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

Stick Figure

17 concerts

Scott Woodruff, aka Stick Figure, is a reggae artist whose mostly self-written, recorded, produced, and performed songs have topped 5B streams and earned two gold albums. He’s collaborated/produced for Sublime, Jack Johnson, Stephen Marley, Slightly Stoopid, and SOJA.

Shaggy

1 concert

Shaggy is a Diamond-selling reggae/dancehall artist known for hybrid music blending reggae and dancehall with pop and R&B. His album Lottery is largely self-produced with longtime collaborator Shane Hoosong.

The Skints

11 concerts

The Skints are a London four-piece formed in Northeast London in 2007. Fusing reggae, ska-punk, dub, grime, hip-hop, soul and dancehall, they broke out with Live, Breathe, Build, Believe (2009) and the Easy Star-released FM (2015).

Little Stranger

18 concerts

Philadelphia-bred, Charleston, SC-based alt indie hip-hop duo Little Stranger (best friends Kevin and John Shields) are known for melodic hip-hop and “organized chaos” live shows. They’ve earned millions of streams and played Bonnaroo and Lollapalooza.

Cydeways

4 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 reggae artist Alborosie (Alberto D’Ascola), born in Marsala in 1977. He formed Reggae National Tickets, moved to Kingston, Jamaica in 2003 for a solo career, and reclaimed “borosie” as his stage name.

Collie Buddz

2 concerts

Born in New Orleans, raised in Bermuda, dancehall singer Collie Buddz broke out with “Come Around,” which topped the U.K. charts and hit No. 1 in Jamaica. His 2017 album Good Life topped the U.S. Reggae chart; later self-produced Hybrid.

Ozomatli

4 concerts

Los Angeles-based Ozomatli (formed 1995) blend Latin, hip-hop, funk, reggae and global sounds. Known for socially conscious lyrics and infectious grooves, they’ve won three Grammy Awards, played the Hollywood Bowl, and toured worldwide.

The Hip Abduction

16 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.

California Roots Festival

3 concerts

California Roots Festival, founded in 2010, is a premier music and art event known for its vibrant reggae, reggae rock, folk, and hip-hop acts. It is celebrated as one of the largest reggae festivals, fostering a unique community vibe of peace, love, and sustainability. The festival offers a multi-layered experience with live art and a laid-back coastal atmosphere.

Gentleman

14 concerts

European reggae artist Gentleman has scored worldwide success with authentic riddims for over 20 years. He earned gold/platinum #1 albums Confidence (2004) and Diversity (2010), 20 Top 100 singles, and collaborated with Sean Paul, Aloe Blacc and Pink.

Chali 2na

2 concerts

Chali 2na (born Charles Stewart, Jr.) is a Chicago-born rapper with a deep baritone voice, best known as the unofficial point man for Jurassic 5. He co-founded Ozomatli and guests on tracks by Linkin Park and Blackalicious.

Kes

2 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.

Cut Chemist

American DJ/producer Cut Chemist (Lucas MacFadden) is a solo turntablist and member of Jurassic 5 and Ozomatli. Known for Brainfreeze and The Audience’s Listening, plus Return of the DJ comps, and collaborations with DJ Shadow.

HIRIE

Born in the Philippines, raised in Italy and Hawaii, HIRIE is a U.S. reggae artist blending island roots, pop hooks, and diary-like lyrics. Her self-titled debut hit the Billboard reggae charts, making her the only woman in the Billboard Reggae Top 10 at the time.

Hieroglyphics

Oakland-based underground rap collective Hieroglyphics blend offbeat sensibility with battle rhyming and freestyling. Founded by Del tha Funkee Homosapien, they launched Hieroglyphics Imperium (1997) and released 3rd Eye Vision (1998) and Full Circle (2003).

California Roots Festival: Stick Figure & Shaggy - Saturday in Monterey, CA

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Monterey Fairgrounds

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