Ventura Music Scene 10/14/26 – 10/27/26

Posted on October 12, 2026 by venturarocks

Ventura Music Scene
by Pam Baumgardner
VenturaRocks.com
Pam@VenturaRocks.com
The Ventura County Fairgrounds will host a special concert on Wednesday, October 14, with Turnstile, Pennywise and Die Spitz. Turnstile received five Grammy nominations on their most recent release, Never Enough, making them the first band to be nominated in the rock, alternative and metal categories in the same year. They won a Grammy for Best Metal Performance for “Birds” and Best Rock Album for Never Enough. Tickets are being sold via Ticketmaster.

Congratulations to Ventura Coast Brewing Company as they celebrate “10 years of Beers” on Saturday, October 17, with throwback beer prices and live music from Casual Business.

And while I typically only report on live music, I must make space for this special event with guest DJ Pee.Wee, aka Anderson.Paak! Unfortunately, his annual charity festival was cancelled this year, but he will host Roll Call Ventura Nights at Skating Plus on November 22. Ventura/Oxnard will always hold a place in Brandon Anderson’s heart as he was born in Oxnard and attend Foothill Tech High in Ventura. Tickets are available at BrandonAndersonFoundation.org.

The Ventura Music Festival fall concerts are being held at different venues around the county this month with Birth of Impressionism; A Classical Edge Concert on October 15 at the Museum of Ventura County, Take3 on October 16 at the Ventura Music Hall, Michael Cleveland & Jason Carter on October 17 at Mission Park and Rancho Campana Performing Arts Center, and Pacific Jazz Orchestra’s tribute to Quincy Jones on October 18 at the Ventura Center for Spiritual Living. For all performances from bluegrass to classical go to VenturaMusicFestival.org.

ShakyFest II will be held at Tony’s Pizzeria, from 1 pm to closing on Saturday, October 17. Along with Shakey Feelin’, there will be performances by The Great Divide, Groove Session, The Allman-Jerry Band, Shambala duo and the Bellotti Brothers. The all-day festival is free and bringing chairs is encouraged as the seating will extend into the parking area. Jax Plays Dead plays on Friday the night before.

Ojai Pub announced on Monday, September 28, that Monday, September 28, would be their final day of business due to an apparent rent dispute. The place was packed to the gills.

Quick Notes: The Aquabats play the Ventura Theater on Saturday, October 17; The Popravinas play the Garage on Friday, October 16; Ska Daddyz along with Straight Forward, and others perform during Revolution Surf Company’s 30th anniversary on Sunday, October 18; Black Flag takes over the Ventura Music Hall for a show on Thursday, October 22; Coso is back in town playing a birthday gig with friends at the Grape on Friday, October 23; Uncle Floyd’s Dead have a free show at the Crowne Plaza on Friday, October 23; and Todd Rungren plays the Oxnard Performing Arts Center on Sunday, October 25.

Do you have any music-related news or upcoming shows that you would like help publicizing? Please send all information, short or long, to Pam@VenturaRocks.com. For updated music listings daily, visit www.VenturaRocks.com.

Ventura Music Scene 9/30/26 – 10/13/26

Posted on September 28, 2026 by venturarocks

Ventura Music Scene
by Pam Baumgardner
VenturaRocks.com
Pam@VenturaRocks.com
With fall comes all the Oktoberfest festivities through October. One of the biggest evnts will be held at the Ventura County Fairgrounds, over 3 days, October 2, 3 and 4. Along with beers, pretzels, German food, an artisan market with local vendors and carnival rides for the kids there will be plenty of live music from Ladyhosen, Die Matterhorns, Zeitgist Oktoberfest Band, Hazelnuss Das Music and a lot more! The VenturaCountyFair.org website will have all the details and ticket information.

Because of his huge impact on the Nardcore music scene, a memorial show for Joe Rivas will be held at the Ventura Theater on October 20 featuring such bands as Good Riddance, No Motiv, The Missing 23rd, In Control, Whereabouts and more. Tickets go for under $30 (depending on place of purchase) but the monies raised will benefit the Joe Rivas Memorial Fund which will grant awards to local Ventura County youth to further their passion in the musical arts.

