New Jersey may not be known for an abundance of reggae festivals, but every so often, we are fortunate to experience some small and unique gatherings. This past weekend, the inaugural Lion Heart Music Festival graced the picturesque Paradise Lake Campground waterfront, organized by local Jersey band, Rootsettaz. By Kelly Graham As one of two […]
I think we all knew Point Break Fest in Virginia Beach was going to be good, but I don’t think we knew it was going to be this good. Regardless of how psyched I was about the lineup–boasting names like Sublime, Wiz Khalifa, and Rebelution–I managed my expectations for a first year festival, because, hey, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Ready to kick off summer the right way? Get your ultimate toes-in-the-sand experience with Point Break Festival, in the heart of Virginia Beach June 1-2. The inaugural two-day live music event, curated by Silverback Music and produced by IMGoing dropped the venue site map today and if dancing in a swimsuit is on your 2024 bucket list, […]
Chills. Goosebumps. Tears. Fan reactions to Jakob Nowell taking the stage with Sublime, the band his dad, the late, great Bradley Nowell left behind in 1996, were emotional. It’s a true full circle moment: the younger Nowell joins Bud Gaugh and Eric Wilson, the only other original band members, at 28 years of age–the same […]
