Please join us as we welcome Maximilian Shannon to the show this week. Max is a lifetime. Benicia resident, and a Vo Ena choir member. Max shares with us, his story about joining the choir, and becoming a percussionist with a traditional Irish drum. And gives us a demonstration of his musical talents.

This should get you in the mood for some traditional Celtic music, just in time for Saint Patty‘s day!

Pubcast from London

For our centennial episode that’s right folks, our 100th episode. Please join us as we welcome in executive producer Andy live from a London speakeasy. He was back in Jolly, old England, visiting family and friends, stop by a speakeasy to listen to live music and called in to share the experience with us. Please give us a shout at Benicia [email protected] with any comments and or questions or even suggestions. If you are a small business in the community, talk to us about going on the podcast to bring your business a little more advertising.

Thanks, and enjoy.

In this fun episode we have a very special guest, it is Greg Ron, New Orleans style keyboard artist. Greg will be discussing his two upcoming events in March, the first one is Sunday, March 2 at Baxter‘s restaurant downtown Benicia from 1 PM to 4 PM he will be providing the musical entertainment for a pre-Mardi Gras celebration.

The second event is Mardi Gras itself at Lucca‘s beer garden on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 from 630 until 9 PM. So please dress accordingly for a Mardi Gras party. Greg will have his Mardi Gras horn section with him and a local favorite, Carlos Reyes Performing on stage as well.

So please come join us Sunday afternoon and again Tuesday evening downtown Benicia let’s get out and support our local community events. Thanks for listening.

You can reach us at Benicia [email protected].

Luca's update - March 2025

In this exciting episode, we have Deb and Chris from Lucas stopping by to fill us in on the upcoming musical and fun events at Lucca’s beer garden. This is covering the month of March 2025. There is a lot going on in March. Starting with a special Tuesday night Mardi Gras celebration And carrying on throughout the month. Please subscribe and tune in so we can keep you updated on all the upcoming events. Thanks for listening, we hope you enjoy the show.

Any questions or concerns, please email us at Benicia [email protected].

In this exciting episode of The Benicia Voice podcast, my co-host and I sit down with the Fiesta Primavera crew to discuss the highly anticipated festival and the upcoming fundraiser events. You’ll find links to these events below—be sure to check them out!

Don’t forget to explore our other episodes and stay subscribed for more local stories and updates. We hope you enjoy the conversation!

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Welcome to another episode of *The Benicia Voice*, where we bring you stories, insights, and conversations that matter to our community!

Joining our esteemed host, Ruben and executive producers Andy and Bart, are representatives from Toastmasters International: Mary Bustamante, Linda Stewart, and Helen Karr.

These dynamic women are here to share the incredible benefits of Toastmasters—a global organization dedicated to helping individuals develop their public speaking and leadership skills.

Toastmasters International has been empowering people for nearly a century, offering a supportive environment where members can practice and refine their communication abilities. Whether you're looking to improve your confidence in front of an audience, become a more effective leader, or simply meet like-minded individuals who are committed to personal growth, Toastmasters has something for everyone.

In this episode, we'll continue our discussion from Episode 71 where we discuss the many ways Toastmasters can help transform your life, from overcoming the fear of public speaking to enhancing your career prospects. We'll also explore the unique experiences and success stories of our guests, who have seen firsthand the profound impact of being a part of this remarkable organization.

So sit back, relax, and get ready to be inspired by the power of words and the possibilities that come with mastering the art of communication!

https://www.toastmasters.org/

In the this episode of the Benicia Voice host Ruben talks to Ken Sarna, the President of the Board of Directors for The Coach Sarna League non-profit sports league.

Please support this fantastic organization at their upcoming Crab Feed which is on Saturday, 1st February, 2025 at the Vallejo Vets Hall. Tickets are still available, call Ken on (707) 334-2961, also on the their website https://www.thecoachsarnaleague.org/

Starting January 2025, The Benicia Voice will be bringing you a complete schedule of all the live music and other events held at Lucca Beer Garden in Benicia.

Lucca Beer Garden is THE premier venue for live music in Benicia. With FREE (yes, it is FREE, with no strings attached ha ha!) live music every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The venue has a diverse and entertaining live music schedule featuring world class musicians playing all your favorites, and singer-songwriters playing originals.

The tented Beer Garden is designed for all-year round live music, and the outdoor heaters keep you cozy if you're not keeping warm by dancing!

Host Ruben Brunt talks to Deb and Chris about the live music schedule for February, and you are going to want to follow this podcast every month.

In this episode of The Benicia Voice podcast, host Ruben Brunt and co-host Rick Watson talk to Ryan Sarna, the founder and chief coach of The Coach Sarna League.

The Coach Sarna League is a nationally recognized 501(c)(3) public non-profit named in honor of longtime local coach, athletic director, and Notre Dame football player Ed "Coach" Sarna.
In the spirit of Coach Sarna, it is The Coach Sarna League's commitment that anyone who wants to play will indeed play regardless of their financial ability. They offer scholarships to every child who needs one and have yet to turn away a family due to finances.

Vallejo, California 94590

Phone: 707-316-3029

Email: [email protected]

In this wrap-up of 2024, Benicia Voice host Ruben Brunt looks back at many of the interesting and entertaining podcasts during the past 12 months.

Ruben's guests this year included Mayor Steve Young who was reelected in 2024, Lionel Largaespada, Christin Gilpin-Hayes, Trevor Macenski, Benicia City Manager, Mario Giuliani, Peppino D'Agostino, Nicholas Jackson, Dalia Viador, Bob Berman, Bob Joslin.