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

LineUp

Subatomic Sound System

1 concert

Subatomic Sound System is renowned for its live dub and bass performances since 1999 in NYC, pioneering future sounds rooted in Jamaican music. The band, Lee "Scratch" Perry's go-to, features Emch, Larry McDonald, and Troy Shaka Simms. They tour worldwide with Screechy Dan and collaborated with Mykal Rose and Hollie Cook. Known for innovating dub with electronic and dancehall elements, Subatomic celebrated Perry's "Blackboard Jungle Dub" and released "Super Ape Returns to Conquer," blending diverse genres with artists like Anthony B and Elephant Man.

Rebelution

7 concerts

Rebelution, born in Isla Vista, CA, dominates reggae with 7 consecutive #1 albums since 2007. Grammy-nominated, known for electrifying shows & top festival slots.

Michael Franti & Spearhead

11 concerts

Michael Franti, musician and activist, is known for his high-energy shows and inspiring songs like "Sound of Sunshine" and "Say Hey (I Love You)." His work garners Billboard chart success and advocacy for global issues.

Atmosphere

3 concerts

Atmosphere's new album blends unease with optimism, showcasing Ant's inventive rhythms and Slug's dynamic flow. Themes pivot from paranoia to positivity, illustrating life's tensions and hopes.

SOJA

3 concerts

SOJA, a Grammy-winning roots reggae band known for their fresh sound and collaborations with UB40 and Slightly Stoopid, inspire global audiences with timeless music.

Anuhea

1 concert

Anuhea Jenkins, a Hawaiian singer/songwriter from Maui, is known for her easygoing island style. Influenced by Bob Marley and Jack Johnson, she debuted in 2009 with "Anuhea." Her hit "Right Love, Wrong Time" reached Billboard's World Albums #2. Her "Butterflies" live album was a Top Three reggae hit.

Mihali

8 concerts

Mihali, Vermont-based musician & Twiddle co-founder, blends reggae & rock. His album "Effection," created with Nathan Aurora, offers invigorating, chantable mantras. Known for his fluid soundscapes.

Michael Franti

4 concerts

Born in Oakland, singer-songwriter Michael Franti blends R&B, hip-hop, and more, into thought-provoking music. Known for Spearhead, hits like "Say Hey (I Love You)," and albums tackling social issues.

Thievery Corporation

11 concerts

From Washington, D.C., Thievery Corporation excels in a fusion of trip-hop and acid jazz, expanding to global sounds and political themes. Known for hits like "Lebanese Blonde," they blend electronic, reggae, and bossa nova genres, collaborating with artists like David Byrne. Recognized for their innovative style and live orchestral renditions with Prague's FILMharmonic Orchestra.

Thrive

1 concert

California Roots Festival

2 concerts

Venue Info

Monterey Fairgrounds

Bio

<p>Hip hop duo <strong>Atmosphere</strong>, consisting of rapper Slug and DJ Ant, is all set to embark on their <strong>Imagine the Fun Tour</strong> in 2025. The tour will begin on January 11 and go through 25 cities before coming to a close on February 16. The duo will make stops in important cities such as Sacramento, San Antonio, Pittsburgh, Portland, and Brooklyn.</p> <p>Atmosphere will also make a couple of festival appearances, one at the Cali Roots Festival in Monterey, CA, and the other at Reggae Rise Up in St. Petersburg, FL.</p> <p>This Atmosphere Tour is to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their 2005 album <a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/5o6bJIT6Ks4uNIDkFrQ3Jp" target="_blank" rel="noopener">You Can&rsquo;t Imagine How Much Fun We&rsquo;re Having</a>. It also aims to recreate the 2000&rsquo;s nostalgia, with the old crew from that era <a href="/artists/sage-francis-tour-dates">Sage Francis</a> and <a href="/artists/mr-dibbs-tour-dates">Mr.Dibbs</a> joining in.</p> <p>&ldquo;I&rsquo;m thrilled to celebrate the 20-year anniversary of You Can&rsquo;t Imagine How Fun We&rsquo;re Having. I had no idea that we would still be here to enjoy this moment.&rdquo; &ndash; Slug</p> <p>Imagine the fun you&rsquo;ll have on this tour &ndash; get your tickets asap and go see this hip-hop duo for a dose of nostalgia.</p>

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