California Roots Festival Monterey Tickets - Monterey Fairgrounds

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Collie Buddz

3 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.

Common Kings

5 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.

HIRIE

14 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.

Steel Pulse

7 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.

Cypress Hill

2 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.

Dirty Heads

12 concerts

Dirty Heads, from Southern California, blend hip-hop, reggae, and rock. Known for the viral hit "Vacation," they've earned global fame and hit charts with covers like "Life’s Been Good."

Sublime With Rome

19 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.

Little Stranger

3 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.

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.

The Skints

1 concert

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.

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.

Kyle Smith

9 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.

Alborosie

5 concerts

Born in Italy, Alborosie is a reggae artist known for hits like "Herbalist" and "Kingston Town." He won Best Reggae Act at the MOBO Awards and collaborates with icons like Ky-Mani Marley.

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.