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

Aer Aer Aer Happy people everywhere Zion I bringing in a large crowd Zion I Zion I That’s a lot of people Alborosie Alborosie Alborosie Iration Iration Iration True Press True Press Dan Kelly from Fortunate Youth with True Press Los Rakas Los Rakas Los Rakas Los Rakas Ziggy Marley Ziggy Marley Ziggy Marley Ziggy […]

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

The Steppas The Steppas The Steppas The Steppas The Steppas The Steppas The Steppas The Steppas The Steppas The Steppas The Steppas New Kingston New Kingston New Kingston New Kingston New Kingston New Kingston New Kingston New Kingston New Kingston New Kingston New Kingston New Kingston Through the Roots Through the Roots Through the Roots […]

Countdown to Cali Roots 2014: IrieFuse

I love music, I’ve been playing for more years than not and other than playing in front of people, there’s nothing that keeps my passion for it burning like watching another band kill it on stage and progress in their music career.   I could write about all the inspirational acts on this year’s Cali-Roots line […]

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. […]

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 […]