Lee Scratch Perry Live Music at Majestic Ventura Theater

Lee “Scratch” Perry (born Rainford Hugh Perry, 20 March 1936, Kendal, Jamaica) is a musician, who has been influential in the development and acceptance of reggae and dub music in Jamaica and overseas. He employs numerous pseudonyms, such as Pipecock Jackxon and The Upsetter.

Some call him a genius, others claim he’s certifiably insane, a madman. Truth is, he’s both, but more importantly, Lee Perry is a towering figure in reggae — a producer, mixer, and songwriter who, along with King Tubby, helped shape the sound of dub and made reggae music such a powerful part of the pop music world. Along with producing some of the most influential acts (Bob Marley & the Wailers and the Congos to name but two) in reggae history, Perry’s approach to production and dub mixing was breathtakingly innovative and audacious — no one else sounds like him — and while many claim that King Tubby invented dub, there are just as many who would argue that no one experimented with it or took it further than did Lee Perry.

Opening band Soul Spaceship combines hip hop, reggae, funk, rock, house and world rhythms into song formations via ancient alien alchemy. Interplanetary groove messenger DJ QuestionMark is the inspirational force behind the music. On this most recent trip to earth, he has manifested himself into a oscillating overseer of beats.

Live Music Ventura with Soul Spaceship

The Majestic Ventura Theatre
Located in Ventura, California – minutes from the Valley and Santa Barbara, the Majestic Ventura Theater is one of Southern California’s finest venues and home to the world’s most legendary artists – of all genres of music to include but not limited to: Punk, Alternative Rock, Reggae, Classic Rock, Metal, Blues, Country, Jazz, Funk, Latin, Rock en Espanol, Electronica, R&B/Trip-Hop/Hip-Hop, World and more. The Ventura Theater’s 1920′s Mission Style Architecture design, 1200 capacity spectacular venue, with multiple full bars, ballroom and the occasional dinner show continues to enjoy the best talent line-ups North of Los Angeles to San Francisco. You can see & feel close to the band from practically anywhere in the theatre, excellent acoustics and easy nearby parking (a major plus). No question it is one of the hippest places to experience great music and So Cal’s best kept secrets. The Majestic Ventura Theater is located at 26 South Chestnut St, Ventura, CA 93001. Tickets can be purchased on-line or call 805 653 0721

Ventura Live Music is a website dedicated to providing information on live music performances in the Ventura and Santa Barbara area. An updated Ventura Live Music calendar and detailed club listing provides visitors with a one stop shop for the best of Live Music in Ventura County.

Soul Spaceship is a regular band at the Good bar, and can be heard with their infectious sound which combines the spontaneity of jam bands with tight hip hop grooves.

The new album from Soul Spaceship has been steadily gaining critical acclaim, and vast support from music appreciators on the Central California coast.

ventura live music with soul spaceship

The entire new Soul Spaceship album can be downloaded free at the band website.

YouTube video features Soul Spaceship live at Soho in Santa Barbara on the song Told ya so from new album “DJ ? Presents Soul Spaceship”.

ventura live music presents soul spaceship

Ventura Live Music provides updates and listings for music and entertainment events in Ventura County. Ventura, CA is a bustling community with thriving downtown music scene which includes many venues that support live music. Seven nights a week, live music can be heard at a variety of bars, clubs and restaurants, including:

Billy O’s 2819 E. Main Street (805) 652-0327
Bombay Bar and Grill 143 S. California Street (805) 643-4404
Charline’s 546 E. Main Street (805) 652-2255
Dargan’s Irish Pub & Restaurant 593 Main Street (805) 648-3001
The Good Bar 533 E. Main Street (805) 641-9951
Karma Lounge 281 W Main Street (805) 641-9090
Majestic Ventura Theater 26 S. Chestnut Street (805) 653-0721
Rookees Sports Bar 419 E. Main Street (805) 648-6862
The Sans Souci 21 S. Chestnut Street (805) 643-4539
Watermark 598 E. Main Street (805) 643-6800
Yolie’s Corner of Garden and Main Streets (805) 652-0338
Zoey’s Cafe 185 E. Santa Clara Street (805) 652-0091

Updated listings for live music in ventura are available at Ventura Live Music Calendar.

Live Music Ventura presented by DJ Questionmark

The following venues support Live Music in Ventura…

Billy O’s
2819 E. Main Street
(805) 652-0327
www.myspace.com/billyos
www.billyosventura.com

Bombay Bar and Grill
143 S. California Street
(805) 643-4404
www.myspace.com/bombaybarandgrill
www.bombaybarandgrill.com

Charline’s
546 E. Main Street
(805) 652-2255
www.myspace.com/charlinesventura

Dargan’s Irish Pub & Restaurant
593 Main Street
(805) 648-3001
www.dargans.com/ventura

Dirty Vinyl Bar & Gallery
1644 E. Thompson Blvd
(805) 641-1500
www.myspace.com/thedirtyvinyl
www.facebook.com/Dirty-Vinyl

The Good Bar
533 E. Main Street
(805) 641-9951
www.myspace.com/goodbarventura
www.facebook.com/Good-Bar-Grill

Karma Lounge
281 W Main Street
(805) 641-9090
www.myspace.com/karmaloungevta

Majestic Ventura Theater
26 S. Chestnut Street
(805) 653-0721
www.myspace.com/vtatheater
www.venturatheater.net
www.facebook.com/venturatheater

The Pad
6360 Telephone Road
www.myspace.com/thepadvenue

Rookees Sports Bar
419 E. Main Street
(805) 648-6862
www.myspace.com/rookeesventura
www.rookees.com
www.facebook.com/rookees

The Sans Souci
21 S. Chestnut Street
(805) 643-4539

Watermark
598 E. Main Street
(805) 643-6800
www.watermarkonmain.com
www.facebook.com/watermark

Yolie’s
Corner of Garden and Main Streets
(805) 652-0338
www.hihatentertainment.com
www.facebook.com/yolies

Zoey’s Cafe
185 E. Santa Clara Street
(805) 652-0091
www.zoeyscafe.com

LIVE MUSIC VIDEO BLOG 9/27/10 – Soul Spaceship play live music in Ventura at Good Bar (533 E.Main Street, Ventura) for Tuesday night fun jam at Skooter’s Playhouse; aired on Live Roots TV Channel 6 Ventura and Channel 17 Santa Barbara. Live Roots TV is a live music program, broadcasting roots, rock, reggae, hip hop, funk and acoustic groove to Santa Barbara and Ventura counties.