For more up-to-the-date listings go to VenturaRocks.com Boatyard Pub Ventura Harbor Wednesdays: Frank Barajas Thursdays: Jim Friery; then Bluegrass Jam Fri 2/4: Teresa Russell & Stephen Geyer Bombay Bar & Grill 143 S. California St., Ventura DJs Friday – Sunday Cantara Cellars 126 N. Wood Road, Camarillo Music 6:30 – 9:30 pm Sat 1/29: Katie […] Read More »

Vol. 15, No. 09 – Jan 26 – Feb 8, 2022 - Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com Though the sign wasn’t up the last time I drove past, the construction continues on the Ventura Music Hall (where Discovery was formerly located on Thompson Blvd). More and more shows are being added to their roster, many of which are indie bands, but several are more well known such as […] Read More »

Vol. 15, No. 08 – Jan 12 – Jan 25, 2022 - Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com The winner of the first BlackCouch Studios Music Showdown was announced this week! The friendly competition between 16 musicians here in Ventura was the brainchild of Jerry McWorter (Hi-Hat Entertainment) and Guy Martin (BlackCouch Studios). They placed sixteen names in three different hats (8 guitarists, four bass players, four drummers) then […] Read More »

Vol. 15, No. 08 – Jan 12 – Jan 25, 2022 - Music Calendar

For more up-to-the-date listings go to VenturaRocks.com Bank of America Performing Arts Center 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks Wed 1/12: REO Speedwagon Wed 1/19: David Foster A Bar Called Country 211 E. Santa Clara Street, Ventura Thurs 1/13: Hard Rooster, Brother Earl & the Cousins, Dan Hitchcock Fri 1/14: Medicine Hat Boatyard Pub […] Read More »

Vol. 15, No. 07 – Dec 29,2021 – Jan 11, 2022 - Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com I would like to thank all Ventura Breeze readers for their continued support of this publication. Publisher and owner, Sheldon Brown, truly loves this town as do all the staff. It’s pretty amazing to see what goes into publishing a newspaper and the care and respect the writers have for this […] Read More »

Vol. 15, No. 07 – Dec 29,2021 – Jan 11, 2022 - Music Calendar

For more up-to-the-date listings go to VenturaRocks.com Azars 2215 Michael Dr., Newbury Park Tuesdays: Rockstar Karaoke Fri 12/31: NYE Party w/ Decadent Decades Boatyard Pub Ventura Harbor Wednesdays: Frank Barajas Thursdays: Jim Friery; then Bluegrass Jam Fri 12/31: New York style NYE Party w/ Oleander Falls Tues 1/4: Karen Eden & Bill Macpherson Fri 1/7: […] Read More »

Vol. 15, No. 06 – Dec 15 – Dec 28, 2021 - Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com The Breeze officially has one more issue before the end of 2021, but I know you need to make those plans now on how you want to usher in the New Year, so I have a few suggestions for you. Be sure to call places like the Crowne Plaza, Twist on […] Read More »

Vol. 15, No. 06 – Dec 15 – Dec 28, 2021 - Music Calendar

For more up-to-the-date listings go to VenturaRocks.com Angry Ferret Brewing Company 11990 Hertz Street, Moorpark Sat 12/18: The Balance Azars 2215 Michael Dr., Newbury Park Tuesdays: Rockstar Karaoke Sat 12/18: The Mini Driver Band Boatyard Pub Ventura Harbor Wednesdays: Frank Barajas Thursdays: Jim Friery; then Bluegrass Jam Fri 12/17: Teresa Russell & Stephen Geyer Sat […] Read More »

Local Ventura residents team up with California’s Ineffable Music Group to launch Ventura Music Hall

In the first quarter of 2022, a brand new music venue will open its doors to introduce a space to gather and enjoy culture and live music in Ventura. Renovated to feature top quality production and a cozy atmosphere, Ventura Music Hall presents a state-of-the-art live music venue with locally crafted food and a full […] Read More »

Just Go! Ventura Music Festival presents Tommy Emmanuel— “the world’s best guitarist”

By VMF consultant Richard Newsham Do you know acoustic guitarist Tommy Emmanuel? You should and now you can! Eric Clapton flatly states he is “the world’s best guitarist.” And Steve Vai calls him “the most inspired acoustic guitar player I have ever seen.” “Emmanuel needs to be seen maybe more than heard,” says one reviewer. […] Read More »

Vol. 15, No. 05 – Dec 1 – Dec 14, 2021 – Music Calendar

Music Calendar 12/1 – 1214 For more up-to-the-date listings go to VenturaRocks.com Azars 2215 Michael Dr., Newbury Park Tuesdays: Rockstar Karaoke Sat 12/4: Heathers on Fire Boatyard Pub Ventura Harbor Thursdays: Jim Friery; then Bluegrass Jam Fri 12/3: Teresa Russell w/ Stephen Geyer Sat 12/4: Oleander Falls Bombay Bar & Grill 143 S. California St., […] Read More »

Vol. 15, No. 05 – Dec 1 – Dec 14, 2021 – Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com With Thanksgiving officially behind us, the holiday season is in full swing and Ventura has a variety of events to get you in the mood, so many of which involve live music. Let’s start with Ventura Winter Wine Walk which falls on Saturday, December 11 this year with over 80 tasting […] Read More »

The Black Couch Ventura Music Show Down

Ventura based Black Couch Studio and Hi Hat Entertainment have joined together in a creative collaboration with the singular focus of promoting the talents of Ventura’s musicians. A list of 16 musicians were invited to contribute to a musical stew. The names of four drummers, four bass players and eight guitar players/singers were thrown in […] Read More »

Vol. 15, No. 04 – Nov 17 – Nov 30, 2021 - Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com If you’re planning to dance off some of those post-Thanksgiving dinner calories on Thursday night, be sure to plan ahead as most venues will be closed. Best to be proactive and get out Wednesday night, dance, party, and stay out way too late so you’ll be good and hung over for […] Read More »

Vol. 15, No. 04 – Nov 17 – Nov 30, 2021 - Music Calendar

Music Calendar 11/17-11/30 For more up-to-the-date listings go to VenturaRocks.com Azars 2215 Michael Dr., Newbury Park Tuesdays: Rockstar Karaoke Sat 11/20: Reign Sat 11/27: The Mini Driver Band Boatyard Pub Ventura Harbor Thursdays: Jim Friery; then Bluegrass Jam Fri 11/19: Teresa Russell & Stephen Geyer Sat 11/20: Déjà vu Too Bombay Bar & Grill 143 […] Read More »

Vol. 15, No. 03 – Nov 3 – Nov 16, 2021 - Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com I had to think long and hard to figure out the last time I took off two weeks for a real vacation and honestly, I couldn’t think of a single time! I’m back newly refreshed from Italy where I avoided the news, I was without social media, in fact, I didn’t […] Read More »

Vol. 15, No. 03 – Nov 3 – Nov 16, 2021 - Music Calendar

For more up-to-the-date listings go to VenturaRocks.com Azars 2215 Michael Dr., Newbury Park Tuesdays: Rockstar Karaoke Fridays: DJs Sat 11/6: Urban Soul Boatyard Pub Ventura Harbor Thursdays: Jim Friery; then Bluegrass Jam Tues 11/16: Karen Eden w/ Bill Macpherson Bombay Bar & Grill 143 S. California St., Ventura DJs Friday – Sunday Café Fiore 66 […] Read More »

Vol. 15, No. 02 – Oct 20 – Nov 2, 2021 - Music Calendar

For more up-to-the-date listings go to VenturaRocks.com Azars 2215 Michael Dr., Newbury Park Tuesdays: Rockstar Karaoke Sat 10/23: SideTracs Sat 10/30: Old School Boatyard Pub Ventura Harbor Thursdays: Jim Friery; then Bluegrass Jam Bombay Bar & Grill 143 S. California St., Ventura DJs Friday – Sunday Café Fiore 66 S. California St., Ventura Wed 10/20: […] Read More »

Vol. 15, No. 02 – Oct 20 – Nov 2, 2021 - Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com Work has begun on the new music venue scheduled to open during the first quarter of 2022 replacing Discovery on Thompson Blvd. A few local residents have teamed up with Ineffable Music Group to launch Ventura Music Hall and if it has anything to do with music you know they’ll have […] Read More »

Vol. 15, No. 01 – Oct 6 – Oct 19, 2021 - Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com Randy Parsons has left the building? Randy packed up the prime space he had occupied upstairs since 2014 overlooking Main and Chestnut for Parsons Guitars (past clients include Jimmy Page, Jack White, Sammy Hagar and others), it was where he created state-of-the-art, one-of-a-kind guitars, and where he provided luthier workshops for […] Read More »

Vol. 15, No. 01 – Oct 6 – Oct 19, 2021 - Music Calendar

For more up-to-the-date listings go to VenturaRocks.com Azars 2215 Michael Dr., Newbury Park Tuesdays: Rockstar Karaoke Sat 10/9: Mini Driver Band Sat 10/16: The Replay Boatyard Pub Ventura Harbor Thursdays: Jim Friery; then Bluegrass Jam Sat 10/16: Teresa Russell & Stephen Geyer Bombay Bar & Grill 143 S. California St., Ventura DJs Friday – Sunday […] Read More »

Vol. 14, No. 26 – Sept 22 – Oct 5, 2021 - Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com While I’m not going to guarantee an opening date for the Grape, they are oh so very close to opening their doors to what I’m sure will be the hottest jazz club in the County. I got the grand tour and the place is amazing!!! We’ve been very fortunate to have […] Read More »

Vol. 14, No. 26 – Sept 22 – Oct 5, 2021 - Music Calendar

For more up-to-the-date listings go to VenturaRocks.com Azars 2215 Michael Dr., Newbury Park Sat 10/2: Reign Boatyard Pub Ventura Harbor Thursdays: Jim Friery; then Bluegrass Jam Bombay Bar & Grill 143 S. California St., Ventura DJs Friday – Sunday Sat 9/25: Brian Mikasa, Kyle Hunt, Hol!day, Ardi (6 pm) Cantara Cellars 126 N. Wood Rd., […] Read More »

Vol. 14, No. 25 – Sept 8 – Sept 21, 2021 - Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com Big congratulations to Tammy and the crew at Grapes and Hops for expanding their beverage selection to include a lovely assortment of mixed drinks, and as a result, the venue is now called Grapes and Hops with a Twist! I have to always send them love as they’ve consistently offered live […] Read More »

Vol. 14, No. 25 – Sept 8 – Sept 21, 2021 - Music Calendar

For more up-to-the-date listings go to VenturaRocks.com Boatyard Pub Ventura Harbor Thursdays: Jim Friery; then Bluegrass Jam Cantara Cellars 126 N. Wood Road, Camarillo Fri 9/10: Sugarmill Slim w/ Cadillac Zack Sat 9/11: Katie Shorey Fri 9/17: Artur Menezes Sat 9/18: Sandy Haley Sun 9/19: Natalie Wattre The Cave 4435 McGrath Street, Ventura Music 5:30 […] Read More »

Vol. 14, No. 24 – Aug 25 – Sept 7, 2021 - Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com Just when you think we’re out of the woods, the mask mandate is back; embrace it. While you and I may be vaccinated others are not. No need to get angry, no need to stress, just do what is right for the greater good and let’s put this pandemic behind us […] Read More »

Vol. 14, No. 24 – Aug 25 – Sept 7, 2021 - Music Calendar

For more up-to-the-date listings go to VenturaRocks.com Boatyard Pub Ventura Harbor Thursdays: Jim Friery; then Bluegrass Jam Cantara Cellars 126 N. Wood Road, Camarillo Fri 8/27: Lionel Young Sat 8/28: Mid Life Crisis The Cave 4435 McGrath Street, Ventura Music 5:30 – 8:30 Thursdays: Bobby Apostol Fridays & Saturdays: Warren Takahashi The Collection at River […] Read More »

Vol. 14, No. 23 – Aug 11 – Aug 24, 2021 - Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com With more and more people getting out for live music coupled with the unpredictability of the Coronavirus mutating, I would not think less of you for wearing a mask or two whether you’re vaccinated or not, indoors or out…just sayin’. You might consider checking out Caffrodite Community Collective which has been […] Read More »

Vol. 14, No. 23 – Aug 11 – Aug 24, 2021 - Music Calendar

For more up-to-the-date listings go to VenturaRocks.com Anna’s Cider 801 E. Main Street, Santa Paula Sat 8/14: (1:pm) Jacob Marquez & the Good Vibes Beach House Tacos Ventura Pier Sat 8/14: (1 pm) 805 Allstarz Boatyard Pub Ventura Harbor Thursdays: Jim Friery; then Bluegrass Jam Caffrodite Community Collective 1987 E. Main St. Ventura Fri 8/20: […] Read More »

Vol. 14, No. 22 – July 28 – Aug 10, 2021 - Music Calendar

Music Calendar For more up-to-the-date listings go to VenturaRocks.com Art City Studios 197 Dubbers Street, Ventura Wed 7/28: Fantuzzi & Friends, Jason Brock Boatyard Pub Ventura Harbor Thursdays: Jim Friery; then Bluegrass Jam Cantara Cellars 126 N. Wood Road, Camarillo Thurs 7/29: John Mayall Sun 8/1: Milo Sledge Trio Canyon at Oxnard PACC Oxnard Performing […] Read More »

Vol. 14, No. 22 – July 28 – Aug 10, 2021 - Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com You know the music scene is alive when large venue events sell out; such was the case for the Tequila and Tacos Music Festival over the weekend of July 24 & 25 with Vanilla Ice, Tag Team and Ozomatli performing. I will concede, the beverage of choice may have been the […] Read More »

Vol. 14, No. 21 – July 14 – July 27, 2021 - Music Calendar

For more up-to-the-date listings go to VenturaRocks.com Boatyard Pub Ventura Harbor Thursdays: Jim Friery; then Bluegrass Jam Caffrodite Community Collective 1987 E. Main Street, Ventura Fri 7/16: Tom Collins & tom Etchart Cantara Cellars 126 N. Wood Road, Camarillo Fri 7/16: Laith Al-Saadi Sat 7/17: Ray Jaurique & the Uptown Brothers Sun 7/18: Natalie Wattre […] Read More »

Vol. 14, No. 21 – July 14 – July 27, 2021 - Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com It’s easy to forget just how therapeutic live music can be. Music affects us, it affects our moods, and it can even change our outlook from grim to optimistic. If you’re stressed out, say for instance after having endured a world-wide pandemic and you could use some help easing back into […] Read More »

Vol. 14, No. 20 – June 30 – July 13, 2021 - Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com I love a good night of live music, but every now and then you leave a venue with such a smile engrained on your face that the muscles truly ache, but it feels so right. Such was the case when I caught one of Cadillac Zack Presents shows at Cantara Cellars […] Read More »

Vol. 14, No. 19 – June 16 – June 29, 2021 - Music Calendar

For more up-to-the-date listings go to VenturaRocks.com Bombay Bar & Grill 143 S. California Street Ventura, CA Fri, Sat & Sun: DJs Sat 6/26: Swizzlers, the Vonettes, Fishfry (5-9 pm) Cantara Cellars 126 N. Wood Road Camarillo, CA Fri 6/25: Jimmy Vivino ( 8 pm) Sat 6/26: Brandon Ragan Project (4 & 7 pm) The […] Read More »

Vol. 14, No. 19 – June 16 – June 29, 2021 - Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com I really thought I was clever lining up local artists for a short Q&A the past year because frankly, there was very little to write about regarding our music scene other than a lack of a music scene, but that got old fast. So, the Q&A’s were fun and interesting as […] Read More »

Vol. 14, No. 18 – June 2 – June 15, 2021 - Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com It’s good to see people out enjoying live music again. We still need to follow the rules as we head towards summer and with any luck at all we’ll put this pandemic behind us once and for all. I’m happy to report that Margarita Villa and Boatyard Pub are ramping up […] Read More »

Vol. 14, No. 17 – May 19 – June 1, 2021 - Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com You know we’re heading back to normal when the Ventura Music Festival confirms live concerts. These will be 100%-vaccinated events for artists, crew, audience, staff and volunteers. The three-day line-up includes Aubrey Logan on July 23, Time for Three on the 24th and Italy’s Andrea Roberto on the 25th. Tickets and […] Read More »

Vol. 14, No. 16 – May 5 – May 18, 2021 – Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com More venues are offering more live music as we transition gently back towards normalcy. I’m grateful to see strict Covid guidelines in place at the venues I’ve frequented the past couple of weeks. I’m hearing Winchesters will be offering live music on Thursdays (along with Fridays and Saturdays), the Raven Tavern […] Read More »

Vol. 14, No. 15 – April 21 – May 4, 2021 – Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com As we get back up to speed and navigate social protocols in place to protect us and others, you know, so we don’t slip back into another lockdown, please do your best to abide by the rules. I appreciated the fact that Winchesters had Will Breman read the rules before he […] Read More »

Vol. 14, No. 14 – April 7 – April 20, 2021 - Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com More venues are offering live music complying with all the Covid-19 restrictions in place as we continue to move through the tiers. Of course, you need to do your part as well so we don’t ruin it for everyone…again. Wear your mask, keep socially distanced from others not in your party […] Read More »

Vol. 14, No. 13 – Mar 24 – April 6, 2021 - Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com Spring has sprung and with warmer weather on the horizon, it will be a lot more comfortable supporting live music outdoors at such venues as Winchesters, Leashless and the brand new Vaquero y Mar (formerly the Hong Kong Inn). Along with the venues of course are the drive-in style concerts where […] Read More »

