About Katchafire
Hailing from Kirikiriroa in Aotearoa (Hamilton in New Zealand), Katchafire have become a global roots reggae phenomenon with the all-Maori band bringing their pure classic sound to music lovers worldwide delivering one of the most authentic reggae shows around. With six successful albums, platinum sales, hit singles, and a massive fanbase selling out shows around the world, Katchafire celebrated 25 years of existence in 2022. Their sound is built on the foundations of classic roots reggae with an R&B and funk rub, fusing modern dancehall and with slinky pop, cool grooves, and uplifting vibes. Built on a family movement, it all started when lead guitarist Grenville Bell, father of lead singer Logan Bell and drummer Jordan Bell, moved into an apartment building in town with his then-teenage sons where they could make music all night, and the rest is history. After countless jams and sold-out concerts, they swelled to an eight-piece collective of multitalented songwriters and musicians and became a staple on Pacific Roots scenes around the world. Katchafire’s popularity and critical acclaim has seen them share the stage with Damien Marley, Steel Pulse, UB40, The Wailers, Michael Franti and Spearhead, and many others.
They’ve garnered respect from the likes of Don Letts, the acclaimed documentary filmmaker and former tour DJ for The Clash, as well as music journalist David Katz. They have also been championed on the airwaves by legendary broadcasters including Steve Barker (BBC), Charlie Gillett (BBC), and David Rodigan (Kiss FM and others), to name a few.
During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Katchafire spent time in studios across Aotearoa recording new music and looked forward to returning to international touring once borders reopened. Rather than slowing down while overseas travel was on hold, the band released two new singles in 2021: “Whaingaroa” in July and “Circle Back” in December. They also re-released their song “100” from the Legacy album in Te Reo Māori as “Karawhiua,” as part of the Waiata / Anthems documentary series. The accompanying documentary episode follows lead singer Logan Bell’s journey to reconnect with his Māori heritage.
The band will hit the road this fall, kicking off the tour on September 2 in Ventura. The run includes stops in Reno, Roseville, Napa, Portland, Rancho Mirage, and concludes on Sunday, September 13, at The Mayan in downtown Los Angeles. With more new music on the way, there is no stopping the ’Fire!
About Long Beach Dub Allstars
After making their triumphant return in 2020 with their self-titled album, Long Beach Dub Allstars are taking it all the way back-to-basics on their new album, Echo Mountain High. The album will take listeners on a trip through a psychedelic mountain range of musical madness filled with reggae, rock, ska, hip-hop, hard dub, and soul. Long Beach Dub Allstars have always taken chances and have never been afraid to chart into unknown musical territory. Echo Mountain High sees them experimenting with some heavy psychedelics and finds the band playing some hard classic dub anthems along with some wild experiments, showcasing the band’s free spirit and fearlessness to venture into the unknown.
About Through the Roots
Through the Roots (TTR) is a nationally touring pop-reggae band based in San Diego and Hawaii. Formed in 2008 in the Rancho Bernardo home of lead singer Evan Hawkins, the band, initially consisting of Hawkins and keyboardist Brady O’Rear, honed their sound through countless hours of practice and local performances.
In June 2025, Through the Roots released their new single, “Just Cruise.” This track offers a refreshing take on island reggae, combining contemporary production with infectious lyrics and pop sensibilities. Created during a 2024 writing session in Hawaii and produced by Canha and O’Rear, the lyrics for “Just Cruise” were quickly penned by Evan Hawkins.
About Tomorrows Bad Seed
Cultivated in the South Bay of Los Angeles, Tomorrows Bad Seeds are the musical embodiment of surf and street culture, a perfect blend of hip-hop, punk, reggae, rock, and soul.
About Tangent Productions
For those in the know, Tangent Productions has been involved with the Orange County music scene since 1985, always booking great unknown artists. Tangent’s venues were always the hot spot to be seen and would have local and national luminaries in attendance like Social Distortion, TSOL, Adolescents, Vandals, David Bowie, Nirvana, Sublime, Foo Fighters, Alice in Chains, STP, Korn, and Rage Against the Machine, just to name a few. Tangent Productions has since promoted and booked venues from Los Angeles County, San Diego, Las Vegas, and especially Orange County. Their mission is to keep the local music scene alive and to encourage the next generation of young artists.
