Cali Roots adds more artists to 10th Annual

December 05, 2018 in News

10 years is a big deal. High school reunions happen after 10 years due to the overwhelming amount of change that can occur within a decade. For such a niche reggae-rock scene, one festival has officially proven the test of time by commorating its 10th year at... Read more

A view of The Elovaters & forthcoming “Defy Gravity” album review

October 10, 2018 in News

Let me preface with how this think piece originally began in January 2018, while Jackson Wetherbee (vocals, guitar), Johnny "Blaze" Alves (guitar), Nick Asta (drums), Derrick Cabral (percussion), Greg Nectow (keys) and newest oddity to this seamless collection, Matt Link (bass), were... Read more

Levitate 2018: Day One

August 12, 2018 in Gallery

Reggae, folk and rock lovers headed in masses to Marshfield, Massachusetts on July 7th, 2018, ready to enjoy a full weekend of music amongst friends old and new! Marshfield is a quaint little town, tucked away in the wildnerness just adjacent to Cape Cod and nestled... Read more

Looking back on Levitate Music Festival 2018

July 18, 2018 in News

The east coast has a different air about their music festivals than the west coast does. Both are valid experiences, both proffer the best of the best in arts and entertainment to the stage. However, festivals back east, like the annual Levitate Music and Arts... Read more

4 additional reasons to attend Levitate

June 21, 2018 in News

This July is looking Stoopid-ly sweet to attend one highly sought after summer festival. If anyone is a Boston native waiting for the chance to head back to Massachusetts, or a New England resident looking for an opportunity to drive along the coast to Marshfield... Read more

Gear up for Surrounded By The Sound 2018

June 03, 2018 in News

A truly remarkable east coast music festival is hard to come by, so when one escalates through the ranks, east coast music lovers respond quickly. One making its mark in the reggae-rock world is Reggae Rise Up Florida every March; another is New England's... Read more

An interview with The Elovaters

May 21, 2018 in News

I, Top Shelf Reggae journalist Jay Cohen, recently had the pleasure of sitting down with all of the Boston-based band members of The Elovaters. I sat, sipping my tea, realizing the distance in which things have come in the past years. A huge grin attacked... Read more

Roots Of Creation to release “Grateful Dub” tribute album

February 21, 2018 in Reviews

Roots of Creation (RoC) is an all-time, award-winning reggae-rock sensation! On March 9th, the band will be releasing another fantastic RoC full-length album called Grateful Dub off Bombshelter Records, bringing together their love for The Grateful Dead and painting popular Dead songs with their unique... Read more

Levitate Music Festival announces 2018 lineup

January 19, 2018 in News

As of today, the 6th Annual Levitate Music and Arts Festival not only rolled out its advance ticket sales, but revealed everyone to grace the stage in 2018! Starting out as a 10-year anniversary party for local and beloved surf and skate shop, Levitate, this New... Read more