Vol. 14, No. 12 – Mar 10 – Mar 23, 2021 - Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com Little by little Ventura is coming alive and a handful of venues are already offering live music outdoors including Caffrodite, Copa Cubana, Leashless, the Cave and the Shores. Check VenturaRocks.com for updates and the daily music listings, along with the latest VenturaRockSpot featuring Jayden Secor (coming soon, Christine Law and her […] Read More »

Vol. 14, No. 11 – Feb 24 – Mar 9, 2021 - Ventura Music Scene

It’s a slow-mo rollout if you ask me, but I’m not here to complain about the lack of live music. In fact, I support venues taking it as slow as they need to in order to ensure our safety and to prioritize their efforts so they can stay in business. Be patient. VenturaRocks.com is listing […] Read More »

Vol. 14, No. 10 – Feb 10 – Feb 23, 2021 - Ventura Music Scene

With the Stay-at-Home order lifted, venues are doing their best to get stabilized yet again. I’ve seen one or two postings on social media about solo artists playing during dinner one or two nights a week (Peirano’s and the Cave), so it’s a start. Meanwhile, I’ve reached out to another musician to talk about his […] Read More »

Vol. 14, No. 09 – Jan 27 – Feb 9, 2021 - Ventura Music Scene

At press time, we’re still on hold for live music in venues, but drive-in concerts are still your safest bet, and now Thousand Oaks is getting into the spirit of things and will be hosting a drive-in concert at the BofA Performing Arts Center with Highway Starr performing on Saturday, February 6. The Canyon at […] Read More »

Vol. 14, No. 08 – Jan 13 – Jan 26, 2021 - Ventura Music Scene

We all have high hopes for 2021, so don’t let the first week of political turmoil get you down. I’ve been thinking about Ventura’s music scene over the past decade and at one point there were over 30 venues available for live music from the East end of town to the Harbor to Downtown to […] Read More »

Vol. 14, No. 07 – Dec 30, 2020 – Jan 12, 2021 - Ventura Music Scene

Last year at this time, and traditionally speaking, this time of year I’m usually sharing where all the New Year’s Eve parties are happening and what bands are playing, but this year, not so much. Instead, we have to be patient and diligent and before long, we’ll be back in the venues with friends listening […] Read More »

Vol. 14, No. 06 – Dec 16 – Dec 29, 2020 - Ventura Music Scene

With most of Southern California under another lockdown, live in person music, has been put back on hold; and it turns out, both the Canyon Club at the Oxnard Performing Arts Center and Concerts in Your Car at the Fairgrounds are on hiatus until at least mid-January. You can see live performances on social media […] Read More »

Vol. 14, No. 05 – Dec 2 – Dec 15, 2020 - Ventura Music Scene

It’s the last month of the year, a year that will go down in history where music scenes everywhere took a major hit including our quant little Ventura. But now with a vaccine or two on the horizon, let’s hope 2021 shows a slow yet steady recovery. All those venues that provided live music pre-pandemic […] Read More »

Vol. 14, No. 05 – Dec 2 – Dec 15, 2020 - Music Calendar

For more up-to-the-date listings go to VenturaRocks.com All Venues Ventura, unless otherwise noted. Camarillo Barrelworks 126 N. Wood Road, Camarillo Music 6-9 pm Sat 12/5- Christmas with Katie Shorey Sat 12/12: Will Breman Sun 12/13: Brandon Ragan The Canyon at Oxnard PACC Oxnard Performing Arts Center Parking Lot Drive in style concerts Fri 12/4: The […] Read More »

Vol. 14, No. 04 – Nov 18 – Dec 1, 2020 – Music Calendar

For more up-to-the-date listings go to VenturaRocks.com All Venues Ventura, unless otherwise noted. Camarillo Barrelworks 126 N. Wood Road, Camarillo Music 6-9 pm Sat 11/21: Katie Shorey Fri 11/27: Erinn Alissa Sat 11/28: Slogan The Canyon at Oxnard PACC Oxnard Performing Arts Center Parking Lot Drive in style concerts Fri 11/20: Scot Bruce as Elvis […] Read More »

Vol. 14, No. 04 – Nov 18 – Dec 1, 2020 – Ventura Music Scene

There’s no doubt about it, the drive-in theater live concert events are about the only way you can take in a full band performing live music, and of course it’s the safest way if the folks in your car are quarantine buddies, so I’m happy to see more of these events popping up such as […] Read More »

Vol. 14, No. 03 – Nov 4 – Nov 17, 2020 – Ventura Music Scene

I guess it was bound to happen, and it finally did on Halloween when the first Concerts in Your Car was cancelled with a notice going out. “Aaron and Sully have made the difficult decision to cancel the remainder of their American Drive-in Tour. We know you are disappointed, and understand the challenges in touring […] Read More »

Vol. 14, No. 03 – Nov 4 – Nov 17, 2020 – Music Calendar

For more up-to-the-date listings go to VenturaRocks.com All Venues Ventura, unless otherwise noted. Caffrodite Community Collective 1987 E. Main Street Sat 11/7: Déjà vu Too The Canyon at Oxnard PACC Oxnard Performing Arts Center Parking Lot Drive in style concerts Fri 11/6: Mirage, One Hundred Paces Sat 11/7: 4NR Fri 11/13: Wanted Sat 11/14: Bruno […] Read More »

Vol. 14, No. 02 – Oct 21 – Nov 3, 2020 - Ventura Music Scene

We’re wrapping up October and music is finally resuming, albeit on a slow and cautious path. Heeding warnings and following the new guidelines is not available for all restaurants and venues as they don’t have the space to give up, specifically 20 feet to keep artist apart from patrons. Be patient, it’s happening. When I […] Read More »

Vol. 14, No. 02 – Oct 21 – Nov 3, 2020 - Music Calendar

For more up-to-the-date listings go to VenturaRocks.com All Venues Ventura, unless otherwise noted. The Canyon at Oxnard PACC Oxnard Performing Arts Center Parking Lot Drive in style concerts Fri 10/23: 24 Karat Gold (Stevie Nicks film) Sat 10/24: We Belong Sat 10/31: Monster Groove Band Fri 11/6: Mirage Fri 11/13: Wanted Sat 11/14: Bruno & […] Read More »

Vol. 14, No. 01 – Oct 7 – Oct 20, 2020 - Ventura Music Scene

Ventura’s music scene is far from rockin’ but at least the process of healing has begun and the County/City is allowing music once again as long as venues follow their strict rules to keep everyone concerned safe. Though I shared it in my last column, it bears repeating what is allowed, “Live solo or duet […] Read More »

Vol. 14, No. 01 – Oct 7 – Oct 20, 2020 – Ventura Music Scene

Ventura’s music scene is far from rockin’ but at least the process of healing has begun and the County/City is allowing music once again as long as venues follow their strict rules to keep everyone concerned safe. Though I shared it in my last column, it bears repeating what is allowed, “Live solo or duet […] Read More »

Vol. 13, No. 26 – Sept 23 – Oct 6, 2020 - Ventura Music Scene

There is a fabulous resource as we navigate all the do’s and don’ts during the pandemic. It’s the VenturaCountyRecovers.org website and it has a “roadmap” to reopening and states, “Live solo or duet (from same household) singers/musicians can perform outdoors at restaurants, bars, or wineries. The soloist/duet must stay at least 20 feet away from […] Read More »

Vol. 13, No. 26 – Sept 23 – Oct 6, 2020 - Music Calendar

For more up-to-the-date listings go to VenturaRocks.com All Venues Ventura, unless otherwise noted. The Canyon at Oxnard PACC Oxnard Performing Arts Center Parking Lot Drive in style concerts Sat 9/26: DSB Fri 10/2: Blonde Ambition Sat 10/3: Charros of Rock, Fallen Fury Sun 10/4: Dreaming of You Fri 10/9: L.A.vation Sat 10/10: Hard Days Night […] Read More »

Vol. 13, No. 25 – Sept 9 – Sept 22, 2020 - Music Calendar

For more up-to-the-date listings go to VenturaRocks.com All Venues Ventura, unless otherwise noted. The Canyon at Oxnard PACC Oxnard Performing Arts Center Parking Lot Drive in style concerts Fri 9/11: Generation Idol Sat 9/12: The Long Run Fri 9/18: Masters of Puppets Sat 9/19: Pulley, Stalag 13, Bad Samaritans, Sidekick Sat 9/26: DSB Fri 10/2: […] Read More »

Vol. 13, No. 25 – Sept 9 – Sept 22, 2020 - Ventura Music Scene

The City and surrounding areas are still not allowing live music in venues, not even outdoors unless it’s one of the drive-in style and you’re in a car, or at least next to your car in a parking lot. Concerts in Your Car in the fairgrounds parking lot continue to add shows including Robby Krieger […] Read More »

Vol. 13, No. 24 – Aug 26 – Sept 8, 2020 - Music Calendar

For more up-to-the-date listings go to VenturaRocks.com All Venues Ventura, unless otherwise noted. The Canyon at Oxnard PACC Oxnard Performing Arts Center Parking Lot Drive in style concerts Sundays: Reggae Knights (5 pm) Fri 8/28: Little Willie G Sat 8/29: Queen Nation Concerts in Your Car Ventura County Fairgrounds 10 W. Harbor Blvd. Thurs 8/13: […] Read More »

Vol. 13, No. 24 – Aug 26 – Sept 8, 2020 - Ventura Music Scene

Drive In Style Concerts Moorpark has thrown their hat in the ring and the City has hosted a handful of live drive-in style concerts at Arroyo Vista Community Park (4550 Tierra Rejada Road). They’ve hit a couple of bumps in the road and had to cancelled their most recent one, but let’s keep our fingers […] Read More »

Vol. 13, No. 23 – Aug 12 – Aug 25, 2020 - Ventura Music Scene

Concerts in Your Car Just so you know, the Concerts in Your Car season won’t last forever, probably as long as the good weather lasts, oh, and the pandemic. But I am happy to hear they’ll also offer shows in Arizona without packing up and leaving Ventura. By the way, did I call it or […] Read More »

Vol. 13, No. 23 – Aug 12 – Aug 25, 2020 - Music Calendar

For more up-to-the-date listings go to VenturaRocks.com All Venues Ventura, unless otherwise noted. The Canyon at Oxnard PACC Oxnard Performing Arts Center Parking Lot Drive in style concerts Sundays: Reggae Knights (5 pm) Sat 8/15: Lose Your Illusion Fri 8/21: Crooked Eye Tommy CD release party Sat 8/22: Selena tribute band Fri 8/28: Little Willie […] Read More »

Vol. 13, No. 22 – July 29 – Aug 11, 2020 - Music Calendar

For more up-to-the-date listings go to VenturaRocks.com All Venues Ventura, unless otherwise noted. The Canyon at Oxnard PACC Oxnard Performing Arts Center Parking Lot Drive in style concerts Sundays: Reggae Knights (5 pm) Fri 8/7: Corazan Demana Sat 8/15: Lose Your Illusion Fri 8/21: Crooked Eye Tommy Sat 8/22: Selena tribute band Concerts in Your […] Read More »

Vol. 13, No. 22 – July 29 – Aug 11, 2020 - Ventura Music Scene

Concerts in Your Car I made it to my first Concert in Your Car (but to be clear, it was in my car), last week when I saw Third Eye Blind. The main problem with being a single person and trying to abide by the social distancing rules is that I have to go to […] Read More »

Vol. 13, No. 21 – July 15 – July 28, 2020 - Ventura Music Scene

PLAYING THE GAME I’ve spoken to a number of venue owners the past couple of weeks as they tread lightly doing their best to follow the guidelines in place to operate safely in this time of COVID-19. And without naming names, I know several have had to stop the music (literally) to remind patrons that […] Read More »

Vol. 13, No. 21 – July 15 – July 28, 2020 - Music Calendar

For more up-to-the-date listings go to VenturaRocks.com All Venues Ventura, unless otherwise noted. Concerts in Your Car Ventura County Fairgrounds 10 W. Harbor Blvd. Thurs 7/16: John Jorgenson Bluegrass Band Sat 7/18: Fishbone, Ozomatli, Rey Fresco Thurs 7/23: DSB, Journey tribute Sat 7/25: Third Eye Blind Thur 7/30: Noise Pollution, AC/DC experience Fri 8/7: Sublime […] Read More »

Vol. 13, No. 20 – July 1 – July 14, 2020 - Ventura Music Scene

PLAYING THE GAME I’ve spoken to a number of venue owners the past couple of weeks as they tread lightly doing their best to follow the guidelines in place to operate safely in this time of COVID-19. And without naming names, I know several have had to stop the music (literally) to remind patrons that […] Read More »

John Jorgenson Bluegrass Band at the Fairgrounds

Seatbelts are advisable. by Richard Newsham, VMF consultant John Jorgenson Bluegrass Band (J2B2) plays “America’s Music” on July 16 for a Ventura County Fairgrounds’ drive-in concert Seatbelts are advisable as Desert Rose Band and Hellecasters’ guitar genius John Jorgenson brings “the best string players in the world” to his hometown at the Ventura Music Festival’s […] Read More »

Vol. 13, No. 20 – July 1 – July 14, 2020 - Music Calendar

For more up-to-the-date listings go to VenturaRocks.com All Venues Ventura, unless otherwise noted. Barrelhouse 101 545 E. Thompson Blvd. Sat 7/4: Doc Ventura Cantina 31/Limon y Sal 598 E. Main Street Sat 2-5 pm Sat 7/4: Vinyl Gypsies Concerts in Your Car Ventura County Fairgrounds 10 W. Harbor Blvd. Thursdays 7:30; Sat 8 pm Thurs […] Read More »

Vol. 13, No. 19 – June 17 – June 30, 2020 – Music Calendar

6/17 – 6/30 For more events go to VenturaRocks.com All Venues Ventura, unless otherwise noted. Four Brix Winery 2290 Eastman Avenue Sundays 1 pm Sun 6/28: JJ Frank Duo Sandbox Coffeehouse 204 E. Thompson Blvd 805-641-1025 Thurs 6 pm, Weekends noon Thursdays Open Mic Winchesters Grill 632 E. Main Street 805-653-7446 Friday 5-8; Saturday & […] Read More »

Vol. 13, No. 18 – June 3 – June 16, 2020 - Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com Ventura Music Festival It’s official, the Ventura Music Festival put out a press release which postpones their 26th season scheduled for the last two weekends in July 2020 and it’s been moved to July 2021. The VMF’s chief executive, Susan Scott said, “when the only certainty is uncertainty, creativity and innovation […] Read More »

Vol. 13, No. 17 – May 20 – June 2, 2020 - Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com Before I get to more interview with local artists, I have a couple of updates on a few of our venues, musicians and events. QUICK NOTES Both Bombay Bar & Grill and Sans Souci are open again serving up food and libations, they both have limited hours and earlier in the […] Read More »

Vol. 13, No. 16 – May 6 – May 19, 2020 - Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com The past couple of issues I had interviewed a number of local musicians to see how they were holding up during this COVID-19 self-quarantine, and then somebody suggested I reach out to a couple of the venues, and so I did, but sadly, the response was a little sad, and I […] Read More »

Vol. 13, No. 15 – Apr 22 – May 5, 2020 - Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com As we continue in shutdown mode and our town is a virtual ghost town at night (as it should be), I’ve reached out to a number of musicians to get their thoughts and updates on how they’re managing the stay home mandate. Tommy Marsh of Crooked Eye Tommy Pam: Are you […] Read More »

Vol. 13, No. 14 – Apr 8 – Apr 21, 2020 - Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com As incredible as it may be, Ventura’s music scene is keeping its preverbal blood flowing. I’ve been watching so many live streaming events, where you can purchase to view and some where you can make a donation to the “tip” jar. Our artists and musicians are doing what they can to […] Read More »

Vol. 13, No. 13 – Mar 25 – Apr 7, 2020 - Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com We find ourselves in uncharted territory as the Covid-19 pandemic hits home. Many venues initially didn’t take Governor Newsom’s Stay-Home Order too seriously, but once the Ventura County Public Health Officer, Dr. Robert Levin, issued our own local emergency order, each venue, one by one, closed their doors and posted on […] Read More »

Vol. 13, No. 12 – Mar 11 – Mar 24, 2020 - Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com It’s not always easy to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day when it falls mid-week as it does this year on a Tuesday, so a lot of the celebrations will take place the weekend before with hardcore Irish venues such as Dargan’s celebrating full throttle on Tuesday anyways. You can expect the obligatory […] Read More »

Vol. 13, No. 12 – Mar 11 – Mar 24, 2020 - Music Calendar

For more events go to VenturaRocks.com Blue Agave 185 E. Santa Clara Fridays: Mariachi Band; DJ Saturdays: DJ Boatyard Pub Ventura Harbor Village Tuesday-Thursday 6 pm, Friday & Saturday 7 pm Mondays: Milo Sledge Thursdays: Jim Friery, Bluegrass Jam Wed 3/11: Karen Eden Fri 3/13: Teresa Russell & Stephen Geyer Sat 3/14: Shorebreak Sun 3/15: […] Read More »

Vol. 13, No. 11 – Feb 26 – Mar 10, 2020 - Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com The Ventura Music Festival announced their 2020 lineup recently. Most of the events will be held at the Ventura College Performing Arts Center (VCPAC); but the ever-popular Tea & Trumpets will once again be held at the Pierpont Inn on July 23, and their annual free event will be held at […] Read More »

Vol. 13, No. 11 – Feb 26 – Mar 10, 2020 - Music Calendar

For more events go to VenturaRocks.com All Venues Ventura, unless otherwise noted. Blue Agave 185 E. Santa Clara Fridays: Mariachi Band; DJ Saturdays: DJ Boatyard Pub Ventura Harbor Village Tuesday-Thursday 6 pm, Friday & Saturday 7 pm Mondays: Milo Sledge Thursdays: Jim Friery, Bluegrass Jam Wed 2/26: Karen Eden Fri 2/28: Teresa Russell & Stephen […] Read More »

