Thee Sacred Souls bring contemporary sweet soul to the outdoor grounds of Remlinger Farms
Thee Sacred Souls perform at Remlinger Farms in Carnation on Saturday, August 8, 2026, with the program beginning at 6:00 p.m. The concert is part of The Constellation Tour, and LA LOM and The Womack Sisters have also been confirmed.
The main reason to attend, however, is Thee Sacred Souls, a San Diego group that has attracted audiences with slow grooves, soft backing vocals, and Josh Lane's voice. Songs such as "Can I Call You Rose?", "Will I See You Again?", "Weak for Your Love", and "Easier Said Than Done" recall soul singles from the 1960s and 1970s, but they are not intended as imitations of the past.
Tickets for this event are currently on sale. Because of the open lawn and the different zones, it is worth deciding in advance whether to spend the evening closer to the stage or with a low folding chair in the designated seating area.
Why this date matters in the tour schedule
Carnation is one of the first stops on The Constellation Tour. The schedule lists Calgary on August 4 and Edmonton on August 6, followed by Remlinger Farms on August 8. The very next evening, the tour moves on to Vancouver. The Carnation concert is therefore the first U.S. stop in this summer run after two Canadian dates.
LA LOM builds an instrumental sound from guitar, bass, and percussion, with influences from cumbia, bolero, surf music, and Peruvian chicha. The Womack Sisters bring vocal-focused soul and R&B, featuring the three distinct voices of sisters BG, Zeimani, and Kucha Womack. Thee Sacred Souls then combine slower love songs, brass arrangements, and more rhythmic moments that create room for dancing in a live setting.
The sound of Thee Sacred Souls between old soul and the present moment
The core of the group consists of singer Josh Lane, Alex Garcia, and Sal Samano. Their sound connects sweet soul and "souldies", a tradition of slower romantic singles associated with the Latino communities of Southern California. Their performances feature doo-wop harmonies, Motown, gospel, funk, and Chicano soul, while the songs remain original and precisely produced.
The debut album "Thee Sacred Souls" was released in 2022, and the second album, "Got A Story To Tell", arrived in 2024 with 12 new original songs. The album was recorded using analog methods at Penrose Recorders in Riverside, the studio of producer Gabriel Roth. The group deepened its recognizable combination of bass lines, restrained guitar, soft horns, and lyrics about love, guilt, loss, and rediscovering intimacy.
"My Heart Is Drowning" connects Jamaican rocksteady with the pop of 1960s female vocal groups. "On My Mind" expands the melodic framework toward Brazilian influences, while "I'm So Glad I Found You, Baby" closes the album with a feeling of return. The newer material is therefore not merely a repetition of the first album, but a repertoire with more rhythmic and arranging nuances.
In April 2026, "Any Old Fool" was released, a more dance-oriented song with funk guitar, a pronounced bass line, and firmer drums. At the end of July, reggae versions of "Waiting for the Right Time" and "One and the Same" also arrived, created with producer Victor Axelrod and the group The Inversions. These releases show how far the songs can move away from classic sweet soul while retaining Lane's vocals and recognizable melodies.
Songs that best explain their range
- "Can I Call You Rose?" - an early song that introduced the band to a wider audience, with a gentle question in the chorus and a slow groove.
- "Will I See You Again?" - a ballad in which vocal warmth and longing are more important than a major production climax.
- "Easier Said Than Done" - a combination of a romantic theme, a danceable pulse, and brief instrumental details.
- "Running Away" - the faster side of the repertoire, suitable for transitioning from slow dancing toward more energetic soul.
- "Lucid Girl" - one of the key songs from the second album and an example of a more mature, broadly arranged sound.
- "Any Old Fool" - a 2026 release with a more direct rhythm and an important place in the new touring phase.
None of these songs can be considered a confirmed part of the Carnation program in advance. Together, however, they provide a good cross-section of the catalog that has shaped the group's reputation.
How Thee Sacred Souls sound live
Previous performances show that the concert version of the band has more power than the studio recordings. At a 2025 performance at Dublin's 3Olympia Theatre, Lane was joined by trumpet, saxophone, trombone, bass, guitar, drums, tambourine, and backing vocals. The horns strengthened the choruses, while the rhythm retained the restraint that prevents the songs from turning into overly loud retro soul.
The same report records "Will I See You Again?", "Easier Said Than Done", "Running Away", and "It's Our Love", as well as Lane's direct interaction with the audience. During some songs, he approached the barrier and moved among the visitors. This is not an announcement of the same scenario at Remlinger Farms, but it describes his approach to leading a concert well: less distance and more contact with the people in the front rows.
NPR's Tiny Desk showed how well the group functions without elaborate stage design. Lane's soft voice, the harmonies, and the precise rhythm are in the foreground. On an outdoor stage, that approach can be particularly effective during the slower songs, while the larger concert lineup gives weight to the faster numbers.
The audience can expect dynamics created through the alternation of ballads, firmer grooves, brass accents, and communal singing rather than through aggressive volume. The concert appeals to couples, listeners of retro R&B, audiences who follow Daptone Records, and everyone for whom the performance and the song matter more than large-scale effects.
It is worth securing tickets in good time, especially if the goal is to take a position closer to the stage in the chair-free zone. There are no numbered places in the general admission section of the lawn, so arriving earlier directly affects the view and the distance from the performers.