Pianist, Mike Garson, returns to the Grape for an evening featuring Bowie on Saturday, October 10. Garson played with Bowie as early as 1972 (the best years in my humble opinion) for about 20 years. A quote found on Garson’s website from Bowie states, ““It is pointless to talk about his ability as a pianist. He is exceptional. However, there are very, very few musicians, let alone pianists, who naturally understand the movement and free thinking necessary to hurl themselves into experimental or traditional areas of music, sometimes, ironically, at the same time. Mike does this with such enthusiasm that it makes my heart glad just to be in the same room with him.” If you’re a Bowie fan, you won’t want to miss this one.

British reggae artist and Grammy-nominated artist, Pato Banton, has a couple of shows in the area. First, he’ll do a show along with Kainoa Tiger & Aloha 805 and Chasing Sun at Tony’s Pizzeria on Thursday, October 1, and then he’ll be at Heritage Square for Reggae Sunday on Sunday, October 11 with OnePeople and Kainoa Tiger & Aloha 805. Banton is also a member of the British Music Hall of Fame and received a BBC Lifetime Achievement Award for his community work to reduce gun crime as well as his youth outreach efforts.

Quick Notes: Ventura Music Festival is just around the corner, October 15 – 18, check out VenturaMusicFestival.org for all the shows and for ticket information; tickets for Elvin Bishop are on sale now for his November 18th fully seated show at the Ventura Music Hall; The Used show at the Ventura Theater for October 8 is sold out; Kyle Smith returns for a show at Mrs. Olson’s on Friday, October 9; and the Blues Jam on Wednesdays continues to pick up steam at Bombay’s.

Ventura Music Scene 9/16/26 – 9/29/26

Posted on September 14, 2026 by venturarocks

Ventura Music Scene
by Pam Baumgardner
VenturaRocks.com
Pam@VenturaRocks.com

It’s time to get those cowboy boots and hats on and scoot on over to Plaza Park in Ventura for the Boots & Brews Country Music Festival on Sunday, September 20. If you’re a tad bit confused wondering whether we already had a Boots and Brews this year, well don’t be, because the good folks at CBF Productions also held one in June. This installment features country music stars, Bailey Zimmerman, Rodney Atkins, Frankie Ballard, and Ventura’s own, Jayden Secor. For tickets and more information, go to BootsAndBrews.com.

Art Walk Ventura features over 300 artists, in over two dozen venues, including a cinefest, and of course loads of live music. Just downtown alone, there will be two stages, one across from Mission Park and one at California and Main Streets, plus the WAV outdoor amphitheater will have performances both days as well. The event runs on both Saturday and Sunday, September 26 and 27, and will feature performances by Shaky Feelin’, Mathew Bartels, Ashford Gordon & Bop City, Mister Ree Sade Champagne, Jesse Rivkin & Friends, and lots more. Go to Artwalkventura.org for full schedule of events.

If you love clam chowder, and you love live music, then you won’t want to miss this year’s ChowderFest at the Channel Islands Maritime Museum in Oxnard on Saturday, September 19. This ticketed event features savory chowders from the area’s top seafood venues, and when you add to that live music from Kelly’s Lot, well that’s a day well spent. For advance tickets, go to cimmvc.org.

From chowder to bananas, this next event is free for the whole family. The Banana Festival will be held on Saturday, September 26 at the Port of Hueneme and runs from 11-6 pm with live music all day featuring Instone, Twisted Gypsy, Gabrielito y La Verdad and Ocho Estrellas Mariachi. Along with the live music, there will be port tours available as well as a kid’s zone, vendors and of course tasty eats! Find out more at Bananaportfest.com.

Quick Notes: Big Thief plays two sold out shows at the Libbey Bowl September 19 and 20; Ashley Hoyer & Jade Hendrix play OVA Arts Gallery in Ojai on Friday, September 19; Casual Business date at VCBC on Saturday, September 19; the music at Bombay’s on Saturday, September 19 is a fundraiser for Amanda Peacock; Spencer the Gardener plays Bombay’s on Sunday, September 20; Keanu Reeve’s band, Dogstar, returns to Ventura for a show at the Majestic Ventura Theater on Fri 9/25; Shawn Jones Big Band Project returns to the Grape on Friday, September 25; and just a head’s up, the Thursday Grateful Dead night continues at Winchester’s, but the band name is now officially called Anthem of the Sun as they retire the name, People’s Dead.

