On Day Two of the Cali Roots Festival 2023, the attendees returned to the Monterey Fairgrounds, eager for another day of music and festivities. The morning started off with a mix of relaxation and invigoration as people laid down blankets, enjoyed a cup of coffee from returning vendor NitroCycle831, and were serenaded by the rocking […]
Entering the gates of the Monterey Fairgrounds for another Memorial Day Weekend at the California Roots Music & Arts Festival is always a cathartic experience. This year, however, the anticipation was soaring as it marked the 12th anniversary of the notorious annual event. What sets this year apart is not only the extension to a […]
Temperatures are on the rise as the spring season is slowly fading away, and to the musically driven culture, it’s a clear signal for the summer tours to start crawling across the country! Rebelution’s “Good Vibes Summer Tour 2023″ is coming to a city near you with, a bill full of (what I consider to […]
The newly formed but musically established trio, Algorhythm, is releasing their second ever single, “Magic”, and the day has come to introduce it to the world. Kyle Wareham (Three Legged Fox), Trevor Young (SOJA) and Kevin Offitzer (Stick Figure) have joined forces to branch off and explore new avenues of their craft and create some […]
BeachLife Day Two appeared as quick as the first day had passed, with a lineup too great to even comprehend. Tonight was Gwen night!! The day HAD to be kicked off in style with local and BeachLife veterans, Tomorrows Bad Seeds, convincing attendees to get to the festival grounds much earlier than the day before. […]
Nick Headon’s Dub Kitchen is a musical gem in the UK’s music industry. As one of the brightest stars in the scene, he has the potential to achieve gold status on the ska-reggae charts. His latest track, “Espresso Food,” produced and composed by Nick Headon himself, is a masterpiece that was released last month. It […]
Stepping in front of the microphone and out of his comfort zone, Southern California bassist, Noah Nicodemas is showing us the power of creative vulnerability by releasing his very first “semi-solo” project: C-Side, a three-song EP that’s been in the works since 2020. And that’s only just the beginning. With the single “Guns of Brixton” […]
The Dallas Reggae Festival in Addison, Texas continued on to its third and final installment on a picturesque Easter Sunday. Fully expected, the ticket-holders were a lot slower to gather, presumably at services and family gatherings (Easter eggs don’t find themselves, you know). Nevertheless, there was still an impressive number of people that decided to […]
Music, cannabis, glass blowing, skateboarding, tattooing, artisanal wares, sneakers, and more came together for one weekend at Florida Groves Music Art & Cannabis Festival. Launched In 2022, Florida Groves returned to central Florida April 15th and 16th at Central Florida Fairgrounds — just outside of Orlando. Building on the success of their inaugural year, the festival […]
The first day DRF was in the books. After what seemed like a nap at the hotel, I was up early to unload memory cards and jot down some notes about the previous day’s happenings. I had my usual “festival breakfast” (coffee, bananas, and whatever pastry the hotel has to offer) before getting ready to […]
I hit the photojournalistic jackpot! What started as a simple photo pass request to shoot the final west coast show on the Bumpin Uglies’ Mid-Atlantic Dub Tour resulted in an exclusive interview with frontman, Brandon Hardesty, access to the VIP meet and greet (including a B-Hard acoustic set), plus all access– meaning they allowed me […]
The Wailers, led by reggae royalty Aston Barrett Jr. on drums, brought the spirit of Bob Marley and the heart of Jamaica with them all the way to St. Louis, MO on April 12th at The Old Rock House. In the shadow of The Gateway Arch, the venue was sold out and packed to the […]
The Reggae Rise Up Las Vegas music festival has announced its lineup for 2023, and it promises to be a truly unforgettable experience for fans of reggae, rock, hip hop and more! The festival, which is set to take place in Las Vegas from October 6th to 8th, features a diverse range of performers from […]
Back again for 2023, the Dallas Reggae Festival gathered the masses to Addison, Texas for a three-day celebration of all things reggae. Bringing in some of the best reggae acts from ALL over the world, the DRF made lifetime memories April 7th, 8th and 9th. Addison Circle Park was booming with dubby basslines and that […]
Kyle Ahern, most known for touring as a guitarist with Rebelution, has dropped a solo single titled, “Look Back & Laugh”. “Look Back & Laugh” is a powerful and emotional song that speaks to the human experience of overcoming adversity. The lyrics are a reminder that, no matter how tough things may seem in the […]
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