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ETC Celebrates 25 Years with Summer Concert Season

Feb 25, 2026 10:55AM ● By ETC News Release

Hip Service provides the party music during Summerfest’s end-of-summer bash at Stonehouse Park on Sept. 10, 2021. The high-energy band is scheduled to return to Rancho Murieta as part of ETC’s 2026 concert lineup. File photo by Gail Bullen

RANCHO MURIETA, CA (MPG) - Entertainment, Theatre & Culture for Rancho Murieta is celebrating a milestone anniversary with a vibrant concert season created to bring neighbors together for another summer of music under the stars. Join ETC in commemorating 25 years in Rancho Murieta with special surprises and unforgettable moments throughout the season.

Kick-off May 17

The first event will be the Kick-off on Sunday, May 17 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Rancho Murieta Country Club. All community members are invited to this free event. The afternoon celebration will offer a festive preview of the season ahead, along with the chance to buy memberships and discounted tickets.

Following the kickoff, ETC’s summer concert series unfolds in chronological order:

June 20 – The Blockbusters

Get ready for a throwback party straight from the ’90s. Blockbusters is a high-energy band made up of four former video store employees on a mission to celebrate everything we loved about the 1990s and early 2000s. Blending rock, pop, dance, hip-hop, grunge and beyond, they deliver a nonstop, sing-along, dance-along experience packed with the era’s biggest hits. Dressed in their iconic video store uniforms and fueled by nostalgia, Blockbusters brings a fun, crowd-pleasing show where the best hits are always in stock: perfect for a feel-good summer night the whole family can enjoy

July 11 – Billy Joel 2 Elton John-Face to Face

Experience an electrifying night of musical nostalgia with the ultimate Billy Joel & Elton John celebration. Featuring Billy Nation and Kenny Metcalf, this dazzling dual tribute brings two legendary piano icons together on one stage for an unforgettable evening of sing-along classics. Audiences will be transported back to the ’70s and ’80s with beloved hits like “Piano Man,” “Just the Way You Are,” “Rocket Man” and “Your Song,” performed with signature grand pianos, powerhouse vocals and a dynamic live band. From soulful ballads to high-octane rockers, this face-to-face showdown captures the heart, humor and showmanship of two of the greatest piano men in music history: a crowd-pleasing summer concert built on timeless hits everyone knows and loves

Aug. 1 – The Titans of Rock

Get ready for a classic rock celebration like no other. Hailing from Southern California, Titans of Rock is a supergroup of world-class musicians who have shared the stage with rock royalty and bring the full arena-level classic rock experience to every show. They deliver the greatest hits from the ’60s through the 2000s – from Led Zeppelin and The Rolling Stones to Pearl Jam and U2 – with energy, authenticity and passion that gets everyone singing and dancing under the summer sky. Whether you’re a lifelong rock fan or just love a great live performance, Titans of Rock turns a Rancho Murieta summer night into an unforgettable rock ‘n’ roll party.

Aug. 22 – Hip Service

Get ready to dance the night away with Sacramento’s own Hip Service. With 18 world-class performers on stage, this nationally recognized, award-winning powerhouse brings a feel-good, sing-along, dance-along celebration under the summer sky. From Motown through the ’70s, ’80s, ’90s, 2000s and today’s biggest hits, Hip Service delivers electrifying horns, powerhouse vocals, dynamic dancers and a rock-solid rhythm section that keeps every generation moving. Hip Service has thrilled audiences coast to coast and shared stages with iconic names while making every moment feel like a party. It’s a joyful, multi-generational show that turns a Rancho Murieta summer night into something truly unforgettable.

Sept. 5 – Rhinestone Rodeo

Pop or country? Why not both? Break out your boots and cowboy hats – but don’t forget your rhinestones – because Rhinestone Rodeo brings sparkle, personality and big-stage fun to every performance. This electrifying band from Utah blends today’s biggest pop hits with high-octane country swagger into a feel-good, sing-along, dance-along celebration under the summer sky. Winners of two Utah Best of State Awards for Party/Cover Band and Specialty Act, they deliver powerhouse vocals, tight musicianship and electric energy that makes a Rancho Murieta summer night unforgettable for the whole family.

For more information, visit etc-rm.org or email [email protected].