The Redlight District

The Redlight District:
https://www.facebook.com/there dlightdistrictmusic/
"For the love of Jimi Hendrix, go see this band! The Redlight District is a true rock band in every sense of the word, with their psychedelic-dipped blues riffs, steady rhythm section, soulful keyboards and frontman sex appeal."

~ Mat Weir, Santa Cruz Weekly on "15 Top Picks for Santa Cruz Music Festival" 2013


"Channeling the spirit of Jim Morrison, The Redlight District puts on one raucous live show after another, fusing rock, funk and soul... Frontman Stephan Sams turns the vocals inside-out, transforming sultry crooning into manic madman wailing with bravado and a leathery shine... Dan Leitner crushes the keys."

~ DNA, Santa Cruz Good Times


The Redlight District is a psychedelic rock and roll quartet from Santa Cruz, California. The band is comprised of Stephan Sams (vocals), Ravi Lamb (lead guitar), Dan Leitner (keyboards), and Keoki Thompson (drums). Their frenetic live performances blend elements of delta blues, jazz melody, and soul, weaving meticulously embellished, percussive guitar lines with dynamically intricate rock-organ. Thompson brings a relentless battery of off-kilter beats to the table, locking-in with Leitner's bass hooks. These provide a backdrop for Sams' baritone croon, which moves from tranquil melody into manic wails.