Wu-Tang Clan, Shaggy, Dirty Heads, Cypress Hill & others performing
The California Roots Music and Arts Festival has unveiled the 2023 lineup for the 12th Annual Cali Roots at the Monterey County Fairgrounds in Monterey, CA from May 25-28, 2023. Legendary hip hop collective, Wu-Tang Clan, the rollicking ska-punk band, The Interrupters, and Mr. Boombastic himself, Shaggy, will make their Cali Roots debut on the very stage where Jimi Hendrix famously set his guitar on fire. Additionally, the festival will see the return of mainstay favorites Dirty Heads, Hirie, Atmosphere, Cypress Hill, Iration, SOJA, Michael Franti and Spearhead, Dispatch, and Sublime with Rome. Two more headliners will be announced early next year.
In true Cali Roots style, Good Vibez Presents have built out their impressive lineup with an eclectic blend of the best in live music from all four corners of the globe. Collie Buddz, Jesse Royal, Kes, Lila Iké, and Mykal Rose from the Caribbean; Gentleman, Alborosie, Dub Inc, and The Skints from Europe; Hawaii’s Anuhea, Kolohe Kai, and Maoli; and New Zealand’s L.A.B. and Katchafire round out an all-star lineup sure to light up California’s Central Coast.
Festival goers will be enthralled by the unique curated experiences guaranteed to stimulate all senses that can be heard, felt, seen, and embodied throughout the festival.
“Every year we sit down as a team, and brainstorm how we can continue to connect with the fans and create an original experience,” says Dan Sheehan, festival producer and co-host of Cali Roots Radio on SiriusXM’s The Spectrum. “It’s not only in the overall big details like groundbreaking performances and collaborations that fans have come to enjoy, but it’s also the little details like partnering with local small businesses.” In addition to the music, Cali Roots offers local food and beverage vendors, captivating art installations, on-site greening initiatives, community-focused nonprofits, and intimate pop-up performances.
This announcement comes hot on the heels of the inaugural Rebels & Renegades, the newest festival added to the Good Vibez repertoire. Also held at Monterey County Fairgrounds, year one attendees were treated to performances from Cody Jinks, Shooter Jennings’ Zevon tribute, Trampled by Turtles, Nikki Lane, Houndmouth, and more.
Limited Early Bird three day and four day tickets, as well as Fuse travel packages, will go on sale Monday, November 7th at 10 am PST via Tixr. Per usual, Cali Roots is an all-ages-welcome event, and kids 10 and under can attend for free with parents or guardians.
