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

The Elovaters

25 concerts

The Elovaters, from America, blend reggae with progressive roots. Known for hits like "Boston," they won awards at the 2022 New England and Boston Music Awards. Their songs feature on SiriusXM and CBS’ Hawaii Five-O.

Iration

13 concerts

Iration, formed in Isla Vista, CA, blends reggae with rock and pop, inspired by their Hawaii roots. Known for national tours since 2008 and festival hits like Lollapalooza.

DISPATCH

13 concerts

Dispatch, a leading independent rock band known for hits and activism, has eight acclaimed albums, sold-out MSG shows, huge world tours, and a 110K-fan Boston concert.

Kolohe Kai

18 concerts

Born and raised on Oahu, Kolohe Kai, led by Roman De Peralta, blends ukulele with reggae, pop, and R&B. Known for hits like "Round and Round," they've won Na Hoku Hano Hano and Island Music Awards and collaborated with Grammy-winning producer Brian Kierulf.

Dirty Heads

16 concerts

Dirty Heads, from Southern California, blend hip-hop, reggae, and rock. Known for the viral hit "Vacation," they've earned global fame and hit charts with covers like "Life’s Been Good."

The Movement

25 concerts

Alt-reggae band The Movement, formed in 2003, blends insightful lyrics with heavy drum and bass. Known for chart-topping albums and collabs with 311, Stick Figure, and more.

Matisyahu

5 concerts

Matisyahu is a Grammy-nominated artist known for blending reggae and hip hop with spiritual themes. His hits include "One Day" and "King Without A Crown.”

Shwayze

15 concerts

American artist Shwayze blends hip-hop and alternative sounds with laid-back vibes. Known for feel-good anthems, he's also ventured into TV, film, and launched Shway Sticks.

Thee Sacred Souls

28 concerts

Thee Sacred Souls, a young band from San Diego, is known for their soulful sound and exquisite craftsmanship. With millions of Spotify listeners, they've impressed celebrity fans like SZA and Alicia Keys. Their NPR Tiny Desk performance was a hit, marking them as rising stars in just two years.

Long Beach Dub Allstars

1 concert

Long Beach Dub Allstars, pioneers of West Coast Cali Reggae, are known for their honest style. Their music covers themes like youth, love, life, and more.

Natiruts

2 concerts

Born in Brasília, Natiruts, originally Nativus, excels in reggae with hits like "Presente de um Beija-Flor." Their debut sold 450,000 copies post-renaming due to a legal issue. Known for tracks "Povo Brasileiro" & "Verbalize."

Tunnel Vision

6 concerts

Tunnel Vision is a surf, reggae, ska-punk band from San Clemente, CA, known for energetic live shows. Formed in 2012 by members Hayden Hanson, Jacob Hernandez, and Tanner Payan, they later collaborated with Reel Big Fish alumni. Influenced by Sublime and Slightly Stoopid, they've released albums like "Days Away" and "Baja Bound," gaining notoriety in the reggae and ska scene.

The B Foundation

2 concerts

Hailing from Southern California, The B Foundation blends punk, reggae, and West Coast hip hop. Known for hits like “Spliffed,” they’ve toured with Slightly Stoopid and Pepper.