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In 2017, Monterey County is prominent among California's best music festivals.
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In 2017, Monterey County is prominent among California's best music festivals.

  • Adam Joseph
  • Dec 29, 2016

News flash: The year to come is full of uncertainty. But at least one thing is guaranteed. Monterey County’s – and Northern California’s – mus…

Now in its seventh year, reggae-rock Cali Roots Fest goes back to its roots.
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Now in its seventh year, reggae-rock Cali Roots Fest goes back to its roots.

  • Adam Joseph
  • May 26, 2016

Michael Franti’s music has taken on several different forms over the past 25 years: The singer/songwriter’s journey began in a somewhat primit…

Best local live music offerings for 2016.
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Best local live music offerings for 2016.

  • Adam Joseph
  • Dec 31, 2015

Assembling 2016's best live music offerings on the Monterey Peninsula.

Live from the BASSment returns with new digs, evolved explosive concept.
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Live from the BASSment returns with new digs, evolved explosive concept.

  • Adam Joseph
  • Updated Jun 8, 2015

(photo) Hanif Wondir (left center) and Seaside's Luis Olivo exchange lyrical science during Live from the BASSment’s three-year anniversary pa…

A one-of-a-kind solar-powered recording studio on wheels and other Cali Roots Fest 2015 highlights.
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A one-of-a-kind solar-powered recording studio on wheels and other Cali Roots Fest 2015 highlights.

  • Adam Joseph
  • Updated May 26, 2015

Beyond a complex maze of campers, tents, makeshift shelters and partying, the RV seemed like it was miles away from the Monterey County Fairgr…

Cypress Hill, G-Love, Roots join prodigious reggae-rock lineup of SOJA, Steel Pulse and more.
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Cypress Hill, G-Love, Roots join prodigious reggae-rock lineup of SOJA, Steel Pulse and more.

  • Adam Joseph
  • May 21, 2015

Where do you go after becoming the world’s largest reggae-rock festival? In its sixth year, The California Roots Festival is going outside the…

Cali Roots enjoys very solid lineup (SOJA, Roots, Fishbone, Steel Pulse...) and now its own session beer.
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Cali Roots enjoys very solid lineup (SOJA, Roots, Fishbone, Steel Pulse...) and now its own session beer.

  • Mark C. Anderson
  • Updated May 19, 2015

In its sixth year, California Roots organizers have gathered a roster of energizing Rasta befitting its ever-strengthening rep as the biggest …

Introducing the 2015 Monterey County live music playbook.
Music

Introducing the 2015 Monterey County live music playbook.

  • Adam Joseph
  • Dec 18, 2014

In addition to the 58th Monterey Jazz Festival (Sept. 18-20), new multi-day events have established themselves as annual, Fairgrounds-based, n…

Cypress Hill, The Roots, John Butler Trio round out Cali Roots' best line-up ever.
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Cypress Hill, The Roots, John Butler Trio round out Cali Roots' best line-up ever.

  • Adam Joseph
  • Dec 5, 2014

The world's largest reggae-rock festival is growing so big that its arms are stretching out towards Coachella and Bonnaroo territory. 

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