On a perfect October evening in Raleigh, Artikal Sound System and Mouse Powell delivered an unforgettable night of Reggae Rock at Bowstring. Mouse Powell, hailing from Arizona and mentored by Katastro, kicked things off with his unique hip-hop-infused sound, dropping tracks like “Back against the wall,” “The score,” and an exclusive new song, “Don’t trip.” The energy was electric, setting the stage for the main event.
Continue readingAuthor Archives: Shibby
Raleigh Reggae Roundup: “Bad for Business” review + new music & upcoming shows #CrowdVibes podcast | S3 E6
Hey hey #CrowdVibers!
Welcome back to another week of Reggae rock goodness! The holidays are almost here, but don’t worry—we’ve got plenty of fresh tunes and upcoming shows to keep you rocking through the season. Let’s dive in!
Continue readingKalamazoo gets “Ways of the World” + one-of-a-Kind Bob Marley cover: aurorawave, LBDA, & The Movement | S3 E5
We took a wild trip to Kalamazoo, Michigan, for an epic night of reggae rock with aurorawave, Long Beach Dub All-Stars, and The Movement. Aurorawave kicked things off with a high-energy fusion of reggae and heavy metal, delivering hits like “Stratosphere” and “Boiling Point.” Their mysterious track “Unholy Kindness” had the crowd buzzing with excitement.
Continue readingRaleigh Reggae Roundup: Seranation & Aurorawave new tunes + upcoming secret OBX show! Crowd Vibes podcast | S3 E4
Hey hey #CrowdVibers!
Welcome back to the show where we’re all about good vibes, great music, and the magic of live performances. In this episode, we’ve got fresh tracks from Aurorawave and Seranation, plus some secret live shows you won’t want to miss. And of course, a huge shout-out to all the Veterans out there. As an Army brat, I know the sacrifices that come with service, and I just want to take a moment to say: You all rock!
CrowdVibes Tunes of the Week
Who’s ready for some new music?
Continue readingCharleston gets #StrangerWars: Little Stranger, Tropidelic, & Damn Skippy highlights | S3 E3
Highlights from Little Stranger, Tropidelic, and Damn Skippy, Star Wars-themed show at The Refinery in Charleston, SC
The force was strong in Charleston on November 2nd as The Refinery hosted an unforgettable Star Wars-themed night under the stars with Damn Skippy, Tropidelic, and Little Stranger. Damn Skippy kicked things off with high energy, and Tropidelic kept the crowd rocking with hits from their new album Royal Grove, including “Humble” and “Ride,” along with special guest appearances. The vibe was electric all night, setting the stage for an amazing evening.
Continue readingRaleigh Reggae roundup: From Carrboro to Charleston and upcoming shows! #CrowdVibes podcast | S3 E2
Hey hey #CrowdVibers!
We’ve had an incredible weekend filled with live Reggae, rocking out with six incredible bands across two towns. From fresh tunes to amazing shows, this episode has it all. Let’s dive into what’s new, what’s next, and what we’re vibing to this week.
Continue readingRaleigh Reggae roundup: Surfer Girl, Tropidelic, Little Stranger + new tracks from 311 | S3 E1
Get ready for a fresh wave of Reggae Rock vibes in this episode of the #CrowdVibes podcast! We’re kicking off Season 3 with new music and upcoming shows.
CrowdVibes tunes of the week
Here are your fresh tunes this week!
Continue reading#CrowdVibes clips: Stick Figure, SOJA, and Little Stranger – Sacred Sands tour 2024 recap
New music by Iration, Artikal Sound System, Inna Vision, One Culture, and more!
This is a recap of the Sacred Sands tour with Stick Figure, SOJA, and Little Stranger at the Veterans United amp in Virginia Beach, VA.
+ Crowd Vibes “tunes of the week” (new music segment)
+ Raleigh Reggae scene (upcoming concert calendar)
#CrowdVibes clips: Daytrippin’ In Paradise tour part 2: Pepper & Iration
New music from Joe Samba, Badfish, Drifting Roots, Shwayze, and more.
This is a recap of the Daytrippin’ In Paradise with Iration, Pepper, Denm, and Artikal Sound System at Roanoke Island Festival Park in Manteo, NC – Daytrippin’ In Paradise Summer Tour 2024.
Continue reading#CrowdVibes clips: Daytrippin’ In Paradise part 1: Artikal Sound System & Denm
New music from Cydeways, The Hourglass Kids, Gary Dread and more.
This is a recap of the Daytrippin’ In Paradise with Iration, Pepper, Denm, and Artikal Sound System at Roanoke Island Festival Park in Manteo, NC – Daytrippin’ In Paradise Summer Tour 2024.
Continue reading