The War And Treaty

On Monday, October 26, 2026, The War And Treaty will bring their powerful blend of soul, country, gospel, blues, and Americana to The Chapel in San Francisco. Doors open at 7:00 PM, with the show beginning at 8:00 PM. Led by married couple Michael and Tanya Trotter, the acclaimed duo has spent more than a decade transforming personal experience, musical tradition, and emotional honesty into performances known for their extraordinary vocal power and deeply human spirit.

The War And Treaty have grown from beloved Americana favorites into one of the most compelling acts in contemporary roots music. Their accomplishments include recognition from the Academy of Country Music, the Country Music Association, and the GRAMMY Awards, as well as praise from the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, the Grand Ole Opry, and the Americana Music Association, which honored them as Duo/Group of the Year for two consecutive years. Yet their latest work suggests that the duo is still expanding creatively rather than resting on those achievements.

Their newest material explores a richer and more liberated side of their artistry, bringing together sacred gospel traditions, Memphis soul, country storytelling, blues, and intimate expressions of love and desire. The project features an extraordinary group of collaborators, including Whoopi Goldberg, Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds, Wynonna Judd, and Valerie June. These guest appearances add new dimensions to songs that already draw deeply from the duo’s musical influences and personal experiences.

Tracks such as “Reclaim All of Your Time” demonstrate the duo’s ability to create bridges between genres and generations, pairing Tanya Trotter’s gospel-soul power with the distinctive voices of Valerie June and Wynonna Judd. Other songs, including “Darlene and Gene,” explore earthy blues and honky-tonk traditions, while “Holy Ghost Fire” confronts profound themes of love, heartbreak, resilience, and survival with remarkable emotional intensity.

At the heart of The War And Treaty is the relationship between Michael and Tanya Trotter. Their marriage gives their music a unique intimacy, allowing them to explore vulnerability, passion, devotion, and hardship with unusual honesty. Their performances are not simply showcases of exceptional voices; they are deeply emotional conversations expressed through music.

The San Francisco performance at The Chapel offers an opportunity to experience that connection firsthand. Audiences can expect soaring vocals, rich harmonies, soulful grooves, and moments of both tenderness and explosive intensity. Whether drawing from gospel, country, blues, or classic soul, The War And Treaty approach every song with a commitment to feeling it completely.

This is a concert for listeners who appreciate music with both musical ambition and emotional depth. With their fearless songwriting, remarkable chemistry, and ability to connect personal stories to universal experiences, The War And Treaty promise an unforgettable evening where love, resilience, spirituality, and human connection take center stage.