"We can FINALLY say Australia is on the calendar! We can't wait to play a few shows for all of ya."
Returning to Australia for the first time in over a decade, the American kings of dirty reggae-ska band The Aggrolites will play a show at Prince Bandroom on November 24. Finally heading to Australia after their 2020 tour was postponed, they’re travelling across the country to promote their latest feel-good album, 2019’s Reggae Now!
The Aggrolites 2022 Tour Dates
- November 24 – Prince Bandroom, Melbourne
- November 25 – Crowbar, Sydney
- November 26 – The Brightside, Brisbane
Check out Melbourne’s most comprehensive gig guide here.
“This time around, we decided to keep it natural, simple, two-chord reggae. It’s feel-good music. We know what people like out of us. Let’s just be us,” frontman and vocalist Jesse Wagner says on Reggae Now!, their latest album.
“We wanted to keep it real.”
Hailing from Los Angeles, California, The Aggrolites formed in 2002 as the live backing band for reggae icon Derrick Morgan. Celebrating 20 years of the band this year, they’ve played as the backing band for legends Phyllis Dillon, Scotty, Joseph Hill of Culture, Prince Buster and Tim Armstrong.
Their debut album, Dirty Reggae, was recorded in 2003 and featured improvised on-the-spot lyrics, with each song on the album being recorded in one take – giving it that signature dirty and raw Aggrolites feel.
Their current lineup consists of Roger Rivas on piano and organ, Alex McKenzie on drums, Jesse Wagner on vocals and lead guitar, Jeff Roffredo on bass guitar and Ricky Chacon on rhythm guitar.
Grab your tickets when they go on sale by heading here.