Ventura Music Scene 9/2/26 – 9/15/26

Posted on August 30, 2026 by venturarocks

Ventura Music Scene
by Pam Baumgardner
VenturaRocks.com
Pam@VenturaRocks.com

The 16th Aloha Beach Festival falls over the weekend of September 5 – 6 at Promenade Park in Ventura (along the coastline by the fairgrounds). This free event offers live music from Kainoa Tiger Aloha 805, Rising Son, Ska Daddyz, Morie & the Heavy Hitters, Jacob & the Good Vibes and more. Expect lots of hula dancers, pro Frisbee dog demonstrations, and an amazing sense of our beach community where the spirit of the festival is to help support local non-profits. This year proceeds support Flow Surf Academy.The Oxnard Jazz Festival returns this year after a late-breaking cancellation last year. And while “jazz” may be in the title of the event, other genres of music (blues, soul, R&B, Latin) will be offered over the weekend of September 10 – 13 at College Park in Oxnard. For full line-up, special events and ticket information, go to OxnardJazzFestival.com. Some of the highlights include ConFunkShun, Loose Ends, Louie Cruz Beltran, Andrea Lisa, Sister Nancy and more.

The three-day Ojai Fall Fest will be held at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church where the parking and admission are free! Of course, ride tickets are available for purchase. There will be plenty of live music with a mix of genres from 90s Babiez, False Puppet, Jayden Secor, Strange Hotels and more. This one runs September 11-13.

Experience the California Car Culture at the Ventura Nationals which returns to the Ventura County Fairgrounds on Saturday, September 5. Along with all the hot rods on display, live music will be hopping with Deke Dickerson, Blue Ribbon Boys Voodoo Five, Big Sandy & his Fly Rite boys, and more which are included in the price of admission. See more at VenturaNationals.com.

Looking ahead, don’t forget Boots & Brews is September 20. For details go to BootsAndBrews.com. Covering more in the next issue of the Breeze.

Quick Notes: The Ventura Harbor Village will host Yacht Rock bands on Thursday evenings through September; Steve and Sally Williams will play Muni Wine on Friday, September 4; Art City Gallery’s monthly art event features Michelle Rosenblum, Henry Steward, Nick Bridgman and Eaton Young on Friday, September 4; Café Fiore wraps up their reggae summer Sunday evening concerts with Keith G & the Drift Rites on September 6; Zepliv and Mojo Rising play a free show at the Crowne Plaza on Sunday, September 6; the final Rock the Collection concert is Wednesday September 9 with That’s What I like, a Bruno Mars tribute band;
Another Brick in the Staircase returns to KJ’s on Friday, September 11; Tony’s Pizzeria end of summer blowout is Saturday, September 12 with Arena (Duran Duran tribute band), Superfreak and the M80s; and an Amy Winehouse tribute band, Valerie, plays the Ventura Music Hall on Saturday, September 12.

Ventura Music Scene 8/19/26 – 9/1/26

Posted on August 16, 2026 by venturarocks

Ventura Music Scene
by Pam Baumgardner
VenturaRocks.com
Pam@VenturaRocks.com

School is already back in session and Labor Day is just around the corner, meanwhile on the live music front: The Throw Down Cornhole Festival which now includes MMA fight night, axe throwing and two days of live music (Friday features DJs) will be held at the Ventura County Fairgrounds August 21 – 23. Many thanks to John Karayan and Spencer Makenzie’s for making this the largest cornhole festival in the world. Saturday’s music features Mandex, Camo Cali and the return of New Liberty. Sunday’s headliner is Pato Banton, along with Just a Girl, Kiona Tiger and the 805 Band, Morie and the Heavy Hitters and Nautical Thrust. Find the link for more information at SpencerMakenzies.com.

