Cali Roots 2023: Day Two

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 […]

Cali Roots finalizes jaw dropping lineup for 2023

California Roots Music and Art Festival, the genre’s most anticipated, prolific, and environmentally-friendly reggae event of the year, has officially dropped the final three acts to complete their Memorial Day weekend roster. Recently announced 2023 Coachella guests Rebelution and Stick Figure join genre-bending icons Thievery Corporation, finalizing the bill for the all ages festival as […]

First ever Cali Roots Sessions: San Francisco announced

The reggae rock festival kings who brought the world over 10 years of Cali Roots is proud to announce a kickoff series of shows, slated to take place throughout the next year leading to the beloved (and long-awaited) 2022 California Roots Music & Arts Festival in Monterey, CA. Included in this rundown is the inaugural Cali Roots […]

Rig up for Reggae on Route 66 Fest

Reggae, as a genre, is classic. Ever since its birth, reggae music has evolved to encompass so many subgenres along the way: island, roots, raggamuffin, dancehall, reggae rock, Cali reggae, alt-reggae, reggae-hip hop… the list goes on and on. Commemorating all that reggae represents are numerous national music festivals, each intending to spread good vibes […]

Give thanks to Thanksgiving music shows

It is about that time of year when seasons are changing in color, and the U.S. is getting ready to bundle up and celebrate holidays. Snow will be falling in most parts of the country soon, but Southern California will still be hot… with reggae music, that is! Although many families in the U.S. celebrate […]

Through the Roots and Maoli: Run It Tour

Through the Roots and Maoli will be hitting the road together on their first ever Run It Tour. Both bands with an EP and single released in 2015, as well as being founded roughly at the same time in 2008.  Maoli took the islands by storm with their debut album titled, “Groovin” having one hit […]

Music Unites: Reggae Around the World, Volume 4

Music Unites – Reggae Around The World is back with the fourth installment of their charity-inspired reggae compilations. Volume four is a representation of the diversity within today’s reggae genre. Tracks by rising reggae artists Leilani Wolfgramm, the upbeat English band Gentleman’s Dub Club, and the always smooth Kevin Kinsella all help to create an […]

Maoli “Rock Me Sober” official music video

The Hawaiian boys are at it again and this time with a brand new music video from their latest 2014 single “Rock Me Sober”. Maoli hail from the beautiful island of Maui, Hawaii and has amazingly released two hit albums in two short years. For more information about Maoli, give them a follow on Facebook.