California Roots Festival: Wu-Tang Clan & Sublime with Rome - Friday in Monterey - May 26, 2023

Cypress Hill

10 concerts

Celebrate 30 years of Cypress Hill's iconic debut album with expanded digital tracks and remixes. This game-changing hip-hop trio, B-Real, Sen Dog, and DJ Muggs, have left an indelible mark on music history.

Steel Pulse

8 concerts

UK-based reggae icons Steel Pulse, known for their staunch socio-political themes and captivating live performances, continue influencing many artists globally. Renowned for hits and a powerful message in albums like "Mass Manipulation," they address global issues and systemic greed through their music.

Maoli

3 concerts

Hawaiian-born Maoli blends island reggae and country soul, with 9 indie albums, 500M+ streams, hits like “Mercy,” and collaborations with producers Dann & David Huff.

Sublime With Rome

22 concerts

Sublime with Rome, a California ska alternative rock group formed in 2010 by Rome Ramirez, Eric Wilson, and Bud Gaugh, is known for hits like "Santeria" and "What I Got." They collaborated with Slightly Stoopid on "Cool & Collected" and toured 27 cities in 2023. The group, with new drummer Joe Tomino, released the EP Tangerine Skies, featuring talents like Neal Avron and Gabrial McNair. Their final self-titled album celebrates a 15-year journey.

Joe Samba

9 concerts

Massachusetts-born Joe Samba blends rock ’n’ roll and reggae with gritty guitar and dynamic vocals. Known for hits topping charts and performing with The Dirty Heads and Pepper.

Kyle Smith

8 concerts

Kyle Smith from Ventura, CA fuses Cali Reggae with Hip-Hop, Punk, and Pop. Known for tracks on struggles and addiction, his high-energy shows draw a rapidly growing fanbase.

Surfer Girl

25 concerts

Surfer Girl, led by Wayland, MA’s Carter Reeves, blends indie-pop, reggae, surf-rock, and hip-hop. Known for hits and festival draws, they’ve worked with Bryce Vine and Collie Buddz.

Common Kings

9 concerts

Common Kings, a band of Pacific Islanders from California, blend reggae and pop. Known for "Lost In Paradise," they were Grammy-nominated for Best Reggae Album. The band, including Samoan-born singer Jr. King and Hawaii-raised guitarist Mata Grey, has toured with Justin Timberlake and Bruno Mars. They release music on their label Island Empire/Mensch House Records.