Vol. 13, No. 10 – Feb 12 – Feb 25, 2020 - Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com Let’s acknowledge the elephant in the room, and then move on. Yes, another venue has closed its doors. What’s worse, it’s a Main Street venue, this time Oak and Main. Was it due to mismanagement? Bad service? Poor advertising? It’s easy to be a Monday morning quarterback, but instead, let’s all […] Read More »

Vol. 13, No. 10 – Feb 12 – Feb 25, 2020 - Music Calendar

For more events go to VenturaRocks.com All Venues Ventura, unless otherwise noted. Bike Ventura 490 N. Ventura Avenue Fri 2/14: Rafa Rose, Martini Drive, Without Words Blue Agave 185 E. Santa Clara Fridays: Mariachi Band; DJ Saturdays: DJ Sat 2/15: Lacie Mae (4 pm) Boatyard Pub Ventura Harbor Village Tuesday-Thursday 6 pm, Friday & Saturday […] Read More »

Vol. 13, No. 9 – Jan 29 – Feb 11, 2020 - Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com I’m a big fan of shaking it up and seeing new things tried out in our little town, and case in point, you can spend your lunchtime at the EP Foster Library in the Topping Room on Friday, January 31, while listening to Opera Santa Barbara, and it’s absolutely free! Oak […] Read More »

Vol. 13, No. 9 – Jan 29 – Feb 11, 2020 - Music Calendar

For more events go to VenturaRocks.com All Venues Ventura, unless otherwise noted. Blue Agave 185 E. Santa Clara Fridays: Mariachi Band; DJ Saturdays: DJ Boatyard Pub Ventura Harbor Village Tuesday-Thursday 6 pm, Friday & Saturday 7 pm Mondays: Milo Sledge Thursdays: Jim Friery, Bluegrass Jam Wed 1/29: Karen Eden Fri 1/30: Shorebreak Bombay Bar & […] Read More »

Vol. 13, No. 8 – Jan 15 – Jan 28, 2020 - Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com Congratulations to Made West Brewing as they celebrate their four-year anniversary this month, and you know there is no better way to pack the house (other than with their excellent suds) than with live music. On Saturday, January 25, from 11 am to 9 pm they’ll have Sam Kulchin, Brother Earl, […] Read More »

Vol. 13, No. 8 – Jan 15 – Jan 28, 2020 - Music Calendar

For more events go to VenturaRocks.com All Venues Ventura, unless otherwise noted. Blue Agave 185 E. Santa Clara Fridays: Mariachi Band; DJ Saturdays: DJ Boatyard Pub Ventura Harbor Village Tuesday-Thursday 6 pm, Friday & Saturday 7 pm Mondays: Milo Sledge Thursdays: Jim Friery, Bluegrass Jam Wed 1/15: Finnhead Dave Fri 1/17: Frank Barajas Sat 1/18: […] Read More »

Vol. 13, No. 7 – Jan 1 – Jan 14, 2020 - Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com Happy New Year my friend! We are back to business as usual and as always already looking forward to a year filled with music which science has proven increases happiness and reduces stress as well as depression. Now the type of music that soothes the average soul is totally subjective. As […] Read More »

Vol. 13, No. 7 – Jan 1 – Jan 14, 2020 - Music Calendar

For more events go to VenturaRocks.com All Venues Ventura, unless otherwise noted. Blue Agave 185 E. Santa Clara Fridays: Mariachi Band; DJ Saturdays: DJ Boatyard Pub Ventura Harbor Village Tuesday-Thursday 6 pm, Friday & Saturday 7 pm Thursdays: Jim Friery, Bluegrass Jam Bombay Bar & Grill 143 S. California Street Thursdays, Friday & Saturdays: DJs […] Read More »

Vol. 13, No. 6 – Dec 18 – Dec 31, 2019 - Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com It’s the final weeks of the year with a handful of holiday shows and a whole lot of New Year’s Eve parties, so let’s get right to it. On Thursday, December 19, Buena High School hosts their 7th annual Not-So-Silent-Night benefit concert in the Library Media Center. The following day, Friday, […] Read More »

Vol. 13, No. 6 – Dec 18 – Dec 31, 2019 - Music Calendar

For more events go to VenturaRocks.com All Venues Ventura, unless otherwise noted. Blue Agave 185 E. Santa Clara Fridays: Mariachi Band; DJ Saturdays: DJ Boatyard Pub Ventura Harbor Village Tuesday-Thursday 6 pm, Friday & Saturday 7 pm Thursdays: Jim Friery, Bluegrass Jam Wed 12/18: Karen Eden Fri 12/20: Frank Barajas Sat 12/21: Jon Gindick Duo […] Read More »

Vol. 13, No. 5 – Dec 4 – Dec 17, 2019 - Music Calendar

For more events go to VenturaRocks.com All Venues Ventura, unless otherwise noted. Aqua Beachfront Bar Crown Plaza Ventura Beach 450 E Harbor Blvd. Fridays 5-8: Benjamin Buttner Blue Agave 185 E. Santa Clara Fridays: Mariachi Band; DJ Saturdays: DJ Blue Room Ventura Harbor Village Thursdays: The Get Down Jam Boatyard Pub Ventura Harbor Village Tuesday-Thursday […] Read More »

Vol. 13, No. 5 – Dec 4 – Dec 17, 2019 - Ventura Music Scene

By Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com There is plenty going on in Ventura to get you into the spirit of the holidays starting with the social event of the year, the Ventura Winter Wine Walk on Saturday, December 7 downtown Ventura with a man-made snowfall and live music from the Adelaide Band, Upstream and Bruno and the […] Read More »

Vol. 13, No. 4 – Nov 20 – Dec 3, 2019 - Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com Congratulations to Tommy and Paddy Marsh as they will be traveling to Memphis to compete in the Solo Duo category at the International Blues Challenge in January. To help with the cost of the trip, there will be a special evening of Blues at Oak and Main on Sunday, November 24. […] Read More »

Vol. 13, No. 4 – Nov 20 – Dec 3, 2019 - Music Calendar

For more events go to VenturaRocks.com Blue Agave 185 E. Santa Clara Fridays: Mariachi Band; DJ Saturdays: DJ Blue Room Ventura Harbor Village Thursdays: The Get Down Jam Fri 11/22: Boom Boom Showcase Boatyard Pub Ventura Harbor Village Tuesday-Thursday 6 pm, Friday & Saturday 7 pm Thursdays: Jim Friery, Bluegrass Jam Tues 11/19: Frank Barajas […] Read More »

Vol. 13, No. 3 – Nov 6 – Nov 19, 2019 - Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com A very special project benefiting those affected by the Thomas Fire is the local Love project Holiday album featuring so many local artists and their holiday favorites. The brainchild behind Local Love Project of course is Kat Merrick who undertook this amazing endeavor earlier this year gathering the musicians, arranging studio […] Read More »

Vol. 13, No. 3 – Nov 6 – Nov 19, 2019 - Music Calendar

For more events go to VenturaRocks.com All Venues Ventura, unless otherwise noted. Blue Agave 185 E. Santa Clara Fridays: Mariachi Band; DJ Saturdays: DJ Blue Room Ventura Harbor Village Thursdays: The Get Down Jam Boatyard Pub Ventura Harbor Village Tuesday-Thursday 6 pm, Friday & Saturday 7 pm Thursdays: Jim Friery, Bluegrass Jam Tues 11/5: Frank […] Read More »

Vol. 13, No. 2 – Oct 23 – Nov 5, 2019 - Music Calendar

For more events go to VenturaRocks.com Blue Agave 185 E. Santa Clara Fridays: Mariachi Band; DJ Saturdays: DJ Boatyard Pub Ventura Harbor Village Tuesday-Thursday 6 pm, Friday & Saturday 7 pm Thursdays: Bluegrass Jam Wed 10/23: Karen Eden Fri 10/25: Teresa Russell & Stephen Geyer Sat 10/26: Shorebreak Tues 10/29: Shorebreak Wed 10/30: Finnhead Dave […] Read More »

Vol. 13, No. 2 – Oct 23 – Nov 5, 2019 - Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com With Halloween falling on a Thursday this year, I’m finding many venues are having their costume parties the weekend before with a few on Halloween; but there are several celebrating Dia de los Muertos the days following, so almost two weeks of spooky fun at hand. Let’s start with HallowQueens, this […] Read More »

Vol. 13, No. 1 – Oct 9 – Oct 22, 2019 - Music Calendar

For more events go to VenturaRocks.com All Venues Ventura, unless otherwise noted. Blue Agave 185 E. Santa Clara Fridays: Mariachi Band; DJ Saturdays: DJ Boatyard Pub Ventura Harbor Village Tuesday-Thursday 6 pm, Friday & Saturday 7 pm Thursdays: Bluegrass Jam Wed 10/9: Karen Eden Fri 10/11: Teresa Russell & Stephen Geyer Sat 10/12: Corsican Bros. […] Read More »

Vol. 13, No. 1 – Oct 9 – Oct 22, 2019 - Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com I’m really looking forward to a number of special events of the next two weekends starting with C.A.R.Lfest on Saturday, October 12 at Promenade Park along the boardwalk at the beach. Funds are being raised to support the Canine Adoption and Rescue League serving Ventura County. Bands on the bill include […] Read More »

Vol. 12, No. 26 – Sept 25 – Oct 8, 2019 - Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com Back in the day as Program Director of KXBS the Bus here in Ventura in the 90s, one of our local bands that did pretty well for themselves was No Motiv. Well they are getting back together to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their release And the Sadness Prevails. They’ll be […] Read More »

Vol. 12, No. 26 – Sept 25 – Oct 8, 2019 - Music Calendar

For more events go to VenturaRocks.com Blue Agave 185 E. Santa Clara Fridays: Mariachi Band; DJ Saturdays: DJ The Blue Room Ventura Harbor Village (Next to Comedy Club) Thursdays: Gypsy Blues Band Boatyard Pub Ventura Harbor Village Tuesday-Thursday 6 pm, Friday & Saturday 7 pm Tuesdays: Jason Ho/Frank Barajas Thursdays: Bluegrass Jam Wed 9/25: Karen […] Read More »

Vol. 12, No. 25 – Sept 11 – Sept 24, 2019 - Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com The Topa Mountain MusicFest is coming up fast, it’s on Saturday, September 21, with yours truly emceeing the event this year! I hope you’ll make it out for a great cause and amazing artists in a gorgeous setting at Libbey Bowl in Ojai. National and artists out of Southern California fill […] Read More »

Vol. 12, No. 25 – Sept 11 – Sept 24, 2019 – Music Calender

For more events go to VenturaRocks.com Blue Agave 185 E. Santa Clara Fridays: Mariachi Band; DJ Saturdays: DJ The Blue Room Ventura Harbor Village (Next to Comedy Club) Thursdays: Gypsy Blues Band Boatyard Pub Ventura Harbor Village Tuesday-Thursday 6 pm, Friday & Saturday 7 pm Tuesdays: Jason Ho/Frank Barajas Thursdays: Bluegrass Jam Wed 9/11: Karen […] Read More »

Vol. 12, No. 24 – Aug 28 – Sept 10, 2019 - Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com We’re wrapping up the summer season with a number of events including Bombay’s Annual Beach Party with stages indoors and out, a beer garden, mechanical bull and more. DJs will keep you dancing all night long with bands performing earlier in the evening, Dudeo Perez, Strange Case and The Swells on […] Read More »

Vol. 12, No. 24 – Aug 28 – Sept 10, 2019 - Music Calendar

For more events go to VenturaRocks.com Bank of Books 748 E. Main Street 2-4 pm Mon 9/2: Tanya Brody Blue Agave 185 E. Santa Clara Fridays: Mariachi Band; DJ Saturdays: DJ The Blue Room Ventura Harbor Village (Next to Comedy Club) Thursdays: Gypsy Blues Band Boatyard Pub Ventura Harbor Village Monday-Thursday 6 pm, Friday & […] Read More »

Vol. 12, No. 23 – Aug 14 – Aug 27, 2019 - Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com The Ventura County Fair really delivered this year with their Grandstand Stage lineup; there was something for most everyone. I caught and shot several shows including Melissa Etheridge, X Ambassadors, George Thorogood and of course Collective Soul. If you’re so inclined, go to VenturaRocks.com for the August 2019 photo gallery to […] Read More »

Vol. 12, No. 23 – Aug 14 – Aug 27, 2019 - Music Calendar

For more events go to VenturaRocks.com Blue Agave 185 E. Santa Clara Fridays: Mariachi Band; DJ Saturdays: DJ The Blue Room Ventura Harbor Village (Next to Comedy Club) Thursdays: Gypsy Blues Band Boatyard Pub Ventura Harbor Village Monday-Thursday 6 pm, Friday & Saturday 7 pm Mondays: Milo Sledge Tuesdays: Jason Ho/Frank Barajas Thursdays: Bluegrass Jam […] Read More »

Vol. 12, No. 22 – July 31 – Aug 13, 2019 – Music Calendar

For more events go to VenturaRocks.com Blue Agave 185 E. Santa Clara Fridays: Mariachi Band; DJ Saturdays: DJ The Blue Room Ventura Harbor Village (Next to Comedy Club) Thursdays: Gypsy Blues Band Boatyard Pub Ventura Harbor Village Monday-Thursday 6 pm, Friday & Saturday 7 pm Mondays: Milo Sledge Tuesdays: Jason Ho/Frank Barajas Thursdays: Bluegrass Jam […] Read More »

Vol. 12, No. 22 – July 31 – Aug 13, 2019 – Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com Finally! It’s time for live music and entertainment, carnival rides, the rodeo, exhibits, farm animals, food, and more. Yep! It’s the Ventura County Fair which runs July 31 – August 11 at Seaside Park. This year’s theme is “A Country Fair with Ocean Air” and the music, as always, is included […] Read More »

Vol. 12, No. 21 – July 17 – July 30, 2019 - Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com The Ventura Music Festival’s annual free concert will be held once again at Mission Park with Incendio (high octane Latin guitar) on Thursday, July 18, show starts at 5:30 pm. The festival’s final performances will be held at the Ventura College Performing Arts Center with Joey Alexander Trio on July 19; […] Read More »

Vol. 12, No. 21 – July 17 – July 30, 2019 - Music Calendar

For more events go to VenturaRocks.com Blue Agave 185 E. Santa Clara Fridays: Mariachi Band; DJ Saturdays: DJ The Blue Room Ventura Harbor Village (Next to Comedy Club) Thursdays: Gypsy Blues Band Boatyard Pub Ventura Harbor Village Monday-Thursday 6 pm, Friday & Saturday 7 pm Mondays: Milo Sledge Tuesdays: Jason Ho/Frank Barajas Thursdays: Bluegrass Jam […] Read More »

Vol. 12, No. 20 – July 3 – July 16, 2019 - Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com The summer event of the year is finally upon us with Surf Rodeo taking over the beach on the southside of the Ventura Pier. The weekend of July 13 and 14 will be chock-full of music both days on two stages with The Expendables headlining on Saturday, and Hepcat on Sunday. […] Read More »

Vol. 12, No. 19 – June 19 – July 2, 2019 - Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com Gearing up for the 2019 Ventura Music Festival (VMF) season, Artistic Director, Nuvi Mehta, will hold a free reception at the Museum of Ventura County on Sunday, June 30. Equipped with violin and video clips, Nuvi will highlight the past 25 years of VMF; donations will be accepted. The official program […] Read More »

Vol. 12, No. 19 – June 19 – July 2, 2019 - Music Calendar

For more events go to VenturaRocks.com Blue Agave 185 E. Santa Clara Fridays: Mariachi Band; DJ Saturdays: DJ The Blue Room Ventura Harbor Village (Next to Comedy Club) Thursdays: Gypsy Blues Band Boatyard Pub Ventura Harbor Village Monday-Thursday 6 pm, Friday & Saturday 7 pm Mondays: Milo Sledge Tuesdays: Jason Ho/Frank Barajas Thursdays: Bluegrass Jam […] Read More »

Vol. 12, No. 18 – June 5 – June 18, 2019 - Music Calendar

Music Calendar For more events go to VenturaRocks.com Bank of Books 748 E. Main Street Music 6:30 – 8 pm Sat 6/8: Lasso the Moon, Crawdads, Trypanosome Black Angus 4718 Telephone Road Music 5:30 – 8:30 pm Thursdays: Mark David Undercover Blue Agave 185 E. Santa Clara Fridays: Mariachi Band; DJ Saturdays: DJ The Blue […] Read More »

Vol. 12, No. 18 – June 5 – June 18, 2019 - Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com If nothing else, Ventura is known as a community that loves to give back; case in point, the Ventura Theater will be hosting a Cystic Fibrosis Fundraiser on Saturday, June 8, with lots of favorite local bands being given the opportunity to play the big stage. The genres range from hard […] Read More »

Vol. 12, No. 17 – May 22 – June 4, 2019 - Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com. Surf Rodeo has finally announced their headliners for each day! First, it’s The Expendables (reggae) for Saturday, July 13, and then it’s Hepcat (ska and reggae) for Sunday, July 14. Don’t forget that the two-day surf and music festival lands in a new spot this year at the Ventura Pier. JD […] Read More »

Vol. 12, No. 16 – May 8 – May 21, 2019 - Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com It’s still three months away, but I cannot wait for the Ventura County Fair this year! I’m loving their music line up which is always included in the price of admission. The fair runs July 31 through August 11 with music most nights on the Grandstand stage starting with Styx on […] Read More »

