Yesterday’s announcement of Cali Vibes Festival, presented by Goldenvoice (founders of the Coachella and Stagecoach festivals), was absolutely jaw-dropping.… Read More
January 2021
Cali Roots and Rootfire are honored to announce that their collaborative Center Stage with Reggae Icons project will feature reggae pioneer, Clinton Fearon, who is celebrating his 70th birthday on Wednesday, January 13th and will boast a month-long exploration of hisRead More
Nattali Rize & Kumar join forces for this exciting new installment from Rize, “Indestructible.” She has enlisted the talents of French Production squad 4 Examples, GRAMMY winning mix engineer James ‘Bonzai’ Caruso, and the musical genius that is Kumar to bring us the next taste from her… Read More
Surfer Girl is the new project from Aer frontman Carter Shultz. While Shultz has spent his time away from the group establishing a solo career under the name Carter Reeves, his new project, Surfer Girl, is a return home to his more Reggae/Hip Hop roots.… Read More
Reggae Release Radar started back in October of 2020. It is an ever-evolving weekly list of new reggae releases (albums/singles/EP’s) from independent artists and prominent labels alike. RRR is open to all artists regardless of size or status and provides an opportunity for up-and-coming artists to be included alongside… Read More
Marking the 40th anniversary of their debut album, Steel Pulse has never wavered in a career long commitment to better mankind through reggae music. This summer’s expansive, co-headlining tour with Ziggy Marley, has truly served to excite, elevate, and entertain fans… Read More
Rootfire Soundclash: Saturday, May 23 @ Planet Gemini - Monterey, CA An evening of original music and classic covers. Hosted by Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad and The Expanders with members of The Green and Westbound Train. Opening set by Expanders Sound System. A very limited amount of tickets go on… Read More
Rootfire first took shape as I was lying in bed with a notebook and pen.
I was trying to put a name to an idea, and put a feeling into that name by using words, art, and music to define a lifestyle that I could feel happening around me.…
