Tickets: $10 at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-house-arrest-band-honors-mr-henry-nava-the-grape-march-10-2022-tickets-277182860397
It’s happening in Ventura, California at The Grape, 2733 East Main Street, March 10, 7-10 pm – This is going to be an extravaganza, no doubt – the kind of historical event you’ll want to experience firsthand rather than have to hear about it after the fact. (after reading this article, just click on the link below image to the left to get your ticket in advance)
On March 10 at around 7:10, after brief intr oductions, Mr. Henry Nava, Saxophonist Extraordinaire, takes to the stage of The Grape, 2733 East Main Street, Ventura, California to grace his audience, as he has for more than eight decades since his early beginnings as a young boy.
Nava’s longtime friend (like family), John Grimaldo, conceptualizing the event, explains why it so important to pay such honor, saying “It’s a matter of love and respect for all the music Henry’s given the world…”
Grimaldo’s eight piece band, House Arrest, will back Mr. Nava on instrumentals and then on vocal tunes performed by Freda Ramey and Guest Artist, Colene Riffo, through set one of the three set show. From there, of course, if Nava wants to play more, the stage is his to enjoy.
Vocalists appearing are the always fiery and sassy, Freda Ramey, lead singer of House Arrest and Colene Riffo of Co & Company known for her sultry, story-telling style. Together with Nava and House Arrest, they are set to perform a mix of styles and genres’. The audience can expect jazzy, funky, danceable, familiar and fun!
Other amenities: While show time is 7:00 to 10:00 pm, if folks want to get in early, there’s happy hour in the adjoining bar area where the Tom Etchart Jazz Trio performs 4 to 7 pm. Additionally, the 805Live Event Team has arranged for a food truck to be available 6 – 9 pm or if patrons want, Yolanda’s Restaurant is conveniently right next door to The Grape.
Tickets: $10: purchase at eventbrite in advance at this link https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-house-arrest-band-honors-mr-henry-nava-the-grape-march-10-2022-tickets-277182860397
or in person prior to event by calling John, 805 358 9700 or Freda, 805 216 5422 or Colene, 661 755 8204 or contact an 805Live Team Member through this site at Contact Us
Internet updates at
Website: 805Live.org, http://805live.org/
Facebook page: 805Liveconcerts https://www.facebook.com/805LiveConcerts/
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/TheHouseArrestBand
Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2158478794394804/
Facebook page: Colene Riffo, https://www.facebook.com/colene.riffo
Related News Articles: Below are links to articles discussing the life, times, influences and passions of Saxophonist, Henry Nava and longtime friend/fellow musician John Grimaldo, Guitarist and Director of The House Arrest Band
Santa Paula Times: “World Class” a phrase not thrown about loosely: Henry Nava http://m.santapaulatimes.com/news/archivestory.php/aid/28194/_93World_Class_94_a_phrase_not_thrown_about_loosely:_Henry_Nava_.html
Ventura County Star: Blowin’ Sweet Sounds Down The Mountain Side https://archive.vcstar.com/entertainment/blowin-sweet-sounds-down-the-mountainside-ep-363420464-352042211.html/
Ventura County Star: “I DO IT TO KEEP PEOPLE HAPPY” | MANAGER, MUSICIAN JOHN GRIMALDO DISCUSSES PLAYING UNDER HOUSE ARREST https://vcreporter.com/2021/11/i-do-it-to-keep-people-happy-manager-musician-john-grimaldo-discusses-playing-under-house-arrest/ ◦
Musician Bios: Find participating musicians’ bio’s and photos at 805live.org on the Musicians’ Spotlight page. Link: https://805live.org/?page_id=87
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This event is being produced by 805Live which is a grassroots, informal group of area musicians and supporters dedicated to promoting live music and supporting the establishments providing venues for live music.
805live is dedicated to creating and supporting various types of events for the benefit of musicians from new, up and coming performers and groups to veteran performers. For example, our next event will be a fundraiser for the Ventura College Jazz Ensemble. That’s set for May 12, 2022, 7-10 p.m. at The Grape. Stay tuned for details.
Also, hear directly from some of the participants of 805Live events on KJBU Radio where a panel comprised of musicians, venue managers, producer/promoters and band managers will be discussing the state of affairs of live music in the 805.
For more information on 805live, The Henry Nava Celebration, The Ventura College Jazz Fundraiser or anything else, contact: Freda at 805 216 5422 or email freram01@gmail.com