This past weekend, we saw the highly anticipated return of Long Beach Dub All Stars in true Long Beach fashion at a venue in Long Beach, CA. In addition, we got to see Groundation and HI Roots in San Diego pay tribute to the great Bob Marley! Lets check the weekend re-cap..
Date: Saturday February 11th, 2012 Who: Long Beach Dub All Stars Location: Ashley’s. Long Beach, CA
Sat night, Feb 11th 2012. At an off the beaten path dive bar in Long Beach called Ashley’s, most of the former members of the veteran reggae rock scene band known as Long Beach Dub All Stars got together for what seemed like an impromptu jam session. Admission was free and the advertisement on the web-flyer simply stated “All Stars”. Other acts that played were LB natives: Perro Bravo and Burt Susanka and Friends (of the Ziggens)….READ MORE
Date: Friday February 10th, 2012 Who: Groundation & Hi Roots. Bob Marley Tribute Tour Location: Belly Up Tavern. Solana Beach, CA
As the sun went down, and the moon started to rise over a sleepy Southern California town, the Belly Up Tavern was preparing for a night of pure reggae music. Standing on the outskirts of the venues entrance, fans began to line up one by one. For what reason? To celebrate the life of a legend in reggae music, Mr. Bob Marley himself…..READ MORE
