John Kay, the legendary voice and founder of Steppenwolf, and multi‑Platinum rockers The Fray are the latest additions to the One805LIVE! lineup.

The annual concert, 3-10 p.m. Sept. 20 at Kevin Costner’s estate, benefits Santa Barbara County’s first responders.

The performers join country music singer Trisha Yearwood, anthem rockers Good Charlotte, the Kings of Chaos (with Sammy Hagar, Kevin Cronin, Nuno Bettencourt, and Matt Sorum); surf-rocker Donavon Frankenreiter; and Santa Barbara’s Plastic Harpoons, , Kirsten Cavendish Weston‑Smith, co‑founder/CEO of One805 announced.

Known for pioneering the hard rock and heavy metal sound, Kay’s Steppenwolf roared onto the music scene in the late 1960s with anthems that defined a generation.

Their international hits “Born to Be Wild” and “Magic Carpet Ride” became cultural touchstones, with “Born to Be Wild” immortalized in the film “Easy Rider,” and recognized as the song that coined the term heavy metal.

“It’s an honor to welcome John Kay to One805LIVE,” said Cavendish Weston-Smith, “His music has inspired generations, and having him perform in support of our local heroes is truly extraordinary.”

The Fray, known for their signature soul-searching alternative rock sound, has earned four Grammy Award nominations, three Billboard Music Awards, multiple Billboard Top 10 hits, and a devoted global fan base.

The band’s breakout single “How To Save A Life” became a defining anthem of ABC’s Emmy-winning series “Grey’s Anatomy.”

Proceeds from One805LIVE! 2025 will directly benefit first responders across Santa Barbara County. In addition, this year, a portion of the proceeds will support musicians from Altadena who lost everything in recent wildfires.

Tickets are on sale now for General Admission, VIP and Cabanas at www.one805.org. One805 is a 501 (c)(3), and all tickets have a tax-deductible component.