Kaya Fest 2018 to hit San Bernardino

What’s more quintessential and legendary to ever grace the reggae music industry than the master, Mr. Bob Marley himself? 40 years ago, Bob debuted Kaya, a record that shaped the trajectory of reggae forever. Now with a succession of talented children to carry his legacy, Bob Marley will always be remembered through his music as he […]

Cali Roots announces final 2018 artists

Today’s the day. It’s finally here – the fourth and final installment of the 2018 California Roots lineup! This year artist reveals went down a little differently, allowing the avid reggae and rap enthusiast to see what each day’s rundowns were way ahead of schedule. (Normally, this information is unveiled the week or two leading […]

3rd Cali Roots 2018 lineup announced

The holidays have come early, folks – the Cali Roots crew has released another artist announcement! Festival-lovers get to swallow another big bite of the 9th Annual California Roots rundown, just in time to add passes to their Christmas wish lists. If you have yet to consider Cali Roots as your Memorial Day destination this […]

One Love Cali Reggae Fest 2018 revealed

It’s the most exciting Southern California event, and it’s officially taken shape – One Love Cali Reggae Fest 2018 is here, ladies and gentlemen! Back in its third year, One Love returns to the LBC bigger and badder than ever this upcoming February 10th and 11th, 2018. With breathtaking views of the Queen Mary ocean […]

Cali Roots announces 2018 round 2 artists

The holidays come a little early for music lovers! In the form of artist announcements, reggae and hip hop enthusiasts wait patiently behind device screens to hear who will be featured at their fave festivals come the New Year. And, one fest in particular rings a little louder than the rest – that’s right, one […]

Desert Oasis 2017: Day Two

Irie Junctions Irie Junctions Irie Junctions Irie Junctions Around Desert Oasis Spankshaft Spankshaft Spankshaft Spankshaft Spankshaft Spankshaft Spankshaft / Through the Roots Through the Roots Through the Roots Through the Roots Through the Roots Around Desert Oasis Rich Sheldon and the Mutiny Rich Sheldon and the Mutiny Rich Sheldon and the Mutiny Rich Sheldon and […]

Desert Oasis: Day One

Courtney Chambers Courtney Chambers Courtney Chambers / Janelle Phillips Janelle Phillips Janelle Phillips Janelle Phillips Janelle Phillips Janelle Phillips Janelle Phillips Janelle Phillips Around Desert Oasis Around Desert Oasis HIRIE HIRIE HIRIE HIRIE HIRIE HIRIE HIRIE / David Macias Music David Macias Music David Macias Music David Macias Music David Macias Music Around Desert Oasis […]

1st Annual Desert Oasis Recap

The sun was shining bright and the temperature was hot for the 1st Annual Desert Oasis Music Festival in Indio, California on October 7 and 8. The lineup revolved around reggae and rock, with Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley headlining on Saturday and Rebelution headlining Sunday. The festival started each day at 2PM. The first band […]

KAABOO 2017: Day Three

Fishbone Fishbone Fishbone Fishbone Around KAABOO Pepper Pepper Pepper Pepper feat. DARENOTS Pepper feat. DARENOTS Pepper feat. DARENOTS Around KAABOO T-Pain T-Pain Around KAABOO +Live+ +Live+ +Live+ +Live+ DARENOTS & friends Alanis Morissette Alanis Morissette Alanis Morissette Alanis Morissette Alanis Morissette Alanis Morissette Around KAABOO Jason Derulo Jason Derulo Jason Derulo Jason Derulo Jason Derulo […]

KAABOO 2017: Day Two

One Drop One Drop One Drop One Drop Around KAABOO DARENOTS DARENOTS DARENOTS DARENOTS DARENOTS DARENOTS DARENOTS DARENOTS DARENOTS Around KAABOO The Tubes The Tubes The Tubes The Tubes Steve Rannazzisi The Knocks The Knocks The Knocks The Knocks / Logic Logic Logic Around KAABOO Machine Gun Kelly Machine Gun Kelly Machine Gun Kelly Machine […]

California Roots 2018 takes shape

For the past eight years since the inaugural California Roots Music and Arts Festival, there is always an early October date that rings significant to reggae-rock-rap lovers alike. It's been a long summer since the previous Cali Roots went down over Memorial Day Weekend, and with the transition to fall comes the transition to the […]

KAABOO 2017: Day One

Around KAABOO Around KAABOO Ethan Tucker Ethan Tucker Trouble in the Wind Trouble in the Wind Trouble in the Wind Around KAABOO Around KAABOO Smash Mouth Smash Mouth Smash Mouth Smash Mouth Around KAABOO Around KAABOO Ethan Tucker Ethan Tucker Around KAABOO Around KAABOO DJ Diesel DJ Diesel DJ Diesel DJ Diesel Around KAABOO Around […]

The 3rd Annual KAABOO MIX-perience

What to say about the third annual KAABOO Del Mar Festival… what not to say, rather? Being stationed on the coastline of sunny San Diego in mid-September is not a bad place to be in the first place, let alone reveling in celebrities and surprises, with everyone around you having the time of their lives. […]

5 reasons KAABOO Del Mar is changing music festivals

For those located in other parts of the country and don't know SoCal ways, San Diego used to be a hoppin' festival hotspot. Street Scene San Diego was the main catalyst, right around the time when Coachella was gaining steam out in the desert. Those were the good ol’ days… when A-list entertainers performed literally […]

High & Mighty 2017: Day Two

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