Concert Reports
Rebelution
Matisyahu, Collie Buddz & Zion-I
08/18/2013, Santa Barbara Bowl
All Photos: JB Brookman www.JbBrookman.com
Very Special Thanks: Jesse Lee Weiss
www.RebelutionMusic.com www.SbBowl.com
Rebelution says, "Playing music is what we love to do, especially outdoors in the summertime with a bunch of friends. We are really excited to perform on the same stage as Matisyahu, Collie Buddz and our longtime collaborators Zion-I, as well as play some of our new songs live. Hopefully 'The Good Vibes Summer Tour' will exceed its name and everyone will have an amazing experience!" Rebelution is supporting their 2012 self-released triple album, Peace of Mind, which debuted at #13 on Billboard's Top 200 and #1 on the Reggae and Independent charts. Rebelution recently released their latest single "Counterfeit Love" for free at Rebelution Music
On Jan 10th 2012 the Santa Barbara, CA based band Rebelution released Peace of Mind through their own label 87 Music in partnership with Controlled Substance Sound Labs. Peace of Mind was released as a multi-length triple-album, which includes Acoustic and Dub versions of every song. Marking the highest chart debut of Rebelution’s career, Peace of Mind debuted at #13 on the Billboard Top 200, #1 Reggae and #1 Independent albums as well as #4 on the iTunes overall album chart. The band previously had four top 10 albums on the Reggae chart and their 2009 release Bright Side of Life debuted at No. 54 on the Top 200 and #1 Reggae.
Peace of Mind, recently awarded the iTunes “Best Crossover Album”, marks the first time Rebelution has expanded beyond their usual self-production enlisting producers Michael Goldwasser (Easy Star All-Stars), Amp Live (Zion-I), Yeti Beats (Kool Keith, George Clinton), Keith Armstrong and Errol Brown (Stephen, Ziggy, Damian, and Bob Marley). The album builds upon the band’s signature style while venturing into new musical genres from the lush strings incorporated into the gentle “Route Around” to the driving guitar and synths throughout “Lady In White”.
Summer of 2013 will see Rebelution cross the United States yet again on their first headlining amphitheater tour. Joining the band on their “Good Vibes Summer Tour,” will be Matisyahu, Collie Buddz, Zion-I and John Brown’s Body. Previous sold out performances include Philly’s The Electric Factory, Hard Rock in Orlando, FL, Hollywood Palladium, Denver’s The Fillmore and The Fox Theatre in Oakland.
Rebelution has developed into a front-runner for grassroots, independent and tour driven music groups. Originally formed in 2004, members Eric Rachmany (vocals / guitar), Rory Carey (keyboards), Wesley Finley (drums), and Marley D. Williams (bass) met in college, while residing in Isla Vista, a popular beachside community in Santa Barbara. New Orleans saxophonist and multi-instrumentalist Khris Royal was recently added to the group. It was there that the seeds to Rebelution’s future were planted creating inspiring and engaging music that would leave their listeners with the sense that they have the power to make this world a better place. The band continuously tours across the USA, have ventured to South America, Guam, Hawaii, Aruba, New Zealand and Europe, and performed at Bonnaroo, Outside Lands, Lollapalooza and Austin City Limits among others.
The Santa Barbara Bowl is a 4,562-seat amphitheater, located in Santa Barbara, California.The Santa Barbara Bowl is open for concerts from approximately April through approximately October with an average of about 27 concerts per season.
Booked exclusively by Nederlander Concerts in Los Angeles, the Bowl hosts primarily popular music concerts. With world-class views and amenities, the Bowl is often considered the preeminent stop for both artists and patrons. www.SbBowl.com
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