Thee Sacred Souls in Taos: soul under the open sky on The Constellation Tour
Thee Sacred Souls arrive at Red Willow Park in Taos on August 22, 2026, as part of The Constellation Tour, their current tour that connects their distinctive California soul with two very different but carefully selected opening acts - LA LOM and The Womack Sisters. The program is scheduled for 6:00 PM, while entry to the venue begins at 5:00 PM. The concert is open to all ages.
For audiences who discovered Thee Sacred Souls through the song "Can I Call You Rose?", the evening in Taos comes at a time when the band has already moved far beyond the status of an internet discovery. Their 2022 debut album Thee Sacred Souls turned gentle harmonies, slower grooves and the aesthetic of Southern California "souldies" records into an internationally recognizable sound. The second album Got A Story To Tell from 2024 expanded that formula, and during 2026 the group reopened its catalog with new releases and collaborations.
That means the concert in Taos is not simply a presentation of one album. The band enters this tour with several years of material that moves naturally between romantic ballads, more dance-oriented soul, R&B and rhythms rooted in the musical culture of Southern California.
It is worth securing tickets in time.
Why the sound of Thee Sacred Souls is so distinctive
At the center of the band are Josh Lane on vocals, Alejandro Garcia on drums and other instruments, and Salvador Samano on bass and drums. Their songs grow out of a very simple idea: melody and feeling must remain more important than excessive production.
The result often recalls soul records from earlier decades, but Thee Sacred Souls are not merely a nostalgic project. Their music is also connected to contemporary Latino culture in Southern California, the oldies tradition, R&B and a scene that listens to old soul singles as naturally as it listens to new music.
"Can I Call You Rose?" remains one of the songs that contributed most to their recognition. It was followed by songs such as "Weak for Your Love", "Will I See You Again?", "Easier Said Than Done", "Running Away" and "Future Lover". NPR's Tiny Desk performance further demonstrated how strongly their sound relies on harmonies, rhythm and Lane's ability to hold the audience's attention without major stage tricks.
Got A Story To Tell brought a new phase. The album opens with "Lucid Girl", while the rest of the material continues to explore love, loss, relationships and emotional uncertainty without attempting to turn soul into a museum exhibit. Daptone Records describes the album as a further development of the sweet soul sound for which the group became known.
New music further changes the context of the tour
The band's current phase does not end with the 2024 album. In April 2026, the previously unreleased song "Any Old Fool" was released, featuring a prominent bass line, powerful drums and Lane's vocals in the foreground.
During the summer, a collaboration with producer Victor Axelrod followed. Material from Got A Story To Tell received reggae reinterpretations, including "Waiting on the Right Time" and "One and the Same", with dub versions on the other sides of the singles. Daptone introduced those releases at the end of July, immediately before the current leg of The Constellation Tour.
Because of this, the audience in Taos encounters the band at an interesting transitional moment: songs from the first two albums already have a life of their own in concert, while new singles and different production interpretations are emerging around them.
What previous performances say about the concert experience
The exact repertoire for Taos has not been announced in advance, so individual songs should not be presented as a confirmed set list. Still, recent performances provide a fairly good sense of how Thee Sacred Souls approach the stage.
A report from The Constellation Tour performance in Vancouver on August 9, 2026, particularly highlights Josh Lane's connection with the audience. During the performance he went down among the visitors and sang at close range, while the band behind him maintained precise grooves and vocal harmonies. A similar pattern has also been noted during earlier concerts: Lane often reduces the physical boundary between the stage and the audience instead of relying exclusively on a large visual show.
Concert reports from 2025 and 2026 also show that the band combines slower, romantic songs live with parts of the program that move the audience toward dancing. "Running Away", "Weak for Your Love" and "Future Lover" have appeared at recent performances, but their Taos show may feature a different selection and order of songs.
