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Our founder Bernie Larsen has amassed a fascinating collection of guitars on his way to becoming one of music’s most revered lead and rhythm guitarists. Each guitar is tied to a bouquet of interesting stories from Bernie’s life in the studio and on the road.
Check out the video to see and hear why Bernie digs that Silvertone sound.
[if you can’t catch the band at our house the band will come to yours]
Introducing
Bernie-vision™
Four HD cameras, multi-track recording and Bernie’s unparalleled mixing skill all add up to an immersive performance experience. Catch the music live, or check out recent performances on our YouTube or page.
[BERNIE & CASSIDY]
Living and Loving for Art
“Opened in 2017, the space’s roots are suitably organic, built from the ground up by partners Cassidy Linder and Bernie Larsen. She is a professional dancer-teacher from Chicago and he hails from Los Angeles. On the way home from a trip to Sedona, Bernie and Cassidy hatched a plan to stop drinking and open a venue for music and dance instruction. The Ojai Underground Arts Exchange was born.”
Josef Woodard,
Santa Barbara Independent
“What makes the Ojai Underground so unique is its “dual purpose” aspect. While Linder teaches adult dance classes like tap, ballet and theatrical jazz during the day, Larsen takes over on weekend evenings, transforming the venue into its alter ego, the Underground Exchange. The intimate performance space with seating for about 50 people is not just exclusively for music: All art forms are welcome. Along with musicians, the venue has also hosted spoken-word readings and dance performances.”
Recent performances
Jodi Siegel, Shawn Jones, Joey Delgado
May 5, 2023
Bernie Larsen and the Gang of Nannies
October 22, 2024
Alice Howe and Freebo
January 15, 2025
A stage for creative expression
Ojai Underground offers a dynamic and versatile venue for movies, live performances, conferences, and creative productions. Our fully equipped space is designed to meet the needs of artists, entrepreneurs, and event organizers, providing a professional stage for captivating shows, film screenings, workshops, and private events.
Beyond the stage, we offer a range of creative services, including photography, videography, music production, and post-production editing. Whether you’re hosting a performance, filming a promotional video, or recording an album, Ojai Underground provides top-tier facilities and expert support.
The in-house crowd felt like family, and Larsen’s dialed-in sound savvy and multi-camera video set-up made for a stylish streaming video.
JOSEF WOODARD, SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT
