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Bob Marley Day Festival
Dread Heads listen up: the annual Bob Marley Day Festival is making its 22nd appearance in Southern California this February. The event will take over the Long Beach Arena February 15-16, and then head south on the 17th to play the San Diego Sports Arena.
Some of the names being thrown around as possible performers include Wailing Souls, Slightly Stoopid, Shaggy, Damian, Julian & Steven Marley, Sean Paul, Buju Banton, Steel Pulse, George Nooks, Peter Hunnigal, Don Campbell, Tippa Irie, Lloyd Brown, Junior Kelly, Norris Man, and Anthony B. A fully confirmed list is expected to be announced possibly in early January.
The Bob Marley Day Festival has been a must-attend event on every reggae lover’s calendar for 22 years now. Celebrating Marley’s life and his contribution to the music scene, the festival brings together top names in reggae for a weekend of laid-back grooves, funky art vendors, and good eats.
Tickets are on sale through Ticketmaster and range in price from $30 to $50.