RAS-1 Returns With New Single “California Radio”

Pioneer of the SoCal reggae-rock scene and founding member of Long Beach Dub All Stars, RAS-1, has released new single “California Radio” today. Speaking on today’s release, RAS-1 shares, “I got a ghettoblaster for Christmas when I was 14, and I never left home without it. From the block to the beach I shared the […]

Long Beach Dub Allstars Return With New Album

Long Beach Dub Allstars have returned with the announcement of a new album titled Echo Mountain High. Long Beach Dub Allstars Return New Album Echo Mountain High. Recorded at 64 Sound in Highland Park, California, , produced by guitarist Michael “Migs” Happoldt and bassist Edwin Kampwirth and mixed by Lew Richards at 17th Recording. The […]

The Must-See Bands at Cali Vibes

ThePier.org Picked Our Must-See Live Acts At This Year’s Cali Vibes! Cali Vibes returns this weekend to Marina Green Park in Long Beach Feb 17th – 19th with an insanely stacked lineup. Cali Vibes is a premiere reggae and California lifestyle festival that celebrates the connection of its community through good vibes, great atmosphere, and […]

Long Beach Dub Allstars Joined By Pato Banton To Play “Gwarn” In Anaheim

Rock-reggae pioneers Long Beach Dub Allstars played to a capacity crowd last weekend at the House of Blues in Anaheim, California. The Allstars played a high dose of classic tracks from their impressive back catalog before bringing out special guest Pato Banton on stage. Pato Banton joined the Dub Allstars to play “Gwarn!” from the […]

Long Beach Dub Allstars Have Recorded 10 New Songs

Rock-reggae pioneers Long Beach Dub Allstars have been working on the follow-up to their 2020 self-titled album. The band has been working with Long Beach Dub Allstars guitarist Michael “Miguel” Happoldt, bassist Edwin Kampwirth longtime collaborator and Lewis “Lew” Richard to hammer out over 10-tracks. The as-of-yet untitled album was tracked at 64 Sound in […]

INTERVIEW: Opie Ortiz Talks New Solo Album, Creating The Sublime Sun, and Offers Update On The New Long Beach Dub Allstars Album

Long Beach Dub Allstars frontman Opie Ortiz is a legend within the reggae-rock world. Ortiz, who is also a painter and tattoo artist, penned the iconic “Sublime Sun” artwork in addition to being a founding member of Long Beach Dub Allstars Today’s generation of reggae-rock fans may not fully understand how critical Long Beach Dub […]