WORLD VIDEO PREMIERE: ONEPEOPLE “Sick One”

It is with great pleasure that Top Shelf Music introduces ONEPEOPLE, a rising force in the world of reggae music. Originating from Ventura, California, this talented band has come together with a shared vision of spreading messages of unity, love, and social consciousness through their captivating sound. Collaborating with The Dank Street Company, ONEPEOPLE has […]

Punk in the Park 2023 takes on Ventura County Fairgrounds

Punk in the Park delivered an unforgettable festival in its first installment at the Ventura County Fairgrounds. The beautiful coastline on March 25th created a perfect sunny SoCal day for some punk rock! With headliners like Pennywise and Suicidal Tendencies, the crowd showed up and showed early ready to rage. The punk community came together […]

Punk in the Park is heading to Ventura in March

Punk in the Park is returns for another rager on March 25, 2023, this time at the Ventura County Fairgrounds, California. In addition to this fantastic new coastal venue, the all-ages festival will feature two new stages with LEGENDARY artists Pennywise and Suicidal Tendencies to headline alongside recently announced The Bouncing Souls. The stellar lineup […]

Tim McGraw shows Ventura, CA a good time

On October 14th, Boots and Brews in Ventura was proud to host country legend Tim McGraw with special guest Michael Ray. Michael Ray started the evening off serenading the crowd with hit after hit; he’s one of the next big stars, so keep an eye out for him. After his set, I was very fortunate […]

Boots & Brews traveling country music fest returns to SoCal

It’s that time of the year once again to slip on your finest cowboy boots and get ready to dance the night away as southern California’s Boots & Brews Country Music Festival is back and bringing us a spectacular lineup like no other for 2022. This year’s electrifying festival will take place in Santa Clarita […]

SOJA sells out Ineffable’s new Ventura Music Hall

Ventura Music Hall spoiled me on July 23rd. The bowling alley-turned-music venue (recently opened in March 2022) welcomed Kyle Smith, The Elovaters and SOJA to the stage for an unforgettable night of reggae rock music (with a splash of punk rock thrown in). It has been about 14 years since SOJA graced a stage smaller […]

Stand Atlantic & friends rock Ventura Music Hall

On May 6th, I was fortunate enough to see one the best up-and-coming pop punk bands straight from Australia — Stand Atlantic, with Cemetery Sun and With Confidence. At the new Ventura Music Hall (which I was excited to check out, because I remember what this venue used to be), the first up was a band […]

Bad Religion packs punk rockers inside Majestic Ventura Theater

What a night celebrating a sold-out show with Slaughterhouse and punk rock legends Bad Religion at the Majestic Ventura Theater! One of my favorite things about going to concerts is knowing that, sometimes, I might not know who the opener is and I get to experience someone new. It was cool to see a young […]

NOFX’s Punk In Drublic 2022 takes over Ventura

Brew Ha Ha’s Punk In Drublic hosted a great lineup of some legendary punk bands! First up for the Ventura stop, since this was a traveling tour, was newcomers Dry Socket, kicking off the show at 1pm on the side stage with some upbeat, highly intense punk rock to get the day started Then, female-fronted […]

The ‘soft opening’ of Ventura Music Hall, with G. Love

If the inside looks familiar, that’s probably because you’ve visited the building in its past life as a fusion bowling alley/small(er) music venue, formerly known as Discovery Ventura. While the bowling lanes have been replaced in favor of additional high-top seating, the large horseshoe bar, booth seating area and notable Quonset hut-style, wood-paneled ceiling all […]

NOFX kicks off six-city Punk In Drublic 2022 Fest

Punk In Drublic starts its six-day festival route for 2022 tonight in Arizona, ending in Detroit, Michigan on July 9th. The annual Punk In Drublic Fest is put on by punk rock legend and NOFX frontman Fat Mike, as well as craft beer connoisseur Cameron Collins, providing the most packed lineup to any fan of […]

Scotty McCreery & friends rock the Ventura Fairgrounds

On July 30th, country stars Mo Pitney, Rodney Atkins and Scotty McCreery took over the Ventura Fairgrounds in Ventura, California. Up-and-coming Nashville country artist Mo Pitney started off the night with an intimate acoustic set, playing his originals stripped down for a novel experience for fans. Next up was legendary country veteran Rodney Atkins. While performing […]

Vanilla Ice brought fire to Tequila & Taco Fest 2021

On July 24th, Vanilla Ice — with legendary rap duo Tag Team as direct support — took over Day One of the Tequila & Taco Festival in Ventura, California. As tacos were served abundantly from all kinds of local vendors, Tag Team started off the night with their original old-school style rap. Tag Team is […]

Hippie Sabotage at the Ventura Fairgrounds

Concerts in your Car kicked into overdrive Saturday, April 24th at the Ventura County Fairgrounds with the highly-anticipated Hippie Sabotage making an epic return to live music with their first performance since the pandemic began. An unexpected surprise to the audience was announced merely hours before showtime: the one and only Ilo Ilo came through […]