Your favorite river-based reggae festival is back, jamming out in Humboldt this year from August 3-5. If you’re a fan of summer music festivals, you won’t want to miss this one. Here’s the lineup for the 2018 Reggae on the River. It’s gonna be irie.
Hempress Sativa
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Starting Friday off will be Hempress Sativa, reggae badass extraordinaire.
Busy Signal
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Dancehall reggae mastermind Busy Signal will keep the vibes going on Friday.
Cham
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Jamaican rapper Cham will close it out on Friday.
Wailing Souls
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The three-time-Grammy-nominated Wailing Souls will be tearing it up on Saturday — don’t miss them.
Arrested Development
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The band that came before the show will take the stage on Saturday. No Jason Batemans will be seen.
Don Carlos
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Former Black Uhuru member Don Carlos is still rocking at the ripe age of 66. Mad respect.
Mavado
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Kingston-born Mavado will be one of the biggest acts of the weekend. Bring your dancing pants.
Mystic Roots
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The five-piece pop-reggae fusion band is a ton of fun—catch them on Saturday.
Israel Vibration
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Israel Vibration, who have been rocking since the 70s, has just been added to the lineup. You’re welcome.
Iration
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Hawaii-born but Santa Barbara-based reggae rockers Iration play on Sunday, for what is sure to be one of the highlights of the weekend.
The Original Wailers
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Al Anderson and Junior Marvin of Bob Marley fame are still playing great music, so catch them with the Original Wailers on Sunday.
Bambaata Marley
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The Marley line continues with Ziggy’s son Bambaata on Sunday. Talk about a solid family line.
Katastro
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Alt-hip-hop group Katastro will be rocking on Sunday.
Morgan Heritage
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Two decades in and Morgan Heritage are still playing lively shows to a fiercely loyal following. Hit them up on Sunday.
