The band performing Larry Dunn’s Anthology of Earth Wind & Fire at The Canyon Club Agoura Hills

Larry Dunn Brings the Soul of Earth, Wind & Fire to a Sold-Out Canyon Club

By Sheryl Aronson
Photography by Sherman Alford & Sheryl Aronson (Sasaphotos)

The Canyon, also known as the Canyon Club in Agoura Hills, California, was transformed into a celebration of funk, soul and musical history on Saturday, April 4, 2026, as Larry Dunn, a Grammy-winning original member of Earth, Wind & Fire, brought his “Anthology of Earth, Wind & Fire” to a sold-out and electrified crowd. From the moment the band struck the first notes, it was clear this would not be a seated affair. No one could stay in their chairs as the room erupted into movement and reverence for a catalog that has defined generations.

As the principal architect behind many of Earth, Wind & Fire’s most enduring songs, Dunn led the evening not just as a performer but as a storyteller and musical historian. He carried the weight of legacy, yet the performance felt vibrant and immediate rather than nostalgic. Each song landed with renewed energy, reminding the audience why this music continues to resonate so powerfully decades after its creation.

Dunn was surrounded by an exceptional ensemble that honored the spirit of the original recordings while bringing their own fire to the stage. Vocalists Luisa Justiz Dunn, his wife and a commanding presence in her own right, and Procton Bonnell III delivered soaring, soulful performances that captured both the precision and passion the material demands. Their harmonies, along with contributions from the other vocalists, elevated the set, blending warmth, power and emotional depth.

The rhythm section was nothing short of formidable. Hilliard Wilson laid down deeply pocketed bass lines that anchored the music with authority, while Ty Fleming drove the band forward with crisp, dynamic drumming. Adding another essential layer, legendary percussionist Munyungo Jackson infused the performance with rich textures and polyrhythmic energy, bringing the unmistakable heartbeat of Earth, Wind & Fire to life.

What made the night truly special was the connection between the musicians and the audience. This was not a passive concert — it was a shared experience. The crowd sang along, danced freely and responded to every groove and breakdown with unrestrained enthusiasm. The band, in turn, fed off that energy, pushing the arrangements with confidence and joy.

Larry Dunn’s “Anthology of Earth, Wind & Fire” is more than a tribute. It is a living continuation of one of the most important musical legacies in popular music. At The Canyon, Dunn proved that the songs he helped create are timeless, not because they belong to the past, but because they continue to inspire movement, unity and celebration in the present.

The Larry Dunn Orchestra presents Larry Dunn’s “Anthology of Earth, Wind & Fire”

Performer: Larry Dunn, musical director, keyboards

Vocals: Procton Bonnell III, Luisa Justiz Dunn, Jarrett Johnson, Fletcher Sheridan, David Simmons Jr.

Guitar: Craig T. Cooper, Romy Geroso

Drums: Ty Fleming

Bass: Hilliard Wilson

Horn section: Bill Churchville, trumpet (section leader); Chris Gray, trumpet; Phillip Whack, saxophone; Brendan Kersey-Wilson, trombone

Percussion: Munyungo Jackson