On October 30th, General Hydroponics, a worldwide leader in the development of organic growing supplies, will release it’s second compilation album Gen Hydro Vol. 2 – Music for your soul, nutrition for your plants. With a long tradition bringing together nature and technology, the company has recently begun putting resources into the progressive reggae scene. From paying fair wages to artist’s performing at Gen Hydro events, supporting producers who create music, or covering the costs of physical items (like Rootfire’s merch tent), Gen Hydro continues to become viable sponsorship alternative to a scene often dominated by clothing or liquor companies.
With the release of Gen Hydro Vol. 2 the company has activated a nationwide network of grow shops who will physically distribute the album; spreading music for the likes of Collie Buddz, Stick Figure, Dizzy Wright, Amp Live, Brother Ali, The Movement, New Kingston, IAMSU & more.
Today Rootfire is premiering the album’s second single “Stronger” – a collaboration between bay area producer Amp Live, and Brooklyn’s New Kingston.
Gen Hydro Vol. 2 – Music for your soul, nutrition for your plants will be available on all digital outlets on Oct 30th, and at fine grow shops nationwide.
* “Stronger” is an exclusive Rootfire World Premiere
New Kingston On Tour:
October 13 – San Antonio, TX – Jack’s Bar
October 15 – Houston, TX – Scout Bar
October 16 – Albuquerque, NM – Launchpad
October 17 – Mesa, AZ – Club Red
October 18 – Las Vegas, NV – Hard Rock w/ Iya Terra
October 22 – San Diego, CA – Tin Roof
October 23 – Los Angeles, CA – The Mint
October 24 – Santa Cruz, CA – The Catalyst
October 26 – Sacramento, CA – Harlow’s
October 28 – Eugene, OR – WOW Hall
October 29 – Portland, OR – Goodfoot Lounge
October 30 – Seattle, WA – Sunset Tavern w/ Euforquestra
November 2 – Aspen, CO – Belly Up
November 4 – Denver, CO – Cervantes’ Other Side
November 5 – Fort Collins, CO – Hodi’s Half Note
November 6 – Kansas City, MO – Riot Room w/ 77 Jefferson
November 7 – Minneapolis, MN – Cabooze
November 8 – Chicago, IL – Schubas
November 13 – Burlington, VT – Nectars
December 11 – San Diego, CA – The North Park Theatre
Dates with Rebelution:
January 7 – Tallahassee, FL – The Moon
January 8 – Estero, FL – Germain Arena
January 9 – Orlando, FL – Hard Rock Live
January 10 – Orlando, FL – Hard Rock Live
January 13 – Wilmington, NC – Brooklyn Arts Center at St. Andrews
January 14 – Greensboro, NC – Cone Denim Entertainment Center
January 15 – Columbia, SC – The Music Farm
January 16 – Charlotte, NC – The Fillmore
January 17 – Asheville, NC – The Orange Peel
January 21 – Richmond, VA – The National
January 22 – Silver Spring, MD – The Fillmore
January 23 – Norfolk, VA – The NorVa
January 24 – Norfolk, VA – The NorVa
January 27 – Athens, GA – Georgia Theater
January 28 – Knoxville, TN – The International
January 29 – Birmingham, AL – Iron City Music Hall
January 30 – Nashville, TN – War Memorial Auditorium
Amp Live On Tour:
October 24 – San Francisco, CA – The Village Impacts
October 30 – Sebastopol, CA – Aubergine Vintage Emporium and Cafe
November 14 – Los Angeles, CA – Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival
December 31 – San Francisco, CA – Festival Pavillon at Fort Mason