LA LOM and The Womack Sisters are not incidental names
LA LOM is a Los Angeles trio consisting of Zac Sokolow on guitar, Jake Faulkner on bass, and Nicholas Baker on drums and percussion. Their music is primarily instrumental, and its rhythms move between cumbia, bolero, surf rock, and patterns associated with Los Angeles, Mexico, and the broader Latin American region.
The Womack Sisters are BG, Zeimani, and Kucha Womack. Their family background extends through their parents, Womack & Womack, but the current project is building its own vocal identity within soul and R&B. In July 2026, they released the single "If I Let You", while the debut album of the same name was announced for August 14, 2026. The Carnation concert takes place less than a week before the album's release, at a moment when the new material is only beginning to be introduced to a wider audience.
The program therefore has a shared concept. The Womack Sisters perform immediately before the release of their first album, LA LOM arrives with a clearly developed instrumental language, and Thee Sacred Souls enter the tour following new releases and reggae reinterpretations of their own songs.
Remlinger Farms changes the way the concert is experienced
Remlinger Farms is neither an urban arena nor an indoor club. It is a working farm and a year-round visitor destination in Carnation, with an outdoor concert space on a lawn. General admission provides access to an unnumbered area, and visitors may bring a low chair measuring up to 24 inches in height. There are chair-free sections in front of the stage for audience members who want to stand and have an unobstructed view.
Outdoors, sound spreads differently than it does inside a venue, without walls reflecting it back toward the audience. Slower soul can take on a more spacious character, while the position on the lawn and the distance from the stage have a greater effect on the experience. Anyone who wants to hear the vocals and horns more clearly should arrive earlier and choose a position before the front section fills up.
The address is 32610 NE 32nd St, Carnation, WA 98014. Parking is free, including designated accessible spaces, and bicycle parking is also available. Carpooling and an earlier departure are recommended. Overnight parking, camping in the parking lot, and leaving recreational vehicles overnight are not permitted.
The farm's concert information also mentions the possibility of organized round-trip bus transportation from the Seattle and Bellevue areas. This may be more practical than driving, especially for visitors unfamiliar with the local roads. Departure schedules should be checked for the specific date.
Carnation as a short-term base for travelers
Carnation is located in the Snoqualmie Valley, among agricultural land, riverside trails, and smaller communities east of Seattle. The city highlights riverside walks, working farms, local shops, and a compact town center. The concert location is therefore not part of a large urban district with a dense network of hotels and late-night transportation.
Travelers should arrange their return journey in advance. Free parking makes arriving by car easier, but a larger wave of vehicles may form on the local roads after the concert. Accommodation in Carnation and the surrounding valley is more limited than in Seattle or Bellevue.
A day trip can include the Snoqualmie Valley Trail or Tolt-MacDonald Park, but sufficient time should be left to return to the farm. A concert ticket does not include admission to the Family Fun Park, and individual parts of the complex may have separate opening hours.
Practical information before arrival
The event page lists the gates opening at 4:00 p.m. and the program beginning at 6:00 p.m. Arriving earlier makes sense because of the security check, the choice of a place on the lawn, food, and filling water bottles. The duration of the individual performances and the exact end of the evening have not been announced, so return transportation should not be planned according to an assumed timetable.
- The general admission section is an unnumbered outdoor lawn; low chairs are permitted up to a height of 24 inches.
- Clear bags may measure no more than 12 x 6 x 12 inches, and small opaque bags may measure up to 6 x 9 inches. Medical bags and diaper bags are inspected at the entrance.
- An empty reusable bottle that is not made of glass is permitted. A free water refill station is available at the venue.
- Handheld umbrellas and sunscreen are permitted, but an umbrella must not obstruct the view.
- Food and drinks are available inside the grounds. Outside food and drinks are generally not permitted, except for medical and accessibility needs arranged in advance.
- The beer garden is available to people aged 21 and over with identification; alcohol must remain within the designated zone.
- There is no re-entry after leaving. Professional cameras, drones, GoPro devices, tripods, and interchangeable lenses are not permitted without prior approval.
- Pets are not permitted, except for service animals.
The outdoor setting means that clothing should be suitable for the entire evening. The sun can be strong when entering the lawn, while the temperature may drop after sunset. Footwear suitable for grass is more useful than footwear intended only for urban pavement.
The best plan is to arrive early enough for an unhurried entrance, fill a water bottle, and choose a zone before the first performance. Anyone bringing a chair should check its height at home, while anyone who wants to be in the front section should expect to stand. Because re-entry is not allowed, everything needed for the evening should be brought in immediately, within the rules concerning bags and permitted items.
Sources:
- Thee Sacred Souls - tour schedule, current releases, and the context of the album "Got A Story To Tell".
- Clash - the core members of the group and the context surrounding work on the second album.
- Daptone Records - discography, the 2024 album, and the 2026 releases.
- Seattle Theatre Group - event date and location, a description of Remlinger Farms, and box-office information.
- Remlinger Farms - confirmed performers, starting time, gate opening, address, parking, and rules concerning bags, chairs, water, food, and re-entry.
- Hot Press - a report from the 2025 Dublin performance, the concert lineup, songs performed, and Josh Lane's communication with the audience.
- NPR Music - the Tiny Desk performance and a description of the combination of Southern California Latino culture and American soul roots.
- LA LOM - the trio's lineup and instrumental musical profile.
- Daptone Records and The Womack Sisters - lineup, the single "If I Let You", and the release date of the debut album.
- City of Carnation - the context of the city, the Snoqualmie Valley, riverside trails, and the agricultural landscape.