A NorCal Night with DENM
Over the weekend, DENM brought his sun kissed SoCal surfer reggae vibes from San Diego to Cornerstone in Berkeley, and the energy was unmistakable. Before the January 25th show, I … A NorCal Night with DENM Read More
Reviews & Recaps
A Decade of Magic: Celebrating 10 Years of Closer to the Sun with the Top Ten Moments of 2024
Ten years! A full decade of Closer to the Sun in Riviera Maya, Mexico—what an incredible milestone for a destination festival. Huge congratulations to the Slightly Stoopid crew for keeping … A Decade of Magic: Celebrating 10 Years of Closer to the Sun with the Top Ten Moments of 2024 Read More
RECAP: Outermost Roots and Blues Festival 2024
Outermost Roots and Blues Festival made waves again in 2024, drawing music lovers to California’s scenic coast for two days of sun, sand, and soul-stirring performances. The festival, put on …
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Groundation’s recent performance at Cornerstone Berkeley was a showcase of their unique sound and a reminder of their significant role in the Norcal reggae scene over the years. As pioneers …
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Outermost Roots and Blues Festival: A Cape Cod Gem
Nestled in the heart of Cape Cod, Outermost Roots and Blues Festival has quietly become one of Massachusetts’ must-see music events. Founded by G. Love, this annual gathering at Nauset Beach …
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LIVE! Long Beach Dub Allstars in Detroit
“Detroit always rocks. Great venue and great gig! St. Andrew’s better hit confession on Sunday!” –Opie Ortiz of Long Beach Dub Allstars The Long Beach Dub Allstars took over St. …
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‘LOCALS ONLY’ DIARY: Jakob Nowell’s Sold Out DIY
It’s a sunny Tuesday in Southern California. The air is thick and warm, and aside from the incessant hum of the 5 freeway, it’s quiet. I see folks commuting to … ‘LOCALS ONLY’ DIARY: Jakob Nowell’s Sold Out DIY Read More
Reggae on the River 2024: A Roots, Rock, Reggae Reunion
If you missed Reggae on the River 2024, you missed out on one of the most magical weekends the California reggae scene has ever seen. Held in the heart of …
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