This was one of the first songs I wrote for Giant Panda. It was 2001. Our good buddy committed suicide and it was tragic. A few weeks later 9/11 happened and we slipped into endless war. We were always making music as friends.… Read… Read More
Back in December of 2017, we published a Throwback Thursday article about Give Thanks, the one and only album from Skadanks, a New York City reggae band popular during the 90s. The lead singer of this band, Rocker-T, eventually relocated to northern California… Read More
I’ll never forget the day, a little over a year ago, when Seth Herman sat down in my living room and asked if I would carry the torch of Rootfire. I was shocked at first, then honored, humbled and a little bit terrified because Seth is a true visionary… Read More
There’s no better way to turn someone on to something new than through the live show experience. This week we tip our hats to Stick Figure for billing their upcoming Above The Storm tour to feature not only LA positive roots rockers… Read More
Forever Party – NYE: 2 Nights with Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad, John Brown’s Body, and more…
New Year’s is a time of rebirth. It provides the opportunity to reflect on the year prior as it concludes and to raise the bar for… Read More
August 19 marks the one year anniversary of Wandering Soul, the sophomore release from southern California (by way of Hawaii) roots reggae band HIRIE. The record was the second album released by Rootfire Cooperative. The first of its kind,… Read More
The Black Seeds have just released their “first single in ages,” says frontman Barnaby Weir.
“Better Days,” dropped May 19, and the band is returning to North America for the first time in five years. The last time I spoke with Barnaby was July 2012,… Read More
With the arrival of summer, there are certain things that people who live on the East coast can expect: hot, humid days, powerful thunderstorms, warm ocean temperatures, suntans, barbecues, music festivals, the jingling bells of the Good Humor… Read More
