ZeeCeeKeely, Dog Beach Rebels, Capistrano, Kaya Kotura
October 11 @ 9:00 pm – October 12 @ 2:00 am
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ZeeCeeKeely has been winning the hearts and minds of alternative-reggae fans since their inception in Tucson, AZ in 2018. Drawing inspiration from Sublime, Katchafire, 10 Ft Ganja Plant, John Brown’s Body, Peter Tosh, Bob Marley, Culture, The Movement and so many more. ZeeCeeKeely is the new breed in American Reggae bringing a sound all their own and being the trailblazers of American Reggae while always honoring the past influences that paved the Road for us to be here. We give respect to those who’ve paved the way for us to actually be here playing the beautiful sound of reggae today. We Blend Roots Rock Reggae Dub in a way that’s all our own and shaping the sound of tomorrow, while always honoring the past. Today the band consists of founding member, lead vocalist and guitarist Zachary Keely, bassist Eduardo Gutierrez, drummer Khalil Young, Percussionist and Vocalist Mike “Mikey Shades” Clark and Saxophone Trey Bryant. Their second studio album “From Dark To Light” releases in late 2023/ early 2024 and it’s one of our most complete album to date. Fightahs and Unitahs (2021) debuted at #4 in the Billboard Reggae Chart.
The only path is forward for ZeeCeeKeely; pushing the boundaries and the future of reggae we will spread the message of the music now and as long as we’re able to take another breath on this beautiful planet ☝️❤️
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Imagine you just hopped in the van to hit the beach, or the springs, and are jonesin’ for some reggae psychedelic jam rock. DBR is music for the way there.
Dog Beach Rebels takes a unique approach to ska punk and reggae fusion while staying true to the formulas set by predecessors like Sublime, 311, and Rebelution. You’ll work up your pulse to sweltering bass lines and booty-shakin’ percussion that hearkens back to Meters while also dropping hints of modern west coast reggae with an Austin vibe. Their signature blend of ‘70s funk balanced out with DIY punk mentality, minimalist roots reggae, Peter Tosh-esque social commentary, and even some brushes of 90’s hip-hop breeds a pack of infectious tunes.
Austin five-piece Dog Beach Rebels joined up in 2018, brought together over a mutual love of reggae. Drummer Charlie Fountain laid the foundation for DBR after finding guitarist-vocalist Tyler Rusin through Reddit, and sparks flew right away with their initial jam sessions.
Rusin then recruited guitarist Milton Hein, whom he’d worked with previously in various projects, and Milt’s vocal prowess allowed Rusin to share vocal duties on lead and harmony. They found bassist Brice sitting in at local club Flamingo Cantina’s jam night. This rounded out the band with Brice’s tasty bass playing, Charlie’s funky New Orleans drumming, Tyler’s skanky guitar and worldly lyrics, and Milt’s psychedelic, aquatic aesthetic. The band recently brought in Fitz for some keys flavor and backup vocals as well. Thanks to an amazingly supportive friend group Dog Beach Rebels shows were a hit right from the start.
The band made a splash in October 2020 with their debut EP Take Sides, garnering a feature as KUTX song of the day. They quickly returned to the studio, and released two singles; Lawman’s Daughter and Numbers, which have generated more and more local radio play. A live recording through the sound system of One2One bar preceded a 5 month weekly residency that gave fans a true taste of the band’s evolving 2021 sound.
Dog Beach Rebels have stayed busy through these tumultuous times, writing new material and continuing to play shows and build a fanbase around Central Texas.
November 2022 saw the release of DBR’s latest efforts in new music, with the release of an EP “Just Enough” we had many events to celebrate the moment with a video release on Fox Morning show, song of the day on KUTX, an announcement in the Austin Chronicle and a music release show at the Flamingo Cantina on November 11th.
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Formed in 2018, with roots in New Mexico, South Korea, and Texas, Capistrano now calls San Antonio, Texas their home. Drawing inspiration from roots reggae, 70s soul & funk, progressive rock, and jazz, Capistrano pushes the boundaries of what defines reggae while always bringing it home to that rub-a-dub roots pulse. Founded by brothers and lifelong musicians Aaron and Alex Cooper, and with the recent addition of Bradley Brock and Pat G, Capistrano is now a powerhouse of creative energy from all angles of the music ethos. Whether you’re spending the evening on the dance floor, or just relaxing with your friends and soaking in the harmonic and rhythmic fun, Capistrano brings the right vibes for every occasion.
As one of 6 bands on local label, Expect Delays Records, Capistrano has shared the stage with prolific acts such as Lion Heights, Chris Boomer, Phil Lerma, Skyler Lutes, So/Below, Prezence, and San Antonio heavy-hitters Saltwater Slide. Capistrano has performed across Texas, from dive bars and coffee shops to venues like House of Rock in Corpus Christi, Flamingo Cantina in Austin, Sam’s Burger Joint in San Antonio, and Scout Bar in Houston. You can catch the boys playing disc golf with many other members of the Expect Delays family, fishing at local creeks, biking, and hanging with their beloved dogs (and cats.) Capistrano is currently working on their debut LP, due late 2021, at RTE Studios in San Antonio, but you can listen to their currently released material on every major streaming platform. Capistrano and the rest of their Expect Delays Records family are on the road around Texas adding a bit more to the Texas summer heat!
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Kaya Kotura is a reggae rock band based out of San Antonio, TX.
Their sound comes together with the combined talents of singer/songwriter/guitarist Storm Guevara, Joel Longoria on guitar, Aaron Cooper on Drums, Alex Cooper on keys and Bradley Brock on bass.
In the summer of 2019 they released their first self produced single “Poison Girl”. They kicked off 2020 with their first single under Expect Delays Records “Your Love” followed by their summertime single “Fire”. They closed out the year with their singles “Coming down” and worked with Freddy Bordallo and Kamaron Quinata on “Vibes” ft. For Peace Band which both made it into the top 10 reggae releases on Reggae 360’s “For the Vibes” podcast.
2021 was another great time of growth after collaborating with none other than Iya Terra’s Nathan Aurora on their single “Contract Killers”. Soon after they would go on to release their debut album “Remedies”. The album consists of remastered versions of their previous singles under Expect Delays as well as 5 unreleased tracks and came in at #16 on the Angeluis youtube channel’s “Top 20 best reggae albums of 2021”.