California Roots Festival Monterey Tickets - Monterey Fairgrounds

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aurorawave

9 concerts

Aurorawave, a genre-defying rock band, pioneers reggaecore by blending heavy guitars with reggae rhythms. Known for intense live shows and collaborations with The Ghost Inside, Atreyu, Underoath, and more.

Slightly Stoopid

22 concerts

Slightly Stoopid, from Ocean Beach, CA, blends diverse styles with members Kyle McDonald, Miles Doughty, and more. They’ve collaborated with Karl Denson, Don Carlos, and Chali 2na. Their sound is an energizing fusion known for its "positive party energy."

Atmosphere

11 concerts

Atmosphere, a hip-hop duo known for honest storytelling and evolving beats, blends soul, funk, and reggae influences, crafting heartfelt songs on life, love, and struggles.

The Movement

8 concerts

Alt-reggae band The Movement, formed in 2003, blends insightful lyrics with heavy drum and bass. Known for chart-topping albums and collabs with 311, Stick Figure, and more.

J Boog

11 concerts

Born on the west coast and influenced by his Polynesian roots, J Boog is a top reggae artist mentored by Fiji. A two-time Grammy nominee known for a unique sound, he's toured globally and charmed fans worldwide.

Fia

15 concerts

Samoan heart, Hawaiʻi soul 🌺 Raised on Oʻahu, Fia blends smooth R&B with Island Pop/soul; known for hits “Love Me” and “Westside,” repping Pacific pride.

Surfer Girl

20 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.

Anthony B

5 concerts

Jamaican reggae artist Anthony B blends powerful lyrics with spirituality and activism. Known for hits inspired by Marley, Tosh, and Otis Redding, he champions social change.

Iration

34 concerts

Iration, formed in Isla Vista, CA, blends reggae with rock and pop, inspired by their Hawaii roots. Known for national tours since 2008 and festival hits like Lollapalooza.

Boostive

1 concert

Boostive, led by Chilean-Asian-American Seiji Komo from San Diego, blends dub-hop, world, soul, reggae, cumbia & hip-hop. Known for explosive 6-10 piece live shows.

Tarrus Riley

1 concert

Born in the Bronx and raised in Jamaica, Tarrus Riley is a prominent roots reggae singer known for hits like "She's Royal." He's collaborated with Sly & Robbie and Konshens, won several Reggae Academy Awards, and engages with African roots. Riley launched the Tarrus Riley Freedom Writers Competition to inspire youth and incorporates Rastafarian themes in his music.