That is an important distinction for expectations. Thee Sacred Souls are not a band whose strength depends on enormous stage production. The main elements are vocals, the rhythm section, backing voices and instruments that create a fuller soul arrangement. That is precisely why an open park can be an interesting setting: music that feels intimate on record is performed in front of a large audience, yet the style of communication remains very direct.
The Constellation Tour brings three different faces of American soul
Taos is not a separate one-off concert, but part of a broad North American tour. During August, The Constellation Tour takes Thee Sacred Souls through the western part of the continent, and the performance at Red Willow Park comes between concerts in Dillon, Colorado, and El Paso, Texas.
LA LOM and The Womack Sisters perform with them on much of that route.
- Thee Sacred Souls - modern sweet soul and SoCal souldies led by Josh Lane's vocals.
- LA LOM - an instrumental trio from Los Angeles that connects cumbia, bolero, soul, oldies, chicha influences and guitar music.
- The Womack Sisters - BG, Zeimani and Kucha Womack, a vocal group whose sound combines R&B, soul and gospel.
LA LOM provides an interesting contrast to the headliner because the band does not have a conventional lead singer. Zac Sokolow's guitar, Jake Faulkner's bass, and Nicholas Baker's drums and percussion carry instrumental compositions that combine the musical traditions of Los Angeles. Their ability to hold the audience's attention without vocals was also highlighted in the report from the Vancouver concert.
The Womack Sisters carry a different connection to the history of soul. The sisters are the daughters of Cecil and Linda Womack of the duo Womack & Womack, granddaughters of Sam Cooke and nieces of Bobby Womack. They bring their own combination of soul, R&B and gospel to the tour, so the entire evening functions as a broader look at different generations and branches of the American soul tradition.
Such a lineup is particularly suited to audiences who do not want only one main performance, but several interconnected musical approaches during the same evening.
Red Willow Park changes the character of the concert experience
Red Willow Park is located at 211 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, in the central part of Taos. The space was previously known as Kit Carson Park, and its current name is the result of the process of renaming the city park.
According to the Town of Taos, the park covers 19 acres and in everyday use includes sports fields, a playground, a walking and running path, a picnic area and a bandstand. For a large concert, that character changes: instead of a traditional venue with permanent rows of seats, the audience arrives on a grassy surface.
For this event, visitors are advised to bring their own folding or camping chairs. That is precisely what gives the evening a different feel from a concert in a theater or indoor arena. The audience is not distributed across balconies and fixed rows, but stays in an open park, and the experience also depends on the weather and preparation for several hours outdoors.
Tickets for this event are in demand.
What to bring to the park
The event information specifically highlights several things that make practical sense in summer in Taos:
- a folding or camping chair, while being considerate of the space of other visitors
- sunscreen
- a raincoat in case the weather changes
- an empty non-glass water bottle, as refill stations have been announced
- a small bag, with the possibility of inspection upon entry
Outside food and drinks are not permitted. Food trucks and beverage sales have been announced at the event site.
Large bags and backpacks, strollers, pets, shade structures, weapons and professional cameras are not permitted. Phones may be used for photography. Service animals assisting people with disabilities are permitted under the event rules.
It is worth checking such restrictions before departure, especially if traveling to Taos from another city and it is not easy to return items to accommodation or a vehicle after arriving at the entrance.
Arrival, parking and accessibility
Street parking near Red Willow Park is listed for the concert. The Town of Taos also shows several parking zones in the historic center on its public parking map, including parking areas next to Red Willow Park itself.
Because this is a large concert program in the central part of the city, it is reasonable to plan to arrive before the program begins rather than immediately before the headliner takes the stage. Gates open at 5:00 PM, leaving time for security screening, finding a place on the grass and getting food or a drink before the music.
For people who need an accessible area, there is a limited number of ADA parking spaces along Civic Plaza Drive. From there, approximately 100 yards of paved sidewalk leads to the ADA concert viewing area, where seating is provided. Red Willow Park itself is also listed among the city's ADA-accessible spaces.
