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PHOTOS: Earth Day Behind the Scenes

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The Crocodile

Last Thursday we joined our braddahs from The Black Seeds (New Zealand) on stage at The Crocodile to a packed house. A packed house of 500+ that was by far the loudest audience since we rocked Showbox at the Market … Continue reading

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Highline High School

At the end of March we were invited by Highline High School in Burien to perform an intimate show for a select group of their students. After the show we talked story with the diverse group for an hour about … Continue reading

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Photos: Last Days in Jakarta with ASAP

ASAP is an Indonesian rock band signed to Michelin Records with classic rock, progressive rock, and metal influences. They are some of the most talented musicians I’ve ever met and also some of the most humble. They will be coming … Continue reading

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Photos: Kediri Reggae Jamboree #3

Performing “Belltown” at the third annual Kediri Reggae Jamboree. Den Basito, my new friend, and a hero of the youth in his village just outside of Kediri. A great leader in the Kediri reggae community who welcomed me onto the … Continue reading

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Photos: Jakarta Day 2

Performing with Uncle Reggae on the second night at Wapres, which is known to be a stepping stone for future Indonesian stars. Some very popular bands here have debuted on this humble stage. Very strong and supportive music community here … Continue reading

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Photos: Jakarta Day 1

Downtown Jakarta lit up at night from Michelin’s (the producer and man with the biggest heart in Indonesia who flew me out here) wife’s apartment. Earlier in the day she prepared the best oxtail dish I have ever tasted. First … Continue reading

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ThisThat in Taipei? No Way!

So Estelle and I get off a 13 hour flight from San Francisco to Taipei and head straight to the food court for a bowl of steaming hot wonton noodle soup and chicken balls. On the way, we stopped to … Continue reading

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Is Reggae Dead or Alive?

In support of our show this Sat Feb 4 at Nectar Lounge, Seattle newspaper The Stranger published an article today titled “For and Against Kore Ionz,” in which writers Charles Mudede (from Kwe Kwe, Zimbabwe) and Dominic Holden (from Seattle, … Continue reading

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“Love You Better” #13 on Da Pāʻina

Reggae is a force to be reckoned with in Hawaiʻi, with many major radio stations spinning it all day long. Back in August we did a live in-studio with Phat Joe on Island 98.5 (check out the iPhone video he … Continue reading

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