In this episode of The Benicia Voice, host Ruben Brunt sits down with Jeff Tamelier—a remarkably gifted musician, producer, and educator from Benicia. Jeff has toured the globe with Starship and contributed to countless bands and projects, both on stage and behind the scenes.

Jeff will be hosting the Lucca Guitar Fest on Thursday, August 21st, from 6:30 to 9:00 PM. Joining him is his longtime mentor and legendary guitarist Marc Bonilla, flying in from Los Angeles for the occasion. Also sharing the stage is the phenomenal Tom Fleming, a virtuoso in his own right.

Arrive early—this promises to be an unforgettable night of world-class guitar mastery and musical magic.

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In today’s episode, Host Ruben and Co-Host Rick, joined by producers Andy and Bart, sit down with Jeremy Carlock, owner of Got Watts—a multifaceted general contracting company and single-source vendor for all things electric: infrastructure, solar, battery backup, and HVAC.

Jeremy shares his insights on the current state of solar energy, what homeowners and businesses need to know, and the upcoming loss of the Solar Tax Credit—why it matters and what steps you can take before it’s gone.

Tune in to stay informed and empowered about your energy future.

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Welcome to Benicia Voice, the podcast that celebrates the people, stories, and spirit that make our town shine.

In this episode, hosts Ruben and Rick—joined by producers Andy and Bart—welcome special guests Deb and Chris from Lucca Beer Garden for a lively conversation about Benicia’s music scene at Lucca Beer Garden. 🎶🍻

They give us an inside look at what’s coming up this August at Lucca Beer Garden—including the Lucca Guitar Fest—and share why it has become a cornerstone of local music and a gathering place for our community.

From rising talent to crowd favorites, it's all about great music in a great place.

📍 Tune in now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen.

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Info on Guitar Fest: https://www.luccabar.com/new-page