The Rubicon Theatre Company’s annual concerts series currently includes The Folk Legacy for September 4-5, Mike Beck, The Ponies for September 10 and Brush Arbor for September 11.

Mark your calendar now for the Aloha Beach Festival which falls over the weekend of September 5 – 6 at Promenade Park in Ventura. With any luck at all, the website will show their entertainment line up by the next issue of the Breeze.

Another upcoming event to note is the Oxnard Jazz Festival to be held September 10-13 at College Park in Oxnard. For line-up and tickets go to OxnardJazzFestival.com.

The city of Ojai has been fortunate to be the home of the Ojai Pops Orchestra which is celebrating its 10-year anniversary offering free concerts to the community. This year all proceeds received by donations will be used for music scholarships for music students in need. Their first concert be held on Sunday, August 30 at the Libbey Bowl.

Quick Notes: The September 20th Boot & Brews Country Music Festival has added Rodney Atkins to the lineup; Nathan McEuen will hold an album release party/show for his most recent project, “Time To Go Home” at the Ojai Arts Center on Friday, August 21; Rock the Collection free summer concert on Wednesday, August 26, with Twisted Gypsy’s tribute to Fleetwood Mac; Jimmy Dale & Surf Trio (Dale is the son of surf pop legend Dick Dale) will perform at Mrs. Olson’s on Friday, August 21 with Par Avion and Hana and the Sisters; The final summer concert at Heritage Square will be held on August 21 with Los Cools Arrows; Music Under the Stars wraps for their final concerts at the historic Olivas Adobe has the Wilbury Super Group on Saturday, August 22 and Stone Soul on August 29; Grammy-nominated and Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee, Beth Nielsen Chapman performs at the Ojai Underground on Saturday, August 29; and finally, Doug Webb’s All-Star group returns to the Grape featuring Danny Carey of Tool on Saturday, August 29.

Ventura Music Scene 8/5/2026 – 8/18/2026

Posted on August 3, 2026 by venturarocks

Ventura Music Scene
by Pam Baumgardner
VenturaRocks.com
Pam@VenturaRocks.com

It’s the final week of the Ventura County Fair and where in all other places in Southern California are complaining of the high temperatures, we have the best sea breeze keeping temps down here in Ventura for the fair. At press time, there remained one final Grandstand concert which is country music star Nate Smith for Wednesday, August 5. But rest assured there will still be plenty of live music on all the different stages throughout the fairgrounds including the one at Surf Rodeo’s Golden Pony Speakeasy, the Pacifico Stage, Garden Stage and the Seabreeze Stage.

Namba Arts is offering an intimate evening of songs, stories, craft and connection with In The Round, showcasing seven Southern California singer/songwriters such as Art Podell, Severin Browne, Tracy Newman, Ken Holme, John Zipperer and more. Tickets for the Saturday, August 8 show are available through the venue’s website, NambaArts.com.

Rock the Collection Summer Concert Series continues with free concerts every other Wednesday. This month it’s DSB tribute to Journey on August 12 and Twisted Gypsy’s tribute to Fleetwood Mac on August 26.

As a part of their Ventura Live! 2026 series, The Rubicon has added two shows for Friday, Sept 4 and a matinee for Saturday, Sept 5 of the Folk Legacy Trio featuring lifetime Grammy winners and a member of the Banjo Hall of Fame, George Grove and Rick Dougherty of the Kingston Trio and Jerry Siggins from the Diamonds. The trio is revered as the “living library” of the 60s folk era and will feature music by the Weavers, the Kingston Trio, Peter, Paul & Mary plus more iconic artists. Find out more at Rubicontheatre.org.

It’s been great weather with great shows this month at Ojai’s Libbey Bowl. Still to come this month, Gipsy Kings featuring Nicolas Reyes on August 12, Ani DiFranco on August 14, The Movement with Pepper on August 16 and Cat Power August 18.

Mark your calendar for this year’s cornhole tournament, The Throw Down, from Spencer Mackenzie’s. It will run the weekend of August 22 and 23 with live bands such as Pato Banton, Just a Girl, Mandex, Camo Cali and more as well as the return of New Liberty!

