Reggae Music In Santa Babylon
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Ever since the "Tuff Gong" Bob Marley graced the stage at the Santa Barbara County Bowl, Santa Barbara has always had a very vibrant and thriving reggae scene. Coming full circle to rising stars like Cornerstone, Dylan Judah, Iration, Rebelution, and local ska legends The Upbeat and The Mad Caddies, reggae and ska music in the 805 is alive and well. Here is our collection of articles praising the music and message that the reggae legends worked so hard to spread across the world, an effort that had a deep and meaningful impact in our town as well as the rest of California.
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Moving Units, Javelin, Lucky Dragons Bring the Electronic Beats
Shows from Moving Units, Lucky Dragons promise electronic tunes of the experimental and danceable variety. Read story.
Halloween Means More Concerts, Costumes
Muddy, SOhO, Velvet Host Weekend Theme Shows
SOhO, Muddy Waters, and Velvet Jones all host theme parties, live music this weekend. Read story.
Third Time’s the Charm for West Beach
Weekend-Long Music Fest Draws Thousands to the Sand
A round-up of this weekend's epic, three-day-long beach side reggae and rock festival. Read story.
End of the Road
Lonesome Dub Wins Indy’s Road to West Beach Competition
Carpinteria’s Lonesome Dub wins Indy’s Road to West Beach Competition. Read story.
Rebelution's Sophomore Release
I.V. Reggae Rockers Unveil Bright Side of Life
The Isla Vista reggae rockers unveiled Bright Side of Life on Tuesday. Read story.
Slightly Stoopid Blazes New Trail
San Diego Reggae Rockers Bring Blazed and Confused Tour to S.B.
The San Diego-based reggae rockers will accompany Snoop Dogg, Stephen Marley, and Mickey Avalon at the Santa Barbara Bowl Sunday night. Read story.
Musicians, Unite!
The Indy Launches Third Annual Santa Barbara Band Guide
Mason Jennings, Matisyahu, and Tripdavon are just some of this week’s must-see live shows. Read story.
311 and Ziggy Marley at the Santa Barbara Bowl
Friday Night Concert Brings Peace, Love, and Rock ’n’ Roll
The Friday night concert united reggae and rock for a beautiful night of moonlit tunes. Read story.
Ziggy Marley Plays for the Kids
S.B. Boys & Girls Club Hosts Reggae Star, Acoustic Concert
The Grammy winner performed to a group of kids and parents last Friday at the Santa Barbara Boys & Girls Club. Read story.
Embracing Family, Overcoming Cancer, Crafting Reggae
Eric Iverson Discusses the Making of A Better World, Soul Majestic’s Third Album
Eric Iverson discusses the making of A Better World, Soul Majestic’s third album. Read story.
311 Brings the Unity Tour Back to the Bowl
Omaha Fusion Rockers Bring New Album, Ziggy Marley to S.B.
The Omaha-based rockers will play alongside Ziggy Marley this Friday night. Read story.
Jesusita Fire Benefit at the Granada Theatre
Friday Night Reggae Fest Packs House for a Good Cause
The sold-out Friday night reggae concert means good news for Firefighters Quest for Burn Survivors. Read story.
Weekend Wailers
Reggae, Grrrl Rock, and Scott Weiland
Reggae, grrrl rock, and Scott Weiland offer up music for your listening pleasure. Read story.
UB40’s Thirty-Year-Long Labor of Love
British Reggae Sensations Head to the Arlington Theatre
The acclaimed British reggae band will play the Arlington Theatre this Friday. Read story.
Mad Professor and Lee “Scratch” Perry Reviewed
Mad Professor. At SOhO, Thursday, February 19. Lee “Scratch” Perry. At SOhO, Saturday, February 21.
Reggae hit town in a big way last week. Thanks to the folks at Club Mercy, SOhO played host to two of the most legendary names in dub music. Read story.
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