California Roots Festival: Rebelution & Michael Franti - Thursday in Monterey - May 25, 2023

California Roots Festival: Rebelution & Michael Franti - Thursday in Monterey, CA

May 25, 2023 at 10:00 PM · Monterey Fairgrounds Monterey Fairgrounds

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Thievery Corporation

11 concerts

Washington, D.C. duo Thievery Corporation: chill trip-hop/acid jazz with bossa, reggae & protest themes; “Lebanese Blonde” (Garden State Grammy); collabs incl. David Byrne.

Rebelution

3 concerts

Isla Vista, CA reggae band Rebelution: breakout debut *Courage To Grow* (2007), 7 straight #1 Billboard Reggae albums, Grammy-nominated, famed live.

Katchafire

10 concerts

Kirikiriroa/Hamilton, NZ Māori roots reggae band; classic reggae with R&B/funk, dancehall & pop grooves. 5 albums, platinum sales, awards, global sellout shows.

Atmosphere

14 concerts

Minneapolis hip-hop duo Atmosphere (Slug & Ant) blend honest storytelling with soul/funk/rock/reggae beats; known for prolific, influential catalog of life, love & struggle.

SOJA

5 concerts

Born in Washington, D.C., Grammy-winning SOJA blend timeless roots reggae with uplifting warmth; known worldwide, collaborating with UB40, Slightly Stoopid, Stick Figure & Rebelution.

Anuhea

2 concerts

Maui-born Hawaiian singer-songwriter Anuhea blends easygoing island/reggae-pop; influenced by Marley & Jack Johnson. Hit “Right Love, Wrong Time”; Billboard #2 World Albums.

Mihali

2 concerts

Vermont singer-songwriter/guitarist, Twiddle co-founder; rock-reggae vibes. Known for “Before The Dream,” produced by Spencer Thomson; collabs G. Love, Brett Dennen.

Michael Franti

30 concerts

Oakland-raised singer/poet Michael Franti blends R&B/hip-hop/soul/folk/reggae; founded Beatnigs & Disposable Heroes, later Spearhead; hit “Say Hey.” Worked with Sly & Robbie.

Dub Inc

18 concerts

Saint-Étienne’s Dub Inc: globe-touring French reggae mixing dancehall & world. Bouchkour & Komlan sing in French/English/Kabyle; huge festivals, 600k fans.

California Roots Festival

3 concerts

California Roots Festival, founded in 2010, is a premier music and art event known for its vibrant reggae, reggae rock, folk, and hip-hop acts. It is celebrated as one of the largest reggae festivals, fostering a unique community vibe of peace, love, and sustainability. The festival offers a multi-layered experience with live art and a laid-back coastal atmosphere.

California Roots Festival: Rebelution & Michael Franti - Thursday in Monterey, CA

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