Quick Notes: tickets for Keanu Reeve’s band, Dogstar are on sale now for their show at Ventura Theater, Friday, September 25 as well as for Alan Thornhill and Martin Young at Feros Ferio Winery for Sunday August 23; Shawn Jones and Shane Alexander return to Namba Arts for an intimate night of singer/songwriter music on Friday, August 7; The Saloon has Busty Bojangles and the Nevi Band for a honky-tonk night on Friday, August 7; and the 805 Day Fest, Sewer Sessions, will be held at San Souci on Saturday, August 8, with a slew of bands playing from noon until closing.

Ventura Music Scene 7/22/26 – 8/4/26

Posted on July 19, 2026 by venturarocks

Ventura Music Scene
by Pam Baumgardner
VenturaRocks.com
Pam@VenturaRocks.com
The Ventura County Fair opens July 29 with national touring acts playing the Grandstand Stage. All concerts are included in the price of admission to the fair, but if you want to get closer to the action, you now need to purchase VIP tickets which will run you between an additional $43 to $63 depending on the artist. It’s not clear whether you can buy VIP at the fair, so your best bet is to secure them ahead of time online at VenturaCountyFair.org. This year’s lineup includes Bush on July 29, Marshmello (EDM) on July 30, Iration on July 31, Jake Owen On August 1, Herencia de Patrones on Sunday afternoon, August 2, Ashanti featuring Bow on August 3, Switchfoot with Hoobastank on August 4 and Nate Smith wraps before clearing the arena for the rodeo on August 5. Speaking of rodeos, Surf Rodeo’s Golden Pony Speakeasy returns with local bands such as Guy Martin and Bloody Mary Morning. You can follow the different smaller stage schedules on VenturaRocks.com.

The Ventura Music Festival Summer Series runs July 20-26 with all shows at the Ventura College Performing Arts Center (Angel Blue’s venue was moved from Camarillo) except for Justo Almario & Jeremy Bosch who will perform at the Ventura Theatre. An opening night gala will be held at Palomino (33 S. Palm) with San Lyon The Fall Series kicks off in October.
Rock the Collection finally kicks off their Summer Concert Series which fall on every other Wednesday beginning with the July 29 show featuring the K-Tell All-Stars. The family-friendly concerts really pack them in, so I suggest you get there well before the 6:30 pm start time to secure a place to sit. Still to come, DSB tribute to Journey on August 12, Twisted Gypsy’s tribute to Fleetwood Mac on August 26 and then they wrap it up with That’s What I like, a tribute to Bruno Mars on September 9.

“The Ventura County Classical Guitar Society will meet Wednesday, July 29th, at the Studio Channel Islands Art Center – 2222 Ventura Blvd, Old Town Camarillo. Doors open at 6 pm with student performers at 7 followed by their feature guest artist at 8. The public is welcome, and admission is always free; however, any donations collected go to guest performers.

Quick Notes: Oxnard Levity Live and Copper Blues final days are counting down as they’ll be closing permanently in August; tickets on sale now for the Aquabats! along with Manic Hispanic and Sullvn at the Ventura Theatre for October 17; tickets also on sale for Stanley Simmons (yes sons of Paul Stanley & Gene Simmons of Kiss) at the Ventura Music Hall for Saturday, August 15; El Rayo-X, David Lindley’s world-music band plays the Ojai Underground on Saturday, July 25; and Saturday evening Music Under the Stars series has Fortunate Son on July 25 and Smooth Sounds of Santana on August 1.

Ventura Music Scene 7/8/26 – 7/22/26

Posted on July 5, 2026 by venturarocks

Ventura Music Scene
by Pam Baumgardner
VenturaRocks.com
Pam@VenturaRocks.com

The 2026 Music Under the Stars summer concert series kicks off on Saturday, July 11 with a tribute to the 60s, My Generation, and the following weekend on the 18th, it’s a tribute to the Eagles with Dark Desert. All shows this summer are already sold out (told you they would), but you can join a waitlist on the City of Ventura’s website (CityofVentura.ca.gov/1738/Music-Under-the-Stars).

