Gravel riding in Ojai, CA (photo feature)
Many thanks to The Mob Shop for renting us such beautiful bikes and suggesting the ascent of Sulfur Mountain.
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Seth founded Rootfire while he was managing a group of influential modern reggae acts, including The Green, John Brown’s Body, and Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad. The goal of the project has always been to connect the people who participate in the modern reggae movement.
Western Standard Time Ska Orchestra – Love And Affection (Rootfire World Premiere)
On April 29, 2016, Western Standard Time Ska Orchestra (WST) will release a two song EP on Rare Breed Recording Co. The EP features appearances from The Expanders, as well as Greg Lee and Alex Desert of Hepcat.… Read More
“Always Friends” – Tribal Seeds – Ticket Giveaway (Full Tour!)
You have the opportunity to give your friends tickets to see Tribal Seeds on the Spring Harvest Tour, as well as get a free ticket for yourself. We are picking winners for every show on the tour!
The Rules Are Simple:
Send an email to: [email protected]… Read More
First listen: The Movement – Golden (full album premiere)
In a matter of hours The Movement‘s new album Golden drops worldwide. It’s an honor to share this music with you, the Rootfire family, now. Like a dress rehearsal before the main event, we want to say thank you… Read More
United Reggae premieres new single off The Movement’s new album Golden
“The new single off the set is the slick Habit 2016, a combination with vocalists Collie Buddz and Bobby Hustle, which United Reggae now premieres to a worldwide audience. The original version of Habit was featured on the Set Sail album.… Read More
James and Joshua live at Erin & Seth’s house
A few weeks ago we had the pleasure of hosting some of our best buds- Joshua (The Movement) and James (Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad) for a full week at our home in Charlottesville, VA. They were both in town for a music teacher training course through MIMA.…… Read More
Tatanka – Rise (Rootfire World Premiere)
“Rise” sees Tatanka pushing deeper into their home territory, a dubby wilderness that mixes electronic and percussive influences into the structure of reggae.
I first met Ian, the front man for Tatanka in 2007 at The Gothic Theatre in Denver, Colorado.… Read More
Ithaca Music and the footprint of inspiration from I-Town Records
I didn’t know you could play reggae music without a B3 and leslie. I didn’t know you could play a B3 sitting down. Everyone in Ithaca did it standing up.
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I grew up in Naples, NY – a small village in the Finger Lakes.… Read More