SUGA 95.7 FM, a community station in Lehigh Acres, Florida, will be having their highly anticipated reggae festival and jerk competition on Sunday, October 27th. The event will be held at Centennial Park (2000 West 1st Street) in Fort Myers and is being presented under the distinguished patronage of Consul General Oliver Mair.

The live band show will feature performances by Mykal Rose (formerly of Black Uhuru), AJ Brown, Shuga, Mr Easy, Tamara B, Chopper Ranks, Round Head, Kofiedon, and Dajah. Confirmed selectors include DJ Daz, DJ JC, DJ Blacks, and DJ Yanks, with MCs Nuffy and Dog World.

Running time is 1:00-10:00 p.m., and tickets can be purchased on Eventbrite.

Veteran reggae artist Flourgon recently collaborated with emerging vocalist Mesha Steele on a new single called Touch Di Road. The song is one of fourteen featured on the West Bound Cruise Riddim, released at the end of June by 29 West Record. 

Touch Di Road is a laidback lovers-rock reggae tune on which both artists go back-and-forth saying how they feel in the moment and what they would like to do. The combination of their individual styles, Flourgon‘s deep bassie voice and Mesha‘s silky smooth vocals, stand in contrast and really add an indescribable dulcet tone to the track. Furthermore, on a compilation that has songs performed by the likes of Beres Hammond, Anthony Red Rose, Lymie Murray, etc., it speaks volumes that Touch Di Road is breaking out and captivating listeners far and wide.  

As both artists continue to traverse across the U.S. doing their respective shows and promoting the song, Touch Di Road‘s rotation on reggae media (traditional and new) has increased. It’s now becoming a constant feature on reggae playlists and platforms. This and all songs on the West Bound Cruise Riddim can be streamed and downloaded from all digital music stores.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD “TOUCH DI ROAD”

The bad boys of reggae music, Inner Circle, will be performing at the Colonial Oak Music Park (33 Saint George Street) in Saint Augustine, Florida, on Sunday, October 13. This is an early show that’s scheduled to start at 6:00 p.m. local time.

Inner Circle was initially formed in the late 1960s, and despite losing beloved front-man Jacob Miller in 1980, they have managed to remain consistent throughout the decades. Click here for tickets to the aforementioned show.

Initially scheduled for April 28th, the second edition of Legends of Roots Reggae is now set for Sunday, October 13, at Electric Brixton, one of the leading live music venues in South West London, in the United Kingdom.

This event brings together some of the best reggae acts from the 1970s, living legends Big Youth, Linval Thompson, The Meditations, and Little Roy, alongside the Mafia & Fluxy Band. Legends of Roots Reggae is an 18 and older concert. Attendees should know that photo identification is required.

From September 6th to the 8th, the 2024 Green Mountain Reggae Festival will be staged at the Bradford Fairgrounds (66 Carson Lane) in Bradford, Orange County, Vermont. The event promises over fifteen live performers as well as some top-notch selectors.

Presented by Rooted Entertainment and Brooklyn Reggae, it will feature Culture with Kenyatta Hill, Mighty Mystic, Carlton Livingston, Mihali, Coyote Island, Soul Rebel Project, Mike Love, and many more.

In addition to the musical entertainment, patrons will also get on-site camping, RV hookups, access to vendors, a wellness village, a kids corner, and more. Click here for additional info and links to tickets.