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Tomorrow is 4/20, the internationally renowned holiday commemorating all things cannabis. Today we’re getting the festivities started early with the world premiere of Collie Buddz timely new single, “Legal Now.” Produced by Mr. Buddz himself and recorded at Niko’s House Studios in Florida, this latest ganja anthem follows in the footsteps of previous releases like “Come Around” and “Sensimillia” from the Bermuda based artist.… Read More
Back in October, Rootfire premiered the track “Lift Up,” from Wilmington, NC’s Signal Fire. Last month, we featured a Throwback Thursday article about the Jamaican roots reggae vanguards, Culture.
What do these two bands have in common? For one, Signal Fire keyboardist, Carl Blackmon, has toured with Culture and is a friend of Kenyatta Hill, the son of the late Joseph Hill, founder and lead singer of the band.… Read More
photo credit: Jess Bernstein Photography
Reggae Rise Up is returning to Heber, Utah, providing three days of music, good vibes and community over the weekend of August 24-26 at River’s Edge Campground. With a reputation for expertly curated events, the announcement of the full line up lives up to the buzz, with headliners Rebelution, Atmosphere and SOJA closing out Friday, Saturday and Sunday respectively.… Read More
There are many reasons to be excited for 4/20, the counterculture “holiday” recognized internationally as a day to celebrate the consumption of cannabis, or as we refer to it in our household, the “High Holy Holiday.” Surely many Rootfire readers have plans locked down for this festive occasion, including multiple options for attending live music performances with their buds.… Read More
Not long after becoming friendly with Rootfire founder Seth Herman several years ago, he introduced me to the music of the Virginia-based collective, Buddha Council.
There are some bands that don’t move you upon first hearing them, but then after further listening and/or seeing them perform, their music really grows on you.… Read More
There’s a lot of talk these days about what’s right and what’s wrong. Acceptable behavior and political correctness often take the spotlight from the core issues that actually make a difference in people’s day-to-day lives. The ’90’s cult classic film PCU comes to mind, though be it an intentionally over-the-top display, of what we sacrifice in the name of not offending those around us.… Read More
Nowadays, with the Amazon Echo, Google Home and other smart speakers, people can access music without even having to get up off of the couch. Digital technology revolutionized the distribution of music while wireless capability transformed the way we listen to it, creating a new world of endless possibilities and incredible ease for music fans. … Read More
Arpeggiated guitar and chords steeped in tremolo introduce us to the debut full-length album, Progress, by Northern New Jersey-based Brother Jerome. But it doesn’t take long before this swelling intro gives way to the tight rock-reggae coupled with melodic horns that is distinctive of this young band’s brand of music.… Read More
