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

The Elovaters

5 concerts

Born in the U.S., The Elovaters burst onto the reggae scene in 2018 with their chart-topper, Defy Gravity. Known for hits like "Boston," they've won several awards including Artist of the Year at the 2022 New England Music Awards. Their music featured on CBS’ Hawaii Five-O.

Iration

29 concerts

Iration, an alternative/reggae band from Isla Vista, CA, blends rock and pop with their Hawaiian roots. Known for energetic live shows and festival appearances like Lollapalooza and Bottlerock.

The Movement

21 concerts

Born in Columbia, SC, The Movement, a reggae band, are known for hits & a unique style influenced by Sublime & 311. Their album "Ways of the World" topped Billboard's Reggae Chart. Famous for collaborations with Slightly Stoopid & Iration.

Matisyahu

16 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

4 concerts

Malibu-born rapper Shwayze, aka Aaron Smith, emerged in 2008 with hits like 'Buzzin’' and 'Corona & Lime'. Collaborated with Cisco Adler, topped charts, starred in MTV show, and acted in films.

Thee Sacred Souls

20 concerts

Thee Sacred Souls, a San Diego band, gained momentum with their debut album under Daptone, earning fame with hits and fans like Timbaland and Gary Clark Jr. Their soulful music led to national TV spots and sold-out shows in the US, UK, and Europe.

Natiruts

5 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."

Kolohe Kai

1 concert

Born in Oahu, Roman De Peralta's Kolohe Kai blends ukulele, roots reggae, pop, and R&B. Known for hits like "Catching Lightning," the group has topped Hawaiian reggae streams, winning multiple awards including Na Hoku Hano Hano's Reggae Album of the Year.

Dirty Heads

7 concerts

Dirty Heads, born in Southern California, blend hip-hop, reggae, and rock. Known for the global hit "Vacation" that exploded via TikTok, they've toured with SOJA and released 8 albums, including popular cover "Life's Been Good".