Highland Brewing Company is hosting the second annual Island to Highland Reggae Fest on July 5th. The festival begins at 2:00 pm, and the music starts at 6:00 pm.
This is a free show that features the groups CHALWA, ReggaeInfinity and YESS I!
This is an outdoor festival! We ask that you bring your own lawn chairs.
Beer, wine, and food will be available for purchase.
No outside alcoholic beverages allowed. No pets, please!
CHALWA (8:30-10:00pm)
Chalwa is based out of Asheville, NC and plays original High Country Reggae. The band consists of a diverse all-star line-up of local musicians from bands such as Ras Alan and The Lions, Asheville Horns,Hope Massive Josh Phillips Folk Festival, and Wiseapple. After hitting the scene in 2006, Chalwa toured throughout the southeast US and Jamaica. The band has shared the stage with reggae greats such as: Midnite, Groundation, The Meditations, Bambu Station, SOJA, Pato Banton, and many more. Chalwa released it’s first CD in 2009 and was voted one of the top World Music, Reggae bands by the MountainXress in 2010. In support of their CD the band performed a live set on-air interview on WNCW, along with radio air play on Dubatomic Particles and Local Color. In 2011 Chalwa is releasing their second CD on Pinnacle Records and giving the people what they want…live reggae music!
REGGAE INFINITY (6:45-8:15pm)
ReggaeInfinity plays authentic Roots Reggae! Though based in Columbia, SC, the band members hail from various Caribbean Islands plus the US. Original, positive music written by Ras B along with occasional covers keeps everyone feeling, dancing and listening to the positive vibes. With a firm spiritual foundation, these talented musicians and singers are dedicated to sharing the message of Roots Reggae and believe strongly in advancing equality, brotherhood and universal love.
YESS I (5:30-6:30pm)