Vol. 12, No. 16 – May 8 – May 21, 2019 - Music Calendar

For more events go to VenturaRocks.com Black Angus 4718 Telephone Road Music 5:30 – 8:30 pm Thursdays: Mark David Undercover Blue Agave 185 E. Santa Clara Fridays: Mariachi Band; DJ Saturdays: DJ The Blue Room Ventura Harbor Village (Next to Comedy Club) Thursdays: Gypsy Blues Band Boatyard Pub Ventura Harbor Village Monday-Thursday 6 pm, Friday […] Read More »

Vol. 12, No. 15 – Apr 24 – May 7, 2019 - Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com It’s always a treat when Noel Paul Stookey from the iconic folk trio, Peter, Paul & Mary, performs at the Rubicon Theatre. Stookey brings his dry wit and love of humankind in a show called “In These Times” on Sunday, April 28. His appearances always sell out, and this one did […] Read More »

Vol. 12, No. 15 – Apr 24 – May 7, 2019 - Music Calendar

For more events go to VenturaRocks.com Black Angus 4718 Telephone Road Music 5:30 – 8:30 pm Thursdays: Mark David Undercover Blue Agave 185 E. Santa Clara Fridays: Mariachi Band; DJ Saturdays: DJ The Blue Room Ventura Harbor Village (Next to Comedy Club) Wednesday: Ray Jaurique and Friends Thursdays: Gypsy Blues Band Boatyard Pub Ventura Harbor […] Read More »

Vol. 12, No. 14 – Apr 10 – Apr 23, 2019 - Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com Before we get into what is currently happening, let’s ensure our future happenings include consistently great jazz by attending and supporting Squashed Grapes on their public hearing so they can reopen at their new location mid-town Ventura. It’s on Wednesday, April 10, at 6 pm in the Council Chambers at Ventura […] Read More »

Vol. 12, No. 14 – Apr 10 – Apr 23, 2019 - Music Calendar

For more events go to VenturaRocks.com Black Angus 4718 Telephone Road Music 5:30 – 8:30 pm Thursdays: Mark David Undercover Blue Agave 185 E. Santa Clara Fridays: Mariachi Band; DJ Saturdays: DJ The Blue Room Ventura Harbor Village (Next to Comedy Club) Thursdays: Gypsy Blues Band Boatyard Pub Ventura Harbor Village Monday-Thursday 6 pm, Friday […] Read More »

Vol. 12, No. 13 – Mar 27 – Apr 9, 2019 - Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com I love and respect the passion that is the Deadhead and Ventura has more than our fair share of them as The Grateful Dead performed no less than 11 shows here between 1982 and 1987. Returning to the fairgrounds for the third year is the Skull & Roses festival celebrating The […] Read More »

Vol. 12, No. 13 – Mar 27 – Apr 9, 2019 - Music Calendar

For more events go to VenturaRocks.com Black Angus 4718 Telephone Road Music 5:30 – 8:30 pm Thursdays: Mark David Undercover Blue Agave 185 E. Santa Clara Fridays: Mariachi Band; DJ Saturdays: DJ The Blue Room Ventura Harbor Village (Next to Comedy Club) Thursdays: Gypsy Blues Band Boatyard Pub Ventura Harbor Village Monday-Thursday 6 pm, Friday […] Read More »

Vol. 12, No. 12 – Mar 13 – Mar 26, 2019 - Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com This month marks the 10-year anniversary of VenturaRocks.com. I launched the website on March 17 because…well because it was ready to roll out, no other reason. But it’s great to celebrate on a day where most everyone is happy to be out enjoying live music. So, let’s get to what’s going […] Read More »

Vol. 12, No. 12 – Mar 13 – Mar 26, 2019 - Music Calendar

3/13 – 3/26 Black Angus 4718 Telephone Road Music 5:30 – 8:30 pm Thursdays: Mark David Undercover Blue Agave 185 E. Santa Clara Fridays: Mariachi Band; DJ Saturdays: DJ The Blue Room Ventura Harbor Village (Next to Comedy Club) Thursdays: Gypsy Blues Band Boatyard Pub Ventura Harbor Village Monday-Thursday 6 pm, Friday & Saturday 7 […] Read More »

Vol. 12, No. 11 – Feb 27 – Mar 12, 2019 - Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com Let’s talk about ensuring we have jazz in town, and not just every now and then. I’m talking about a venue where you can count on not only local artists having a place to showcase their talent, but a jazz house where world-class musicians travel to Ventura (some actually live here) […] Read More »

Vol. 12, No. 11 – Feb 27 – Mar 12, 2019 - Music Calendar

For more events go to VenturaRocks.com Bank of Books 748 E. Main Street Music 6-8 pm Sat 3/9: The Crawdads, The References, King Archie Black Angus 4718 Telephone Road Music 5:30 – 8:30 pm Thursdays: Mark David Undercover Blue Agave 185 E. Santa Clara Fridays: Mariachi Band; DJ Saturdays: DJ The Blue Room Ventura Harbor […] Read More »

Vol. 12, No. 10 – Feb 13 – Feb 26, 2019 - Music Calendar

For more events go to VenturaRocks.com Blue Agave 185 E. Santa Clara Fridays: Mariachi Band; DJ Saturdays: DJ The Blue Room Ventura Harbor Village (Next to Comedy Club) Thursdays: Gypsy Blues Band Boatyard Pub Ventura Harbor Village Monday-Thursday 6 pm, Friday & Saturday 7 pm Mondays: Milo Sledge Tuesdays: Jason Ho/Frank Barajas Thursdays: Bluegrass Jam […] Read More »

Vol. 12, No. 10 – Feb 13 – Feb 26, 2019 - Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com I am so happy to hear that Surf Rodeo is on again for this year and I just found out it will be in a new location moving from Pierpont Beach to the Ventura Pier. No word on bands yet, but you won’t want to make any vacation plans for the […] Read More »

Vol. 12, No. 9 – Jan 30 – Feb 12, 2019 - Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com Congratulations to the Ventura Music Festival as they celebrate their Silver Anniversary this year. They announced their 25th year line up earlier this week, so be sure to go to www.VenturaMusicFestival.org to see all the performances scheduled and to pick out which ones you plan on catching this summer. Meanwhile, you […] Read More »

Vol. 12, No. 9 – Jan 30 – Feb 12, 2019 - Music Calendar

For more events go to VenturaRocks.com Blue Agave 185 E. Santa Clara Fridays: Mariachi Band; DJ Saturdays: DJ Boatyard Pub Ventura Harbor Village Monday-Thursday 6 pm, Friday & Saturday 7 pm Mondays: Milo Sledge Tuesdays: Jason Ho/Frank Barajas Wednesdays: Mark David McKinnis Thursdays: Bluegrass Jam Bombay Bar & Grill 143 S. California Street Thursdays, Friday […] Read More »

Vol. 12, No. 8 – Jan 16 – Jan 29, 2019 - Music Calendar

For more events go to VenturaRocks.com Blue Agave 185 E. Santa Clara Fridays: Mariachi Band; DJ Saturdays: DJ Boatyard Pub Ventura Harbor Village Tuesday-Thursday 6 pm, Friday & Saturday 7 pm Tuesdays: Jason Ho Thursdays: Bluegrass Jam Fri 1/18: Corsican Brothers Sat 1/19: Déjà vu Too Fri 1/25: Teresa Russell & Stephen Sat 1/26: Karen […] Read More »

Vol. 12, No. 8 – Jan 16 – Jan 29, 2019 - Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com Trust me when I say, you won’t want to miss An Evening of Song & Stories with Chris Hillman at the Museum of Ventura County on Thursday, January 24. Hillman, long-time Ventura resident, was one of the original members of The Byrds, The Flying Burrito Brothers, and the Desert Rose Band. […] Read More »

Vol. 12, No. 7 – Jan 3 – Jan 15, 2019 – Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com Happy New Year! I’m wishing you a year of prosperity, love, friendship and of course lots of live music!! Let’s start off the year right by helping Crooked Eye Tommy get to Memphis to compete in this year’s International Blues Challenge by attending a fundraising concert at Grapes and Hops on […] Read More »

Vol. 12, No. 7 – Jan 3 – Jan 15, 2019 – Music Calendar

For more events go to VenturaRocks.com Blue Agave 185 E. Santa Clara Fridays: Mariachi Band; DJ Saturdays: DJ Boatyard Pub Ventura Harbor Village Tuesday-Thursday 6 pm, Friday & Saturday 7 pm Tuesdays: Jason Ho Thursdays: Bluegrass Jam Fri 1/4: Karen Eden & Cory Sat 1/5: Blue Motel Room Fri 1/11: Teresa Russell & Stephen Sat […] Read More »

Vol. 12, No. 6 – Dec 19, 2018 – Jan 2, 2019 – Music Calendar

For more events go to VenturaRocks.com Blue Agave 185 E. Santa Clara Fridays: Mariachi Band; DJ Saturdays: DJ Mon 12/31: NYE Party w/ DJ Boatyard Pub Ventura Harbor Village Tuesday-Thursday 6 pm, Friday & Saturday 7 pm Tuesdays: Jason Ho Thursdays: Bluegrass Jam Wed 12/19: Karen Eden Fri 12/21: Teresa Russell & Stephen Sat 12/22: […] Read More »

Vol. 12, No. 6 – Dec 19, 2018 – Jan 2, 2019 - Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com Here’s to wishing you holidays filled with love, laughter, and of course, lots of music! With that being said, let’s get going with what’s on everybody’s minds, “How to bring in the New Year!” The following parties are listed in alphabetical order: The Blue Agave will have a DJ, The Boatyard […] Read More »

Vol. 12, No. 5 – Dec 5 – Dec 18, 2018 - Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com After hosting a successful fundraiser for the crew at Squashed Grapes a couple of weeks ago, the good folks at The Hong Kong Inn have temporarily offered their venue for additional events in December. Look for “The Grape Presents” shows including Tuesday night Jazz Jams, The SBCC New World Jazz on […] Read More »

Vol. 12, No. 5 – Dec 5 – Dec 18, 2018 - Music Calendar

Music Calendar For more events go to VenturaRocks.com Blue Agave 185 E. Santa Clara Fridays: Mariachi Band; DJ Saturdays: DJ Boatyard Pub Ventura Harbor Village Tuesday-Thursday 6 pm, Friday & Saturday 7 pm Tuesdays: Jason Ho Thursdays: Bluegrass Jam Wed 12/5: Karen Eden & the Bad Apples Fri 12/7: Teresa Russell & Stephen Sat 12/8: […] Read More »

Vol. 12, No. 4 – Nov 21 – Dec 4, 2018 - Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com There will be loads of music supporting this year’s Holiday Street Fair and Winter Wine Walk on Saturday, December 1, both from the promoters and several venues downtown. The Museum of Ventura County will host The Bomb with Victor Vega, but you’ll find music on several stages throughout downtown featuring Dax, […] Read More »

Vol. 12, No. 4 – Nov 21 – Dec 4, 2018 - Music Calendar

For more events go to VenturaRocks.com Ambrosia by Caffrodite 1987 E. Main Street 6:30-8:30 pm dinner Fri 11/30: Kirk Mann & Andrew Bassuk Boatyard Pub Ventura Harbor Village Tuesday-Thursday 6 pm, Friday & Saturday 7 pm Tuesdays: Jason Ho Thursdays: Bluegrass Jam 11/21: Troy Edwards Fri 11/23: Teresa Russell & Stephen Sat 11/24: Déjà vu […] Read More »

Vol. 12, No. 3 – Nov 7 – Nov 20, 2018 – Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com I am sorry to report that Hi Hat Entertainment has decided to close their “figurative” doors once the Hong Kong Inn closes their literal doors at the end of November. As a supporter of the music scene, I do my best to report what’s good and what’s right about our music […] Read More »

Vol. 12, No. 3 – Nov 7 – Nov 20, 2018 – Music Calendar

Music Calendar For more events go to VenturaRocks.com Ambrosia by Caffrodite 1987 E. Main Street Music 6:30 – 8:30 pm Fri 11/9: Steve Williams Fri 11/16: Brad Strickland Boatyard Pub Ventura Harbor Village Tuesday-Thursday 6 pm, Friday & Saturday 7 pm Tuesdays: Jason Ho Wednesday: Karen Eden & the Bad Apples Thursdays: Bluegrass Jam Fri […] Read More »

Vol. 12, No. 2 – Oct 24 – Nov 6, 2018 - Music Calendar

For more events go to VenturaRocks.com Blue Agave 185 E. Santa Clara Street Sat 11/3: Misunderstood (3 pm) Boatyard Pub Ventura Harbor Village Monday-Thursday 6 pm, Friday & Saturday 7 pm Mondays: Milo Tuesdays: Jason Ho Wednesday: Mark David McKinnis Thursdays: Bluegrass Jam Fri 10/26: Teresa Russell & Stephen Sat 10/27: Karen Eden & Park […] Read More »

Vol. 12, No. 2 – Oct 24 – Nov 6, 2018 - Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com It’s hard to keep up with when and where all the Halloween parties are this year as venues have been mixing it up providing spooky fun not only the weekend before, but even a few weeks ahead of the actually day. Just know this, you most likely won’t be alone when […] Read More »

Vol. 12, No. 1 - Oct 10 - Oct 23, 2018 - Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com Every now and then an event is planned where a special milestone is celebrated; and so it goes with Army of Freshmen’s 20th anniversary hometown show at Discovery on Saturday, October 13. Earlier this year, they played dates in Europe to commemorate the occasion by touring with Bowling for Soup and […] Read More »

Vol. 12, No. 1 - Oct 10 - Oct 23, 2018 - Music Calendar

For more events go to VenturaRocks.com Boatyard Pub Ventura Harbor Village Monday-Thursday 6 pm, Friday & Saturday 7 pm Mondays: Milo Tuesdays: Jason Ho Wednesday: Mark David McKinnis Thursdays: Bluegrass Jam Fri 10/12: Teresa Russell Sat 10/13: Two’s Company Fri 10/19: Corsican Bros. Sat 10/20: Karen Eden & Bill Macpherson Bombay Bar & Grill 143 […] Read More »

Vol. 11, No. 26 – Sept 26 – Oct 9, 2018 – Music Calendar

For more events go to VenturaRocks.com Boatyard Pub Ventura Harbor Village Monday-Thursday 6 pm, Friday & Saturday 7 pm, Sundays 4 pm Mondays: Milo Tuesdays: Jason Ho Wednesday: Mark David McKinnis Thursdays: Bluegrass Jam Fri 9/28: Teresa Russell & Stephen Sat 9/29: Blue Motel Room Sun 9/30: Kenny Devoe Fri 10/5: Blue Motel Room Sat […] Read More »

Vol. 11, No. 25 – Sept 12 – Sept 25, 2018 – Music Calendar

For more events go to VenturaRocks.com Boatyard Pub Ventura Harbor Village Monday-Thursday 6 pm, Friday & Saturday 7 pm, Sundays 4 pm Mondays: Milo Tuesdays: Jason Ho Wednesday: Mark David McKinnis Thursdays: Bluegrass Jam Fri 9/14: T Russ & Stephen Sat 9/15: Blue Motel Room Sun 9/16: Déjà vu Too Fri 9/21: Corsican Brothers Sat […] Read More »

Vol. 11, No. 25 – Sept 12 – Sept 25, 2018 – Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com I’m beginning to see several venues pull back on music during the week as summer comes to an end and fall officially begins (September 23), but music continues to abound with special events. Let’s start with two epic celebrations at Plaza Park over the weekend of September 15 and 16. First […] Read More »

Vol. 11, No. 24 – Aug 29 – Sept 11, 2018 - Music Calendar

For more events go to VenturaRocks.com Aloha Festival Promenade Park North of Pier Sat 9/1: Bombafiya, The Question, Rising Son Sun 9/2: After the Smoke, Kyle Smith Beach House Fish Ventura Pier Fri 8/31: Will Breman (5:30 pm) Boatyard Pub Ventura Harbor Village Monday-Thursday 6 pm, Friday & Saturday 7 pm, Sundays 4 pm Mondays: […] Read More »

Vol. 11, No. 24 – Aug 29 – Sept 11, 2018 - Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com School is back in session, summer is drawing to an end, and yet, Ventura continues to rock! It doesn’t matter what time of year it is in our beachside community, you can always count on an abundance of live music to keep things lively!! Much love to Discovery these days for […] Read More »

Vol. 11, No. 23 – Aug 15 – Aug 28, 2018 – Music Calendar

For more events go to VenturaRocks.com Beach House Fish Ventura Pier Fri 8/17: Anna Vera Fri 8/24: Jason Ho Beach House Tacos Ventura Pier Sat 8/18: Jan Michael & the Vincents (3 pm) Boatyard Pub Ventura Harbor Village Monday-Thursday 6 pm, Friday & Saturday 7 pm, Sundays 4 pm Mondays: Milo Tuesdays: Jason Ho Wednesday: […] Read More »

Vol. 11, No. 23 – Aug 15 – Aug 28, 2018 – Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com And the summer music keeps warming up with several more events this month. First let’s take a look at Beachside Pride 2018 on Saturday, August 18, at Promenade Park. There will be special events from Friday to Saturday but the main event will be held Saturday with music from Lauren Ruth […] Read More »

Vol. 11, No. 22 - Aug 1 - Aug 14, 2018 - Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com The Ventura County Fair is finally here!! And unlike so many other fairs around the country, the grandstand stage concerts are included in the price of admission, which you have to admit is very cool. While opening day is Wednesday, August 1, the grandstand stage concerts don’t start until Thursday, August […] Read More »

