Festivals

Relentless Beats revealed the full lineup for Goldrush: The Return to the West, its signature western-themed festival, set to gallop back into Rawhide Western Town on Friday, September 12 and Saturday, September 13, 2025. After a three-year hiatus, the historic town will once again resonate with state-of-the-art production and a star-studded roster of electronic and bass heavyweights.

 

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One of Monterey Bay’s most eccentric and stimulating local projects, eight-piece reggae fusion ensemble Sensory Tribe has been treating their creative process like a family affair since forming almost a decade ago. Their unique worldly sound onstage juxtaposed with a relentless commitment to their work and a level of determination to promote their movement in their personal lives culminates in an experience that few bands ever dream of.

Representing the islands of Orange County, as they so playfully put it, powerhouse reggae act Common Kings has grown from humble beginnings to the biggest stages in the world, becoming one of the most recognizable Polynesian acts in recent memory. Defined by their high energy and community values both on and off the stage, they have earned their good reputation across the globe.

This June, the Columbia Pike Blues Festival returns for its 28th year, transforming Arlington’s vibrant Columbia Pike corridor into a weekend-long celebration of America’s greatest musical art form. Presented by the Columbia Pike Partnership in collaboration with Arlington Arts, the festival remains the largest blues gathering in the D.C. metropolitan area, drawing thousands of residents and visitors for an unforgettable day of live music, local vendors, and family-friendly fun.

 

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Punk In The Park, North America’s premier outdoor punk rock and craft beer festival, returns to Southern California Saturday, October 4 and Sunday, October 5 for two epic days of punk rock at the edge of the Pacific. Punk In The Park Los Angeles will take over Berth 46 at the Port Of Los Angeles in San Pedro, CA with 40+ bands on 3 stages, along with a Craft Beer Festival, Punk Rock Swap Meet and Vinyl Village.

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Formerly of Sublime, Bay Area alt-reggae powerhouse Rome Ramirez has a unique ability to capture the attention of a room beyond the weight of his star power. With an electric charisma and an ability to take a calm and philosophical approach to navigating the world around him, he continues to inspire fans across the globe. Despite achieving more success than he ever expected when first starting his career at 19, he remains one of the most humble people one could ever expect to meet.

This fall, Rythm Premium Cannabis invites music fans across the Midwest to experience The Miracle in Mundelein, a two-day festival on Saturday, September 6 and Sunday, September 7, 2025. Set against the leafy backdrop of 1255 Armour Blvd (next to Rise Mundelein) in Mundelein, Illinois, The Miracle combines world-class performances, lush festival grounds, and elevated production values to create a weekend-long celebration of rhythm, groove, and good vibes.

 

Few bands have become as synonymous with the American reggae scene as veteran California act Rebelution. From countless nationwide tours, to scores of album releases, to festival performances on the biggest stages from Coachella to Austin City Limits, the group has etched itself into the history of the scene in immeasurable ways.

Embodying the mantra of wearing one’s heart on their sleeve, the members of Bumpin Uglies have been setting poetry to an upbeat melody for close to two decades. As unfiltered and revealing in their personal lives as they are through their lyrics, they pull no punches in telling their life story of growing from a group in the Mid-Atlantic to becoming a nationally touring phenomenon with a devout fan base in every city they play.

Embodying the mentality of their home in Santa Barbara, alt reggae outfit Cydeways has always championed the ideals of celebrating all the small things around them, while living with a youthful sense of reckless abandon.

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