Pepper and The Elovaters

The Elovaters debuted on the progressive roots scene with their chart-topping 2018 album Defy Gravity. Their music has been featured on CBS and SiriusXM, and they won Artist of the Year at the 2022 New England Music Awards.

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.