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. electronic duo Thievery Corporation: trip-hop/acid jazz to bossa nova, dub & protest grooves; “Lebanese Blonde” on Grammy-winning Garden State.

Rebelution

3 concerts

Isla Vista, CA reggae band Rebelution; debut “Courage To Grow” (2007). Seven straight Billboard Reggae #1s, GRAMMY-nom (2017); famed live.

Katchafire

10 concerts

Maori reggae band Katchafire, from Kirikiriroa/Hamilton, NZ: classic roots with R&B/funk, dancehall-pop grooves; 5 albums, platinum, awards, sellout shows.

Atmosphere

12 concerts

Minneapolis hip-hop duo Atmosphere (Slug & Ant): honest, vulnerable storytelling over soul/funk/rock/reggae-tinged beats; prolific for 30+ years, hugely influential.

SOJA

5 concerts

Washington, D.C. roots reggae band SOJA; Grammy-winning for uplifting, timeless sound. Known for collabs with UB40, Slightly Stoopid, Stick Figure & Rebelution.

Anuhea

2 concerts

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

Mihali

11 concerts

Vermont singer-songwriter/guitarist; co-founded rock band Twiddle. Healing, vibe-heavy rock/reggae-pop; collab’d with G. Love, Brett Dennen, Andy Frasco.

Michael Franti

30 concerts

Oakland-raised singer/poet Michael Franti blends R&B/hip-hop/soul/folk/rock/reggae; led Beatnigs & Disposable Heroes, fronts Spearhead; hits “Say Hey,” “Hole in the Bucket”; worked with Sly & Robbie.

Dub Inc

18 concerts

Saint‑Etienne’s Dub Inc: French reggae/dancehall/world, multilingual (French/English/Kabyl). Known for huge global tours; fronted by Bouchkour & Komlan.

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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