Pepper and Vana Liya

Mar 7, 2025 at 7:00 PM · The Stone Pony, Asbury Park, NJ The Stone Pony, Asbury Park, NJ

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Pepper

Pepper is a Hawaiian-bred reggae rock trio formed in 1996, now based in San Diego. Comprising Kaleo Wassman, Bret Bollinger, and Yesod Williams, they blend reggae, alternative rock, and dub. Known for hits like "Give It Up" and "Stone Love" from their album "Kona Town," their 2019 album "Local Motion" hit #1 on Billboard Reggae Albums. They released the "Makai" EP in 2023 and are currently touring.

Vana Liya

Vana Liya is a genre-busting vocalist/songwriter who broke through via social media ukulele covers of reggae songs, leading to a 2018 deal with Pepper’s L.A.-based LAW Records. Her debut album, Little Kahuna (2021), was produced by Stick Figure’s Johnny Cosmic.