Preview: Alex Garcia talks about Thee Sacred Souls ‘Constellation Tour’ at Junkyard August 20th
Few bands have captured the warmth and emotion of classic soul quite like Thee Sacred Souls. As the San Diego trio continues their Constellation Tour, they’ll make a highly anticipated stop at The Junkyard in Denver for a night of timeless grooves, heartfelt songwriting, and one of the year’s can’t-miss live performances. Following the release of Got a Story to Tell, the band has continued to build momentum with sold-out shows and a sound that feels both nostalgic and refreshingly original. Before they hit the Junkyard Denver on August 20th, we caught up with band member Alex Garcia to talk about their favorite moments on the road, recording entirely to analog tape, sharing the stage with The Womack Sisters, and what’s still on their bucket list. Check out our conversation below before catching Thee Sacred Souls live in Denver, and get your tickets here before it’s too late!
What’s your favorite record to perform from Got a Story to Tell and why?
Can’t pick a favorite! We truly love each song from the record so it’s hard to choose.
Most memorable performance from the last 4 years on the road?
Sometimes our shows turn into a blur, but off the top of my head, and personally speaking, playing in Madison Square Garden was an amazing experience because my favorite childhood band, Led Zeppelin, played there back in ‘73. After watching the film The Song Remains the Same religiously as a teenager, I can now feel accomplished to say I’ve also played the same venue as my heroes.
Fans saw you supporting Kali Uchis — what’s different on this headline run?
Longer set!
How do you keep that vintage sound authentic in 2026 — insight into your recording process?
I’d say a lot of people are recording on to tape these days, maybe they mix on pro tools after, but for us at Penrose with Gabe Roth, it’s strictly tape and no screens. That means, having your songs ready to go (for the most part) and working out all the kinks before the man over the speaker (tape op Anthony Masino) hits record.
I think people have this picture that recording on to tape like the old days means a full band playing together and having fun with it, but most of the time, the way we do it is, overdubs, overdubs and overdubs. Sal and I will do the rhythm track, the meat and potatoes, and lay down the bass and drums. Followed by… me playing guitar and organ, then we get vocals on them tracks and all the other fun stuff. Boom, we have 1 song. Then we repeat until the take is satisfactory and mix and over think mixes until we’re satisfied with a record.
Talk about the Womack Sisters joining the tour.
They’re amazing!!!
What’s still on Thee Sacred Souls’ bucket list?
Another record. Stay tuned.
