Roots Radics Concert History

1. Formed in 1978 by Flabba Holt (bass) and Eric "Bingy Bunny" Lamont (Guitar), the Roots Radics are an all star house band that has backed some of Reggae's most prominent artists. Recording with producers like Scientist, King Tubby, and Junjo Lawes, the Roots Radics provided the majority of rhythm tracks and melodies for the then burgeoning genre of Dancehall Reggae. Most recently they were the touring band for Israel Vibration.

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Roots Radics Tours & Concerts (Updated for 2026)

Date Concert Venue Location
Dec 17, 2026
Upcoming
Horace Andy / Dub Asante / Matic Horns / Roots Radics / Youth

75th Birthday Party

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Ancienne Belgique Brussels, Brussels Capital, Belgium
Jun 24, 2026
Upcoming
Israel Vibration / Roots Radics / Rastan SLO Brew Rock San Luis Obispo, California, United States
Aug 02, 2025 –
Aug 03, 2025
Reggae Land 2025
Chronixx / Capleton / Mavado / Dexta Daps / YG Marley / Alpha Blondy / Steel Pulse / Spragga Benz / Protoje & The Indiggnation / Kabaka Pyramid / Tanya Stephens / Marcia Griffiths / Gyptian / Kabaka Pyramid / Christopher Martin / Lila Iké / Etana / Everton Blender / Isreal Vibration / Roots Radics / Dawn Penn / Janet Kay / Carroll Thompson / Adele Harley / Mortimer / General Levy / Jah Lil / Sevana / Becca D / Solo Banton / Styxlo / Little Lion Sound / Black Roots / Ras Kwame / Ed Solo / Deekline / Benny Page / Navigator / DJ AG / Don Letts / Mampi Swift / Lyvonne The Don / Janelle Wynter / MC Serocce / Ragga Twins Crew / Earl Gateshead / Reggae Recipe / Mad Professor / Tony Benjamin / Sister Aisha / I-Jah / Trojan Sound System / Iration Steppas / Sinai Sound / King Tubby’s Sound System / YNG CPTN Sound / Greensleeves Hi Fi / Ardimann MC / Daddy Nature / DJ Dansey / JP (World Dance) / MC Raptor / T-Cuts / Top Cat / Mad Sam / Seani B / Ray Keith / Nicky Blackmarket / Moose / Reggae Roast / Mr Williamz / Adj / Ras Kwame / Serial Killaz / Kash & Pharoah G / Dennyhus / Marc Ryder / Mungos Hi Fi / Aba Shanti I / Saxon Sound / Rampage Sound / Dub Pistols Soundsystem / Side By Side Soundsystem / Dub Smugglers / Ayito / Boxer Banton / Channel One / Clapper Priest / Skilzee / Uncle Dugs Show all bands
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National Bowl Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom
May 09, 2025
Israel Vibration / Roots Radics Belly Up Tavern Solana Beach, California, United States
Apr 05, 2025
Israel Vibration / Roots Radics Bonjour Minuit Saint Brieuc, France
Apr 04, 2025
Israel Vibration / Roots Radics Le kilowatt Vitry-sur-Seine, France
Apr 02, 2025
Israel Vibration / Roots Radics Atabal Biarritz Biarritz, France
Sep 05, 2024
Israel Vibration / Roots Radics Anchor Rock Club Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Sep 01, 2024
Israel Vibration / Roots Radics Colony Woodstock, New York, United States
Aug 30, 2024
Roots Radics Sony Hall New York, New York, United States
Apr 19, 2024
Roots Radics Moe's Alley Santa Cruz, California, United States
Apr 15, 2023
Israel Vibration / Roots Radics Belly Up Tavern Solana Beach, California, United States
Apr 11, 2023
Roots Radics The Bridge Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States
Apr 09, 2023
Roots Radics

Dallas Reggae Festival

Addison Circle Park Addison, Texas, United States
Sep 23, 2018
Roots Radics Sony Hall New York, New York, United States
Sep 22, 2018
Israel Vibration / Roots Radics / reggaeinfinity Grey Eagle Music Hall Asheville, North Carolina, United States
Sep 07, 2018
Israel Vibration / Roots Radics Bally's Lake Tahoe Stateline, Nevada, United States
Sep 06, 2018
Israel Vibration / Roots Radics Raven Performing Arts Theater Healdsburg, California, United States
Aug 26, 2018
Israel Vibration / Roots Radics / Layne and the New Nation Belly Up Tavern Solana Beach, California, United States
Aug 24, 2018
Israel Vibration / Roots Radics / 7Th Street Band / Bobby Hustle Ashkenaz Music & Dance Community Center Berkeley, California, United States

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Horace Andy / Dub Asante / Matic Horns / Roots Radics / Youth on Dec 17, 2026 [463-small]

Horace Andy / Dub Asante / Matic Horns / Roots Radics / Youth
Dec 17, 2026
 Brussels, Brussels Capital, Belgium
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Israel Vibration / Roots Radics on Nov 20, 1990 [369-small]

Israel Vibration / Roots Radics
Nov 20, 1990
 St. Louis, Missouri, United States
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Burning Spear / Israel Vibrations / Mikey Dread / Roots Radics on Apr 11, 1989 [342-small]

Burning Spear / Israel Vibrations / Mikey Dread / Roots Radics
Apr 11, 1989
 St. Louis, Missouri, United States
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The Wailers / I-Tals / Roots Radics on May 22, 1987 [168-small]

The Wailers / I-Tals / Roots Radics
May 22, 1987
 Hampton, New Hampshire, United States
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Genres:

Reggae
Dub
Roots Reggae
Dancehall
Rocksteady
Roots
Old School Dancehall
Jamaica
UK Dub
Dub Product
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Concerts Per Year:

2026 2 concerts
2025 5 concerts
2024 4 concerts
2023 3 concerts
2018 6 concerts
2017 3 concerts
2016 4 concerts
2015 2 concerts
2013 1 concert
2012 1 concert
2011 1 concert
2010 1 concert
2005 1 concert
2003 3 concerts
1999 2 concerts
1996 2 concerts
1990 5 concerts
1989 2 concerts
1988 2 concerts
1987 1 concert
1985 1 concert
1983 2 concerts

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