Let me paint you a picture here: Day Two of Mission Bayfest was pure, unfiltered happiness, wrapped in sunny skies and reggae beats. As a photographer bouncing between stages, I had the best view of all the action — and believe me, there was a lot to see. If Day One was a chill hang, […]
On August 23rd, Iration headlined the first of two nights at the Pacific Amphitheatre in Costa Mesa, California, supported by Artikal Sound System, DENM, and Pepper. It was one of the last shows of the season for 2024’s OC Fair Summer Concert Series. And Artikal Sound System started things off for the night. At the start […]
Join us at Mariner’s Point Park for Mission Bayfest 2024 — the ultimate beach party where music meets the bay! Going down September 27th, 28th, and 29th, just north of downtown San Diego, Mission Bayfest is the ultimate spot for a music festival, with plenty of green spaces to chill out, sandy beaches, and jaw-dropping […]
The 13th Annual California Roots Music & Arts Festival came to a close on Sunday, May 26th at the Monterey County Fairgrounds. To kick off Day Three on the Cali Roots Stage was DMP (aka, Doorman’s Project), direct from the Solomon Islands. Island vibes were high with DMP, who proved to us just why they […]
Day Two of BeachLife Festival kicked off under overcast skies that failed to dampen the spirits of the eager crowd. Despite the chillier weather compared to Day One, the festivalgoers were in high spirits, ready to immerse themselves in a diverse lineup of performances. The Expendables got the party started at noon on the Hightide […]
The final California Roots Music and Arts Festival lineup is cemented, save for one still-unknown headliner on Friday, May 24th. With significantly less artists on the lineup compared to years past, seeing the sets you want should be easier than ever. Harkening back to the roots of ‘Cali Reggae’, this year’s bill is peppered with […]
In Southern California, every day is an excuse to live the ‘beach life’. The calendar doesn’t matter — neither do clocks, really — as long as the sun is shining. But that’s not to say SoCal residents don’t get excited when the weather warms and summer creeps just ahead on the horizon… Enter the month […]
DAY 1 DAY 2 Bayfest is a twice-yearly festival that has worked its way into the fabric of the San Diego music scene — and with good reason. Alternating between Waterfront Park downtown and Mariner’s Point in Pacific Beach (the latter aptly named ‘Mission Bayfest‘), the mostly reggae-packed fest has morphed from a casual one-day, […]
This past weekend the first ever Alta Music Festival was held at the Avila Beach Golf Resort, featuring a mix of Cali reggae and hip-hop with acts like E-40 and Dirty Heads gracing the stage. The background was the beach, the ground was grass, and the parking was a breeze — Alta truly had everything. […]
The Wisdom Tour hit Florida with a wave of talent, featuring power trifecta Stick Figure, Pepper, and The Elovaters in one spectacular night! Walking into the amphitheater, everyone was vibing like if Woodstock had a baby… if that gives you a visual, we were rocking it out reggae-style! You could feel the buzz in the […]
Bland biscuits, dry flapjacks, and plain playlists are getting some help this summer from the boys in Kash’d Out. With the much-anticipated drop of their latest full-length album Butter (via LAW Records) they’re ready to pour on the flavor! Weed tunes? Check. Love Songs? Check. Lyrically strong and mentally uplifting jams that can turn the […]
“Reggae has sex with metal, punk got in the mix, and ska videotaped it all.” Creatively and appropriately descriptive, The Expendables have stayed true to this self-attributed description over their 25+ year music careers. While their array of musical styles and influences are expressed in varying formulations, their identifiably unique sound rings true throughout their […]
On Sunday, February 19th Cali Vibes Day Three kicked off! It was another warm day with lots of anticipation in the air for yet another stacked lineup. Though everyone was moving a bit slower, we were all excited to see what the acts had in store for us. Paula Fuga was the perfect kick off set. She knew […]
Music lovers have something to look forward to on Valentine’s day this year! A fresh, new cut from The John Dank Show drops February 14th titled “No Breaks”. This full-bodied reggae-rock offering from the island of Guam comes complete with an arrow from cupid; you’ll instantly fall in love with everything about this song! The […]
This rising artist, native of Massachusetts, songwriter and musician is turning heads all over the world right now from the United States to Australia. This hardworking, proud family man is ready to conquer whatever stands in his way with his multiplexity of music blends from rock, punk, reggae, funk, metal and even more! He’s got an upcoming tour with […]
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