Vol. 11, No. 22 - Aug 1 - Aug 14, 2018 - Music Calendar

For more events go to VenturaRocks.com Beach House Fish Ventura Pier Fri 8/3: Jeff Uzzel Fri 8/10: Will Breman Beach House Tacos Ventura Pier Sat 8/4: MidMind Boatyard Pub Ventura Harbor Village Mondays: Milo Tuesdays: Jason Ho Wednesday: Mark David McKinnis Thursdays: Bluegrass Jam Bombay Bar & Grill 143 S. California Street Friday and Saturdays: […] Read More »

Vol. 11, No. 21 – July 18 – July 31, 2018 - Music Calendar

For more events go to VenturaRocks.com Beach House Tacos Ventura Pier Fri 7/20: The Dynasties (5:30 pm inside) Sat 7/21: Kyle Smith (3 pm outside) Wed 7/25: Devour the Day (6 pm inside) Sat 7/28: Jason Jo (3 pm outside) Blue Agave 185 E. Santa Clara Fridays: Live Mariachi Band Boatyard Pub Ventura Harbor Village […] Read More »

Vol. 11, No. 21 – July 18 – July 31, 2018 - Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com So far this summer the weather’s been great and the music hot, once again reminding me, Ventura Rocks! Top of my “hits list” of course was this year’s Surf Rodeo. Our cowboy hats off to the one and only JD Drury for pulling off another successful event, especially when one of […] Read More »

Vol. 11, No. 20 - July 4 - July 17, 2018 - Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com There’s no denying it’s Summer what with the Fourth of July at hand and Surf Rodeo just around the corner, and what better to celebrate than with live music? The City’s 4th of July Downtown Street Fair, which runs 10 am – 5 pm, will not only have tons of vendors, […] Read More »

Vol. 11, No. 20 - July 4 - July 17, 2018 - Music Calendar

For more events go to VenturaRocks.com Art City Gallery and Studios 197 Dubbers Street Sat 7/7: Herbal Rootz, Bombafiya, Crying 4 Kafka, Spinz Blue Agave 185 E. Santa Clara Fridays: Live Mariachi Band Sat 7/7: MisUnderstood Boatyard Pub Ventura Harbor Village Mondays: Milo Tuesdays: Jason Ho Wednesday: Mark David McKinnis Thursdays: Bluegrass Jam Bombay Bar […] Read More »

Vol. 11, No. 19 – June 20 – July 3, 2018 – Music Calendar

For more events go to VenturaRocks.com Art City Gallery and Studios 197 Dubbers Street Fri 6/22: Sukia Sat 6/23: Paul Abramson, Kevin Dippold Boatyard Pub Ventura Harbor Village Mondays: Milo Tuesdays: Jason Ho Wednesday: Mark David McKinnis Thursdays: Bluegrass Jam Fri 6/22: Teresa Russell Sat 6/23: Beach City Sound Club Sun 6/24: Unkle Monkey Fri […] Read More »

Vol. 11, No. 19 – June 20 – July 3, 2018 – Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com It’s hard to believe this will be the final full cross-country Vans WARPED Tour before they celebrate their 25th anniversary in 2019, this according to the founder of the festival, Kevin Lyman. There are no final details on what next year will bring, but scaled back dates is definitely part of […] Read More »

Vol. 11, No. 18 - Jun 6 - June 19, 2018 - Music Calendar

For more events go to VenturaRocks.com Boatyard Pub Ventura Harbor Village Mondays: Milo Tuesdays: Jason Ho Wednesday: Mark David McKinnis Thursdays: Bluegrass Jam Fri 6/8: Teresa Russell Sat 6/9: Bobby & Steve Sun 6/10: Blue Motel Room (4 pm) Fri 6/15: Corsican Bros. Sat 6/16: RJ Mischo & Paris Slim Sun 6/17: Colette Lovejoy Bombay […] Read More »

Vol. 11, No. 18 - Jun 6 - June 19, 2018 - Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com Ventura’s music scene is a giant eclectic mix of music, everything from punk to jazz and all points in between, so we really are lucky to have so many genres of music available to us. One of my favorite events every year comes from higher brow end of the musical spectrum, […] Read More »

Vol. 11, No. 17 - May 23 - June 5, 2018 - Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com One of the highlights we Venturans (Venturians? Venturanites?) look for every summer is the release of the Ventura County Fair music schedule. The fair has updated their website and once again it’s a well-rounded musical roster from Reggae to Country and most points in between. Of course, the biggest perk has […] Read More »

Vol. 11, No. 17 - May 23 - June 5, 2018 - Music Calendar

For more events go to VenturaRocks.com Boatyard Pub Ventura Harbor Village Mondays: Milo Tuesdays: Jason Ho Wednesday: Mark David McKinnis Thursdays: Bluegrass Jam Fri 5/25: Teresa Russell Sat 5/26: Karen Eden & Bill Macpherson Sun 5/27: Blue Motel Room Mon 5/28: Corsican Bros (4 pm); Milo (7 pm) Fri 6/1: Whatcher Moon Sat 6/2: Karen […] Read More »

Vol. 11, No. 16 - May 9 - May 22, 2018 - Music Calendar

For more events go to VenturaRocks.com Boatyard Pub Ventura Harbor Village Mondays: Milo Tuesdays: Jason Ho Wednesday: Mark David McKinnis Thursdays: Bluegrass Jam Fri 5/11: Teresa Russell & Stephen Sat 5/12: CRV Trio Sun 5/13: 805 Allstars Fri 5/18: Corsican Brothers Sat 5/19: RJ Mischo & Paris Slim Sun 5/20: Ken Devoe Bombay Bar & […] Read More »

Vol. 11, No. 16 - May 9 - May 22, 2018 - Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com I’m loving the effort to liven up downtown with businesses staying open later during May and holding special events like a Mom’s night out or a pub crawl. Kudos to the merchants! But of course, you know nothing livens up a place like live music, and you know who has been […] Read More »

Vol. 11, No. 15 – Apr 25 – May 8, 2018 – Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com It’s out with the old and in with the new, but not just quite yet. Before their final week of jazz music in their current location, Squashed Grapes played host to none other than Michael McDonald, yes that Michael McDonald of the Doobie Brothers and a brilliant solo career which has […] Read More »

Vol. 11, No. 15 – Apr 25 – May 8, 2018 – Music Calendar

For more events go to VenturaRocks.com Boatyard Pub Ventura Harbor Village Tuesdays: Jason Ho Wednesdays: Mark David McKinnis Thursdays: Blue Grass Jam Bombay Bar & Grill 143 S. California Street Friday and Saturdays: DJs Café Fiore 66 S. California Street (805) 653-1266 Wed 4/25: Big Adventure Thurs 4/26: Fabulous Hangovers Fri 4/27: Instone Sat 4/28: […] Read More »

Vol. 11, No. 14 - Apr 11 - Apr 24, 2018 - Music Calendar

For more events go to VenturaRocks.com Boatyard Pub Ventura Harbor Village Tuesdays: Jason Ho Wednesdays: Mark David McKinnis Thursdays: Blue Grass Jam Bombay Bar & Grill 143 S. California Street Friday and Saturdays: DJs Café Fiore 66 S. California Street (805) 653-1266 Wed 4/11: Big Adventure Thurs 4/12: Coso Live Fri 4/13: Action Down Sat […] Read More »

Vol. 11, No. 14 - Apr 11 - Apr 24, 2018 - Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com This time of year, we all wait with bated breath for the musical line up for the summer concert season. While the Ventura County Fair has not yet released their roster, tickets for Music Under the Stars at the Historic Olivas Adobe, are now on sale. The series kicks off on […] Read More »

Vol. 11, No. 13 - Mar 28 - Apr 10, 2018 - Music Calendar

For more events go to VenturaRocks.com Boatyard Pub Ventura Harbor Village Mondays: Milo Sledge Tuesdays: Jason Ho Wednesdays: Mark David McKinnis Thursdays: Blue Grass Jam Fri 3/30: Teresa Russell Sat 3/31: Beach City Sound Club Bombay Bar & Grill 143 S. California Street Friday and Saturdays: DJs Café Fiore 66 S. California Street (805) 653-1266 […] Read More »

Vol. 11, No. 13 - Mar 28 - Apr 10, 2018 - Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com I’m so happy it’s finally Spring because with it comes longer and warmer days and just in time for Discovery’s Backyard Bash on Saturday, April 7. The all-day concert kicks off at 12:30 pm with loads of Reggae bands on the bill including Matisyahu, Hirie, Leilani Wolfgramm, Diego’s Umbrella, Rising Son […] Read More »

Vol. 11, No. 12 - Mar 14 - Mar 27, 2018 - Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com You won’t want to miss the return of the Preachers Blues Band when they reunite for Thomas Fire relief show at the Hong Kong Inn on Saturday, March 17. It’s been almost five years and it may not happen again for who knows how long! I’m hearing many musicians who have […] Read More »

Vol. 11, No. 12 - Mar 14 - Mar 27, 2018 - Music Calendar

For more events go to VenturaRocks.com Blue Agave Restaurant 185 E. Santa Clara Street Music at 3 pm Sun 3/18: Misunderstood Boatyard Pub Ventura Harbor Village Mondays: Milo Sledge Tuesdays: Jason Ho Wednesdays: Mark McGinis Thursdays: Blue Grass Jam Fri 3/16: Teresa Russell Sat 3/17: Kenny Devoe Sun 3/18: Jason Ho Fri 3/23: Tom & […] Read More »

Vol. 11, No. 11 - Feb 28 - Mar 13, 2018 - Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com Our community’s heartfelt thanks go out to the Ventura Music Festival for the exceptional talent they brought for the Concert for Ventura on Sunday, February 25 at Mission Park. The free family-friendly concert featured Tom Scott and the LA Express, John Ferguson and friends as well as the VC Singers and […] Read More »

Vol. 11, No. 10 – Feb 14 – Feb 27, 2018 – Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com There have been a number of events that have brought our community together over the years but few made as big an impact as the Thomas Fire Benefit Festival did. They were able to raise over $700,000.00 for victims of the Thomas Fire. One hundred percent of the ticket sales along […] Read More »

Vol. 11, No. 10 – Feb 14 – Feb 27, 2018 – Music Calendar

For more events go to VenturaRocks.com Boatyard Pub Ventura Harbor Village Tuesdays: Jason Ho Wednesdays: Mark McGinis Thursdays: Blue Grass Jam Fri 2/16: Teresa Russell Sat 2/17: Karen Eden and Bill Macpherson Sun 2/18: Corsican Brothers Fri 2/23: Teresa Russell Sat 2/24: Beach City Sound Club Sun 2/25: Déjà vu Too Bombay Bar & Grill […] Read More »

Vol. 11, No. 9 - Jan 31 - Feb 13, 2018 - Music Calendar

For more events go to VenturaRocks.com Boatyard Pub Ventura Harbor Village Tuesdays: Jason Ho Wednesdays: Mark McGinis Thursdays: Blue Grass Jam Fri 2/2: Karen Eden & Cary Park Sat 2/3: Kenny Devoe Fri 2/9: Stephen Huntleya Sat 2/10: Tom & Milo Sun 2/11: Déjà vu Too Bombay Bar & Grill 143 S. California Street Thursdays: […] Read More »

Vol. 11, No. 9 - Jan 31 - Feb 13, 2018 - Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com It should come as no surprise that the Thomas Fire Benefit Festival sold out one week before the concert having only been announced less than two and half weeks previously. For those of us who have tickets, the event takes place at Plaza Park at the corner of Chestnut and Santa […] Read More »

Vol. 11, No. 8 - Jan 17 - Jan 30, 2018 - Music Calendar

For more events go to VenturaRocks.com Boatyard Pub Ventura Harbor Village Tuesdays: Jason Ho Wednesdays: Mark McGinis Thursdays: Blue Grass Jam Fri 1/19: Blue Motel Room Fri1/26: Teresa Russell Sat 2/27: Mark McKinis Bombay Bar & Grill 143 S. California Street Thursdays: Yachtley Crew Friday and Saturdays: DJs Wed 1/24 8 pm Lucky Devils Band […] Read More »

Vol. 11, No. 8 - Jan 17 - Jan 30, 2018 - Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com The Thomas Fire benefit 805 Love Notes concert at the Ventura Theater on Sunday, January 14, was an amazing day of talent celebrating first responders and raising money for Help-California.org, a grassroot efforts to help our community recovery. Just a few of the highlights were performances by Glen Phillips of Toad […] Read More »

Vol. 11, No. 7 - Jan 3 - Jan 16, 2018 - Music Calender

For more events go to VenturaRocks.com Boatyard Pub Ventura Harbor Village Tuesdays: Jason Ho Wednesdays: Mark McGinis Thursdays: Blue Grass Jam Fri 1/5: Frank Barajas Sat 1/6: Eden Eden & Cary Park Fri 1/12: Teresa Russell Sat 1/13: Jason Ho Bombay Bar & Grill 143 S. California Street Thursdays: Yachtley Crew Friday and Saturdays: DJs […] Read More »

Vol. 11, No. 7 - Jan 3 - Jan 16, 2018 - Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com I’m happy to report that our community continues to rally to help raise funds for Thomas Fire relief. I can’t tell you how much I’m looking forward to Ventura becoming stronger and more vibrant this year, and music has a lot to do with that. The next big benefit comes from […] Read More »

Vol. 11, No. 6 – Dec 20, 2017 – Jan 2, 2018 – Music Calendar

For more events go to VenturaRocks.com Boatyard Pub Ventura Harbor Village Fri 12/22 – RJ Mischo & Paris Slim Sat 12/23 – Unkle Monkey Fri 12/29: Teresa Russell Sat 12/30: CRV Trio Bombay Bar & Grill 143 S. California Street Fridays: DJs; Karaoke Sat 12/23: Shaky Feelin’ Café Fiore 66 S. California Street Wed 12/20: […] Read More »

Vol. 11, No. 6 – Dec 20, 2017 – Jan 2, 2018 – Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com I’m not going to lie, this is awkward. How does one write about promoting a music scene while so many around us are suffering major loses? We’re suppose to be celebrating the most joyous time of the year and we find ourselves affected by one of the worst disasters our City […] Read More »

Vol. 11, No. 5 - Dec 6 - Dec 19, 2017 - Music Calendar

For more events go to VenturaRocks.com Boatyard Pub Ventura Harbor Village Fri 12/8: Tom & Milo Sat 12/9: Beach City Sound Club Fri 12/15: Teresa Russell Sat 12/16: Karen Eden & Bill Macpherson Bombay Bar & Grill 143 S. California Street Fridays: DJs; Karaoke Saturdays DJs Fri 12/18: The Vonettes (7 pm) Café Fiore 66 […] Read More »

Vol. 11, No. 5 - Dec 6 - Dec 19, 2017 - Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com How quickly time passes as we find ourselves in the final month of the year. My next column will cover New Year’s Eve parties, but for now, let’s take a look at a couple of special events you might want to support during December. The 5th annual 4 Kids 2 Kids […] Read More »

Vol. 10, No. 4 – Nov 22 – Dec 5, 2017 – Music Calendar

For more events go to VenturaRocks.com Amigos Cafe & Cantina 546 E. Main St. 805-874-2232 Mondays: Musician’s Night Out Tuesdays: Open Mic Sat 11/25: Medicine Hat Fri 12/1: Sin Chonies Sun 12/3: The Tossers Bombay Bar & Grill 143 S. California Street Fridays: DJs; Karaoke Saturdays DJs Wed 11/23: Yachtly Crew Café Fiore 66 S. […] Read More »

Vol. 10, No. 4 – Nov 22 – Dec 5, 2017 – Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com The holiday season is in full swing with Ventura looking as lovely as ever with music keeping us as lively as ever. To start off with, it’s the “social event of the year,” Ventura Winter Wine Walk and Holiday Street Fair on Saturday, December 2. The holiday street fair is free […] Read More »

Vol. 10, No. 3 - Nov 8 - Nov 21, 2017 - Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com I can’t say it enough, I love this town, and I love our music scene. Thank you for supporting live music, it really brings life into our quaint beach community. To start off with, here are a couple of events you might want to secure tickets for before they sell out. […] Read More »

Vol. 10, No. 3 - Nov 8 - Nov 21, 2017 - Music Calendar

For more events go to VenturaRocks.com Amigos Cafe & Cantina 546 E. Main St. 805-874-2232 Mondays: Musician’s Night Out Tuesdays: Open Mic Fri 11/10: Trippin’ Wild Sun 11/12: Jerry Breiner Wed 11/15: Big Adventure Sat 11/18: Dive Bar Messiahs Bombay Bar & Grill 143 S. California Street Fridays: DJs; Karaoke Saturdays DJs Fri 11/10: Three […] Read More »

Vol. 10, No.2 - Oct 25 - Nov 7, 2017 - Music Calendar

For more events go to VenturaRocks.com Amigos Cafe & Cantina 546 E. Main St. 805-874-2232 Mondays: Musician’s Night Out Tuesdays: Open Mic Sun 11/5: 5 pm The Tossers; 9 pm Karaoke Boatyard Pub Ventura Harbor Tuesdays: Jason Ho Wednesdays: Mark David Thursdays: Bluegrass Jam Bombay Bar & Grill 143 S. California Street Fridays: DJs; Karaoke […] Read More »

Vol. 10, No.1 – Oct 11 - Oct 24, 2017 - Music Calendar

For more events go to VenturaRocks.com Amigos Cafe & Cantina 546 E. Main St. 805-874-2232 Mondays: Musician’s Night Out Tuesdays: Open Mic w/ Beer Bros. Sat 10/14: The Inside Break Boatyard Pub Ventura Harbor Tuesdays: Jason Ho Wednesdays: Mark David Thursdays: Bluegrass Jam Bombay Bar & Grill 143 S. California Street Fridays: DJs; Karaoke Saturdays […] Read More »

