Musical Memorial Day Weekend

This past Memorial Day weekend in California was quite musically filled for this So. Cali’ reviewer. While most reggae-rock supporters were busy camping and enjoying the fruits of the California Roots Festival in Monterey, this reviewer stayed down south and enjoyed the sounds of North Cali’ in the form of Arden Park Roots, while also […]

“I’ll Stay” video from KALYDE

Southern California’s KALYDE, led by Naia Kete, former contestant of NBC’s The Voice and 2013 California Roots performer, has come out with a new video showcasing their new single “I’ll Stay” from their debut EP Unarmed and Ready. Pre-orders will be available shortly, so keep an eye on them by giving them a follow on […]

Cali Roots announces final 2015 line-up

It’s finally here – the day that all reggae festival lovers have been waiting for since the conclusion of last year’s California Roots Music and Arts Festival over May’s 2014 Memorial Day Weekend. That’s right, all the bands have been selected and the public has been notified: SOJA, Iration, John Butler Trio, Cypress Hill, Pacific […]

California Roots 2015: Round 1 artist announcement

If you’ve been “unplugged” and away from social media throughout the weekend, you probably missed out on a very important announcement from the fine folks at California Roots.  On Friday October 10, 2014 California Roots announced the first round of artists for next year’s “Super Bowl” of reggae music. The 6th annual California Roots Music […]

Hirie: 2014 California Roots full set

Missed out on the Hirie set while you were getting a bite to eat at Caliroots? Didn’t get to make it out to Caliroots? Never fear! The folks over at California Roots just posted the entire Hirie set that spans just a hair over 30 minutes. So sit back, relax and enjoy Hirie’s amazing set […]

California Roots 2014 gallery: Day three

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California Roots 2014 gallery: Day two

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Rebelution’s live performance of “De-Stress”

To celebrate Rebelution’s launch of their latest album Count Me In today, please enjoy this beautifully put together video from the 2014 California Roots Festival where SoCal boys take the stage as the headlining act on the second day of the three day festival. Rebelution will be hitting the road on the Summer Tour with […]

Interview with Marley D Williams of Rebelution

We had a chance to catch up with Marley D. Williams while he and Rebelution were gearing up for the 5th Annual California Roots Festival and their release of Count Me In, their latest studio album.  Not surprisingly, we had a really honest and humble conversation with one of the hardest working bass players in […]

The Experience: 5th Annual California Roots Festival

Working three jobs around the clock in sunny San Diego, I had only one entity to look forward to between March and (presumably) September when I finally might have a day off: my three-day jam-packed press ticket to the glorious and all-wonderful Memorial Day weekend of the 5th Annual Cali Roots in Monterey, California. I […]

California Roots 2014 gallery: Day one

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KBong performs “Hold On” from the album Hopes and Dreams

Top Shelf Reggae had the absolute pleasure of working with KBong during the 2014 California Roots Festival in Monterey, CA and capturing an acoustic performance of “Hold On” from KBong’s latest album Hopes and Dreams. KBong’s first full length album will be available for purchase July 17, 2014. Pre-orders are now available at: http://kbong.bandcamp.com/album/hopes-and-dreams

When reggae met hip hop: a love story

During this past California Music and Arts Festival over Memorial Day weekend, I had a moment to break away from the 5th annual madness to sit-in on Zion I’s exclusive press conference in the middle of Day 2. The meeting conveniently followed the group’s hour-long set on the main Bowl Stage – where thousands of […]

Countdown to Cali Roots 2014: Slightly Stoopid

The 5th annual California Roots Music & Arts Festival is just upon us. In a few days, the Monterey Fairgrounds situated in the coast of beautiful Northern California will once again be filled with reggae lovers from around the world. Today we showcase the performance from last years California Roots with Slightly Stoopid featuring the […]

Spring Rising Tour 2014 comes to a close

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