Groundation to release album and tour

The long-awaited new studio album, from the internationally acclaimed
Jazz/Reggae/ Fusion group Groundation, will be released world-wide in
March 2012.
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*February tour details below.... *

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*((( **GROUNDATION **)))*


*Proudly Presents* *Their 12**th** Annual*
*Bob Marley Tribute Tour*

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There are few today who are not familiar with the ubiquitous music of *Robert Nesta Marley*.
So who better to help celebrate and share his revolutionary work with new generations of fans than the biggest, most respected American Reggae band touring the world today? And with all that is happening in these times–from the uprisings in the Middle East, Africa and Europe, on over to the Occupy Protest Movements dotting the map across numerous cities here at
home–– what better time than now...

In just the last few years, *Groundation*'s following and influence has begun to spread significantly, now reaching to all corners of the globe. Truly leading a movement of music,
centered on the tenets of social justice and equality for all that are the hallmarks of Roots Reggae, the band in the last 12 months alone have played to tens of thousands of fans everywhere from Auckland, New Zealand to Casablanca, Morocco; from Athens, Greece to
New York City, and all points in between.

It is no wonder then that *Groundation*'s singular blend of Improvisation-based Jazz/Fusion, live transcendental Dub and thunderous one-drop Reggae has become the soundtrack of a generation of people across the world who are committed to living their lives in a better way–– a more conscious and balanced lifestyle, with music as the chosen weapon of social change. *
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In 2011, *Groundation* took their annual *Bob Marley Tribute Tour* to Europe for the first time, where their unique take on the King of Reggae's timeless songs was received with
overwhelmingly positive reviews. To put it simply––no one plays Reggae music the way *Groundation* plays Reggae music and the same can be said for their singular take on Marley's distinctive melodies.


To be sure, this is not mere mimicry built for frat-boy-style sing-alongs. * Groundation* plumbs the depths of Marley's deep, under-utilized catalog to present a collection of songs and an overall concert experience that will challenge and enthral everyone from the most hardened Reggae
aficionado to the first-time initiate.

Once again, the realities described in such Marley songs as "*Burnin' & Lootin*,'" "*Guiltiness*," "*Rat Race*" and "*Ambush in the Night*" are splashed across front pages everywhere. You've heard Bob Marley before, but never like this. This show is simply not to be missed.


Feb 2 – The New Parish // Oakland, CA

Feb 3 – The Mystic Theatre // Petaluma, CA

Feb 4 – The Mateel Community Centre // Redway, CA

Feb 5 – The Independent // San Francisco, CA

Feb 6 – The Catalyst // Santa Cruz, CA ***Bob's birthday show!***

Feb 8 – The Coach House // San Juan Capistrano, CA

Feb 9 – Belly Up Tavern // Solana Beach, CA

Feb 10 – Belly Up Tavern // Solana Beach, CA

Feb 11 – El Rey Theatre // Los Angeles, CA

Feb 12 – The Majestic Theatre // Ventura, CA

Feb 13 - SLO Brew // San Luis Obispo, CA