Vol. 10, No.1 – Oct 11 - Oct 24, 2017 - Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com There are a couple of high profile events coming up. Let’s start with The Seaside Highland Games (a Scottish/Celtic Festival) which hits town every Fall. They’ll have all kinds of games and activities including music all day long on several stages over the weekend of October 14th and 15th at the […] Read More »

Vol. 10, No. 26 – Sept 27 - Oct 10, 2017 - Music Calendar

For more events go to VenturaRocks.com Amigos Cafe & Cantina 546 E. Main St. 805-874-2232 Mondays: Musician’s Night Out Tuesdays: Open Mic w/ Beer Bros. Wed 9/27: Crooked Eye Trio with Guy Martin Thurs 9/28: Trippin’ Wild Sun 10/1: 5 pm The Tossers; 9 pm Karaoke Boatyard Pub Ventura Harbor Tuesdays: Jason Ho Wednesdays: Mark […] Read More »

Vol. 10, No. 26 – Sept 27 - Oct 10, 2017 - Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com Are you ready to get your metal on? The third annual Frost and Fire returns to Ventura over the first weekend of October beginning with a pre-party on Thursday, October 5, at the Ventura Theater with Night Demon, Tyrant Ruthless and Cage. Then Bombay Bar and Grill hosts three days of […] Read More »

Vol. 10, No. 25 – Sept 13 - Sept 26, 2017 - Music Calendar

For more events go to VenturaRocks.com Amigos Cafe & Cantina 546 E. Main St. 805-874-2232 Mondays: Musician’s Night Out Tuesdays: Open Mic w/ Beer Bros. Wed 9/13: Crooked Eye Trio Fri 9/15: Dropshot Sat 9/16: 5 pm Jade Hendrix; 9 pm Dive Bar Messiahs Sun 9/17: 5 pm Corsican Bros; 9 pm Karaoke Boatyard Pub […] Read More »

Vol. 10, No. 25 – Sept 13 - Sept 26, 2017 - Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com The California Beer Festival with three days of events highlighting and celebrating that delightful beverage, the beer, is back! First, there’s the popular “Food and Pairing” event held up at City Hall on Friday, the 15th where local chefs pair with local breweries topped off with live music by Victor Vega […] Read More »

Ventura Jazz Orchestra and the Ventura Poinsettia Dance Club present Annual September Swing Big Band Dance

The Ventura Jazz Orchestra and the Ventura Poinsettia Dance Club presents the Annual September Swing Big Band Dance featuring vocalist Lisa Pardini. Friday Sept. 22 8 to 10:30pm. Come early for a free rumba lesson at 7pm taught by Paul Sulzman. Poinsettia Pavilion Ball Room 3451 Foothill Road $15 at door Free refreshments and parking. […] Read More »

Vol. 10, No. 24 – Aug 30 - Sept 12, 2017 - Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com So exactly where did the summer go? Oh wait! There’s no need to panic, there’s still a lot of music and fun to be had. Let’s start with Bombay’s 33rd Annual Beach Party which runs Friday through Sunday of Labor Day weekend. Diego always pulls out all the stops with three […] Read More »

Vol. 10, No. 24 – Aug 30 – Sept 12, 2017 – Music Calendar

For more events go to VenturaRocks.com Amigos Cafe & Cantina 546 E. Main St. 805-874-2232 Mondays: Musician’s Night Out Tuesdays: Open Mic w/ Beer Bros. Wed 8/30: Smokey & Friends Thurs 8/31: The F-Stops Fri 9/1: 5 pm Jerry Briener; 9 pm Sin Chonies Sat 9/2: 5 pm The Swillys; 9 pm DJ Yeti Sun […] Read More »

Vol. 10, No. 23 – Aug 16 - Aug 29, 2017 - Music Calendar

For more events go to VenturaRocks.com Amigos Cafe & Cantina 546 E. Main St. 805-874-2232 Mondays: Musician’s Night Out Tuesdays: Open Mic w/ Beer Bros. Wednesdays: Smokey & Friends Thurs 8/17: Crooked Eye Trio Fri 8/18: 5 pm Madeline Deveroux; 9 pm The Right Amount of Wrong Sat 8/19: 5 pm Alfred Morales; 9 pm […] Read More »

Vol. 10, No. 23 – Aug 16 - Aug 29, 2017 - Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com I’d like to start off with sharing a couple of my favorite music highlights from the past few weeks. First there was Shinedown at the Ventura County Fair; Brent Smith’s vocals are just incredible! And then Squashed Grapes hosted Don Randi on Friday, August 11. Randi was one of the original […] Read More »

Vol. 10, No. 22 – Aug 2 - Aug 15, 2017 - Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com Finally!! The Ventura County Fair runs Wednesday, August 3, through Sunday, August 13, featuring tons of music in and around the fairgrounds (Seabreeze and Station stages) as well as the featured national acts on the Grandstand stage most evenings. The concerts are always included in the price of admission. Here’s the […] Read More »

Vol. 10, No. 22 – Aug 2 - Aug 15, 2017 - Music Calendar

For more events go to VenturaRocks.com Amigos Cafe & Cantina 546 E. Main St. 805-874-2232 Mondays: 6 pm Karen Eden & Bill Macpherson; 9 pm Musician’s Night Out Tuesdays: Open Mic w/ Beer Bros. Wednesdays: Smokey & Friends Thurs 8/3: Corsican Bros. Fri 8/4: 5 pm Jerry Breiner; 9 pm DJ Yeti & DJ Spinobi […] Read More »

Vol. 10, No. 21 – July 19 – Aug 1, 2017 – Music Calendar

For more events go to VenturaRocks.com Amigos Cafe & Cantina 546 E. Main St. 805-874-2232 Mondays: 6 pm Karen Eden & Bill Macpherson; 9 pm Musician’s Night Out Tuesdays: Open Mic w/ Beer Bros. Wednesdays: Smokey & Friends Thursdays: Mark Masson & Phriends Fri 7/21: 6 pm Frank Barajas; 9 pm Bad Leaf Sat 7/22: […] Read More »

Vol. 10, No. 21 – July 19 – Aug 1, 2017 – Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com The Tequila & Taco Music Festival will take over Plaza Park the weekend of July 22 and July 23. DJ Cue will be entertaining both days with live music from Metalachi and SambaDá on Saturday, and then on Sunday, SambaDá returns followed by a tribute to the late great Selena by […] Read More »

Vol. 10, No. 20 – July 5 - July 18, 2017 - Music Calendar

Music Calendar For more events go to VenturaRocks.com Amigos Cafe & Cantina 546 E. Main St. 805-874-2232 Sundays: 9 pm Karaoke Mondays: 6 pm Karen Eden & Bill Macpherson; 9 pm Musician’s Night Out Tuesdays: Open Mic Wed 7/5: Smokey & Friends Beach House Tacos Ventura Pier Sun 7/16: 4 pm Tim Curran, The Brambles […] Read More »

Vol. 10, No. 20 – July 5 - July 18, 2017 - Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com YAY!!! It’s time for Surf Rodeo with two days of fun in the sun at the beach and featuring not only a surf competition, but cool bands playing on two stages over the weekend of July 15th and 16th. There will be tons of music featuring artists like Rey Fresco, Thee […] Read More »

Vol. 10, No. 19 – June 21 – July 4, 2017 – Music Calendar

For more events go to VenturaRocks.com Amigos Cafe & Cantina 546 E. Main St. 805-874-2232 Sundays: 9 pm Karaoke Mondays: 6 pm Karen Eden & Bill Macpherson; 9 pm Musician’s Night Out Tuesdays: Open Mic Wednesdays: Locals Showcase Sun 6/25: 5 pm Hot Cuppa Three; 9 pm Karaoke Bombay Bar & Grill 143 S. California […] Read More »

Vol. 10, No. 19 – June 21 – July 4, 2017 – Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com The 2017 Ventura Music Festival is still a few weeks away, which means you should get your tickets now to attend one or more, or all of the events they have lined up. The theme this year is “An American Season” with the grand finale staring the one and only Michael […] Read More »

Distinguished songbirds stage benefit

Soprano Patricia Lathrop-McPherson and baritone Steven Z. Perren will sing for a good cause on Sunday, June 25th, at 4pm at Temple Beth Torah. The duo is raising their voices with an American Songbook Sampling to benefit the Young Artists Fund of the Ventura Music Festival and to whet the appetite for the Festival’s big […] Read More »

Vol. 10, No. 18 – June 7 - June 20, 2017 - Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com The Ojai Music Festival is underway taking over several venues and running June 8 – June 11. You’ll need tickets for most events, but there are several free concerts throughout the week.  You can get information at OjaiFestival.org. Rene Ponce gave me the lowdown on Goodnight Kiss when they recently played […] Read More »

Vol. 10, No. 18 – June 7 - June 20, 2017 - Music Calendar

Music Calendar or more events go to VenturaRocks.com Amigos Cafe & Cantina 546 E. Main St. 805-874-2232 Sundays: 9 pm Karaoke Mondays: 6 pm Karen Eden & Bill Macpherson; 9 pm Musician’s Night Out Tuesdays: Open Mic Wednesdays: Locals Showcase Fri 6/16: The Inside Break, Nucklehead Sun 6/18: 5 pm Corsican Brothers; 9 pm Karaoke […] Read More »

Vol. 10, No. 17 – May 24 – June 6, 2017 – Music Calendar

For more events go to VenturaRocks.com Amigos Cafe & Cantina 546 E. Main St. 805-874-2232 Sundays: 9 pm Karaoke Mondays: 6 pm Karen Eden & Bill Macpherson; 9 pm Musician’s Night Out Tuesdays: Open Mic Wednesdays: Locals Showcase Sat 5/27: Heathers on Fire Boatyard Café Ventura Harbor Village Wednesdays 6-9 pm: Catfish Fry Bombay Bar […] Read More »

Vol. 10, No. 17 – May 24 – June 6, 2017 – Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com Are you ready for the Cajun & Blues Festival?  It falls over Memorial Day weekend May 27-28th at Rancho Santa Susana Community Park in Simi Valley. This year’s lineup looks pretty tasty with such notable acts at Doug Kershaw, Mitch Ryder and the Detroit Wheels, The Yardbirds, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, […] Read More »

Jazz vocalist helping community

Local Ventura jazz vocalist and social activist Toni Jannotta is on a mission.  As the recipient of two Ventura arts grants, Toni now believes that music is for the benefit of society in ways she hadn’t realized before. With her 2007 Cultural Arts Fellowship Grant from the City of Ventura, Toni merely finished her 3rd […] Read More »

Vol. 10, No. 16 – May 10 - May 23, 2017 - Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com Are you ready for a beer festival with a surf twist? Then you’ll want to check out Surf ‘N’ Suds on Saturday, May 20, at San Buenaventura State Beach (901 San Pedro Street entrance). They’ll have over 50 breweries represented and of course live music to entertain while sipping on your […] Read More »

Vol. 10, No. 16 – May 10 - May 23, 2017 - Music Calendar

For more events go to VenturaRocks.com Amigos Cafe & Cantina 546 E. Main St. 805-874-2232 Sundays: 9 pm Karaoke Mondays: 6 pm Karen Eden & Bill Macpherson; 9 pm Musician’s Night Out Tuesdays: Open Mic Sat 5/20: 9 pm Dive Bar Messiahs Boatyard Café Ventura Harbor Village Wednesdays 6-9 pm: Catfish Fry Bombay Bar & […] Read More »

Vol. 10, No. 15 – April 26 - May 9, 2017 - Ventura Music Scene

Local music and more! by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com Adam Lasher returns to Ventura for the first time since his stint on American Idol’s season 14.  Locals will remember when he used to play in Three Man Weave band at The Good Bar back in the day.  Adam’s excited to return to Ventura and will be […] Read More »

Vol. 10, No. 15 – April 26 - May 9, 2017 - Music Calendar

For more events go to VenturaRocks.com Amigos Cafe & Cantina 546 E. Main St. 805-874-2232 Sundays: 9 pm Karaoke Mondays: 6 pm Karen Eden & Bill Macpherson; 9 pm Musician’s Night Out Tuesdays: Open Mic Boatyard Café Ventura Harbor Village Wednesdays 6-9 pm: Catfish Fry Bombay Bar & Grill 143 S. California Street Wednesdays: Jam […] Read More »

Vol. 10, No. 14 – April 12 – April 25, 2017 – Ventura Music Scene

Local music and more! by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com This year’s California Jazz & Wine Fest was another sold-out success; it was held Sunday, April 9, at the Four Seasons Hotel in Westlake Village. The event helped to benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Conejo Valley. The music was exceptional, headlining was The Danny […] Read More »

Vol. 10, No. 14 – April 12 - April 25, 2017 - Music Calendar

For more events go to VenturaRocks.com Amigos Cafe & Cantina 546 E. Main St. 805-874-2232 Sundays: 9 pm Karaoke Mondays: 6 pm Karen Eden & Bill Macpherson; 9 pm Musician’s Night Out Tuesdays: Open Mic Sat 4/15: Dive Bar Messiahs Boatyard Café Ventura Harbor Village Wednesdays 6-9 pm: Catfish Fry Bombay Bar & Grill 143 […] Read More »

Vol. 10, No. 13 – March 29 - April 11, 2017 - Ventura Music Scene

Local music and more! by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com There’s something to be said for when you open for Bon Jovi, and that something is “Holy Moly!!” Natalie Gelman and Nathan McEuen opened for Bon Jovi who is out promoting their latest album, “This House is Not for Sale.” Nathan also had the opportunity play one […] Read More »

Vol. 10, No. 13 – March 29 - April 11, 2017 - Music Calendar

For more events go to VenturaRocks.com Amigos Cafe & Cantina 546 E. Main St. 805-874-2232 Mondays: 6 pm Karen Eden & Bill Macpherson; 9 pm Musician’s Night Out Tuesdays: Open Mic Thursdays: Mark Masson and Phriends Sat 4/1: The Barrelhouse Wailers Sun 4/2: 5 pm The Tossers; 9 pm Karaoke Boatyard Café Ventura Harbor Village […] Read More »

Vol. 10, No. 12 – March 15 – March 28, 2017 – Ventura Music Scene

Local music and more! by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com The Wine Rack on California Street has been sold. Darcy is moving on creating a family and taking over is Kristen Shubert who will be rebranding the venue soon as Vintura. She’s cutting back the music to weekends but I don’t think it will be for long […] Read More »

Vol. 10, No. 12 – March 15 – March 28, 2017 – Music Calendar

For more events go to VenturaRocks.com Amigos Cafe & Cantina 546 E. Main St. 805-874-2232 Mondays: 6 pm Karen Eden & Bill Macpherson; 9 pm Musician’s Night Out Tuesdays: Open Mic Thursdays: Mark Masson and Phriends Sundays: 9 pm Karaoke Boatyard Café Ventura Harbor Village Wednesdays 6-9 pm: Catfish Fry Bombay Bar & Grill 143 […] Read More »

Michael Feinstein to headline the 23rd Ventura Music Festival

At a free and public presentation held in the Ventura City Hall city council chambers on Feb.21, Artistic Director Nuvi Mehta revealed the lineup for the 23rd season of the Ventura Music Festival (VMF) to be held July 13-16 & 21-23. This year’s nine-concert festival theme is “An American Season” featuring great classical, jazz and […] Read More »

Vol. 10, No. 11 – March 1 - March 14, 2017 - Music Calendar

For more events go to VenturaRocks.com Amigos Cafe & Cantina 546 E. Main St. 805-874-2232 Mondays: 6 pm Karen Eden & Bill Macpherson; 9 pm Musician’s Night Out Tuesdays: Open Mic Sun 3/5: 5 pm The Tossers; 9 pm Karaoke Boatyard Café Ventura Harbor Village Wednesdays 6-9 pm: Catfish Fry Bombay Bar & Grill 143 […] Read More »

Vol. 10, No. 11 – March 1 - March 14, 2017 - Ventura Music Scene

Local music and more! by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com I’m extremely impressed with this year’s lineup for the Ventura Music Festival which includes headliner Michael Feinstein, but I’m really looking forward to catching Perla Batalla’s tribute to Leonard Cohen on Friday, July 21.  Yes, this is advance notice, but hopefully ticket sales will be brisk and […] Read More »

Vol. 10, No. 10 – February 15 - February 28, 2017 - Ventura Music Scene

One Degree of Separation by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com If you follow Ventura’s music scene, then you most likely know Brent Harding who can be heard playing bass in bands like the Whiskey Chimps, the Gypsy Blues Band, Hot Roux and others, but did you know he’s been Mike Ness’s bass man for Social Distortion since […] Read More »

Vol. 10, No. 10 – February 15 - February 28, 2017 - Music Calendar

For more events go to VenturaRocks.com Amigos Cafe & Cantina 546 E. Main St. 805-874-2232 Mondays: 6 pm Karen Eden & Bill Macpherson; 9 pm Musician’s Night Out Tuesdays: Open Mic Sundays: 9 pm Karaoke Sat 2/18: Dive Bar Messiahs Boatyard Café Ventura Harbor Village Wednesdays 6-9 pm: Catfish Fry Bombay Bar & Grill 143 […] Read More »

Ventura Music Festival Student Jazz Competition

High school jazz musicians performed for the judges and audience. On Jan. 22, in the Pavilion of the Pierpont Inn judges awarded cash prizes to outstanding Southern California’s best high school jazz musicians as the Ventura Music Festival (VMF) kicks off their new year. This was 11th annual competition for students and was attended by […] Read More »

Vol. 10, No. 9 – February 1 - February 14, 2017 - Music Calendar

For more events go to VenturaRocks.com Amigos Cafe & Cantina 546 E. Main St. 805-874-2232 Mondays: 6 pm Karen Eden & Bill Macpherson; 9 pm Musician’s Night Out Tuesdays: Open Mic Sundays: 9 pm Karaoke Boatyard Café Ventura Harbor Village Wednesdays 6-9 pm: Catfish Fry Bombay Bar & Grill 143 S. California Street Fridays: DJs […] Read More »