Taos also has the regional Blue Bus public transportation system, but visitors who intend to use it should check the current timetable for the day of the concert and whether the timing of the final departures matches the end of the evening program.
Taos as the backdrop for an evening of soul
The concert takes place in a town whose cultural identity is not separate from the landscape around it. Taos lies beside the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and has for centuries been a meeting place for different Indigenous, Hispanic and later Anglo-American cultural influences. Taos Pueblo remains fundamental to the history of the area, while during the 20th century the town also became known as an art colony.
Red Willow Park is close enough to the historic center that the concert can be combined with a stay in town without the need to travel to a distant stadium or complex on the outskirts. Restaurants, galleries, accommodation and Taos Plaza are located in the broader central area, which is useful for visitors arriving early or staying overnight.
For the concert itself, another characteristic of Taos is more important: it is an open, high-desert environment where conditions after sunset can feel noticeably different from those during the day. A light additional layer of clothing, along with sun protection and preparation for possible rain, is a more practical choice than going to the concert unprepared simply because it is an August evening.
Who will find this concert particularly interesting
The simplest answer would be soul fans, but the audience of Thee Sacred Souls has long been broader than a strictly genre-based community.
Longtime listeners get an opportunity to hear the band at a time when the catalog already stretches from early singles through two albums to new releases from 2026. Fans of classic soul are drawn to the attention the band gives to vocal harmonies, bass, drums and melody. For younger audiences who found them through social media or streaming platforms, the concert demonstrates how much that seemingly gentle studio sound changes in front of an audience.
LA LOM further expands the evening toward instrumental music, cumbia and Latin American influences, while The Womack Sisters bring a more direct connection to R&B, gospel and one of the important family lineages in American soul history.
There is no need to know the entire discography before arriving. Thee Sacred Souls build songs around easily recognizable melodies and clear rhythms, and previous concert reports show that the performances rely on communication with the audience just as much as on reproducing studio arrangements.
Before entering Red Willow Park
The most important thing is to distinguish the park's ordinary use from the rules that apply during the concert. A visitor who has previously been to Red Willow Park should not assume that everything normally permitted during a daytime visit can also be brought into the music event.
For this evening, it is practical to remember the following:
- gates open at 5:00 PM, while the program is scheduled from 6:00 PM
- the concert is intended for all age groups
- the audience area is grass, so bringing a folding chair makes sense
- outside food and drinks are not permitted
- empty non-glass water bottles may be brought in and refilled at the event site
- street parking is available nearby, and the city has additional public parking zones in central Taos
- a dedicated access route and seating area are provided for visitors who need the ADA area
It is worth securing tickets in time and then planning to arrive early enough so that the first part of the evening is not spent looking for parking or returning prohibited items to the car.
The Constellation Tour in Taos brings together three performing identities that share a connection to soul but approach it from completely different directions. The Womack Sisters open the space to the vocal R&B and gospel tradition, LA LOM expands it toward instrumental cumbia, bolero and old California sounds, while Thee Sacred Souls close the evening with songs that have turned an oldies sensibility into one of the more distinctive contemporary expressions of soul.
Sources:
- Thee Sacred Souls - The Constellation Tour schedule and confirmation of the Taos performance with LA LOM and The Womack Sisters
- Daptone Records - the band's discography, the album Got A Story To Tell, the release "Any Old Fool" and the 2026 collaboration with Victor Axelrod
- Taos.org - program time and gate opening, performers, entry rules, conditions on the grassy surface, parking, ADA access and information about food and drinks
- Town of Taos - address and size of Red Willow Park, park amenities, accessibility, public parking and information about city transportation
- Concert Addicts - report from The Constellation Tour performance in Vancouver on August 9, 2026, and description of concert interaction with the audience
- NPR Music / NPR Illinois - Tiny Desk performance and context of the early repertoire of Thee Sacred Souls
- Taos.org Press Kit and Taos History - historical, cultural and geographical context of Taos