The only time one hears of bands entering the political fray nowadays is when they are complaining about their songs being used at candidates’ campaign events without their permission, but for Latin rockers, Ozomatli, their activist leanings have always been an integral part of their identity. The original members of the Grammy Award-winning group, named…
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Dirty Heads Double-Dip at Cali Roots and The Catalyst
Like any good Southern California band origin tale should, our story begins in an Orange County garage where then-high school freshman, Jared “Dirty J” Watson and vocalist/guitarist Dustin “Duddy B” Bushnell played their first songs as The Dirty Heads in 1996. The two friends originally met at a house party. Dustin was already a musician…
The Best of Reggae-Fusion Comes to Santa Cruz
Fusing California roots reggae with hip-hop, jazz and a bit of punk, Dewey and the Peoples is a hybrid wonder for a new generation of music lovers. Equally hard-hitting and inspired, the Bay Area-based five-piece is making waves up and down the coast, delivering captivating performances that rarely leave feet on the ground. Dewey and…
