Long Beach Dub Allstars

ABOUT: LONG BEACH DUB ALL-STARS

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Long Beach Dub Allstars is a collection of local so cal artists that have been playing in the reggae scene since 1997.

After 3 albums, several headlining and international tours, 25 years later the band has found its resurgence with Opie Ortiz(vocals), Miguel Happoldt(guitar), Tim Wu(horns) joined by Roger Rivas(keys), Ed Kampwirth(bass) and Gil Sharone(drums).

The self-titled “Long Beach Dub Allstars” lp was released in May 2020 right after a full west coast/east coast summer tour. This spring 2023 the band will be releasing their 4th album titled “Echo Mountain High", the new record finds the band playing classic hard dub anthems along with a more diverse style in other songs presenting a refined approach to their songwriting. Filling out the group in the studio and on tour is a who's who of coastal California talent. Gil Sharone and Ian Foreman on drums, Roger Rivas on keys, and Michael "Miguel” Happoldt and Devin Morrison on guitar. The band will be touring internationally to support the new record and bringing along a lot of special guests. Artists that have been known to jump on stage with the band include HR, Born Jamericans, Tippa Lee, Wailing Souls, Half Pint, Jakob Nowell, and more.

ABOUT: MAKUA ROTHMAN

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“I got injured earlier this year and had to undergo knee surgery and reflect on how I was going to get back into shape. I couldn’t do anything for four months. I had to take a step back and think about all the things I overcame in life," recounts Makua, recalling the inspiration for the new track.

He continues, "I was dealing with an intense amount of pain and had a lot of sleepless nights during the healing process. I was watching a lot of videos and drawing inspiration from the Woodstock Music Festival. I thought to myself, 'Man, we need to rock a little harder.' So I wrote some lyrics, Jimmy played a beat, added some bass, and we just started recording. We had a vibe in mind, and Jimmy produced the music around it."

In closing Makua says, "Long story short I was injured and was faced with 8 months to a year recovery, what was I gonna do? Give up? Run and hide? Or use this type of adversity as a blessing and an opportunity to grow? I had so many thoughts and emotions running through my mind that I decided to write about them. Some said it would be the end of my career, some said it would end me period, some even went as far as stabbing me in the back after a whole lifetime of friendship thinking I was done and that they could do me in. Guess what guys I’m still here more relevant than ever and constantly reinventing myself to become a better version every day. “The One and Only” is a testament to being unique and not being afraid to be yourself. Mahalo to everyone who stuck by my side and helped me on this journey especially my family and amazing better half Nalani Itomura for holding down the fort while I was gone."

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