Brian Nelson a.k.a. Red Ninja is passionate about making music, making friends, experiencing life and living to tell the tale. Whether dropping heavy dub beats, cruising untouched Rocky Mountain powder, or talking shop about the music biz, Nelson’s approach is pure ninja.
Nothing starts off a day of getting down to your favorite tunes like some pranayama breath work. Stretch out and tap in at the second annual Rootfire At The Park with guided yoga practice the hour before the music hits. To keep… Read More
For anyone who has dived deep into the musical history of Jamaica, the question inevitably comes up: how did so much amazing influential music come from one little island? Just 237 miles to the north, however, lies another island of equally substantial musical… Read More
Rootfire is a platform for the American reggae scene. Flipping the ‘on’ switch for listeners new to the genre is an integral aspect of our mission. Walking hand in hand with this mission is recognizing bands with the ability to crossover between a variety of genres,… Read More
The world continues to suffer from prejudices and injustices. Each and every one of us deserves to be loved, not judged and treated equally. If we could all do our part to put more love into the world, the world would be a better place. … Read… Read More
Building community starts from the ground up. Curating an amazing weekend of live bands provides a main attraction for music festival goers, but it is often the smaller details that really make an event exceptional. Many people identify with festival culture as a lifestyle,… Read More
Number one hits, platinum and gold albums, arena tours…few Jamaican artists have achieved the international success known by Shaggy. And as a result, few Jamaican artists have experienced such international recognition. Go around the globe and people know Mr. Boombastic. They know his darling angel, and they… Read More
Music has an innate ability to transform. That perfect record doesn’t just provide a soundtrack, it carves a new attitude. Our surroundings become the land of tiny secrets waiting to be noticed, focus is honed into the present, stress melts into calm.… Read More
September 16 marked one year since the release of Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad’s Make It Better, the band’s sixth studio release. Topping at #1 on both the Billboard and iTunes reggae charts, the quality of this latest release is a… Read More
