Reggae Rising 2008

Mercedes and I headed up to Piercy, CA over the weekend for our 3-Year anniversary to catch Reggae Rising. It was fun camping out in the sun and checking out hours upon hours of reggae all-stars, including Tanya Stephens, Junior Reid, Don Carlos, Sizzla, and more! The 3-day festival was very well organized and the overall vibe was super positive. We met reggae headz as far south as San Diego. That says a lot about the reputation of Reggae Rising, even though the name was changed last year due to legalities.

It was amazing to hear how reggae music has influenced dubstep, drum & bass, and all forms of modern music with its pulsing basslines, funky skanks, and enlightening vocals. I didn't realize how rich and deep reggae music ran and I've been having fun discovering more about the artists. Check out the iTunes feature on Reggae Rising for some essential listening.

This was our first time to Reggae Rising, but definitely not our last.