Wednesday’s packed album release party at Venice West proves that Jakob Nowell is building something special with Jakobs Castle Jakobs Castle packed the house at Venice West Wednesday night, and it was something to behold. Sublime frontman Jakob Nowell brought together an army of Southern California alternative madmen for his solo project’s release party to […]
May 2024
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Oh, Cali Roots, you’ve done it again. You stole our heart, filled us with love, made us laugh, made us cry, created new friendships, deepened others, made us grateful to be part of the movement, and struck us with awe (maybe it was Rebelution’s lasers). The thirteenth annual California Roots Music and Arts Festival came […]
On a rainy Wednesday night in the outskirts of Philadelphia, independent artists Kyle Smith and Mike Pinto wowed a full house at 118 North in Wayne, Pennsylvania. The weather, nor the mid-week blues, did not stop fans from rolling deep and dancing the night away. By Kelly Graham Mike Pinto, singer-songwriter known for his blend […]
On the heels of a successful winter and spring 2024 tour, Bay Area funk and soul icons Tower of Power have announced a series of dates across Europe. The tour brings the band overseas for fifteen dates in eight countries. “We love going overseas to play for our European fans, in cities we’ve visited for […]
Stylie, an independent reggae-rock band hailing from Colorado, just unveiled their latest album, Smooth Sailin, and it’s an instant captivator. By Kelly Graham You might find yourself questioning how a band with such an authentic Cali reggae sound isn’t from the shores of San Diego or the sunny beaches of Florida, as Stylie effortlessly nails […]
How to Beat the Post-Festival Blues
May 27, 2024
We all know the days immediately following a festival are kind of a bummer. It’s easy to feel sad. I get it. Between the sensory overload, social marathoning, the constant stream of hugs and loud music and laughter; it’s a lot. Physically, mentally, emotionally. By Allie Adams I’m writing this because Cali roots just ended and […]
Jakobs Nowell Brings ‘Pretty but Gritty’ Solo Project Jakobs Castle To Life on Album Release Tour
May 24, 2024
Sublime Frontman Performing Double-Duty With Jakobs Castle Dates in California – Live at Venice West on May 29th On the heels of releasing new music with Sublime, Jakob Nowell is on a roll as he steps out with more California dates on his album release tour with Jakobs Castle, performing songs from their newly minted […]
Sublime announce the release of a new song titled “Feel Like That,” marking the first original studio track to feature vocals by both the late Bradley Nowell and his son Jakob Nowell. Driven by the rhythm section of founding members Eric Wilson and Bud Gaugh, Sublime entrusted Scott Woodruff of Stick Figure to add his […]