California Roots Festival Monterey Tickets - Monterey Fairgrounds

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Cypress Hill

14 concerts

Cypress Hill, by B-Real, Sen Dog, & DJ Muggs, made hip-hop history with their unique sound. Celebrating 30 yrs, SME releases an expanded edition featuring bonuses and remixes.

The Elovaters

18 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

4 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.

SOJA

2 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.

Collie Buddz

11 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.

Mihali

10 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.

DENM

19 concerts

Southern California artist DENM, known for his genre-hopping debut "Slum Beach Denny," blends life's stories with diverse SoCal influences, reflecting on both vibrant and gritty experiences. He started as a producer and evolved into a celebrated songwriter and musician, inspired by beach town lives.

Common Kings

6 concerts

Common Kings, born in Orange County, are a Polynesian reggae band known for their pop success and hits like "Lost In Paradise". Grammy-nominated and toured with Justin Timberlake, Bruno Mars.

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.

HIRIE

2 concerts

Hawaiian singer-songwriter Hirie, born in the Philippines and raised in Italy, blends reggae and pop with multicultural influences. Known for her albums "Wandering Soul" and "Dreamer," she has collaborated with artists like Trevor Hall and Nahko Bear.

Jesse Royal

4 concerts

Jesse Royal, born in Maroon Town, Jamaica, is a reggae vocalist known for songs like "Gimme Likkle" and "Modern Day Judas." His album "Lily of da Valley" topped U.S. reggae charts. Inspired by roots reggae, Royal collaborated with the Marleys and Kareem Burrell.

Ozomatli

3 concerts

Formed in Los Angeles in 1995, Ozomatli blends urban-Latino with various global styles, earning 3 GRAMMYs & selling out global shows. Known for energizing music in Spanish & English.

Natiruts

6 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."

Tunnel Vision

12 concerts

California-based surf, reggae, ska-punk band Tunnel Vision, formed in 2012 by Hanson, Hernandez, Payan, adds ex-Reel Big Fish members in 2018. Known for “Days Away” album, “Shipwrecked” EP, frequent national tours. Influences include Sublime, Slightly Stoopid.

Hieroglyphics

1 concert

Oakland's Hieroglyphics, an influential rap collective known for offbeat underground style, founded their own label, Hieroglyphics Imperium, in 1997. Famous for hits like "93 'Til Infinity", they've managed success through independent control and popular tours.

Gentleman

4 concerts

Jamaican Reggae star with over 1000 global shows & hits like "Intoxication". Worked with Shaggy, Sean Paul, Pink & many more. Known for albums "Journey to Jah" & "Confidence", holding 4 Gold, 1 Platinum.

Steel Pulse

31 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.

The Skints

9 concerts

London's the Skints fuse reggae, ska-punk, dub, and more. Known for hits like "Live, Breathe, Build, Believe," they've collaborated with Protoje and toured with Sublime.

Maoli

38 concerts

Born in Polynesia, Maoli acclaimed for 21 #1 Island Reggae hits. Famed for blending Country, R&B, Reggae in their music. Won multiple awards, including 2020 & 2021 'Album of the Year.' Popular in the US, NZ, Australia, and Pacific.

Dirty Heads

3 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".

Sublime With Rome

3 concerts

Sublime with Rome, ska rock band from California, formed in 2010, known for hits like “Santeria” & “What I Got.” Collaborated with Slightly Stoopid, continued success with tours & EPs.

Atmosphere

14 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.

The Movement

9 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.

Little Stranger

12 concerts

Philly natives, now Charleston's Little Stranger duo, excel in indie hip-hop with a twist of Gorillaz & Beck. Renowned for their dynamic live shows, eccentric TV, and visually engaging music videos.

Joe Samba

7 concerts

Joe Samba, born in Massachusetts, blends rock and reggae with a punch of punk energy. Known for #1 hits, he's collaborated with The Dirty Heads and Pepper, captivating with his dynamic style.

Kyle Smith

10 concerts

Kyle Smith, born with a Cali-Reggae style influenced by Hip-Hop, Ska, & Punk, shines with hits like "Jaded" from his album "Lost Cause" that peaked at #2. Known for raw, natural music, he tours nationally and advocates for addicts and outcasts.

Shwayze

10 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

23 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.

Surfer Girl

11 concerts

Surfer Girl, led by ex-Aer frontman Carter Reeves, blends pop and psychedelic beach rock. Known for vibrant live shows and debuting with Ineffable Records, they've shared stages with Chance the Rapper, Mac Miller, and more.