Benicia Voice

🎙️ Welcome to the Benicia Voice Podcast! Welcome to another episode of the Benicia Voice Podcast , where community conversations come alive. Join host Ruben , along with producer Andy , for another engaging conversation featuring people who are making a difference in their communities. In this episode, they're joined by special guest Kathryn from Arizona, who shares her inspiring work supporting p...

🎙️ Welcome to the Benicia Voice Podcast! Welcome to another episode of the Benicia Voice Podcast , where community conversations come alive. Join host Ruben , along with co-host Greg and producer Bart , for an engaging discussion about what's happening right here in Benicia. Today's special guest is Andrew Urban of My Urban Home Team , who joins the show to share the latest insights into t...

Welcome to the Benicia Voice Podcast! In this episode, Ruben and Bart sit down with Chris and Deb who are the promoters and organizers of the music at Lucca Beer Garden to discuss the exciting summer music season coming to Lucca's. Chris and Deb share updates on upcoming performers and how Lucca has become one of the community’s favorite gathering places for live music, food, and friends. From...

🎙️ Welcome to the Benicia Voice Podcast! In this special episode, host Andy , alongside guest host Greg and producer Bart , sit down with Benicia City Council Member Terry Scott for an important conversation about one of the biggest questions facing our community: What does the future of Benicia look like without Valero? Council Member Scott shares his thoughts on the opportunities and challenges...

🎙️ Welcome to the Benicia Voice Podcast! — where local stories, voices, and events come to life right here in our community. Join host Ruben , co-host Greg , and producer Andy as they shine a spotlight on one of Benicia's most exciting upcoming cultural events: Jazz O'Clock at the Clock Tower . In this episode, we'll discuss the extraordinary concert coming to the historic Benicia Cloc...

Welcome to Benicia Voice! On today’s episode, host Ruben is joined by co-host Greg, along with producers Andy and Bart, for an important conversation with congressional candidate Nicolas Carjuzaa. In this episode, the team sits down with Nicolas to discuss his campaign for California’s 8th Congressional District, his background, and the issues shaping communities across the region. The discussion...

In this special episode of the Benicia Voice Podcast , host Andy , alongside guest hosts David and Greg , and producer Bart , sit down with longtime Congressman John Garamendi for an engaging conversation about the issues impacting Benicia, Solano County, California, and the nation. Congressman Garamendi shares insights from his decades of public service, including his work as a member of Congress...

Deb and Chris are back from their trip down-under and here we are presenting you with the Lucca Beer Garden Live Music Schedule for May 2026. Lucca Beer Garden is Benicia's #1 live music venue, with over 200 shows a year, and a wonderful variety of music for all music tastes. We look forward to seeing you at Lucca's.

The Jazz Dinner and Concert featuring the Benicia BMS and BHS school jazz bands is coming up this Saturday May 2nd, 2026 at The Clocktower in Benicia. This is a fundraising event for the Benicia High School Band Boosters. Tickets are available online pantherbandboosters.com Tickets are $65 each including dinner.

🎙️ Welcome to the Benicia Voice Podcast! — where local stories, voices, and events come to life right here in our community. In today’s episode, host Ruben is joined by producer Andy to spotlight one of Benicia’s must-see spring events: Rumors , the hilarious farce by Neil Simon, presented by the Benicia Theatre Group. Running from April 17 through May 10, 2026, this fast-paced, door-slamming come...

Welcome to Benicia Voice — the podcast that amplifies the stories, people, and pulse of our community. In this episode, Host Ruben , along with producers Andy and Bart , take listeners under the hood of one of Benicia’s most beloved traditions — the Benicia Classic Car Show . Which is a fundraiser for the Benicia High School Band. Happening on Sunday April 19, 2026 , from 9 AM to 3 PM, this iconic...

Welcome to Benicia Voice — the podcast that amplifies the stories, people, and pulse of our community. In this episode, producers Andy and Bart are joined by special guest Jim Kennon to share exciting news about the expansion of the Benicia Makerspace . The Maker Space is growing with the addition of a brand-new automotive shop , complete with a car lift — opening up new possibilities for members...

Welcome to Benicia Voice — the podcast that amplifies the stories, people, and pulse of our community. In this episode, producers Andy and Bart are joined by special guest Jim Kennon , founder of the Benicia Maker Space , for an important community conversation about the closure of the Valero Benicia Refinery . As the Maker Space is located in Benicia's Business & Industrial Park , Jim sha...

