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Sept 24th, 2026 at 7:00PM
Join us with our special guest bassist Grandpepper, multitrack recording and an open jam for everyone for the second half of the show.
OUR STORY
After 25 years apart, the highly anticipated reunion of a powerhouse trio has finally arrived. Introducing The Return of Litha — a band born of fate, fueled by passion, and defined by a genre-bending sound that breathes new life into Rock & Roll.
The group features the dynamic talents of Ardan Gajdosovci, Dean Curtis, and André Martinez-Reed, each a seasoned musician with deep roots in a wide range of musical traditions. From hard rock and funk to Broadway and the avant-garde, their diverse backgrounds have forged a sonic experience that's as eclectic as it is electrifying.
“It feels like something bigger brought us back together,” says Gaydos. “Every time we play, something magical happens — the kind of magic you can't fake.”
Their upcoming album, Vibes A-Fit, is a celebration of life's beauty and complexity. Drawing from a vast catalog of over 400 original songs, the album blends themes of love, loss, hope, loneliness, joy, and even the metaphysical, delivered through raw, emotional storytelling and bold, innovative soundscapes.
Enclosed with this release is a demo tape featuring three original tracks, offering a glimpse into the magic that happens when three veteran musicians reconnect with purpose. “We hope you enjoy listening to it as much as we did making it,” says Curtis.
The Return of Litha is not just a reunion — it's a resurrection. And it's just getting started.
BAND BIO
The Return of Litha is a unique and powerful rock trio composed of Ardan Gajdosovci, Dean Curtis, and André Martinez-Reed — three longtime friends and collaborators who have reunited after a 25-year hiatus.
Their music is a seamless fusion of diverse styles including hard rock, soft rock, funk, jazz, cabaret, Third World grooves, Broadway theatricality, and the avant-garde. What makes Second Wind truly stand out is their unshakable chemistry, deep musical intelligence, and a shared sense of destiny that brought them back together when the time was right.
Each member brings a rich and distinct musical history:
A guitarist, bassist, vocalist and songwriter known for his emotionally resonant lyrics and a high command of the marriage of music, rhythm and words.
Lead Vocalist whose wide and varied vocal ranges lifts the band into the cosmos.
A drummer and percussionist with a flair for the avant-garde and Third World rhythms, bringing both raw energy and subtle nuance.
With over 400 songs in their collective library, The Return of Litha's creative flow is unstoppable. Their music speaks to the everyday experiences that connect us all — love, tragedy, joy, hope, and the metaphysical mysteries of life.
This is not just a band.
This is a rebirth.
This is The Return of Litha.
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