Good Vibes Music Festival On The Lake 2014

President's Day is a time for celebration, and a celebration is what went down in Lake Elsinore, California. The outdoor, two day celebration of music and good vibes was a perfect blend of hip hop and reggae. For a more detailed rundown of the event, please do check out our wrap up of The Good […]

Iration: Winter Automatic Tour 2014

The air was thick with smoke in a quint venue nestled in the downtown of Petaluma, California as Iration took the stage on their nationwide Winter Automatic Tour. In a sold out show, Iration rocked the house with the help of Natty Vibes and The Movement.  For more information about Iration's tour dates, please visit […]

Valentines Day “I and I” Playlist

The great poet Roy Croft once said, “I love you not only for what you are, but for what I am when I am with you”. Those of you who have loved at least once in your life know that this one statement holds especially true. Whether you’re celebrating with a new love, old love, […]

2014 Tribute to the Reggae Legends

The biggest reggae tribute is happening Monday, February 17th in San Diego, California. Tribute to The Reggae Legends is happening at the Valley View Casino Center, a place formerly known as the San Diego Sports Arena where some great Bob Fests were celebrated during the last 33 years of tribute to some of the greatest […]

Fortunate Youth West Coast Cruisin’ Tour review

ATTENTION CAL-IF-ORN-IA! The West Coast Cruisin Tour is en route to a central area near you in Northern California and Mammoth Lakes, so you better pitch in gas money, and check out this Hirie and Fortunate Youth combination because there won’t be any other show which will allow these bands to perform so freely, so […]

Dewey and the Peoples rage in Monterey, CA

With just a few months to go before the 2014 California Roots Festival, the guys of Dewey and the Peoples are gently warming up the seaside city of Moneterey, CA for the epic event by playing a show at the Cibo Restaurant. The San Francisco Bay Area natives are most locally known for winning a […]

Dub Side of the Moon 2014 Spring tour

Here at Top Shelf Reggae, Easy Star All-Stars has always held a special place in our hearts since their iconic release of Dub Side of the Moon in 2003 and Radiodread in 2006. These two all time favorites never really seemed to have left our playlists since their initial release. Easy Star All-Stars has racked […]

A green room chat with Ballyhoo!

Top Shelf Reggae had the opportunity to sit down with Ballyhoo!’s front man Howi Spangler during their 2014 Winter Brewhaha Tour with Passafire and Pacific Dub. The performance took place in The Bottom of the Hill in San Francisco, CA on a Wednesday night in front of a packed house. For more information about Ballyhoo! […]

Zion I takes on San Diego, CA

SOL SOL SOL Parker & The Number man Parker & The Number man Parker & The Number man Parker & The Number man Parker & The Number man DJ MK Smith DJ MK Smith DJ MK Smith Oakland natives Zion I just recently concluded the 2013 Summer Good Vibes tour with Rebelution, Collie Buddz, New […]

The Movement: 2014 Winter Automatic Tour

Top Shelf Reggae caught up with The Movement on their 2014 Winter Automatic Tour with Iration, Micah Brown and Natty Vibes.  Petaluma, CA should be proud as well, as the crowd was extremely reactive to the three performances from that night, making it a great start to their two month tour. More information can found […]

Krooked Treez take on Livermore, CA

Set in a quaint little venue in the quite town of Livermore, California, Krooked Treez took the stage and totally blew the lid off. It has been an absolutely huge 2013 for the Southern California natives as they debuted their album Higher Place which received amazing feedback.  2014 is looking extremely well for them as […]

Jah Maoli – If I Ever (featuring J Boog)

The undeniably smooth Hawaiian Island reggae sounds never seems to get old.  This new track from JAH Maoli featuring J Boog titled “If I Ever” really reinforces the sentiment as the two very strong vocal treatments compliment each other in this extremely well done track. Released in mid January under the fine folks of EKM […]

The Simpkin Project: In Roots We Trust tour

Top Shelf Reggae caught up with The Simpkin Project just in the middle of their In Roots We Trust with The Expanders and Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad.  The Wednesday night San Francisco stop held a packed house with many on their feet dancing up a storm. Amazing performance from an amazing band.

The Musician’s playlist: Volume 1

Music for many of us, holds a special power to move us mentally and spiritually.  Music is also an outlet for many—it is something familiar and comforting. Anyone who has wiped a tear from their eyes from their most favorite song will know undoubtedly the power of the combination of instruments complemented by soul riveting […]

On location with The Expanders: In Roots We Trust

The Expanders put up an amazing performance at a packed house on a Wednesday night in San Francisco on their In Roots We Trust 2014 tour with Giant Panda Guerrilla Dub Squad and The Simpkin Project.  All three performances were seamless and extremely well done, which got the crowd going non-stop throughout the entire night.