Festival season is finally upon us and like many reggae lovers, you probably have started to wonder which festivals are the most worthy of your attendance, dedication, and support this time around. Excitement is in the air, spring has officially sprung, and reggae music is calling you in all directions. You simply cannot attend all […]
It is an exciting time to be a music fan. The music scene is growing exponentially and there are more festivals than ever to attend. Summer isn’t the only season good for festivals. There are now a plethora of events taking place in the winter and early spring. With so many festivals to choose from, […]
Santa Cruz, California based reggae rockers Thrive have been hitting the scene hard since 2008. In 2015, Thrive released their highly anticipated self titled EP which topped the charts on both iTunes and Billboard Reggae Charts. Earlier this month, Thrive dropped a brand new music video for the track “One” off the latest EP which […]
The day has finally come: the last and final announcement for the biggest reggae event of the year, the 2016 California Roots Festival! After two previous announcements in 2015, any lover of reggae/world/hip hop and more has been waiting on the edge of their seat to hear the last artists to be included in the […]
California Roots Presents have announced the phase one line-up for the seventh annual California Roots taking place May 27-29th, 2016 at the Monterey County Fairgrounds in beautiful Monterey, California. Headlining the Cali Roots first round of announcements is the return of 2011 and 2014 headliner Rebelution. The grounds are also home to one of the […]
California Roots Presents is pleased to announce the final lineup for the upcoming Dry Diggings Festival taking place in Placerville just east of Sacramento, California in the Sierra Nevada foothills. The festival will be held September 25th through the 26th, 2015 at the acclaimed El Dorado County Fairgrounds. Festivalgoers will enjoy two days of live […]
Thrive from Santa Cruz, California has come out with an EP just released on July 7th. Staying true to their unique reggae-rock sound and various influences, the band once again releases an album true to their roots. Not only is it highly-influenced from the California lifestyle, it is a highly creative album. Not only is […]
In an ideal world, everyone would get along with everyone — nothing but positivity would encompass each individual as they emerge from their respective homes and maneuver their surroundings. Days would be filled with sunshine and good news, cash promotions and abounding possibilities; nobody would be flipping anyone off on the freeway and nightly celebrations […]
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The Emerald Cup is just around the corner, and if you’re just now hearing about it, it’s not too late! If you’re unfamiliar with this event, The Emerald Cup has been synonymous with setting the absolute highest standards for sustainable, sun-grown, outdoor cannabis and is the largest outdoor medicinal cannabis competition in the entire world. […]
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Formed in 2008 and based out of Santa Cruz, California, Thrive has been pumping out hit after hit since their very first full debut album titled Gratitude Attitude which released and rocked the scene in 2010. The relatively new group turned many heads and perked up many ears since with their debut album which reached […]
Anybody who is remotely familiar with reggae music knows the name Collie Buddz. The internationally known Bermuda born reggae sensation had quite the 4/20 weekend as all three dates for the mini 420 Tour yielded sold out, packed to the rim venues. Top Shelf Reggae had the absolute pleasure of attending two of the three […]
Reggae’s mellow rhythms branch out to encompass all kinds of themes – whether it be for the love of Jah, the love of love, or the love of weed, there’s always a ballad to sway to. Rarely, however, is there a song in the reggae genre that’s slows the tempo down for sorrow. The subject, […]
Situated roughly an hour east of San Francisco, the quiet town of Livermore, California, best known for its outlet malls and modestly amazing wineries, sits a humble little building that rests on the outskirts of an outdoor mall in a mostly quiet residential neighborhood. The Pine Street Bar may look seemingly like your old and […]
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