Today, in a new plot twist, California Roots, the premier Reggae, Roots and Hip-hop music festival in Northern California, announced their massive 2023 line up. Releasing nearly the entire line up in one heavy-hitting drop, the 12th Annual Cali Roots will once again return for four incredible days, May 25-28, 2023 to Monterey, CA. The star-studded lineup features debut performances from legendary hip-hop collective, Wu-Tang Clan, rollicking ska-punk band The Interrupters and Mr. Boombastic himself, Shaggy as well as the return of mainstay favorites Dirty Heads, Hirie, Atmosphere, Cypress Hill, Iration, SOJA, Michael Franti and Spearhead, Dispatch and Sublime with Rome.
In true Cali Roots style, the festival organizers have built an impressive line up with an eclectic blend of the best in live music with artists hailing from the four corners of the globe including Collie Buddz, Jesse Royal, Kes, Lila Iké, and Mykal Rose from the Caribbean and Gentleman, Alborosie, Dub Inc and The Skints from Europe to Hawaii’s Anuhea, Kolohe Kai and Maoli and New Zealand’s L.A.B. and Katchafire. The already massive line up will have two more headliners announced early next year.
Festival goers will be enthralled by the unique curated experiences that are guaranteed to stimulate all senses that can be heard, felt, seen and embodied throughout the festival. “Every year we sit down as a team, and brainstorm how we can continue to connect with the fans and create an original experience.” says Dan Sheehan, festival producer. “It’s not only in the overall big details like ground breaking performances and collaborations that fans have come to enjoy but it’s also the little details like partnering with local small businesses. I’m really excited to once again be bringing a special experience the fans will love.” In addition to mainstages, the festival offers local food and beverage vendors, captivating art installations, on-site greening initiatives, community focused nonprofits and intimate pop-up performances.
Limited Early Bird 3-day & 4-day tickets as well as Fuse Travel packages go on sale on Monday, November 7 at 10 am PST (Purchase Link: http://californiarootsfestival.com/tickets).
Artist Line-Up Announcement:
Thursday:
*Thursday headliner still to be announced
Michael Franti and Spearhead
Atmosphere
SOJA
Katchafire
Dub Inc
Mihali
Mykal Rose + Subatomic Sound System
Anuhea
Thrive
Friday:
Wu-Tang Clan
Sublime with Rome
Cypress Hill
Steel Pulse
Common Kings
The Interrupters
L.A.B.
Maoli
Jesse Royal
Lila Iké
Surfer Girl
Joe Samba
Kyle Smith
Soulwise
Saturday:
* Saturday headliner still to be announced
Shaggy
Collie Buddz and Friends
Hieroglyphics feat. Del the Funky Homosapien
Gentleman
Hirie
Ozomatli feat. Chali 2na and Cut Chemist
Alborosie
BadFish
Kes
The Skints
The Hip Abduction
Little Stranger
Cydeways
Sunday:
Dirty Heads
Iration
Dispatch
Kolohe Kai
Matisyahu
The Movement
Natiruts
The Elovaters
Long Beach Dub Allstars
Denm
Thee Sacred Souls
Shwayze
KBong and Johnny Cosmic
Tunnel Vision
B Foundation
The Rudians
The 12th Annual California Roots Music and Arts Festival
Dates: Thursday, May 25 - Sunday, May 28, 2023
Time: 10:00 am – 11:00 pm PDT
Venue: Monterey County Fair and Event Center - 2004 Fairground Road, Monterey, CA 93940
Admission: Varies - Purchase Link: http://californiarootsfestival.com/tickets
Travel Packages: https://www.fuseexperiences.com/events/cali-roots
Age restrictions: All Ages Welcome, kids 10 & under free
