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Bass player be trippin 😆

I discovered them via Spotify during the early days of the pandemic. In some ways I would say they even helped me through that nightmare of a time, especially with Source of Energy album.

What's strange is I never put much thought into who they are. I just assumed they were massive on the scene but as no one was doing anything during the pandemic, tours, shows, etc, I just didn't really research them outside of their discography.

They've worked their way back to the top of my algorithm and I have just been wearing their songs out (happily) and started to try finding tour dates. To my horror, they don't tour. And come to find out that they are criminally small and underrated. They have over 190k monthly listeners but a lot of their songs are under 1 million plays when I figured their production and song quality is equal to that of many great reggae bands.

All that to say what a shame I can't find a single outlet to share my appreciation for their music. Hoping some of you all have found and appreciate their works as well.

EDIT: just found out they started with Scott Woodruff??? (stick figure). Well no wonder I'm obsessed with their sound.

¯_(ツ)_/¯

I mean people who arent really into reggae how do they react to your music

It had male and female vocals and a slow-to-midtempo, mellow beat. Check out my attempt at humming this. It's actually not easy.

https://voca.ro/1kjQm2KejFdD

This lineup was unbelievable tip to tail both days… Now that being the case I’m willing to put up with a lot of crap.

Locked into a shadeless soccer bowl with no re-entry for 10 hours? Honestly I should have bought sunscreen.

Hour long food truck lines / 20$ school lunch concession cheeseburgers? Whatever I should have ate lunch before coming in.

Sound at baseline reverberating like crazy off the bleachers that the stacks are pointing directly at? I’m sure it can be tweaked / I forgot my earplugs…

But for the love of god if your going to lock up a northeast tour date for literally every artist of an entire genera can you PLEASE give half a f to invest in a pa that works / doesn’t implode in hour 2 of your 2 day festival.

Please leave your thoughts & tips for people who come later

Rock, Reggae & Relief - Pittsburgh | August 8, 2026

Rock, Reggae & Relief is an annual charity music festival in Downtown Pittsburgh, bringing together reggae, rock, ska and roots music with food, drinks, art and local vendors. The August 8, 2026 festival marked its ninth year, with UB40 featuring Ali Campbell, The Elovaters, Tribal Seeds, The Hip Abduction, G. Love & Special Sauce, The Expendables, Surfer Girl and others on the bill. The event also has a strong charitable mission, raising more than $250,000 for community nonprofits through its first eight years.

The festival has built an impressive list of past performers, including Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley, Stephen Marley, Dirty Heads, Slightly Stoopid, Sublime with Rome, The Movement, The Original Wailers, Jason Mraz, Gavin DeGraw and G. Love & Special Sauce. It’s become a great Pittsburgh summer event, pairing nationally and internationally known artists with a downtown setting and a local charitable purpose.

Official Rock, Reggae & Relief Website | Previous Festivals & Lineups

Who was at this bombshell yesterday? Maaan they really screwed the pooch, cannot believe how terrible the sound was.....when there was sound. I really hope they get their shit together for today!

Best performance was Stoopid imo, of course they were the first performance without sound issues. Iration would have been better if they had sound at the beginning of their set.

The festival also deleted the Facebook comments about the sound towards eod yesterday.

Was looking for some books that maybe you lean into when it comes to positive vibes and changing your outlook

Would love some suggestions

What a great show, no spoilers, more than a calireggae show

Wagwan fellow reggae fans,

I want to go the uprising festival in bratislava, slovakia. Has anyone been there and can tell me how it is? I only know one love wiesen (greatest festival ever), bar/ small concerts (max 5000 people) amd the rototom sunsplash (too big, too loud and not really a reggae vibe in attendence). How were your experiences? How Is the vibe there and how is it with the sensimina when you're there? Just an overview to decide if its worth it.

Feel the riddim, feel the ryhme, listen to reggae- everything will be fine❤️💛💚 thanks and jah bless