Vol. 10, No. 9 – February 1 - February 14, 2017 - Ventura Music Scene

Bringing on the blues, jazz and more by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com The line-up at Squashed Grape is getting hotter and hotter as we get further into 2017.  Karl Hunter (Big Bad Voodoo Daddy) and friends return on Thursday February 2 with his band mPhaka; Bobby West (Wynton Marsalis, R.Kelly, Smokey Robinson) returns on Saturday, February […] Read More »

Vol. 10, No. 8 – January 18 - January 31, 2017 - Music Calendar

For more events go to VenturaRocks.com Amigos Cafe & Cantina 546 E. Main St. 805-874-2232 Mondays: 6 pm Karen Eden & Bill Macpherson; 9 pm Musician’s Night Out Tuesdays: Open Mic Wed 1/18: Live Band Karaoke Thurs 1/19: CRV Fri 1/20: Right Amount of Wrong Sat 1/21: Dive Bar Messiahs Sat: 5 pm music; 9 […] Read More »

Public invited to free 11th annual Ventura Music Festival Student Jazz Competition

Judges will award cash prizes to three of Southern California’s best high school jazz musicians as the Ventura Music Festival (VMF) kicks off the new year with free competition performances open to the public on Sunday, January 22, from 2 to 3:30 pm, in the Pavilion of the Pierpont Inn, 550 Sanjon Road. No RSVP […] Read More »

Vol. 10, No. 8 – January 18 - January 31, 2017 - Ventura Music Scene

Second hand blues and more… by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com I’ve known Ashford Gordon and his music since back in the day when I was a DJ at KXBS radio here in Ventura in the 90’s, so I’ve been looking forward to his latest project the Second Hand Blues Band to make their debut and to […] Read More »

Vol. 10, No. 7 – January 4 - January 17, 2017 - Music Calendar

For more events go to VenturaRocks.com Amigos Cafe & Cantina 546 E. Main St. 805-874-2232 Mondays: 6 pm Karen Eden; 9 pm Musician’s Night Out Tuesdays: Open Mic Wed 1/4: Live Band Karaoke Thurs 1/5: Pull the Trigger Fri 1/6: Streetlight Cadence Sun 1/8: 5 pm Jade Hendrix; 9 pm Karaoke Wed 1/11: Musician’s Brew […] Read More »

Vol. 10, No. 7 – January 4 - January 17, 2017 - Ventura Music Scene

Rockin’ in 2017 by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com From the foothills of Georgia, The Edgar Loudermilk Band featuring guitarist Jeff Autry will be returning to Ventura for a show at the IBEW (International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers) local union at 3994 E. Main Street on Saturday, January 14. Loudermilk has been out on the road touring […] Read More »

Vol. 10, No. 6 – December 21, 2016 - January 3, 2017 - Music Calendar

For more events go to VenturaRocks.com Amigos Cafe & Cantina 546 E. Main St. 805-874-2232 Mondays: Open mic w/ Beers Bros. Tuesdays: Musicians Night Out Wed 12/21: Live Band Karaoke Thurs 12/22: Dylan Schmidt & the Rhythm Souls Fri 12/23: Pull the Trigger Sun 12/25: 5 pm St Pierre Christmas Show Wed 12/28: Musician’s Brew […] Read More »

Vol. 10, No. 6 – December 21, 2016 - January 3, 2017 - Ventura Music Scene

To another rockin’ year! by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com Here we are ushering in another year. It’s when we take time to reflect back and it’s when we take time to look forward. If you know me at all, then you know that I’m a “glass-half-full” sort of gal. So, I’m looking forward to and postulating […] Read More »

Vol. 10, No. 5 – December 7 – December 20, 2016 - Music Calendar

For more events go to VenturaRocks.com Amigos Cafe & Cantina 546 E. Main St. 805-874-2232 Mondays: Open mic w/ Beers Bros. Tuesdays: Musicians Night Out Wed 12/7: Live Band Karaoke Thurs 12/8: After the Smoke Fri 12/9: Dive Bar Messiahs Sat 12/10: Inna Rude Mood Sun 12/11: 5 pm Jade Hendrix; 9 pm Karaoke Wed […] Read More »

Vol. 10, No. 5 – December 7 – December 20, 2016 - Ventura Music Scene

Swing into the Season! by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com There are plenty of music related holiday events to get you into the swing of the season. Let’s start with the Ones to Watch Productions hosting their first show at the Poinsettia Pavilion on Friday, December 16, with The Brambles and Bryan Titus Duo opening up for […] Read More »

Events at the Traveler Cafe

  Closed on Thanksgiving! Fri. Nov. 25: Post-Turkey Friday Specials & Happy Hour Live Jazz Chill-Out with Martin & Macias 4-7pm Sat. Nov. 26: R & R Saturday Specials & Christmas Gift Card Specials! Bernie Larsen plays Happy Hour 5-7 pm Sun, Nov. 27: Sunday Mimosa Brunch Special, Live Music 9:30 am – 1pm Thurs. […] Read More »

Vol. 10, No. 4 – November 23 - December 6, 2016 - Music Calendar

For more events go to VenturaRocks.com Amigos Cafe & Cantina 546 E. Main St. 805-874-2232 Mondays: Open mic w/ Beers Bros. Tuesdays: Musicians Night Out Wed 11/23: Coso Live – Musicians Brew Fri 11/25: Soul Machine Sat 11/26: Strange Weather Sun 11/27: 5 pm Bromero Captain Q & Flashman; 9 pm Karaoke Wed 11/30: Keith […] Read More »

Vol. 10, No. 4 – November 23 - December 6, 2016 - Ventura Music Scene

Welcoming the holidays! by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com I can safely say the holiday season is upon us and what better way to celebrate than with one of my favorite fundraisers, the 4 Kids 2 Kids Toy Drive.  The event will be held at the Ventura Beach Club on Sunday, November 26 from 3 to 11 […] Read More »

Vol. 10, No. 3 – November 9 - November 22, 2016 - Music Calendar

For more events go to VenturaRocks.com Amigos Cafe & Cantina 546 E. Main St. 805-874-2232 Mondays: Open mic Tuesdays: Musicians Night Out Wed 11/9: Coso Live – Musicians Brew Thurs 11/10: Smokey & Friends Fri 11/11: Heavy Medicine Sat 11/12: Sin Chonies Sun 11/13: 5 pm Jade Hendrix: 9 pm Karaoke Wed 11/16: Live Band […] Read More »

Vol. 10, No. 3 – November 9 - November 22, 2016 - Ventura Music Scene

It don’t mean a thing if it ain’t got that swing! by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com You won’t want to miss Fortunate Youth when they open for Slightly Stoopid at the Ventura Theater, Friday, November 11.  They’re the creators of one of the biggest and most successful reggae compilations in the world, with all proceeds donated […] Read More »

Grammy in my district

by Pam Baumgardner One of the highest musical accomplishments one can earn is the Grammy awarded by the Recording Academy to recognize outstanding achievement in the music industry. And though most people think of the Grammys as just an annual televised event featuring their favorite artists, but the organization actually goes above and beyond with […] Read More »

Vol. 10, No. 2 – October 26 - November 8, 2016 - Music Calendar

For more events go to VenturaRocks.com Amigos Cafe & Cantina 546 E. Main St. 805-874-2232 Mondays: Open mic Tuesdays: Musicians Night Out Wed 10/26: Coso Live – Musicians Brew Thurs 10/27: Smokey & Friends Fri 10/28: Goodnight Kiss Sat 10/29: DJ JScratch Sun 10/30: 5 pm Milk & Honey; 9 pm Karaoke Wed 11/2: Live […] Read More »

Vol. 10, No. 2 – October 26 - November 8, 2016 - Ventura Music Scene

Halloween and much more! by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com With Halloween falling on a Monday night this year, most venues are offering up parties the weekend before: On Friday night (the 28th), Bombay’s will host Hotel Clownafornia; The Garage has a Halloween Monster Bash with Radio Threat, Cursed Bastards and Inazuma; and there’s a Halloween party […] Read More »

Vol. 10, No. 1 – October 12 - October 25, 2016 - Music Calendar

For more events go to VenturaRocks.com Amigos Cafe & Cantina 546 E. Main St. 805-874-2232 Mondays: Open mic Tuesdays: Musicians Night Out Wed 10/12: Coso Live Fri 10/14 – The Right Amount of Wrong Sat 10/15 – Dive Bar Messiahs Sun 10/16 – 5 pm Corscian Brothers; 9 pm Karaoke Wed 10/19 – Live Band […] Read More »

Vol. 10, No. 1 – October 12 - October 25, 2016 - Ventura Music Scene

Ebbs and flows of our music scene by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com Nobody likes change, especially when it involves the closing of another venue which offered live music.  I’ll admit to my disappointment; especially when walking by Saturday night and not hearing upbeat live music from W20 at the Watermark.  I wanted to berate Hartley for […] Read More »

Vol. 9, No. 26 – September 28 – October 11, 2016 - Music Calendar

For more events go to VenturaRocks.com Amigos Cafe & Cantina 546 E. Main St. 805-874-2232 Mondays: Open mic Wed 9/28: Musicians Brew Fri 9/30: Pull the Trigger Sat 10/1: Wax off Sun 10/2: 5 pm The Tossers; 9 pm Karaoke Tues 10/4: Blues Bullet Sun 10/9: Corsican Brothers Bombay Bar and Grill 143 S. California […] Read More »

Vol. 9, No. 26 – September 28 – October 11, 2016 - Ventura Music Scene

Folk fest to metal fest by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com High at the top of my list of things to do over the next few weeks is the Topa Topa Folk Fest being held at the beautiful Libbey Bowl in Ojai on Saturday, October 1. Ticket sales have been brisk, which is great because I’d love […] Read More »

Vol. 9, No. 25 – September 14 – September 27, 2016 - Ventura Music Scene

Suds and Tunes by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com California Beer Festival returns to Ventura with several events all week long at different venues in the area, but on Friday, there’s a Food and Beer Pairing Competition up at City Hall with music from Ross Harper and The Bomb; on Saturday, it’s their Craft Beer Heaven at […] Read More »

Vol. 9, No. 25 – September 14 – September 27, 2016 - Music Calendar

Music Calendar For more events go to VenturaRocks.com Amigos Cafe & Cantina 546 E. Main St. 805-874-2232 Mondays: Open mic Sat 9/17: Dive Bar Messiahs Sun 9/18: 5 pm Corsican Brothers; 9 pm Karaoke Wed 9/21: Live Band Karaoke Sun 9/25: 5 pm Karen Eden Trio; 9 pm Karaoke Bombay Bar and Grill 143 S. […] Read More »

Santa Paula Society of the Arts hosting a free art demo by Wendy Winet Lefkowitz on Sept. 11

The Santa Paula Society of the Arts will host a free art demo given by Wendy Winet Lefkowitz on Sept. 11 from 2-4 pm at the Santa Paula Railroad Depot, 963 E. Santa Barbara St. She will be sharing her prize winning tips and techniques in watercolor. For more information about the Santa Paula Society […] Read More »

Floating dock concerts returns to the Ventura Harbor Village

  The Rock on the Dock Concert Series returns to the Ventura Harbor Village with a dynamite line-up of musicians performing free to the public on a floating dock in the Harbor. Kicking off the Labor Day weekend, September 3, and continuing the 10th, 17th and 24th, 3 –along the Village Promenade. Soak up the […] Read More »

Vol. 9, No. 24 – August 31 – September 13, 2016 - Ventura Music Scene

Help for budding artists by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com Big help from Big Bad Voodoo Daddy for our local schools! That’s $42,500 in funding to Ventura Unified School District earmarked to enhance existing visual and performing arts programs. The funds were made possible through the BBVD concert last April celebrating the City of Ventura’s 150th anniversary.  […] Read More »

Vol. 9, No. 24 – August 31 – September 13, 2016 - Music Calendar

For more events go to VenturaRocks.com Amigos Cafe & Cantina 546 E. Main St. 805-874-2232 Mondays: Open mic Sat 9/3: The Barrelhouse Wailers Sun 9/4: 5 pm The Tossers; 9 pm Karaoke Tues 9/6: Blues Bullet Bombay Bar and Grill 143 S. California St. (805) 643-4404 Fri 9/2 – Sun 9/4: 32nd annual Beach Party […] Read More »

Vol. 9, No. 23 – August 17 – August 30, 2016 - Ventura Music Scene

Idols, Icons, and more… by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com With the Ventura County Fair behind us leaving us with many cool memories of so many amazing concerts, I would be remissed if I didn’t share one slightly monumental event that took place on Tuesday afternoon.  One of our musical treasures we claim as our own is […] Read More »

Vol. 9, No. 23 – August 17 – August 30, 2016 - Music Calendar

For more events go to VenturaRocks.com Amigos Cafe & Cantina 546 E. Main St. 805-874-2232 Mondays: Open mic Wed 8/17: Live Band Karaoke Fri 8/19: Vinyl Gypsies Sat 8/20: 5 pm Taylor Rae; 9 pm Dive Bar Messiahs Sun 8/21: 5 pm Corsican Brothers; 9 pm Karaoke Tues 8/23: Brandon Ragan Wed 8/24: Musicians Brew […] Read More »

Vol. 9, No. 22 – August 3 – August 16, 2016 - Music Scene

If the Fair is a Rockin’… by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com Finally, it’s Fair time!!! Yippee! Deep fried foods of all kinds, here I come and I don’t feel too guilty as I’ll be burning off those empty calories dancing to all the great music coming our way. The fair officially opens on Wednesday August 3 […] Read More »

Vol. 9, No. 22 – August 3 – August 16, 2016 - Music Calendar

For more events go to VenturaRocks.com Amigos Cafe & Cantina 546 E. Main St. 805-874-2232 Mondays: Open mic Wed 8/3: Live Band Karaoke Thurs 8/4: Dylan Schmidt & the Rhythm Souls Sat 8/6: The Seaside Band Sun 8/7: 5 pm The Tossers; 9 pm Karaoke Café Fiore & Treehouse 66 S. California Street Wed 8/3: […] Read More »

Vol. 9, No. 21 – July 20 – August 2, 2016 - Ventura Music Scene

Spicy summer tunes! by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com The good folks that bring you Ventura’s Wine Walk, Champange on Main and Tequila and Taco Music Festival have moved the latter from the Collection to Ventura’s Plaza Park! The event will run over two days July 23 and 24th with music from Adelaide, Patron Latin Rhythms, Instone, SambaDá and Metalachi. More ticket information can be […] Read More »

Vol. 9, No. 21 – July 20 – August 2, 2016 - Music Calendar

Music Calendar For more events go to VenturaRocks.com Amigos Cafe & Cantina 546 E. Main St. 805-874-2232 Mondays: Open mic Wed 7/20: Patience Grey Thurs 7/21: Lamour & the Mystiks Fri 7/22: The Right Amount of Wrong Sat 7/23: DJ Rococo Sun 7/24: 5 pm The Swillys; 9 pm Karaoke Tues 7/26: Shure Thing Thurs […] Read More »

Vol. 9, No. 20 – July 6 – July 19, 2016 - Music Calendar

For more events go to VenturaRocks.com Amigos Cafe & Cantina 546 E. Main St. 805-874-2232 Mondays: Open mic Sat 7/9: DJ Cierra Sun 7/10: 5 pm Karen Eden; 9 pm Karaoke Sat 7/16: Divebar Messiahs Sun 7/17: 5 pm Corsican Brothers; 9 pm Karaoke Tues 7/19: Brandon Ragan Café Fiore & Treehouse 66 S. California […] Read More »

Vol. 9, No. 20 – July 6 – July 19, 2016 - Ventura Music Scene

Summer music heating up! by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com One of my favorite events of the year, Surf Rodeo, is finally upon us over the weekend of July 16th and 17th! You won’t want to miss this year’s music line up with a great eclectic mix of local, near local and national with over two dozen […] Read More »

Vol. 9, No. 19 – June 22 – July 5, 2016 - Music Scene

American roots alive in Ventura by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com Roadshow Revival is finally here the weekend of June 25 and 26 and will once again will be held at Mission Park downtown Ventura. I asked owner and found of RSR, Ross Emery, about the shift away from a tribute to the Man in Black and […] Read More »

Vol. 9, No. 18 – June 8 – June 21, 2016 - Music Calendar

For more events go to VenturaRocks.com Amigos Cafe & Cantina 546 E. Main St. 805-874-2232 Mondays: Open mic Wed 6/8: Davey Miller Thurs 6/9: Herbal Rootz Fri 6/10: Davey Miller Sat 6/11: DJ Erok Sun 6/12: 5 pm Jade Hendrix; 9 pm Karaoke Tues 6/14: Brandon Ragan Wed 6/15: Davey Miller Fri 6/17: 5 pm […] Read More »

Vol. 9, No. 18 – June 8 – June 21, 2016 - Ventura Music Scene

Music and the Arts by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com Very Ventura is one of the coolest stores in town featuring local vendors. It’s also where you’ll find the Ventura Rocks Music Listening Station which offers recorded music from local musicians.  They have a gorgeous gallery towards the back of the store called Gallery V which will […] Read More »

Vol. 9, No. 17 – May 25 – June 7, 2016 - Music Calendar

For more events go to VenturaRocks.com Amigos Cafe & Cantina 546 E. Main St. 805-874-2232 Mondays: Open mic Wed 5/25: Musicians Brew Thurs 5/26: After the Smoke Fri 5/27: 5 pm Karen Eden; 9 pm Corsican Brothers Sat 5/28: DJ Defcon Sun 5/29: 5 pm Seaside Band; 9 pm Karaoke Tues 5/31: Shure Thing Thurs […] Read More »

