When you think of the summertime, you think sun, beaches, bonfires, and enjoying some cold refreshments while kicking back with some straight up island-style vibes. Reggae, dub, and ska always seem to hit the spot on those hot summer days, while bringing the positivity to “irie”-type levels. Both Pepper and Tribal Seeds will be delivering the inspiration to both Huntington, NY’s The Paramount and Montclair, NJ’s Wellmont Theater on August 24th and 26th, respectively (get tickets here).
Pepper, based out of San Diego, originated in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii back in 1997, and has become a force in the reggae world. Having toured with acts such as Slightly Stoopid, 311, The Wailers, Snoop Dogg, Brother Ali, The Expendables and more, the trio of Kaleo Wassman (guitar/vocals), Bret Bollinger (bass/vocals), and Yesod Williams (drums/vocals) have released seven studio albums, two live albums, and show no signs of slowing up going into their 20th year as a band. The band’s 2016 release, Ohana, was met with anticipation, as it witnessed the trio showcasing a more mature sound in their quest to transcend and expand their musical horizons.
Pepper “Road to Ohana” Documentary:
Creating their music in a similar vein to that of, let’s say a Steel Pulse, San Diego-based Tribal Seeds have inhaled the roots, rock, reggae of their predecessors and carved a slice of the pie for themselves. The spiritually driven, Jah-rock vibes emanate from the vocal stylings of lead singer/guitarist Steven Rene Jacobo, while the rest of the group create that sound that takes you right to the sandy beaches and crystal clear water of the Caribbean Islands. The group reached the #1 spot on Billboard’s Reggae charts for their 2014 release, Representing. With these two acts playing full sets each night, these shows are going to be the perfect way to end the summer.
Tribal Seeds – “Rock The Night”:
Tickets for both shows are currently on-sale and can be purchased here. For additional information and show updates, check out the Facebook Event pages – Wellmont Theater / The Paramount.
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