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Show Dates are Subject to ChangeSHOW DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGEReggae/Fusion California & JamaicaGROUNDATION has performed in over 35 countries on 5 continents taking the main stages at world renown reggae festivals including Germanys Summer Jam, Frances No Logo, and Brazils Republica do Reggae. The group has released 10 studio albums to critical acclaim and their 2003 release Hebron Gate has made many industry lists of the greatest reggae albums of all time.GROUNDATIONs latest studio album, One Rock keeps their sound and legacy moving ever forward with 9 powerful songs featuring complex arrangements, moving melodies and lyrics that touch on the human condition, the human spirit and the state of the world. Always a group to respect their elders, on this album GROUNDATION makes history once again collaborating with the legendary reggae vocal groups Israel Vibration, The Abyssinians and The Congos.More than two decades into a storied career, GROUNDATION has helped define American roots reggae, while building a large and loyal following in Europe, South America, Australia/New Zealand, and the US where they have been a consistent major headliner and festival attraction for the last 18 years.GROUNDATION formed in 1998 when Stafford started a roots reggae/jazz fusion group with fellow students at the Jazz Performance program at Sonoma State University. Staffords interest and knowledge of the reggae genre led to him developing and offering a course he taught at Sonoma State called The History of Reggae Music. Reggae legends like Joseph Hill of Culture and historical icons like Abba Melchezadek (Haile Selassies private secretary) amongst others came and shared their personal experiences with the classes.They have had a number of personnel changes over the years, but with Harrison Stafford at the helm, GROUNDATION continues to bring reggae into new worlds. Their album, The Next Generation (2018) opens with a full jazz big band (featuring 12 horn players). This album won Reggae.frs Best Roots Reggae Album of 2018, This award was voted on by over 16,000 media members, musicians, producers and fans.Following tours throughout Europe, South America and the United States in 2022 in support of their new studio album One Rock, GROUNDATION returned to the road in 2023 after the release of Dreaming From An Iron Gate, a reimagining of their 2003 release Hebron Gate which saw the group performing the entire album from front to back thrilling fans throughout Europe, North America, and Brazil. The journey continues in 2024 and beyond as GROUNDATION spreads their message of hope and music to the four corners of the world.
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