Lead singers Jacob Hemphill (vocals, guitar) and Bob Jefferson (bass) met in first grade in Virginia, shortly after Jacob had returned from living in Africa with his family. The two instantly became best friends, and in middle school found a common love for hip hop and rock music. Throughout middle and high school, they met Patrick O’Shea (keyboards), Ryan Berty (drums), and Ken Brownell (percussion) – who would later form SOJA. During this period, reggae music was becoming an addiction for the budding musicians.
These are photos from concerts where SOJA played, so they may be of other bands that played the concert as well.
Good Vibez Presents presents "Lake Tahoe Reggae Festival 2022" 2022 Jul 24, 2022 Stateline, NV, US Uploaded by Adrianne Baugh
Dirty Heads / SOJA / Tribal Seeds / Artikal Sound System Jun 29, 2022 Sandy, Utah, United States Uploaded by Hartmdsd
Cali Vibes Festival 2022 Feb 4 - 6, 2022 Long Beach, California, United States Uploaded by Adrianne Baugh
Reggae Rise Up Florida 2021 Oct 21 - 24, 2021 St. Petersburg, Florida, United States Uploaded by Joshua B.
Levitate Music and Arts Festival Jul 12 - 13, 2019 Marshfield, Massachusetts, United States Uploaded by Stage Light Photography
Sublime With Rome / SOJA / Common Kings / Seranation Jul 7, 2019 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States Uploaded by Dominic Means
Firefly Music Festival Jun 21 - 23, 2019 Dover, Delaware, United States Uploaded by Asmith
Firefly Music Festival Jun 21 - 23, 2019 Dover, Delaware, United States Uploaded by Souvenirscars
