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California Roots Festival 2019 - Second Artist Announcement

12/05/2018 by Press Release

California Roots Festival 2019 - Second Artist Announcement

The 10th annual California Roots Music and Arts Festival has announced their second round of artists.

Joining an already impressive lineup are scene favorites Rebelution, Dirty Heads, Pepper, Collie Buddz, The Green, and Alborosie. Making their debuts at the event are Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals, UB40 feat. Ali & Astro , Kabaka Pyramid, The Elovaters, and Roots of a Rebellion. Also a special Matisyahu set performing the set list from his classic Live at Stubbs album rounds out the announcement. In addition, the daily breakdowns are also unfolding helping to shape the vibe for each day, leading up to one more artist announcement.

Our second lineup announcement highlights acts that have shaped our community throughout the years, coupled with newer artists and Cali Roots debut performances that will help us make history in 2019,” says festival Co-Producer Dan Sheehan. He adds, “We have so much more to announce leading up to May and can’t wait to share it with you for our milestone year.

Cali Roots is known for their high standards and commitment to being an environmentally conscious event, and introduces green initiatives year round. Recently, the organization has launched a custom “Together We Stand” T-Shirt to show support for those affected by Camp Fire. All proceeds of the shirt will directly benefit the Sierra Nevada Camp Fire Relief fund. You can support by purchasing the shirt here or donating here.

Round Two Artist Line-Up Announcement:

  • Rebelution 
  • Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals 
  • Dirty Heads 
  • UB40 feat. Ali & Astro
  • Pepper
  • Matisyahu: Performing The Set List From Live at Stubbs 
  • Collie Buddz 
  • The Green 
  • Alborosie 
  • Kabaka Pyramid 
  • Xiuhtezcatl 
  • The Elovaters 
  • Roots Of A Rebellion


Day by Day Breakdown (more artists to be announced)
Friday, May 24: Stick Figure, Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals, The Green, Protoje, Common Kings, FIJI, Don Carlos and The Skints.

Saturday, May 25: Dirty Heads, Pepper, The Expendables, Alborosie, G. Love And Special Sauce, Iya Terra, Jo Mersa Marley, Roots Of A Rebellion.

Sunday, May 26: Rebelution, UB40 feat. Ali & Astro, Nahko And Medicine For The People, Cypress Hill Performing Black Sunday, Matisyahu: Performing The Set List From Live at Stubbs, Collie Buddz, Dread Mar I, Kabaka Pyramid, Xiuhtezcatl and The Elovaters.  

FESTIVAL DETAILS
The 10th Annual California Roots Music and Arts Festival
Dates: Friday, May 24, 2019 – Sunday May 26, 2019
Time: 10:00 am – 11:00 pm PDT
Venue: Monterey County Fair and Event Center