Grammy Nominated Raging Fyah Talk Reggae
I met Raging Fyah during the Austin City Limits Music Festival this year and was thrilled to have the opportunity to sit down and chat with Kumar Bent, front man for the 5-piece reggae band out of Jamaica. Stream: Give us some Feedback! Connect with Lauren and the show…
Final Day of Reggae on the River: Reggae on The River 2016 Revisted
Day 4 of Reggae On the River began with a crisp sunshine morning, a blanket around my shoulders and a hot cup of coffee in my hands. With so much stimulation from a variety of great artists, delectable food, and a whole festival of amazing new people to meet, we…
How to Make a Stage Sizzla from Dawn to Dusk! Reggae on The River 2016 Revisted
Morning breaks on Saturday at “The River” to the sound of Bayonics. What could be better? This 8-piece San Francisco native band are a perfect start to the day. Beautifully coalescing Latin, Reggae and funk, they move the crowd, and get the crowd moving, with their passionate commitment to the…
The Good Old Days of Dub and Roots: Reggae on The River 2016 Revisted
Greetings all! You may remember my recent featured article on Lauren Ignited as part of the series “Not to be Missed Festivals on the West Coast.” The first part was a preview of the famous, four-day extravaganza held in Humboldt County, “Reggae on The River.” Well, Ignited Family, it’s time…
New & Notable in Reggae: Ridgway
Just beyond the Golden Gate Bridge, in the County of Marin, lies a small city by the name of Novato. In that sleepy town live 5 lads devoted to music. Young and ready to explore “life the universe and everything," they had all dreamt the dream most kids just talk…
6 Must-Attend West Coast Music Festivals, Part One
It's Summertime, People of America!!!! In sunny California, it is prime time for recreation. From concerts, cookouts, travel, and camping to water sports car shows, county fairs and more: the options are nearly endless. The tourists are out in droves experiencing all the major landmarks. Whether dining or stopping at a…
#TuesdayTease: Tribal Seeds
The first time I saw Tribal Seeds live, I just happened to be visiting the Wailers while they were on tour in Arizona. It was a great show--Tribal Seeds opened up, the Wailers next and Steel Pulse closed it out. The outdoor concert was held against the background of mountains…
#WedFTW: Ballyhoo!
This week's #WedFTW features a reggae band with a side of rock, pop, ska and a little punk. The reggae/rock band Ballyhoo! release their new EP Halo this summer. Producer & musician John Feldmann of Goldfinger brings out the band's punk energy and pop reggae grooves to the track, reinforcing the…
#FridayFinds: Headshine
Looking for some music to round out your Friday with? Ease into the afternoon with Headshine, a surfer inspired reggae band from Cali. Headshine has opened for reggae legends The Wailers and Ziggy Marley, to name a couple. They are currently working on a new record and touring. So, keep…
Backstage with Steel Pulse
Looking back at 2013, I have to share one of my most important interviews of the year. And, if you are a reggae fan, then you already know the kind of excitement (and nervousness) that ran through my body when I realized I was headed to Arizona to not only…
Backstage with The Wailers
Sometimes you have a summer that is unbelievable. This summer, I made friends with The Wailers and caught up with them in Houston, Lafayette, New York, San Francisco and Virginia Beach. This legendary band is fittingly led by a living legend: Aston "Family Man" Barrett. Bass guitar player, Family Man…