After a year of anticipation, the 14th iteration of Cali Roots once again graced the historic stages of the Monterey Fairgrounds. Through the years, the annual Montereggae classic has proven time and time again to be so much more than a festival—an annual family reunion for a worldwide community. With lines extending blocks down the street, droves of fans began lining up outside the gates hours before the festival opened, anxiously awaiting the start of another year of this momentous gathering.

Formerly of Sublime, Bay Area alt-reggae powerhouse Rome Ramirez has a unique ability to capture the attention of a room beyond the weight of his star power. With an electric charisma and an ability to take a calm and philosophical approach to navigating the world around him, he continues to inspire fans across the globe. Despite achieving more success than he ever expected when first starting his career at 19, he remains one of the most humble people one could ever expect to meet.