Another Brick in the Stairway returns to KJ’s on Thursday, July 9th featuring Stephen Perkins of Jane’s Addiction, Scott Page and Roberta Freman performed with Pink Floyd, Norwood Fisher of Fishbone and more. This ticketed event ($30 day of) features a fusion of Pink Floyd and Led Zeppelin.

Hueneme Beach Festival falls over the weekend of Saturday, July 11 through Sunday, July 12 with performances by Morie and the Heavy Hitters, Led Zepagain, Outlaw Mariachi and more. This family-friendly free event comes with free parking as well! Find out more at HuenemeBeachFestival.org.

The Channel Islands free Concert by the Sea series kicks off on Saturday, July 11 with the Colette Lovejoy Band, followed by Nautical Thrust on Saturday, July 18.

Camarillo’s popular Heritage Days Fiesta runs July 15 – 19 with carnival rides, bingo, beer & wine zones, a cornhole tournament, food vendors, a car show plus of course lots of live music starting Friday evening with Hindsite and Versa Band LA; Saturday has Caught Red Handed, John Surge & the Haymakers and rising star, Jayden Secor; and Sunday’s line-up includes Mariachi, Los Calicubanos, Red Cholo Peppers and Heavy Rotation. Parking could be tricky, so I recommend having a game plan; CamarilloHeritageDays.org lists options to consider.

The Collection finally released their calendar for the Rock the Collection summer concert series of tribute bands which starts with The K-Tel All Stars on July 29, DSB tribute to Journey on August 12, Twisted Gypsy’s tribute to Fleetwood Mac on August 26 and they wrap it up with That’s What I like, a tribute to Bruno Mars on September 9. All shows are free and run 6:30 – 8 pm on Wednesday evenings.

Quick Notes: Tickets on sale now for Grammy award winning, Turnstile along with Pennywise and Die Spitz for October 14 at the Ventura County Fairgrounds; Sorry to report the Oxnard Levity Live and Copper Blues final days are counting down as they’ll be closing permanently in August; Camarillo’s Constitution Park free summer concert series continues with Savor on Saturday, July 11; Downtown Ventura will host a 60s Block Party on Wednesday, July 15 featuring Psychedelic Summer (300 block of Main Street); and the Grape returns to business as usual on Tuesday, July 8, after a brief vacation break.

In the next issue of the Ventura Breeze I’ll cover the Ventura County Fair which opens on Wednesday, July 29.

Ventura Music Scene 6/24/26 – 7/7/26

Posted on June 21, 2026 by venturarocks

Ventura Music Scene
by Pam Baumgardner
VenturaRocks.com
Pam@VenturaRocks.com

Tony’s Pizzeria is celebrating their 67th anniversary with loads of great food and live music over the weekend of June 26-28. I caught up with Bruce Barrios, owner and person responsible for bringing consistently great live music to the iconic venue located at Surfers Point just around the corner from the fairgrounds and the Amtrak station at the corner of Thompson and Figueroa. He told me his first memory of being there as a little boy was falling asleep under the oven waiting for his father to close for the night. Bruce and his brother took over ownership ten years ago when their father passed away and since that time music has become an important aspect to their business plan. The back lot of the venue was developed into quite the patio with a permanent stage, a dance area and loads of seating with heating lamps and tables. Tony’s Pizzeria is also a huge believer in giving back to the community, offering a place for non-profit fundraisers, high school reunions, and lots of great causes. The live music scene bounced back after the pandemic with the help of Tony’s Pizzeria leading the charge consistently offering live music again. You’re invited to join the celebration starting Friday night with No Duh (No Doubt tribute band); there will be two bands on Saturday, first Hot Lava (B52s tribute), followed by Material Girl (tribute to Madonna). Then Old School Sunday wraps up the festivities with Heart and Soul. Congratulations to Bruce and the fabulous hard-working crew at Tony’s Pizzeria!

Camarillo’s free concert series kicks off on Saturday, June 27 at Constitution Park with 90’s Rock Show, a band playing all your favorite grunge and alt-rock favorites from that decade. A variety of food trucks will be on site, so take your low-back chairs, blankets and picnics. There will be four concerts this summer which are always free to the community.

