Rebelution, Stephen Marley & Common Kings at Gorge Amphitheatre

The Cali Reggae rockers, Rebelution have been taking to the stages across North America since 2004. Starting off as students at the University of California, Santa Barbara – Eric Rachmany, Matt Velasquez, Rory Carey, Marley D. Williams, and Wesley Finley met, became friends and quickly begun making music together. Through their first few years they shot up quickly around the local music scene, grabbing fans along the way and after EP releases, they were ready to release their debut album by 2007.

The record is well known for it's socially conscious lyrics and uplifting vibes and it's hit single "Safe and Sound" took over the radio stations, on constant repeat, via San Diego’s 91X and Los Angeles’s KROQ and even on iTunes… And was titled Editor’s Choice for Best Reggae Album of 2007! as well as smashing the No. 4 on Billboard Top Reggae Albums charts – it was clear these guys were off to a good start!

"One thing that makes Rebelution a more prominent act is their bombastic stage presence. From the very beginning, they were exploding with excited energy and blazing riffs. As a live experience, they sound so much fuller, brighter, and more detailed somehow."

"As it stands, this has been my favorite show of the year so far. This one sets the bar very, very high for all other shows to come. Don’t miss these guys if you get a chance to see them, especially if you haven’t seen them before!"