420 Feeling Irie Playlist: 2014

There are many stories and myths surrounding the origin and significance of “420.”  Some say “420” derived from “The Grateful Dead” and others say it was a phrase coined and used by San Rafael, California high school students in the 1970’s as code for partaking in nature's amazing gift of marijuana.  Nothing compliments the sweet […]

Thrive and Hirie sing the blues in “Broken”

Reggae’s mellow rhythms branch out to encompass all kinds of themes – whether it be for the love of Jah, the love of love, or the love of weed, there’s always a ballad to sway to. Rarely, however, is there a song in the reggae genre that’s slows the tempo down for sorrow. The subject, […]

Cali Roots Carolina Sessions: The Movie

“The journey to the East Coast for our first non-California show could have not been any more memorable or special for the entire California Roots/Pipeline Events family and our amazing East Coast fans. This beautiful film captures all the hard work and amazing moments that made the 1st Annual California Roots The Carolina Sessions possible. […]

“Rock the Dancehall” music video from Alborosie

Big things are happening this year for this Italian born and now Jamaican native reggae artist, Alborosie. On top of releasing his latest single “Rise” under the Liv Up Records label which released early April 2014, and launching several videos in just a short amount of time, Alborosie dropped a new music video for his […]

Piracy Conspiracy album review

Piracy Conspiracy makes their style known within just first few bars of the opening track off their self titled debut: hard-hitting, horn driven, roots music.  The San Diego based group is a merging of Piracy (aka Gloria Melissa Carballo), a versatile MC with a self described “digital ragamuffin style” and the band Conspiracy.  Not only […]

Ziggy Marley: The Making of Fly Rasta

The 5th studio release from Ziggy Marley titled Fly Rasta is set to release April 15, 2014 on all major outlets. In this just released exclusive interview, Ziggy Marley sits down and talks about the making of Fly Rasta, including the inspirations, process, and collaborations that took place during the production. Ziggy Marley will also […]

The Expanders Spring U.S. Tour is on the move!

Classic and dirty reggae encompassed The Expanders are moving southwest to southeast on their month-long tour, sprung out from Hermosa Beach, California last Thursday! The crew has a short solo run, up through Arizona’s 420 Festival in Phoenix, only to get more jam-packed by the arrival of Slightly Stoopid in the mix for six shows […]

Countdown to Cali Roots 2014: Rebelution

In less than two months, the Monterey Fairgrounds in Northern California will again be filled with reggae enthusiasts in a three day festival filled with good vibes, good music, and good people. This week, we feature Rebelution from their 2013 headlining act on Friday, day one of three. Big ups to Bulldog Media for putting […]

Official video for “16 Years” by Kiwini Vaitai

Kiwini Vaitai, born a Dallas Texan and now Hawaiian local, released his official video for the track “16 Years” off of his 2013 EP Hard Times. The Hard Times EP debuted at number six on the iTunes USA Reggae charts as well as the title track being well received on the Hawaiian radio waves. Stay […]

House of Shem: Harmony Tour 2014

From the very southwestern part of the Pacific Ocean, come the reggae gurus that are making a huge name for themselves in New Zealand as well as across the globe. House of Shem, is lead by Carl Perkins, a person with impressive credentials with over 30 years of experience writing and performing reggae music as […]

Flashback to Passafire’s New Years Eve show with Slightly Stoopid

Better late than never! Passafire just posted their awesome performance from their New Years 2013 show at The Fillmore in Silver Spring, MD with Slightly Stoopid. Formed in 2003 by students attending Savannah College of Art and Design, Passafire has been known as the perpetually touring band, playing hundreds of shows a year with bands […]

Rebelution’s Count Me In 2014 tour

Recently announced is the release date to Rebelution's brand new album and Count Me In tour dates and cities. Those patiently waiting for the new album will need to wait just a little longer, as it's set to hit store shelves and online retailers on June 10th, 2014. A free teaser track from the album […]

Representing 2014 tour with Inna Vision, New Kingston & Tribal Seeds

Episode 1 of 3. Inna Vision on “Representing 2014” tour with Tribal Seeds and New Kingston. Inna Vision aims at spreading unity, love and aloha across the continental U.S. With over 35 shows nation wide, be sure to catch them in your city. See www.innavisionmusic.com for upcoming tour dates. “We come from the Hawaiian Islands, […]

Synrgy with IrieFuse and Dewey and the Peoples

Synrgy Synrgy Synrgy Synrgy Synrgy Synrgy Dewey and the Peoples Dewey and the Peoples Dewey and the Peoples Dewey and the Peoples Dewey and the Peoples Dewey and the Peoples IrieFuse IrieFuse IrieFuse IrieFuse IrieFuse IrieFuse Coming straight from Arcata, California, soul reggae-rockers Synrgy made their appearance during their Hope Remains Tour running through March. […]