June 27: 90s Rock Show
July 11: Savor
July 25: Blue Breeze Band
August 8: Yellow Brick Road

The City of Ventura will be offering a free fireworks show celebrating America’s Independence on the 3rd, not on the 4th of July, with traditional Rotary Club’s fireworks show returning next year at the college. The fireworks will be set off from atop the parking structure at Santa Clara, downtown Ventura, Friday night with live music offered on California street leading up to the event.

And never fear, the annual Pushem Pullem Parade and downtown street fair will be held on the official holiday, Saturday, July 4, with Brittney and the Bsides, Casual Business, the 90’s BaBies, and the Colette Lovejoy band.

Quick Notes: The Grape is closed June 23, reopening July 7; the Psychedelic Furs will be coming to town after cancelling the date at the Libbey Bowl, they’ll now perform at the Oxnard Performing Arts Center on November 12; and JR Richards (Dishwalla) will be doing a dinner show at Carrara’s Restaurant in Moorpark on Thursday, June 25 (805) 552-4250 for reservations.

Ventura Music Scene 6/10/26 – 6/23/26

Posted on June 7, 2026 by venturarocks

Ventura Music Scene
by Pam Baumgardner
VenturaRocks.com
Pam@VenturaRocks.com

The Boots & Brews Country Music Festival will be held at Plaza Park this year on June 13 with Cole Swindell, Gretchen Wilson, Lanco, Jayden Secor and Caiden Wallace. Get your cowboy boots on and enjoy cold beer, good friends and great country music. Secure tickets at BootsandBrews.com.The Local Love Project nonprofit 4th annual fundraising concert, “Blues, BBQ & Portside Views” will be held at the Ventura Portside Clubhouse on Sunday, June 14. Performing will be Kelly’s Lot, Guy Martin and the Erik Lemaire Band. Advance tickets are only $15 (TotallyLocalVC.com), but tickets should be available at the door. This is a great chance to come together as a community in support of a meaningful cause.

The 2nd annual Palomazo Music Fest will be held at Heritage Square on Saturday, June 13 from 4-9 pm. This one promises to be a vibrant celebration of sound, culture, and fun, making it the perfect destination for music lovers of all ages. Music lineup includes performances from Spaghetti Cumbia, Almighty Majestics, Los Cool Arrows, Conjunto Zacamandu. Tickets will be $40 at the door.
The good folks behind the Ventura Music Ventura have put together “Make Music Ventura” on Sunday June 21. This free event aligns with the global celebration which began in France in 1982 (we’re a little late in the game) during the summer solstice. Head to downtown Ventura and support local businesses and restaurants while enjoying performances by Monkfish, The Bomb, Jayden Secor, Ray Jaurique, the New Vibe and much more!

Oxnard’s Friday night free music series kicks off Friday, Jun 12 with Grupo Monitor, and the following week with the Soul Collective. The concerts run through August 21 and though the shows are free, tables come at a price.

Quick Notes: Congratulations to Topa Topa Brewing celebrating their 11th anniversary June 13; Café Fiore’s Reggae Sundays are back; Cantara Cellars is rebranding as Camarillo Barrel Works; The Grape will be closed for vacation starting June 21 and reopening July 7; The Missing 23rd film, What Goes on Tour Stays on Tape, will be screened at Ventura Coast Brewing Co. in conjunction with the release of their commemorative beer on Saturday, June 13; The Gamble rock the Bike the Coast Finnish Festival on Saturday, June 13 at Ventura’s Promenade Park; Singer/songwriter, J Peter Boles of Ojai, plays the Boatyard on Sunday, June 14; Louise Goffen (Carole King’s daughter) plays the Ojai Underground on Friday, June 19; Ojai Music Festival runs Thurs June 11 – Sunday June 14 with most events being held at the Libbey Bowl; Bruce Hornsby and the Noisemakers play Libbey Bowl Thursday, June 18; and finally, Tony’s Pizzeria will be celebrating their 67th anniversary with tons live music at the end of month. Details coming next issue!

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