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California Roots Festival
Sunday, May 27, 2012 12:00p
Monterey County Fairgrounds
Monterey,
CA
The California Roots Music & Arts Festival is celebrating its 3rd annual at the Monterey County Fairgrounds on Memorial weekend.
Check out this year’s impressive line-up: SOJA, Pepper, The Expendables, Iration, JBoog, Passafire, The Green, Mishka, Anuhea, Thrive, Micah Brown, Haleamono, Fortunate Youth, Seedless, True Press, Hi Roots, Katastro, Whiskey Avengers & more.
Saturday after-party with Cataracs 'Like a G6'
Tickets and Campsites are Available On-line at www.Cal-Roots.com
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Mishka
Like his older sister, singer/songwriter Heather Nova (born Heather Frith), pop-reggae singer Mishka grew up at sea, traveling from island to island in the West Indies on his Canadian parents' sailboat, where he received most of his education and listened to whatever music he could....
Like his older sister, singer/songwriter Heather Nova (born Heather Frith), pop-reggae singer Mishka grew up at sea, traveling from island to island in the West Indies on his Canadian parents' sailboat, where he received most of his education and listened to whatever music he could....
Pepper
Although Pepper's members are originally from Kona, HI, the trio doesn't play traditional Hawaiian music. Rather, Pepper's music is a melodic and accessible blend of alternative pop/rock, punk, and reggae....
Although Pepper's members are originally from Kona, HI, the trio doesn't play traditional Hawaiian music. Rather, Pepper's music is a melodic and accessible blend of alternative pop/rock, punk, and reggae....
The Green
One of the first bands to take the “Jawaiianâ€* sound to the world, Honolulu’s the Green are a reggae four-piece whose self-titled debut album was voted Best Reggae Album of 2010 by the users of iTunes....
One of the first bands to take the “Jawaiianâ€* sound to the world, Honolulu’s the Green are a reggae four-piece whose self-titled debut album was voted Best Reggae Album of 2010 by the users of iTunes....
Iration
Although all members originally hail from Hawaii, the reggae-rock group Iration launched their career in Isla Vista, CA, a college town near Santa Barbara. With their laid-back sound and pop melodies, the band was an instant hit on the California college circuit....
Although all members originally hail from Hawaii, the reggae-rock group Iration launched their career in Isla Vista, CA, a college town near Santa Barbara. With their laid-back sound and pop melodies, the band was an instant hit on the California college circuit....
The Expendables
Santa Cruz, California-based outfit the Expendables play reggae, ska, pop, punk, and surf-influenced rock tailor-made for sun-baked good times. Formed in 1997, the quartet--Geoff Weers on guitar and vocals, Raul Bianchi on lead guitar, Ryan Demars on bass, and Adam Patterson on drums and vocals--self-released two albums in 2006, and then released GETTING’ FILTHY on Pony Canyon....
Santa Cruz, California-based outfit the Expendables play reggae, ska, pop, punk, and surf-influenced rock tailor-made for sun-baked good times. Formed in 1997, the quartet--Geoff Weers on guitar and vocals, Raul Bianchi on lead guitar, Ryan Demars on bass, and Adam Patterson on drums and vocals--self-released two albums in 2006, and then released GETTING’ FILTHY on Pony Canyon....
Seedless
A Reggae/Dub/Rock band from the heart of Southern California's Orange County, Seedless was formed in the summer of 2006. Drawing together an eclectic group of individuals and quickly finding a sound of their own, Seedless has began to push the limits on reggae music....
A Reggae/Dub/Rock band from the heart of Southern California's Orange County, Seedless was formed in the summer of 2006. Drawing together an eclectic group of individuals and quickly finding a sound of their own, Seedless has began to push the limits on reggae music....
SOJA
Over the years, the Washington, D.C. music scene has become best known for its hardcore (Minor Threat) and go-go (Trouble Funk) alumni, but as evidenced by the great Bad Brains, reggae has been represented as well....
Over the years, the Washington, D.C. music scene has become best known for its hardcore (Minor Threat) and go-go (Trouble Funk) alumni, but as evidenced by the great Bad Brains, reggae has been represented as well....
Anuhea
Anuhea is a Hawaiian contemporary singer/songwriter with an island style who made her debut in 2009. She cites Bob Marley, Jack Johnson, India.Arie, and Jason Mraz among her primary influences....
Anuhea is a Hawaiian contemporary singer/songwriter with an island style who made her debut in 2009. She cites Bob Marley, Jack Johnson, India.Arie, and Jason Mraz among her primary influences....
Thrive
THRIVE IS AN ORIGINAL CALIFORNIA REGGAE QUARTET BASED OUT OF SANTA CRUZ..IN THE LAST TWO YEARS THRIVE HAS MADE A NAME FOR THEMSELVES THROUGH EXTENSIVE TOURING WITH BANDS SUCH AS : SOJA, PRESIDENT BROWN, ROOTS UNDERGROUND, TRIBAL SEEDS, OOKLAH THE MOC, STRANGER, ONE DROP, AND MANY OTHER GREAT BANDS ALL OVER CALIFORNIA AND HAWAII....
THRIVE IS AN ORIGINAL CALIFORNIA REGGAE QUARTET BASED OUT OF SANTA CRUZ..IN THE LAST TWO YEARS THRIVE HAS MADE A NAME FOR THEMSELVES THROUGH EXTENSIVE TOURING WITH BANDS SUCH AS : SOJA, PRESIDENT BROWN, ROOTS UNDERGROUND, TRIBAL SEEDS, OOKLAH THE MOC, STRANGER, ONE DROP, AND MANY OTHER GREAT BANDS ALL OVER CALIFORNIA AND HAWAII....
Location & Nearby Info
Show nearby:
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Lounge 1110
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Post No Bills
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Abregos Lounge
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Habanero’s Grill & Cantina
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Lallapalooza Restaurant
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Carbone's
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Bay Park Hotel
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Sly McFly's
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Pelican Tavern
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