Vol. 9, No. 17 – May 25 – June 7, 2016 - Ventura Music Scene

Who to watch by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com Ones to Watch Productions will be hosting a number of showcases at Grapes and Hops on Main Street.  Mimi Gilbert will be there on Saturday, May 28, and The Brambles on Saturday, June 4th.  Steve and Polly Hoganson (formerly of Zoey’s) most certainly have their fingers on the […] Read More »

Vol. 9, No. 16 – May 11 – May 24, 2016 - Music Calendar

For more events go to VenturaRocks.com Amigos Cafe & Cantina 546 E. Main St. 805-874-2232 Mondays: Open mic Tuesdays: Blues Sun 5/15: 5 pm Corsican Brothers; 9 pm Karaoke Sat 5/21: 9 pm Dive Bar Messiahs Bombay Bar & Grill 143 S. California St. 805-643-4404 Wed 5/11: The Jam with Mark Masson & Friends Sun […] Read More »

Vol. 9, No. 16 – May 11 – May 24, 2016 - Ventura Music Scene

Local Artist Hitting the Big Time! by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com Jacob Scesney is making me super proud…not only has he been touring the world with various bands including Postmodern Jukebox, but he’s been making the rounds with Mike Posner on the Ellen Show and Late Night with Seth Meyers.  Jacob is one of the most […] Read More »

Project PrayerSong: Connecting people through the power of Music

by Ana K. Gonzalez Local musical initiative is launching their national tour right here at Bell Arts Factory on April 29th. Project PrayerSong is an initiative of Naomi Sioux and J. Scott G. They have set out to create a “world choir” from human beings from all over the world. This couple is on a […] Read More »

Walt Dunlop releases new CD

While not a native Venturan, Walt Dunlop feels like one, having lived here over 30 years.  He stated “I’m a folk musician and an urban hiker who often walks miles around our city capturing musical inspiration.  On my CD I’ve written songs about the Mission San Buenaventura, Cemetery Park, the Goodwill store, tragically murdered resident […] Read More »

Vol. 9, No. 15 – April 27 – May 10, 2016 - Ventura Music Scene

Ventura Kids Rock By Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com I originally moved to Ventura for a radio job at 96-ZTR where I used the air name of Stephanie Rose for several years. Do you remember that classic rock station at 95.9 on the FM dial? Well it’s changed formats a few times over the last few decades […] Read More »

Vol. 9, No. 15 – April 27 – May 10, 2016 - Music Calendar

Music Calendar 4/27 – 5/10 For more events go to VenturaRocks.com Amigos Cafe & Cantina 546 E. Main St. 805-874-2232 Mondays: Open mic Tuesdays: Blues Bullet Wed 4/27: 7 pm Danielle Stacy Thurs 4/28: After the Smoke Fri 4/29: CRV Sat 4/30: DJ Q Sun 5/1: 5 pm The Tossers; 9 pm Karaoke Thurs 5/5: […] Read More »

Vol. 9, No. 14 – April 13 – April 26, 2016 - Music Calendar

For more events go to VenturaRocks.com Amigos Cafe & Cantina 546 E. Main St. 805-874-2232 Mondays: 7 pm Joey’s B’s Acoustic Blues Jam Tuesdays: 8 pm The Beers Brothers open mic Wed 4/13: 7 pm Danielle Stacy Thurs 4/14: 9 pm Rhythm Soul Fri 4/15: 9 pm Smokey & Friends Sat 4/16: Dive Bar Messiahs […] Read More »

Vol. 9, No. 14 – April 13 – April 26, 2016 - Music Scene

Rockin’ from the Avenue to the East End By Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com I met up with owner Mike Toler at Amigos where they’ve been shaping up the menu and fine tuning their nightly music line up. A few of the band/artist residencies have been switched out and he’s offering up Reggae for downtown on Thursdays […] Read More »

Vol. 9, No. 13 – March 30 – April 12, 2016 - Music Scene

Ventura Rockin’ 150 Years!!! By Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com Ventura certainly rocks, and it’s been officially rocking for 150 years as of April 2, 2016.  In honor of its major milestone, The City is celebrating with a free family fair and picnic at Plaza Park.  Along with carnival games, activity booths, races and contests, an historic […] Read More »

Vol. 9, No. 12 – March 16 – March 29, 2016 - Music Calendar

For more events go to VenturaRocks.com Amigos Cafe & Cantina 546 E. Main St. 805-874-2232 Mondays: 6 pm Danielle Stacy; 8 pm Joey’s B’s Acoustic Blues Jam Tuesdays: 8:30 pm The Beers Brothers open mic Wednesday: 8 pm Amigo’s House Band Thurs 3/17: 9 pm Cutthroat Reef Fri 3/18: 9 pm Dive Bar Messiahs Sat […] Read More »

Vol. 9, No. 11 – March 2 – March 15, 2016 - Music Scene

The Winchester Rebels open for Puddle of Mudd at Discovery March 5. Ventura Rocks! By Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com I’m looking forward to the Puddle of Mudd show coming up at Discovery on Saturday, March 5, word has it former bass player Michael Anthony and restaurateur of Now Ventura will sit in for a few songs. […] Read More »

Vol. 9, No. 11 – March 2 – March 15, 2016 - Music Calendar

For more events go to VenturaRocks.com Amigos Cafe & Cantina 546 E. Main St. 805-874-2232 Mondays: 6 pm Danielle Stacy; 8:30 Joey’s B’s Acoustic Blues Jam Tuesdays: 8:30 pm The Beers Brothers open mic Wednesday: 8 pm Amigo’s House Band Thursdays: 6 pm Karen Eden; 8:30 pm The Gypsy Blues Band Fri 3/4: Rock Cats […] Read More »

Vol. 9, No. 10 – February 17 – March 2, 2016 - Music Calendar

For more events go to VenturaRocks.com Amigos Cafe & Cantina 546 E. Main St. 805-874-2232 Mondays: 6 pm Danielle Stacy; 8:30 Joey’s B’s Acoustic Blues Jam Tuesdays: 8:30 pm The Beers Brothers open mic Wednesday: 8 pm Amigo’s House Band Thursdays: 6 pm Karen Eden; 8:30 pm The Gypsy Blues Band Fri 2/19: Divebar Messiahs […] Read More »

Jeff Bridges at Discovery February 28

It’s the Dude! By Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com Ventura’s music community is not only comprised of talented artists, but the people who support live music are just as important to the scene.  When we lost Chris Pinger of the band Malice Thoughts, his friends quickly pulled together a fundraiser to help Pinger’s family with the cost […] Read More »

Vol. 9, No. 9 – February 3 – February 16, 2016 - Music Calendar

For more events go to VenturaRocks.com Amigos Cafe & Cantina| 546 E. Main St. 805-874-2232 Mondays: 6 pm Danielle Stacy; 8:30 Joey’s B’s Acoustic Blues Jam| Tuesdays: 8:30 pm The Beers Brothers open mic Wednesday: 8 pm Amigo’s House Band Thursdays: 5:30 pm Karen Eden; 8 pm The Gypsy Blues Band Fri 2/5: 8 pm […] Read More »

Vol. 9, No. 9 – February 3 – February 16, 2016 - Ventura Music Scene

Ian Moore and the Lossy Coils at Bombay’s. Photo by Cliff Montgomery Rockin’ February By Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com I was delighted to see that Ian Moore made a stop at Bombay’s for his current tour with the Lossy Coils Wednesday, January 27th. We added Moore to our playlist back when I was Program Director of KXBS […] Read More »

Vol. 9, No. 8 – January 20 – February 2, 2016 - Ventura Music Scene

The O’Leary’s East End Blues Band every Saturday night at O’Leary’s. Surf to country, blues to jazz… By Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com Talk about musical diversity!  Let’s start with something altogether different, how about a Disc-o-town Hoedown at Discovery on Saturday January 23 with karaoke, a western outfit contest, a mechanical bull and then live country […] Read More »

Vol. 9, No. 8 – January 20 – February 2, 2016 - Music Calendar

For more events go to VenturaRocks.com Amigos Cafe & Cantina 546 E. Main St. 805-874-2232 Mondays: 6 pm Danielle Stacy; 8:30 Joey’s B’s Acoustic Blues Jam Tuesdays: 8:30 pm The Beers Brothers open mic Thursdays: 5:30 pm Karen Eden; 8 pm The Gypsy Blues Band Wed 1/20: Amigo’s House Band with Mark Masson Fri 1/22: […] Read More »

Vol. 9, No. 7 – January 6 – January 19, 2016 - Music Calendar

For more events go to VenturaRocks.com Amigos Cafe & Cantina 546 E. Main St. 805-874-2232 Mondays: 6 pm Danielle Stacy; 8:30 Joey’s B’s Acoustic Blues Jam Tuesdays: 8:30 pm The Beers Brothers open mic Thursdays: 5:30 pm Karen Eden; 8 pm The Gypsy Blues Band Wed 1/6: Amigo’s House Band with Mark Masson Fri 1/8: […] Read More »

Vol. 9, No. 7 – January 6 – January 19, 2016 - Ventura Music Scene

Happy New Year! By Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com First off, I’d like to wish you a very happy new year.  I’m already hearing the rumblings of changes coming to Ventura’s music scene; they’re good changes too. As they’re verified and come to fruition, you know I’ll be passing along the good news to you. Ozomatli was […] Read More »

Vol. 9, No. 6 – December 23, 2015 – January 5, 2016 - Music Calendar

For more events go to VenturaRocks.com Amigos Cafe & Cantina 546 E. Main St. 805-874-2232 Tuesdays: 8:30 pm The Beers Brothers open mic Thursdays: 8 pm The Gypsy Blues Band Wed 12/23: The Deal Fri 12/25: 4 pm St Pierre Christmas show Sat 12/26: The Frank and Doug show Sun 12/27: 5 pm Jade Hendrix; […] Read More »

Vol. 9, No. 6 – December 23, 2015 – January 5, 2016 - Ventura Music Scene

Ventura rocks another year! By Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com We’re in the final stretch for 2015 and Ventura Rocks at CAPS Media is finally scheduled. The debut episode features Medicine Hat and will air several times including a Christmas evening broadcast at 8 pm. Go to Capstv.org/program-schedules for all air dates! Nothing like being one degree […] Read More »

Vol. 9, No. 5 – December 9 – December 22, 2015 – Music Calendar

Music Calendar For more events go to VenturaRocks.com Amigos Cafe & Cantina 546 E. Main St. 805-874-2232 Mondays:  6 pm Karen Eden & Bill Macpherson; 8 pm Joey’s Acoustic Blues Jam Tuesdays: 8:30 pm The Beers Brothers open mic Thursdays: 8 pm The Gypsy Blues Band Wed 12/9: 8 pm Nathan McEuen Fri 12/11: 8 […] Read More »

Vol. 9, No. 5 – December 9 - December 22, 2015 – Ventura Music Scene

TBA By Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com Though the evening isn’t really about the music (hint: it’s about the wine), the Ventura Winter Wine Walk was a huge success with live music at the corner of Main and California.  There’s nothing quite like families coming out on a gorgeous December evening with men on stilts, women hula […] Read More »

Vol. 9, No. 4 – November 25 – December 8, 2015 – Ventura Music Scene

The holidays are officially here By Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com Everclear’s 20th anniversary tour featuring their release, “Sparkle and Fade” was well received Sunday, November 22 at the Ventura Theater; but with that being said, the crowd was extremely happy to hear other tunes as well from the band including the final songs of the night, […] Read More »

Vol. 9, No. 4 – November 25 – December 8, 2015 – Music Calendar

For more events go to VenturaRocks.com Amigos Cafe & Cantina 546 E. Main St. 805-874-2232 Mondays:  6 pm Karen Eden & Bill Macpherson; 8 pm Joey’s Acoustic Blues Jam Tuesdays: 8:30 pm The Beers Brothers open mic Thursdays: 8 pm The Gypsy Blues Band Wed 11/25: 8 pm The Seaside Band with Freeman James Fri […] Read More »

Vol. 9, No. 3 – November 11 – November 24, 2015 – Music Calendar

For more events go to VenturaRocks.com Amigos Cafe & Cantina 546 E. Main St. 805-874-2232 Mondays:  6 pm Karen Eden & Bill Macpherson; 8 pm Joey’s Acoustic Blues Jam Tuesdays: 8:30 pm The Beers Brothers open mic Thursdays: 8 pm The Gypsy Blues Band Wed 11/11: 8 pm The Deal Fri 11/13: 8 pm Caliente […] Read More »

Vol. 9, No. 3 – November 11 – November 24, 2015 – Ventura Music Scene

Blues to jazz and all points in between By Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com The Hong Kong Inn has started hosting a monthly Blues Jam Session on what will be the first Sunday of the month. The kick-off session was on Sunday November 8 with Ashford Gordon supported by Ray Jaurique, Glade Rasmussen and Chris Jensen. All […] Read More »

Vol. 9, No. 2 – October 28 – November 10, 2015 – Music Calendar

For more events go to VenturaRocks.com Amigos Cafe & Cantina 546 E. Main St. 805-874-2232 Mondays:  6 pm Karen Eden & Bill Macpherson; 8 pm Joey’s Acoustic Blues Jam Wed 10/28: 8 pm The Deal Thurs 10/29: 7 pm The Gypsy Blues Band Fri 10/30: 6 pm Bobby & Brian; 9 pm The Seaside Band […] Read More »

Vol. 9, No. 2 – October 28 – November 10, 2015 – Ventura Music Scene

Beauty is in the eye of the beer holder By Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com I was happily surprised by the Kiefer Sutherland show Friday, October 23, at W20 at the Watermark. I not sure what I expected, nor why I would expect anything less from one of my favorite actors, but Kiefer was entertaining! The set […] Read More »

Vol. 9, No. 1 – October 14 – October 27, 2015 - Ventura Music Scene

Highland Way at the Seaside Highland Games Sunday, October 11, 2015. Erin go Bragh! By Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com The Seaside Highland Games came and went taking those gorgeous men and beautiful women in kilts with them. I stopped in to check out the Celtic music and I wasn’t disappointed; crowd favorites were The Angry Brians, […] Read More »

Vol. 9, No. 1 – October 14 – October 27, 2015 - Music Calendar

For more events go to VenturaRocks.com Amigos Cafe & Cantina 546 E. Main St. 805-874-2232 Mondays:  6 pm Karen Eden & Bill Macpherson; 8 pm Joey’s Acoustic Blues Jam Tuesdays:  6 pm Natalie Gelman; 8 pm Beer Brothers open mic Thursdays:  7:30 pm The Gypsy Blues Band Wed 10/14: 6 pm Bad Leaf; 9 pm […] Read More »

Vol. 8, No. 26 – September 30 – October 13, 2015 – Music Calendar

Music Calendar For more events go to VenturaRocks.com Amigos Cafe & Cantina 546 E. Main St. 805-874-2232 Mondays:  6 pm Karen Eden & Bill Macpherson; 8 pm Joey’s Acoustic Blues Jam Tuesdays:  6 pm Nathan McEuen; 8 pm Beer Brothers open mic Wednesdays:  6 pm Bad Leaf; 9 pm Mark Masson & Friends Thursdays:  7:30 […] Read More »

Vol. 8, No. 26 – September 30 – October 13, 2015 – Ventura Music Scene

The Pullmen recently played to a packed house at Bombay’s. Their new CD, “Going Dark” hits the streets October 9.  Ventura Music Scene The hits keep on coming! By Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com Keifer Sutherland will be rolling into town with his band on Friday, October 23, when he’ll be playing an intimate show at W20 […] Read More »

Vol. 8, No. 25 – September 16 – September 29, 2015 – Ventura Music Scene

Michael John and the Bottom Line return this year to the California Blues and Brews Festival. Ventura keeps rockin’ by Pam Baumgardner VenturaRocks.com It’s that time of year again when the California Beer Festival rolls into town including a food pairing competition, a Craft Beer Heaven day and of course the highlight of the event the California Blues and Brews […] Read More »

Vol. 8, No. 25 – September 16 – September 29, 2015 – Music Calendar

For more events go to VenturaRocks.com Amigos Cafe & Cantina 546 E. Main St. 805-874-2232 Mondays: 6 pm Karen Eden & Bill Macpherson; 8 pm Joey’s Acoustic Blues Jam Tuesdays: 6 pm Nathan McEuen; 8 pm Beer Brothers open mic Wednesdays: 6 pm Bad Leaf; 9 pm Mark Masson & Friends Thursdays: 7:30 pm The […] Read More »

Vol. 8, No. 24 – September 2 – September 15, 2015 – Music Calendar

For more events go to VenturaRocks.com Amigos Cafe & Cantina 546 E. Main St. 805-874-2232 Mondays: 6 pm Karen Eden & Bill Macpherson; 8 pm Joey’s Acoustic Blues Jam Tuesdays: 6 pm Nathan McEuen; 8 pm Beer Brothers open mic Wednesdays: 6 pm Bad Leaf; 9 pm Mark Masson & Friends Thursdays: 7:30 pm The […] Read More »

Vol. 8, No. 24 – September 2 – September 15, 2015 – Ventura Music Scene

The Velveteen Band will perform at Bombay’s 31st Annual Beach Party. Summer in the city by Pam Baumgardner There are plenty of “End of Summer” bashes – though summer isn’t officially over until September 23, but who’s keeping tabs? The Pierpont Inn’s BBQ series ends with a huge bang as they welcome back Dirty Rice on Thursday, September 3rd. If you […] Read More »