Reggae on the River (Aug 4-7, Garberville, Calif.)
Photo: Lee Abel
Reggae on the River is the USA’s longest-running reggae festival, and many would say its best — a fiercely independent Humboldt County, California tradition known for its overnight camping and eclectic, organic vibe. For a bit of ROTR history, check out our 2015 feature, “30 Years of Photos from Reggae on the River.” This year’s edition features one of the most exciting rosters in years, with a great mixture of up-and-coming and veteran reggae talent that includes Kranium, Assassin, Anthony B, Big Youth, Soul Syndicate, U-Roy, Protoje, Randy Valentine, Yellowman, Jesse Royal, Gappy Ranks, Jah9, No-Maddz, Mr. Williamz, Suns of Dub and, in what would be his first U.S. appearance in over seven years, Sizzla.