Summer 2019 is going to be on fire with some of the biggest names in reggae coming to the Evergreen state. Whether you are looking for some fun in the sun or an evening out, here is a list of Washington’s hottest summer reggae shows that you must attend! Stay tuned as I will bring you updates and previews leading up to the shows, as well as recaps afterward.
Sublime With Rome with SOJA and Common Kings
Sunday: June 23rd
Marymoor Park, Redmond, WA
Doors @ 4:30 PM | Show @ 6:00 PM
With the untimely death of Sublime’s lead singer and guitarist, Bradley Nowell, in 1996, original band members, Eric Wilson (bass) and Bud Gaugh (drums), formed Sublime With Rome in 2009 with Rome Ramirez. Though the band’s names are similar and they still perform most of Sublime’s most popular songs, this is not just a cover band. Releasing their third studio album, Blessings, fans should expect plenty of new songs to jam out to. They will be performing with heavy hitters, SOJA and Common Kings – lines will form early.
Rebelution with Collie Buddz, Durand Jones & The Indicators
Saturday: June 29th, 2019
Marymoor Park, Redmond, WA
Doors @ 4:30 AM | Show @ 6:00 PM
Rebelution has been a fan favorite since their debut album, Courage To Grow, which was named iTunes Editors Choice: Best Reggae Album in 2007. Anthem hits like, “Feeling Alright,” and “Count Me In,” have carried the band to the top and Marymoor Park is fortunate to have them perform once again. Dancehall reggae artist, Collie Buddz, will be an opening act along with Durand Jones & The Indicators.
Slightly Stoopid with Matisyahu, Tribal Seeds and HIRIE
Sunday: July 14th, 2019
Marymoor Park, Redmond, WA
Doors @ 4:30 PM | Show @ 6:00 PM
Slightly Stoopid is on their How I Spent My Summer Vacation Tour. They’re bringing an all-star line-up to Marymoor Park for an evening show on a Sunday. Matisyahu, Tribal Seeds, and HIRIE; all of these bands are multiple Cali Roots Festival performers with an amazing track record in the reggae genre.
How I Spent My Summer Vacation Playlist
Nahko with Medicine For The People
Wednesday: August 7th, 2019
Knitting Factory Concert House, Spokane. WA
Doors @ 7:00 PM | Show @ 8:00 PM
The Portland native, Nahko Bear, who fronts Medicine For The People, is a well-traveled musician with a worldly view on his craft. Even though this is a reggae article, I feel this band needed to up here as they have a great influence and positive message that most reggae fans love.
Iration with Pepper*, Fortunate Youth and Katastro
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Thursday: August 15th, 2019
Spokane Knitting Factory, Spokane, WA
Doors @ 6:00 PM | Show @ 7:00 PM
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Wednesday: August 21st, 2019
Marymoor Park, Redmond, WA
Doors @ 4:30 PM | Show @ 5:30 PM
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*Pepper only at Marymoor Park
Iration has been playing their alternative pop-rock reggae sound since 2004. Almost a year to the day, coming off of their self-titled album, Iration, the band is stopping through Spokane before they hit Redmond, WA on the Live From Paradise Tour. Iration will be with the party band Pepper*, fun loving Fortunate Youth, and the emerging Katastro. These bands are all very popular so get your tickets early to these summer reggae shows!
