The Rootfire community is open to all artists in the greater world of reggae music, progressive roots, dancehall, and everything in between. Click on the profiles below to learn about artists, their teams, discographies and more. If you are an artist and would like a Rootfire profile,… Read More
Start Rootfire Radio
powered by Spotify- Nothing happening? Download Spotify (free)
- Stationhead
- Rootfire: Progressive Roots
Tag Archive for ‘Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad’
Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad – “Stop Fighting”
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
Roots to Branches Tour featuring The Movement, Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad, Clinton Fearon
The sense of community that connects the bands of the international reggae scene is marked by mutual respect and admiration. Younger artists look to the music of those who came before them as a tool to learn and grow from, recognizing the significance of the seed planted… Read More
Miami to Upstate: Uma Galera at GPGDS’ Party in the Park
Uma Galera is representing a sound not heard much in American reggae. They are able to combine a multitude of tempos, sounds, and languages into one fluid mix. They remind me of a hero of mine from early on, Manu Chao.…
Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad | Sugarshack Live & Direct: Part 1
Over the last few years, Sugarshack Sessions and Rootfire have formed a deep bond. In the beginning, the conversations revolved around getting our bands down to the Sugarshack itself (Bonita Springs, FL), and the results were always such a treat.… Read… Read More
Video Premiere: Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad – Signs
MAKE IT BETTER is the first album we have ever had music videos for. We grew up watching MTV being heavily influenced by quirky story lines and animation. For whatever reason we never got to the music video part of being in a band in our professional life.…
GPGDS Poster/Ticket Giveaway
In honor of tonight’s premiere of Star Wars: The Force Awakens and Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad‘s Jedi-inspired New Year’s Eve concert, we are doing an Autographed Poster / Ticket giveaway. The rules are simple:
#1 Take a photo inspired by Star Wars
Read More
GPGDS New Video + Fall Tour
This is a tour NOT to be missed by any Panda fan or live music fan in general. The Simpkin Project is one of our very favorite bands ever. We have been preaching about them for the past 10 years to all of you people. This is their FIRST… Read More