Welcome to Benicia Voice — the podcast that amplifies the stories, people, and pulse of our community. In this episode, producers Andy and Bart are joined by special guest Jim Kennon to talk about the exciting upcoming STEAM Discovery Festival , presented by the Benicia Maker Space . This hands-on, family-friendly festival celebrates Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) — bring...

Welcome to Benicia Voice — the podcast that amplifies the stories, people, and pulse of our community. In this episode, producers Andy and Bart spotlight one of Benicia’s most vibrant upcoming celebrations — Fiestas Primavera . Happening March 28 from 1–5 PM at Benicia City Park , Fiestas Primavera brings the community together for an afternoon filled with live music, cultural performances, great...

Welcome to Benicia Voice — the podcast that amplifies the stories, people, and pulse of our community. In this episode, Host Ruben , along with producers Andy and Bart , highlight one of Benicia’s upcoming performing arts events — the beloved musical Guys and Dolls , presented locally by Benicia High Performing Arts. Often considered one of the greatest musical comedies ever written , Guys and Dol...

Welcome to the Benicia Voice Podcast , where we keep our community informed and connected. In this special follow-up episode, producer Andy alongside producer Bart , sit down again with Deb and Chris of Lucca Beer Garden to discuss an important new announcement: beginning March 19, Lucca will be introducing a $5 entrance fee . Deb and Chris explain the reasoning behind the change, how it supports...

Welcome to the Benicia Voice Podcast , where we highlight the people, places, and happenings that keep Benicia connected. In this March episode, producer Andy alongside producer Bart , sit down with Deb and Chris of Lucca Beer Garden for a fresh update on the music lineup at Lucca's this month . They talk about what’s on stage in March, how the Beer Garden continues to bring the community toge...

Welcome to Benicia Voice — the podcast that amplifies the stories, people, and pulse of our community. In this episode, Host Ruben Brunt and producer Bart bring listeners up to speed on some exciting local events happening right here in Benicia as we head into spring and summer. First up is Fiestas Primavera , happening Saturday, March 28 from 1–5 PM at Benicia City Park . This vibrant celebration...

Welcome to Benicia Voice — the podcast that amplifies the stories, people, and pulse of our community. In this special travel edition, Host Ruben , along with producers Andy and Bart , sit down with Andy’s daughter Phoebe and her partner Felix, who live in Augsburg , for an engaging and wide-ranging conversation about life in Bavaria and the charm of one of Germany’s oldest cities. Phoebe and Feli...

Welcome to Benicia Voice — the podcast that amplifies the stories, people, and pulse of our community. In this episode, Host Ruben , joined by producers Andy and Bart , sits down with special guest David Cates for an in-depth update on California Forever — the ambitious proposal to build a new, large-scale planned community in eastern Solano County. The conversation unpacks the latest updates arou...

Welcome to the Benicia Voice Podcast — where local stories, voices, and issues come to life. In today’s episode, Host Ruben is joined by producers Andy and Bart along with special guest David Cates , to unpack the recent major news of Valero’s decision to end refining operations in Benicia. As one of the city’s largest employers and taxpayers, Valero has shaped Benicia’s economy and identity for d...

Welcome to the Benicia Voice Podcast , the show that highlights the people, stories, and creative energy shaping our region. In today’s episode, host Ruben Brunt is joined by Deb and Chris from Lucca Beer Garden to unveil the live music schedule for January and February 2026 . Lucca Beer Garden is a cornerstone of Benicia’s music scene, hosting more than 200 live shows each year —all free , with n...

Welcome to the Benicia Voice Podcast , the show that highlights the people, stories, and creative energy shaping our region. Today’s episode is hosted by Ruben , joined by co-host Rick , with producers Andy and Bart . The show welcomes special guest Greg Rahn , who joins the conversation to reflect on his musical journey and what continues to inspire his work. In this episode, Greg discusses his u...

Today’s episode is hosted by Rick Watson , with producers Andy and Bart , and features special guest Greg Rahn l eader of the Greg Rahn and the Fat Tuesday Horns band . Greg joins the podcast to talk about the upcoming Mardi Gras Party , happening January 24, 2025 , at Lucca Beer Garden . The party starts at 6:30 PM. In this lively conversation, Greg shares what attendees can expect from the Mardi...