Surfer Girl takes the stage first. They play “Evil” from their 2022 album, Sunrise. “Evil walks my way sometimes / But I’ve seen where it’s coming from / So I give it hell but let it run / Even if I press rewind / I can’t fix everything I’ve done / So I might as well be giving love.” This song has such a great vibe that takes the audience away to a warm tropical beach.

Iration formed in 2004 in Hawaii and since then they have toured relentlessly earning them the honor to headline at The Riviera Theatre. They are now touring to support their latest album, Where It All Began. Early on they play “My Kinda Vibe” from this album. “Feeling good and it’s Friday, nice / Got the bomb bud and the bottles on ice / Herb smokin’, it’s all green lights.” This song has a great reggae groove and proves they are still making great music. 

Iration also show the rock side of their sound with some shredding solos and heavy distortion. They demonstrate how the sound is evolving and that reggae is still alive and well today.

Midway into the set, they play Wait and See. This song, along with Automatic, which they play later, are great examples of how they have a more upbeat and pop friendly sound than the opener Tribal Seeds.  The contrast between the bands is evident, yet they share a similar reggae rock backbone. The combination of the overhead lights and the large LED screen behind the band made for fantastic lighting the entire show.

Later on, they launch into “Summer Nights”. “Getting high, thinking about the summer nights” sing the whole crowd as they sway back and forth and enjoy this great reggae groove. It truly is a fantastic summer night of music. 

See a recent setlist here. 

Cost of a ticket: $48
PlaylistHQ Economic Rating: Worth It +
Rating Scale: Exceptional Value > Worth It > Half Price > Go for Free > Don’t Bother

Quinn Delaney