The Aloha spirit remains strong, thanks to cultural celebrations like the Holo Holo Music Festival set to return to Sacramento and other coastal cities this fall. Featuring a dynamic lineup of top Island reggae artists — with Sacramento’s lineup including Spawnbreezie, Katchafire, Maoli, J Boog, Common Kings, Sammy Johnson, Kimie Miner, Josh Tatofi, Eli-Mac, and […]
Saturday. Day Three. Reggae Rise Up Florida was in full gear. Attendees were halfway through the event and the energy had no indications of waning. From kicking off the day with local favorites Seranation until the rockin’ after-party with Bumpin Uglies, the day was packed with amazing music and experiences. A great advantage of music […]
Day Two of Reggae Rise Up Florida 2025 kicked off right where we left off; the energy from the first day carrying over and amplifying throughout the next day. The crowd grew quickly after gates opened and continued to do so all the way until Slightly Stoopid closed the day out with their headlining set. […]
Music was heard echoing through downtown St. Petersburg as thousands of festival-goers filled the streets and the waterfront for Reggae Rise Up Florida 2025. The long weekend kicked off Thursday, March 13th in the fest’s longstanding home of Vinoy Park, right on the western shore of the Tampa Bay. But, this year was a landmark […]
This year at Welcome to Rockville is about to wipe all other festivals off the map. Presented by legendary festival connoisseur Danny Wimmer, Welcome To Rockville has unveiled the most leveled-up, insanely produced event of 2025 for not just the United States, but quite possibly this planet. Danny Wimmer never fails to bring the gusto! […]
The rare winter storms sweeping Florida and the rest of the Southeast United States this year may make warm weather feel like a distant memory, but there is a beacon of good vibes and sunshine rapidly approaching in the Tampa Bay region. Reggae Rise Up Florida is almost here, returning to its waterfront home of […]
Mick Attardo took the time to sit down with Top Shelf Music and talk about his new reggae rock project, South Swell Syndicate, via Long Beach, California. Mick, no stranger to the music scene, has recently come back to bring reggae rock — on his terms. And, let me tell ya, his music speaks for […]
Get ready for an unforgettable day of vibrant reggae rhythms, delicious food, and family-friendly fun at the annual Reggae on the Creek Festival, taking place on May 10th, 2025, at the Green River Taproom in Winters, California. Just 15 minutes from west Sacramento, this lively event promises something for everyone, making it the perfect way […]
Some Californians may have been caught off-guard by last month’s tsunami warnings along the northern coast. However, those who knew The Elovaters were coming to the iconic Warfield Theater in San Francisco were already well-prepared to ride the waves long into the night! What caused these emergency alerts, you might ask? Let me explain… A […]
Day Three of Mission Bayfest 2024 came in hot — literally and figuratively. It was sunshine, smoke, and seriously good vibes. With the sun blazing and a stacked lineup, I bounced all over the park with my camera, soaking up every beat, every moment, and every puff of… festival spirit. Here’s the breakdown of the […]
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, […]
Miami-based reggae music aficionados Jacuzzi Fuzz wants to say “Hola Buenos Dias” to fans old and new in this exclusive world premiere of their lyric video! For those unaware of this budding east coast band, Jacuzzi Fuzz blends traditional Jamaican reggae beats with American ideals and loads of Latin American flavor, all culminating into a […]
Day One of San Diego’s Mission Bayfest 2024 on September 27th was a day I’ve been waiting all summer for — especially after capturing Bayfest in July! I was so excited to finally attend Mission Bayfest’s three-day festival, knowing they had an incredible lineup waiting for us. Also, let me say that Mission Bayfest’s venue […]
Joe Samba’s third full-length album, Lifeline, is a testament to his evolving artistry and personal growth, blending reggae rock with diverse musical influences to create an album that is both introspective and sonically expansive. Released in September 2024, Lifeline offers a deep dive into Samba’s life, reflecting on fatherhood, relationships, and the struggles of life […]
Our sweet summer was gone when we headed to McHenry, Illinois to celebrate two of the best things in life — weed and wicked good music. Being a mini-fest, there were only three bands on the docket… and three very different bands, at that. First up was the nostalgic 90s alt rock of Everclear. Singing […]
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