Bob Marley's 70th Birthday Tribute Event feat. Nappy Riddem + Sol Roots + LITZ + Covered With Jam + DJ Leo

Since releasing their debut album on Fort Knox Recordings in 2011, NAPPY RIDDEM has been busy touring nationwide and releasing a string of remixes, transforming itself into an uplifting and conscious reggae band that is funky enough to pack the dancefloor. Started by Mustafa Akbar and Rex Riddem, NAPPY RIDDEM is now joined in the studio and on stage by drummer Jon Modell as part of a 6 piece live band. Other players inlcude Charles Flye (keys), Gordon Sterling (guitar / vocals) and Michael Calve (bass).

The Rock Steady EP contains four upbeat reggae tracks that represent NAPPY RIDDEM's fresh new sound! The EP starts off strong with a track that shows the group is serious about the healing of the nation. "I Wish" is a deep and meaningful track that reaches the soulful depth of Mustafa Akbar's vocals. The title track, "Rock Steady" oozes positivity with a groovy, rocksteady vibe, and features Rex Riddem on Ukulele and lead vocals. Keeping the dance vibe going is "Rastaman", rudeboy defiance on top of an irresistible stepping beat results in pure fire! Closing out the EP is "Red Blood", featuring Brittany Tanner on additional vocals, a emotional ballad for the people, it is sweet and full of soul.

The Nappy Riddem sound has developed into its own brand of "Dancehall Funk" that moves bodies, hearts, and minds. Reggae for the dancefloor, messages for the people, and fresh beats for the heads.

Sol Roots is a fierce guitarist and singer that creates a blend of energetic rock, raw blues, reggae, and funk, all delivered with deep soul. Sol has toured with many roots, funk, and blues legends around the world as a part of Music Maker Revue.

Sol and his band have performed at many premier festivals and venues across the east coast US, and have shared the stage with acts such as Jon Cleary, Soulive, Dumpstaphunk,The Wood Brothers, Robert Randolph, Eric Lindell, Walter "Wolfman" Washington, Jackie Greene and more.

Paying homage to the greats, and with a love of Universal Music as the guiding light, Sol steps out on a path with a powerful group unique and talented band of musicians.

"Sol is an impressive guitar player! Sol has an assured, confident voice that matches well with the bravado of his guitar playing. The album 'Freedom' proved to be quite a discovery for me.... "- J. Evan Wade - Home Grown Music Network

"Sol is an exceptional guitarist & a wonderful spirit....with an extraordinary ability to fit the perfect approach and composition."- Fred Cannon - a Senior VP at BMI

LITZ brings together a wide array of musical influences ranging from funk, jam, reggae, soul, to electronica to amalgamate a new sound for the ears of the world. Their sound strides to sonically transport its listeners to another planet free of the stress, struggles, and tribulations of modern day life through the use of funky horn riffs, wah-wah keys, pounding bass, driving/progressive rhythms and melt your face guitar.

COVERED with JAM is a DC based All-Star Funk/Jam/Soul/Fusion/Rock Collective who have built a reputation for putting on Legendary Shows with heavy funk grooves, crazy covers, fantastic improvisation, swooping dynamics, high energy, awesome collaborations, clever themes, & over the top jams!!!

Spinning everything from Hip-hop and Deep House to Nu Disco and Dub. Come and shake it y'all.