California Roots Festival: Stick Figure & Shaggy - Saturday in Monterey - May 27, 2023

Kes

15 concerts

Kes, from Trinidad & Tobago, pioneers soca music since 2005. Known for hits like "Wotless" & "Savannah Grass" and collabs with Snoop Dogg and Wizkid. Their live album "We Home" showcases their stage energy for home listening.

The Skints

8 concerts

London’s Skints blend reggae, ska-punk, dub, grime, and more with politically charged lyrics. Since 2007, they've toured with Sublime and collaborated with Protoje and Jesse Royal.

Little Stranger

34 concerts

Philly-born and Charleston-based, Little Stranger, featuring Kevin and John Shields, excel in quirky indie hip-hop with a sound reminiscent of Gorillaz and Beck. Known for dynamic live shows and creative visuals, the duo captivates with their unique style and energetic performances.

Cydeways

9 concerts

Cydeways, an alternative band from Santa Barbara, CA, originated in Boston. They craft a genre-bending sound blending modern reggae, alternative, hip-hop, and pop-punk. Known for engaging live performances, their discography includes albums like "Cydeways" and "After Hours," with popular songs such as "Sun Goes Down" and "Shadows." They have collaborated with artists including Pepper and G. Love & Special Sauce and are signed to LAW Records.

Alborosie

7 concerts

Sicilian-born Alborosie is a roots reggae artist known for blending classic reggae with global sounds. Rising from Italy’s Reggae National Tickets, he moved to Jamaica, reclaimed his nickname, and gained acclaim with hits like “Come My Way” and “Trench Town Legend.”

Collie Buddz

18 concerts

Born in New Orleans, raised in Bermuda, Collie Buddz is a dancehall singer known for hits like "Come Around." Famous for blending dancehall, soca, hip-hop. Worked with Busta Rhymes, Beyoncé. His albums have topped the U.S. Reggae chart.

Cut Chemist

2 concerts

Cut Chemist (Lucas MacFadden) is a top American DJ/producer known for underground hip-hop, Latin funk, Jurassic 5, Ozomatli, and collaborations with DJ Shadow, Biz Markie, and more.

HIRIE

4 concerts

Hawaiian singer-songwriter Hirie blends reggae pop with multicultural roots. Filipino-born and Italian-raised, she's known for albums Wandering Soul and Dreamer, with guest spots from Trevor Hall and Nahko Bear.

Ozomatli

6 concerts

Ozomatli, born in Los Angeles, blends Latin, hip-hop, funk, reggae, and global sounds. Known for hits and social activism, they’ve won 3 GRAMMY® Awards and toured worldwide.

The Hip Abduction

25 concerts

The Hip Abduction, formed in 2010 in St. Petersburg, Florida, creates wanderlust-inspired global pop. Their sound blends reggae, world, and dub with African rhythms and instruments like the kora and ngoni. Known for high-energy performances, popular songs include "Children of the Sun" and "Pacific Coast Highway" (with Trevor Hall). Their 2013 self-titled album reached #5 on Billboard Reggae charts. *Stargazers, Wanderers & Rogues* (2024) is among their albums.

Shaggy

11 concerts

Shaggy — Jamaican reggae fusion icon Orville Richard Burrell, known for global hits like "Boombastic," "It Wasn't Me," and "Angel." He is releasing his new album "Lottery" in May 2026, featuring the single "Looking Lovely." Shaggy also continues to tour extensively worldwide and has a role in Sting's musical, "The Last Ship."

Gentleman

17 concerts

Born in Germany, reggae star GENTLEMAN blends authentic riddims with modern roots; #1 gold/platinum albums “Confidence” & “Diversity”, 20 hits, MTV Unplugged; collabs: Sean Paul, Pink, Aloe Blacc.

Chali 2na

6 concerts

Born in Chicago, Chali 2na rose as the face of Jurassic 5 and co-founded Ozomatli. Known for his deep voice and hits from ‘Quality Control’, he has collaborated with Linkin Park, Roots Manuva, and more.