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  • Tropidelic

    TROPIDELIC

    A musical lighthouse, shining a resilient light for everyone that has had to pull themselves up by their bootstraps, Tropidelic has arrived on the national stage. Hailing from Cleveland, Ohio, a city rich in character and music history, this six-piece performance powerhouse carves their own path with an independent mentality. Front man Roads explores feelings more than sounds, seeing where the emotional travel can take him, while valuing being comfortable and honest.

  • Mike Love

    MIKE LOVE & the FULL CIRCLE

    Mike Love is a musician devoted to revolution through sound. Born in O’ahu, Hawai’i to a family of musicians, Mike has used music as a conversation for as long as he can remember. Love comes from a unique convergence of influences, yet all are bound by their common ambition to inspire positive change in the world. He releases his music independently on his own Love Not War Records label, and his sound, while rooted in the spirituality and message-based music of roots reggae, fuses a variety of influences including progressive and classic rock, soul, blues, flamenco, jazz, classical, and more.

  • Surfer Girl performs at Buds-A-Palooza 2024

    SURFER GIRL

    Introducing Surfer Girl, led by the charismatic Carter Reeves, the former front man of the hip-hop/pop sensation Aer. Embodying the laid-back spirit of coastal living, Carter has seamlessly transitioned from his Aer days to craft a sound that's all about good vibes and groovy rhythms. Their music seamlessly combines indie-pop, reggae, surf-rock, and hip-hop elements. Hailing from Wayland, MA, Carter's music captures the essence of sun-soaked days and breezy evenings.

  • Bikini Trill performs at Buds-A-Palooza 2024

    BIKINI TRILL

    Bikini Trill is a vibrant surf-pop trio based in Los Angeles, California, celebrated for their unique blend of genres and captivating live performances. Founded in 2017, the band features the talents of vocalist Lauren ‘LJ’ Johnson, guitarist Tony Barker Stern, and bassist  Kourosh ‘Roach’ Poursalehi. Their eclectic sound, which skillfully merges electronic, hip hop drums, skank island guitars, and entrancing vocal melodies, has drawn comparisons to  notable acts like Santigold, Sublime, and Red Hot Chili Peppers.

  • E.N Young perform at Buds-A-Palooza

    E.N Young & Imperial Sound

    Accredited Producer and Reggae Artist, E.N Young has produced, mixed or mastered 1000+ songs out of his own Imperial Sound Recording Studio in San Diego, California. This includes his own albums & the latest releases. E.N has also brought a top-ranking energetic show to stages across the world. E.N Young has been a frontline soldier for Roots Reggae music his entire life and in 2010 he dove into his solo career, rendering his first album Luck & Chance No More under his own label. Roots Musician Records, as well as his Imperial Sound Studio, has become a mecca for reggae ever since.

  • Zeeceekeely performs at budsapalooza

    ZEECEEKEELY

    ZeeCeeKeely is an American Reggae band from Tucson Arizona. ZeeCeeKeely was formed by the frontman and the band’s namesake, Zachary C. Keely. Having an extensive musical career through his teens and early 20s, in multiple local bands, the Tucson native set out to form his own project. Zach found several friends and individuals with the perfect blend of: talent, dedication, passion, and devotion, to help spread and play his music. By blending his messages of peace, respect, reflection, and rights, with the sounds of roots reggae, rock, dancehall, and jazz, ZeeCeeKeely is promoting a music and lifestyle that it’s quickly gaining traction in these trying times.