California Roots Festival: Dirty Heads & Iration - Sunday in Monterey - May 28, 2023

The Elovaters

19 concerts

Boston roots-reggae band The Elovaters hit #1 on Billboard Reggae (Defy Gravity); featured on Hawaii Five-O, Red Sox parade; SiriusXM staples; 2022 NEMA & BMA wins.

Iration

7 concerts

Isla Vista, CA alt-reggae band with Hawaii roots; blends reggae, rock & pop. Known for smooth sound, major US touring since 2008; played Lollapalooza.

Kolohe Kai

4 concerts

Oahu-born Roman De Peralta’s Kolohe Kai blends ukulele localism with roots reggae, pop & R&B; hits “Catching Lightning,” “Heartstrings,” “Round and Round”; Na Hoku & Island Music Awards.

Dirty Heads

31 concerts

SoCal band Dirty Heads blend hip-hop, reggae & rock; hit “Vacation” sparked TikTok’s #VacationTransition (6B views/streams). “Life’s Been Good” cover hit #3 on BDS.

The Movement

23 concerts

Formed 2003, The Movement are alt‑reggae “shapeshifters” with heavy drum & bass and thoughtful lyrics; Billboard Reggae #1 album *Ways Of The World*; collabs: Stick Figure, 311.

Matisyahu

15 concerts

Grammy-nominated Matisyahu blends reggae, hip-hop & alt-rock with raw spirituality; albums Light, Youth+; hits “One Day,” “Sunshine,” “King Without a Crown”.

Shwayze

11 concerts

LA-born independent artist blending laid-back hip-hop & alt; relatable storytelling of feel-good anthems + introspective cuts; also launched Shway Sticks pre-rolls.

Thee Sacred Souls

31 concerts

San Diego retro-soul band Thee Sacred Souls (Daptone): millions of Spotify listeners; NPR Tiny Desk standout; celebrity fans SZA, Alicia Keys, Kylie Jenner.

DENM

12 concerts

SoCal genre-bender blending hip-hop, dub rhythms & hooky vocals; *Slum Beach Denny* (25M+ streams, Spotify Beach Vibes cover). Produced SOJA’s Grammy-winning album; collabed with Dirty Heads, Travis Barker, The Interrupters, Slightly Stoopid; syncs on Netflix *Outer Banks* & *All American*, FOX *Rescue: HI-Surf*, Prime *Surf Girls Hawai’i*.

Long Beach Dub Allstars

1 concert

Long Beach Dub Allstars: Long Beach pioneers of West Coast Cali reggae, known for honest, genre-blending songs tackling youth, love, hate and police brutality.

Tunnel Vision

3 concerts

San Clemente, CA surf-reggae ska‑punk band formed in 2012 at Lost Surfboards. Signed LAW Records; “Days Away,” “Shipwrecked” (KROQ) & “Baja Bound”; ft. Reel Big Fish vets.

Kbong

6 concerts

Kevin "Kbong" Bong, raised in Hawaii and based in San Diego, is a multi-instrumental artist. He is known for his key role in reggae band Stick Figure and creates uplifting island reggae, surf hip-hop, and acoustic music. Popular songs include "Livin' Easy" and "Open My Eyes". Albums like "Smile With The World" (2022) and "Spirit Of The Light" (2025) feature collaborations with artists such as Mike Love and Johnny Cosmic.

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.

Johnny Cosmic

6 concerts

Johnny Cosmic is a Chicago-born reggae artist, producer, and multi-instrumentalist. Known for his reggae fusion style blending traditional and modern sounds, he is a member of Stick Figure and a sought-after producer. He contributed to SOJA's Grammy-winning album "Beauty in the Silence" and collaborated with artists like KBong and Collie Buddz. Popular songs include "Kingdom" and "Lazer Beaming".

California Roots Festival: Dirty Heads & Iration - Sunday in Monterey, CA

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