Medicine Hat

What are the Whiskey and Waves Saturday Sessions?

The Whiskey and Waves Saturday Sessions are a monthly live music showcase created by Michelle and Robert of Medicine Hat in collaboration with Diego, manager of Bombay Bar & Grill. The series was designed to spotlight the region’s standout original artists while offering audiences a consistently high-quality live music experience.

Each evening is curated and hosted by Medicine Hat, who open the show, followed by a different featured guest artist or band each month.

When and where does the series take place?

The Whiskey and Waves Saturday Sessions are currently scheduled for the last Saturday of each month through June, with additional dates to be announced. Performances take place at Bombay Bar & Grill in downtown Ventura, with music running from 5:00 PM to 8:30 PM on the front stage.

What does it cost and is there an age limit?

Admission is free, and all ages are welcome. Guests are encouraged to bring friends and family, enjoy dinner and drinks, and settle in for an evening of original live music. Early arrival is recommended, as attendance has been steadily growing.

Available for streaming January 1, 2026, the new single, “Empty Bottles”, started as a simple Cowboy Campfire song… with their signature harmonies and reverb drenched guitars, the track evolved into a song that many have referred to as Dark Country, a place that Medicine Hat resides in with ease. 

“Blue”, the newest single is done and we think you’re going to love it! It’s going to be released March 14, 2025!

Lady Sierra was originally recorded as vocals and guitars a number of years back and pretty much sat unfinished until now. With the addition of bass and drums, producer, Star Goes Nova, has mixed and mastered track and it will be available here and on all the streaming platforms, March 8.

The mysterious and elusive instrumental version of “More Than I Wanted” will finally be available for streaming, February 23. This track is from the Whiskey And Waves sessions, recorded and produced by the legendary Earle Mankey. It’s the perfect soundtrack for that long drive through the desert or your next short film.

Join us for a fun filled community event and a full weekend of music at The Place in Ventucopa, April 22-23!

A BBQ rib dinner will be offered by special guest BBQers, Alick and Vicki Duncan (previous owners of The Place), Saturday night along with other menu options and food and drinks will be available for purchase throughout the weekend.

* Sunday Morning Hangover Acoustic Jam
* Local Vendors
* Band Merchandise
* Event Merchandise

PRICING
Full Music Weekend - $25 ( special discount pricing for Cuyama Valley residents)
BBQ dinner - $20
VIP Package upgrades available at the door

Tickets available at the door or in advance at The Place or through any of the performing artists.
Contact us at medmusicband@gmail.com to get yours!

For out of town guests that want to join us for the full weekend, please contact any of these surrounding accommodations and mention High Desert Bloom for a special discount!
The Buckhorn
My Way Camp
Other campgrounds are available in the area as well!

Bring chairs, blankets & your sunscreen and stay for the weekend!

SATURDAY BAND SCHEDULE

Rod Garvin  @12:30

Miccaby & The Moonlighters @1:30

Cuyama Mama & The Real John Gary @2:30 

https://youtube.com/@cuyamamamathehotflashes5184
https://instagram.com/cuyamamama?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= 
https://www.facebook.com/cuyamamama 
▶ Cuyama Mama & The Hot Flashes - "Betty" by Quail Springs 
 

https://instagram.com/therealjohngary?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
https://youtube.com/@therealjohngary3569 
https://www.facebook.com/therealjohngary 
https://open.spotify.com/artist/2DHLiep0MX10MpsjJu5yYT?si=ne0Hr5wIRZiWuWdwjJ1rAQ 
 

Fist Full of Nickels @3:30 

https://fistfulofnickelsband.com/
https://instagram.com/fistfulofnickels?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= 
https://www.facebook.com/fistfulofnickelsband 
https://youtube.com/channel/UCKmSbqoNU2Yyl3PdOl_fcKg 
https://open.spotify.com/artist/2eD

Trucker Bomb Duo @ 4:30

https://www.brotherearlmusic.com/ 

https://www.facebook.com/truckerbombband
https://instagram.com/truckerbombduo?igshid=MTIyMzRjYmRlZg==
https://youtu.be/fDPnCTWbuUo 
https://open.spotify.com/artist/3WM2zJhyRfyqKE3XiSJXp4?si=wpVA6lIAQTCaQ68wkIk6Nw

Brother Earl @ 5:30 

https://www.facebook.com/BrotherEarlandTheCousins
https://instagram.com/brotherearlandthecousins?igshid=MTIyMzRjYmRlZg== https://open.spotify.com/artist/6OlVyI9tyHEetE3HY5OfFO?si=UlRWprk3R5C0yYx8n0vSlw https://youtube.com/@brotherearlandthecousins5366 

Medicine Hat @ 6:30 

https://www.facebook.com/Medicinehatband/
https://www.instagram.com/medicinehat_theband
https://youtube.com/channel/UCvzlhwIpyaHiOzf929fTwfw
https://open.spotify.com/artist/5hP9YSf3ggNW0cOLMiQ3gR?si=EwHRqbudQnG9l0_P7hR6sQ&dl_branch=1
https://music.apple.com/us/artist/medicine-hat/1427729010

Honey Owl @ 7:30

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100035400262119
https://soundcloud.com/honeyowlband 

The Late Nights @8:30 

https://youtu.be/Qsk4ElYaSS8
https://instagram.com/_thelateknights?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= 

SUNDAY BAND SCHEDULE

Sunday Hangover Jam @10:30

Sam Morris @ 12:15

The Rollin' Ramblers @1:00 

https://www.rollinramblers.com
https://www.facebook.com/rollinramblers
https://instagram.com/rollinramblersofficial?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= 
https://open.spotify.com/artist/0XkYRGzWRqMFtkVwZJKLns?si=n38VLFbETkaa0enoq1bDiw 
https://youtube.com/@rollinramblers582 

HERE'S A SPOTIFY PLAYLIST WITH SOME OF THE ARTISTS!

 https://open.spotify.com/playlist/58J3QSHLbwh0dlrh9LJcB5?si=n60sAvt9T1uEDFTEsfDU6w

What are people saying about the new single, “She Comes And She Goes”? Here’s a link to the latest review! 

https://www.anrfactory.com/desert-folk-duo-medicine-hat-made-soul-the-centre-of-their-gravity-in-their-latest-single-she-comes-and-she-goes/?fbclid=IwAR2kPFQjcmPKaPEkAxcdmVzUqOh4bTKFpRs8h4iIa_ZdKfwoQb-013PEDRc

A collection of Medicine Hat favorites that have been remastered by producer, Fernando Perdomo. It includes the two latest singles "Sadie" and “She Comes And She Goes”, which have been unavailable in CD format until now!

"A mindbending journey through a sonic landscape that combines the heavy riffage of classic rock with soaring harmonies, all with a psychedelic twist!" ~ Earle Mankey/Producer

“The new single, “She Comes And She Goes”, is timeless Psychedelic Americana that has one foot in the 60s and the other running into the future.
It has dynamics that really take the listener on a journey.
Great vocals and stunning guitar playing!”

~ Producer/Multi Instrumentalist, Fernando Perdomo