Hailing from Santa Barbara, California, Rebelution is back by popular demand after playing last year's festival! Rebelution has quickly emerged as one of the most popular bands on the Cali-reggae scene and at the forefront of the DIY grassroots, independent and tour-driven music. Originally formed in 2004, members Eric Rachmany (vocals / guitar), Rory Carey (keyboards), Wesley Finley (drums), and Marley D. Williams (bass) met in college while residing in Isla Vista, a popular beachside community in Santa Barbara.  It was there that the seeds to Rebelution’s future would be planted -- and would instill their kick back, “worry free” vibe, catchy refrain, and optimistic, inspiring, and engaging music that would leave their listeners with the sense that they have the power to make this world a better place.   

 

Throughout 2004-05, Rebelution began to build momentum through consistently playing local shows and by independently releasing an EP. Before they knew it, they were one of the biggest drawing bands, not just in the reggae community, but in the entire area. “It definitely went to the next level when we literally had thousands of people watching us perform in Isla Vista on Friday nights,” shares Rachmany. The band’s upbeat, highly danceable grooves were charting a direct course for bigger and better things.

 

Rebelution released their first full-length album “Courage to Grow” in June 2007. Praised for its crafty melodies, socially-conscious lyrics, and savvy musicianship, it would become the breakthrough album for the band. Rebelution quickly became known for sticking strongly to the roots of the vintage reggae sound, all while appealing not only to reggae listeners, but also to music fans of all genres.    "Courage to Grow" went on to garner mass downloads and radio play on monster stations such as San Francisco’s Live 105 where their single "Safe and Sound" was played on heavy rotation, with spins on San Diego’s 91X, and Los Angeles’ KROQ. The album hit an all-time high when it was selected as the iTunes Editor’s Choice for Best Reggae Album of 2007.  In addition, "Courage to Grow" has been in the top 10 of  iTunes Reggae album sales since its release three years ago. It remained on the Billboard Top Reggae Album Chart for 36 weeks, and peaked at # 4. Constant national and international touring has also served the band well.

 

In August 2009, Rebelution gave fans their their long-awaited, sophomore full-length album "Bright Side of Life"  which dominated the iTunes charts, solidifying the #1 spot on iTunes in the Reggae music genre, and the #3 spot for top albums downloaded in the United States across all genres.  The album also debuted at #54 on the Billboard Top 200, #7 on the Billboard Indie Albums, and #1 on the Billboard Reggae charts, joining the likes of top artists such as Modest Mouse, Colbie Caillat, Whitney Houston, Black Eyed Peas, and Kings of Leon.      

 

 Of the new album, Rebelution shares, "After the positive response from fans and critics for 'Courage to Grow' and touring in support of it for the last few years, we are glad to finally reveal our new material to the fans who have waited so patiently.  We've played many of the new songs live, but the recorded versions will have that 'studio magic' from all the time we've put into them."