Mission Bayfest 2024: Day Three

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 […]

The Marley Brothers unite San Diego in peace, love, & Legacy

For the first time in 20 years, the Marley Brothers—Ziggy, Stephen, Julian, Ky-Mani, and Damian—have been reuniting on stages across the US for their much-anticipated Legacy Tour, stopping by the North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre in Chula Vista, CA. Fans of all ages and backgrounds showed up, so excited to see the brothers pay homage […]

WORLD VIDEO PREMIERE: Ben Barbic & Alpha Steppa “Sound”

Hardworking hip hop-reggae solo artist Ben Barbic is back, teaming with Alpha Steppa in a brand new single and video! Entitled “Sound”, the track details the hustle involved with building your music career from the ground (or rather, underground) up. Teaming with Alpha Steppa, son of the royal dub and roots UK duo Alpha & […]

The Marley Brothers bring their Legacy to Concord, CA

It was a perfect evening for attendees at the Concord Pavilion on Tuesday, September 10th, gathered to celebrate the legacy of Bob Marley through his sons. The weather was cool and everyone was in a great mood as they made their way to their seats while the DJ played reggae music.  This is the first tour […]

Joe Boyd to release ‘And The Roots Of Rhythm Remain: A Journey Through Global Music’

If there is anyone who knows music, it’s Joe Boyd. With a career spanning 60-plus years, Boyd is an indisputable legend; he’s has been there, done that, and seen it all. A Harvard grad, Boyd got his start in the music industry tour managing Muddy Waters, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Sonny Rollins, and Stan Getz, and […]

San Diego Bayfest 2024

San Diego Bayfest brought their 5th annual installment to downtown’s beautiful Waterfront Park on July 20th, 2024. Headlining the event was Sublime, with original members Eric Wilson and Bud Gaugh reunited alongside Jakob Nowell (son of late frontman Bradley Nowell). Accompanying this legendary performance was Atmosphere, Goldfinger (with an insane special guest appearance), Barrington Levy, […]

Ziggy Marley & Lettuce bring a funky reggae night to Costa Mesa, CA

Ziggy Marley — the second-generation, eight-time GRAMMY Award-winning reggae icon — came through Costa Mesa, California on July 18th, 2024, in celebration of his Circle of Peace Tour that is currently taking over the U.S. all summer long. Alongside Ziggy for this date were funk masters themselves, Lettuce. As fans entered the OC arena, Lettuce […]

Ziggy Marley endorses One Love at the Marin County Fair

On Saturday, July 6th, 2024, eight-time GRAMMY Award-winner, Emmy-recipient, musician, producer, author, humanitarian, and philanthropist Ziggy Marley brought his Circle of Peace Tour to the Marin County Fair in San Rafael, CA. Walking into the fairgrounds, everyone was talking about seeing Ziggy.  It was a sweltering hot day, but people came in droves for the positive […]

California Roots 2024: Day Two

Day Two at California Roots Music and Arts Festival 2024 resumed on Saturday, May 25th, at the Monterey County Fairgrounds. The sun was shining and folks were smiling as they lined up early for another fun-filled day, kicking off with The Wide Eyed Kids on the Bowl Stage who played songs off their album Beautiful […]

California Roots 2024: Day One

California Roots Music and Arts Festival took over beautiful Monterey County Fairgrounds for its 13th year, spanning Friday through Sunday on Memorial Day Weekend 2024. I arrived an hour before gates opened (at noon) to witness a sea of happy concertgoers eagerly awaiting to be let into the festival. Once those gates opened, everyone dressed […]