“City Life” is one that hits home for Rachmany.

“Patience,” a reggae-R&B hybrid, is another hymn to human connection, a haunting message from the well of romantic love: An energizing shout-out to one and all, the song celebrates the oneness of artist and audience.

In their long months on the road they’ve met fans with health struggles who’ve said that their music has helped them get through tough times. “Celebrate,” the new album’s opening track, nods to the classic Rebelution sound. “A lot of this album has to do with being comfortable in your own skin,” Rachmany says.“ In (the song) ‘Take On Anything,’ for example, what I’m trying to get across is that it’s OK to be different, different is actually a beautiful thing - if you’re comfortable in your own skin every single day then you really can take on anything.” The band’s newest tracks draw on influences from soul, rhythm & blues and folk. Williams – are as focused and committed as they are easygoing and laid-back.įormed in Isla Vista, California, in 2004 when a group of college friends discovered their mutual love for reggae, Rebelution has expanded on its Jamaican-inspired sound with its latest album, 2018’s Free Rein.

Its members – singer/guitarist/lyricist Eric Rachmany, keyboardist Rory Carey, drummer Wesley Finley, and bassist Marley D. Service fees not included.įifteen years into an effervescent career, California reggae band and touring juggernaut Rebelution remains ridiculously creative. With special guests Collie Buddz, Durand Jones & The Indications, and DJ Mackleĭoors open at 5 p.m., show starts at 6:30 p.m. At the Les Schwab Amphitheater in Bend, Oregon on June 23

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