Santa Rosa, Calif., April 8, 2026 –Luther Burbank Center for the Arts (LBC) announced the lineup for its 2026 Luther Locals Live outdoor summer concert series of local bands, presented free to the public every Tuesday evening in June and July. LBC also announced a new entry time for members, giving them an extra half hour before the public to enjoy the relaxing atmosphere, choose preferred seating, and order food and beverages.

Music starts at 5:30 pm in the pavilion tent. Doors open to the public at 5:00 pm, and members now have access beginning at 4:30 pm.

In addition to live music, Luther Locals Live also features for purchase several local fare options and a variety of local beverages offered by Morris Distributing and Rodney Strong Wine Estates. Crafts and games are provided for children.  The 60’ X 120’ tent offers an ideal “al fresco” location that offers plenty of shade and surrounding lush green lawns for lounging on blankets and room for play and dancing.

Sponsored in part by Kaiser Permanente, this year’s concert series will feature Ellie James and The Electric Dream, Kingsborough, Eric Long Band, Erica Ambrin & The Eclectic Soul Project, Ryan Woodard Band, Carlitos Medrano, Steph Cali, Jason Farnham, and Gas Money.

“This is the fourth year of Luther Locals Live, and we are proud to continue gathering this incredible community together to celebrate the incredible talent of our local musicians,” said Lora Unger, President & CEO. “Luther Locals Live is more than just a concert series—it’s a reflection of our commitment to making the arts accessible to all and to support the artists who help our community thrive.”

Ample, on-site parking is available, and all ages are welcome at the concerts. IDs will be checked at the bar. For the comfort of all patrons, pets will not be allowed at the event, except service animals. For more information, visit lutherburbankcenter.org/luther-locals-live-26/.

About Luther Burbank Center for the Arts
A 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, Luther Burbank Center for the Arts is home to world-class performances, nationally recognized education programs, contemporary visual art, and many popular events. The Arts Center is located in the heart of the Sonoma wine country and ranked among California’s top performing arts presenters. Together with its resident companies, the Center presents more than 250 performances in music, dance, theater, renowned speakers, and comedy; provides education programs serving more than 50,000 children and adults; and hosts more than 800 community events a year. Owned and operated by the Luther Burbank Memorial Foundation, the Center relies on charitable community donations to achieve its mission – to enrich, educate, and entertain. For more information, visit lutherburbankcenter.org.

# # #

Luther Locals Live

Tuesdays, starting at 5:30pm

June 2 – July 28

June 2 – Ellie James and The Electric Dream

June 9 – Kingsborough

June 16 – Eric Long Band

June 23 – Erica Ambrin & The Eclectic Soul Project 

June 30 – Ryan Woodard Band

July 7 – Carlitos Medrano

July 14 – Steph Cali

July 21 – Jason Farnham

July 28 – Gas Money

June 2

Ellie James and The Electric Dream

Ellie James and The Electric Dream live up to their name by bringing electrifying original music and fresh twists on your favorite cover tunes. An eclectic mix of pop, rock, and alternative, the band prides itself on injecting passion into every set and mixing emotional lyrics with their signature energetic sound, whether it is tongue-in-cheek punk, earnest singer-songwriter vibe, wailing guitar riffs, or powerfully-belted notes.

June 9

Kingsborough

From the suburbs to sold-out stages, Kingsborough has built a sound that belongs everywhere — festival lineups, film scores, and arenas alike. With 2 million streams, sync placements on Netflix and CBS, and touring credits alongside ZZ Top, Joan Jett, and Robert Cray, they’re one of indie rock’s most exciting acts working today.

June 16

Eric Long Band

From the heart of West County, the Eric Long Band plays good-time, feel-good, fun-lovin’ music that harkens back to the original Americana and Alt-Country acts of the 1960s and ‘70s. In 2025 the band released their full-length LP, Honky Tonk Wisdom, and performed at San Francisco’s Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival. Situated in a developing Sonoma County Sound, the Eric Long Band delivers a howling good time that captures the unpolished joy of country played loud and loose.

June 23

Erica Ambrin & The Eclectic Soul Project 

Erica Ambrin & The Eclectic Soul Project (ESP) is an ever-evolving Soul band with a dash of Hip-Hop from Northern California. Formed in 2015 while recording Ambrin’s debut EP Suga, the band is a collective of musicians from all walks of life – a jam band homage to music. ESP’s unique dynamics fuse soulful lead vocals and deeply personal lyrics with high energy bravado. The band has opened for iconic musicians such as KRS-One, Nappy Roots, The Wailers, Martin Luther, and Anuhea. After gaining popularity as a contestant on American Idol, Ambrin moved to Maui to record her first hip-hop project Lucid Dreamer.

June 30

Ryan Woodard Band

The Ryan Woodard Band brings youthful energy to the live music scene. Together, this powerhouse group blends rock, pop, and blues into an unforgettable live experience for music lovers of all ages. Fronted by 19-year-old singer, songwriter, and transcendent guitarist Ryan Woodard, the band boasts soul-stirring guitar from 17-year-old J. Stewart Gallard, remorseless rhythmic beats from old Conor Manning on drums, and the expressive pulse of bass from Chris Bradley, the band also delivers original tracks with a modern, heartfelt edge.

July 7

Carlitos Medrano

Born and raised in Cuba, Carlitos Medrano came to the US after having trained with one of Cuba’s most famous congueros, Jose Luis “Changuito” Quintana. While in Cuba, he played extensively with some of Havana’s best-known Latin Jazz and Salsa groups, and, since coming to the US, has played with many of the Bay Area’s finest Latin groups. In December 2012, he created his own recording, entitled Sabor De Mi Cuba, recorded and mastered in the prestigious Egrem Studios in Havana, Cuba.

July 14

Steph Cali

The Steph Cali Band is a country-soul rock ’n’ roll fusion band with grit, groove, and serious attitude. Blending backroad storytelling, smoky soul, and bold rock energy, they deliver powerhouse vocals and a live show that’s loud, fun, and impossible to sit still through.

With original music streaming on all major platforms, they’re building a sound that hits just as hard off stage as it does live. Country with swagger. Soul with fire. Rock that doesn’t apologize.

July 21

Jason Farnham

Born in Brooklyn, NY, Jason Farnham took up with music at an early age. While attending Ohio University, he began performing at pubs and university events in Athens with Pinker Than Pale, an experimental rock trio he formed with fellow musicians Bryan Murphy and Lara Wallace. It was during this time he wrote and recorded his first Bowie-esque demo single, “Octagon.” Farnham’s first solo album, Barriers, was produced in Toronto in 2006.

A Santa Rosa resident since 2013, he currently splits his time between playing around Sonoma County and recording both originals and covers.

July 28

GasMoney

Born from pure drive and a love of rock and roll, GasMoney is a four-piece band from Sonoma County, blending classic rock grit with modern groove. Fronted by powerhouse vocalist Cheyenne Vincent and rounded out by Gavin Lee (guitar), AJ (bass), and Nick Carico (drums), the band delivers high-energy, groove-heavy rock influenced by legends like Led Zeppelin, TOOL, and Deftones. The band officially re-formed in February 2025, carrying the name forward as a symbol of persistence and growth.