Every year, the Hometown Get Down Reggae music festival, which attracts some of the top musicians in the country, is eagerly anticipated. With notable acts like Bumpin Uglies, Cris Jacobs, The Dirty Grass Players, Jah Works, Lydia Martin, The Plate Scrapers, 19th Street Band, SERENE GREEN, Lauren Calve, and Ray Wroten, the festival's most recent iteration in 2023 was a smashing success.
Visitors to the festival were treated to a breathtaking display of musical skill, with each musician giving a distinctive and mesmerizing performance. Bumpin Uglies, a group renowned for its high-octane reggae-rock hybrid, got the crowd up and moving to their songs. Contrarily, Cris Jacobs captivated the audience with his deep voice and skillful guitar playing on stage.
While The Plate Scrapers, 19th street band, SERENE GREEN, Lauren Calve, and Ray Wroten brought their own unique approaches to the stage, other artists like The Dirty Grass Players, Jah Works, and Lydia Martin all made a lasting impression with their soulful performances. Each musician brought their own special flavor to the festival, making it a celebration of music, culture, and community. The event was absolutely unforgettable.