WAR Live
at Chumash Casino Resort
Legendary American funk-rock band WAR brings their electrifying, genre-blending sound to the Samala Showroom at Chumash Casino Resort on Friday, February 6, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are available for $50, $60, and $70.
Formed in 1969, WAR emerged from a collaboration between British singer Eric Burdon and a collective of California musicians united by a passion for social justice and musical innovation. Originally performing as Eric Burdon & War, the group broke into the mainstream with their debut album Eric Burdon Declares War (1970), featuring the global hit “Spill the Wine.” Their signature fusion of funk, soul, rock, R&B, Latin, and jazz quickly set them apart.
War cemented their legacy in 1975 with “Low Rider,” a No. 1 hit on the Billboard R&B chart and a lasting pop-culture anthem later inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. Today, the band features founding member Leroy “Lonnie” Jordan alongside an accomplished lineup of musicians, continuing a career that has earned 17 gold, platinum, and multi-platinum awards. Their influential catalog includes classics like “Why Can’t We Be Friends,” “The World Is a Ghetto,” and “All Day Music.”
Experience WAR live in one of Santa Barbara County’s premier entertainment venues. Chumash Casino Resort, located on Highway 246 in Santa Ynez, is a 21-and-older venue. Tickets are available at THE CLUB at Chumash or online at chumashcasino.com.
Highway 246 in Santa Ynez
