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Dallas Reggae Festival 2024: New Grounds, Legendary Vibes
Apr 20, 2024

Dallas Reggae Festival 2024: New Grounds, Legendary Vibes

While it's not an old festival, the Dallas Reggae Festival has some old-school reggae aficionados backing it up, ensuring that the lineup feels authentic to the scene. This year's event, held from April 12-14, showcased an impressive array of talent and introduced a promising new venue at Dallas Midtown, despite encountering a few initial bumps in the road. As the weekend unfolded, Dallas Midtown proved itself a fresh and exciting home for reggae in the Lone Star State.

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Rise & Vibes Festival 2024: Reggae, Nature & Community in Harmony
May 28, 2024

Rise & Vibes Festival 2024: Reggae, Nature & Community in Harmony

Returning to Tico Time for another unforgettable weekend, the Rise & Vibes Festival continues to captivate festival-goers with its unique blend of reggae music, vibrant community, and serene surroundings. Year after year, the event grows in scope and soul, always leaving attendees with new friends, deepened connections, and unforgettable memories.

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California Roots Festival 2024: Reggae, Community, and Culture in Full Bloom.
Jun 11, 2024

California Roots Festival 2024: Reggae, Community, and Culture in Full Bloom.

Highly anticipated and deeply cherished, the California Roots Festival 2024 once again proved why it's a cornerstone of the global reggae scene. From the moment the gates opened, the energy was infectious-fans, staff, and artists alike radiated positive vibes. The festival was more than just a series of performances; it was a celebration of unity, culture, and a shared love for roots music.

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Reggae On The River 2024: A Return to Pure Vibes
Jul 10, 2024

Reggae On The River 2024: A Return to Pure Vibes

Driving into the festival, the scenery alone set the tone, filling the air with a sense of magic and anticipation. The lush landscapes of Humboldt County instantly brought up the vibes, making it clear that something special was about to unfold. Arriving a day early, I took the chance to settle in, walk the grounds, and soak in the energy before the festivities officially kicked off. As night fell, the sky lit up with stars while the hum of last-minute preparations echoed throughout the festival grounds-a peaceful yet electric moment before the storm of music and celebration.

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Waterfront Blues Festival 2024: Four Days of Music, Community & Soulful Celebration
Jul 12, 2024

Waterfront Blues Festival 2024: Four Days of Music, Community & Soulful Celebration

The Waterfront Blues Festival 2024 expanded to a four-day celebration this year, offering fans even more time to enjoy a stellar lineup of blues talent, community spirit, and summertime festivities. Held at the iconic Tom McCall Waterfront Park in Portland, Oregon, the festival brought together music lovers from across the region for one of the most memorable editions yet.

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Cali Roots 2025: Weathered Skies, Elevated Vibes
Jun 20, 2025

Cali Roots 2025: Weathered Skies, Elevated Vibes

Returning for its second year covering Cali Roots, Music Coast was once again on-site to capture the heart of the festival—and 2025 didn’t disappoint. Despite a weekend of heavy overcast skies, the energy remained sky-high, with crowds unfazed and the vibes as strong as ever.

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Rise & Vibes 2025: Roots, River, and Renewal at Tico Time.
Sep 9, 2025

Rise & Vibes 2025: Roots, River, and Renewal at Tico Time.

Back for another unforgettable year, Music Coast returned to Tico Time River Resort to capture the vibrant soul of Rise & Vibes 2025. This year’s festival was packed with powerful performances, warm community energy, and notable upgrades that elevated the entire experience. From blazing sun to unexpected showers, from deep-rooted reggae to ethereal encores, this is how it all went down.

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Tripping Jupiter – “Crack That Drum” Turns the Dance Floor into a Riot of Joy
Nov 21, 2025

Tripping Jupiter – “Crack That Drum” Turns the Dance Floor into a Riot of Joy

New York glam-pop project Tripping Jupiter is back, and this time the dance floor is the frontline. “Crack That Drum”—released October 17, 2025—is the band’s first new music since their award-winning debut album Lipstick of the Brave (2022), a record that blended art-pop, glam rock, and gender-liberation anthems, complete with a Bill Plympton–animated short film and festival accolades.

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