During a recent chat with E Street Band guitarist Steve Van Zandt, the focus was organic play and flubs. Bruce Springsteen’s consigliere laughed when discussing his group’s prowess. “We celebrate ...

A quick lesson in semantics, leading directly to a chance to hear some great live music next week: The definition of the word groundation is the state of being grounded, but it has other connotations ...

Sonoma-county, Calif.,-based collective Groundation has the earthy pulse, driving rhythms and deep island grooves that make reggae instantly recognizable. But the band is pulling from more than a ...

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 and the US where they have been a ...

GROUNDATION made waves with the announcement that their new album ONE ROCK will be released May 13, via a partnership between France's BACO Music and Easy Star Records. Last month, the groundbreaking ...

There are many great songs. There are many catchy songs. But not all songs create a vibe – an ability to actually fundamentally change our emotional state and the very atmosphere that we appear to be ...

With a young local group, and a couple of well-established groups from distant lands, Sunday’s encounter with Groundation at the Culture Room was a reminder of the local artists and SoFla community at ...

Sonoma County’s Groundation has been building a strong following worldwide with its roots-reggae sound that incorporates jazz, funk and dub into the full-bodied mix. On Saturday night, the nine-piece ...

Since the dawn of recorded sound, music can be seen as a giant tapestry to which all musicians lend their creative influence. One band focused on the explosive evolution of this musical ecosystem is ...