GRAMMY® AWARD-WINNING REGGAE ICONS
BUJU BANTON & STEPHEN MARLEY
UNITE FOR ROOTS AND RHYMES U.S. SUMMER TOUR 2026
LEADER BANK PAVILION - BOSTON, MA
JULY 9, 2026
ARTIST PRE-SALE & VIP PACKAGES AVAILABLE NOW
GENERAL ON-SALE BEGINS THIS FRIDAY, APRIL 17
Bringing an unparalleled live experience on the road, GRAMMY® Award-winning, global reggae legends Buju Banton and Stephen Marley join forces to co-headline the Roots And Rhymes U.S. Summer Tour 2026. It marks the first time these two legends have teamed up for a full-scale tour, taking Jamaica’s rich culture, soul, style, and spirit directly to the people. This unprecedented jaunt will make a stop at Leader Bank Pavilion in Boston, MA, on July 9, 2026. They will be accompanied by special guest Gramps Morgan, from Grammy winning reggae family Morgan Heritage on select dates and Splackavelli will level the vibes providing DJ sets throughout the tour!
An official artist pre-sale is now available using code: ROOTS via Buju Banton’s website and Stephen Marley’s website. Venue pre-sale begins on April 15 at 10 am. General on-sale commences this Friday, April 17 at 10 am via Buju Banton’s website and Stephen Marley’s website. VIP packages are available across all presales, offering unmatched access from your favorite duo. VIP packages include Ultimate Roots & Rhymes Side Stage Experience, Buju & Stephen Meet and Greet Experience, Roots & Rhymes Soundcheck Experience, and VIP Exclusive Merch Package. Limited availability so get now HERE.
In the spirit of giving back to Jamaica, $2 per ticket will be allocated towards the artist’s charities; with $1 from every ticket sold benefitting the community work of Ghetto Youths Foundation, founded by Stephen, Damian, and Julian Marley. And, $1 from every ticket towards the charitable work of Buju Banton Foundation, founded by Buju Banton. Check out the full confirmed itinerary below.
About this history-making run, Buju Banton states, "I'm looking forward to sharing this experience with fans, friends and well-wishers and I'm sure Stephen Marley feels the same. It's a moment in time to experience the awesome display of reggae music and dancehall music presented by reggae warriors. Love you all and we'll see you on the road!"
“Looking forward to sharing the stage this summer with my long time friend Buju Banton. We have shared a long musical journey, so it’s always a blessing to get together like this. It’s going to be a powerful celebration of reggae and dancehall—see you on the road.” - Stephen Marley
Both Buju and Stephen remain renowned worldwide as captivating performers whose shows overflow with emotion, electricity, energy and pure passion. Expect an unforgettable evening of reggae classics as well as new music from both artists, surprise collaborations, and the raw power of two of Jamaica’s musical icons gracing the same stage on the same night.
There’s nothing like the combination of Roots And Rhymes, and there’s nothing like the long anticipated union of Buju Banton and Stephen Marley.
TOUR DATES
6/17 Redmond, WA Marymoor Park
6/19 Costa Mesa, CA Pacific Amphitheatre
6/20 Oakland, CA Fox Theater
6/24 Morrison, CO Red Rocks Ampitheatre
6/26 Dallas, TX Longhorn Backyard Amphitheater*
6/27 Huntsville, AL The Orion Amphitheatre*
6/28 Gautier, MS The Sound Amphitheater*
7/1 Detroit, MI The Fillmore Detroit*
7/2 Chicago, IL Aragon Ballroom*
7/3 Milwaukee, WI Summerfest
7/5 Terre Haute, IN The Mill Terre Haute*
7/7 Cincinnati, OH Riverfront Live (outdoor)*
7/9 Boston, MA Leader Bank Pavilion*
7/11 Bridgeport, CT Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater*
7/12 Bethel, NY Bethel Woods Center for the Arts*
7/15 Bristow, VA Jiffy Lube Live
7/18 Elmont, NY UBS Arena
7/19 Atlantic City, NJ Hard Rock Live
7/22 Portsmouth, VA Portsmouth Pavilion
7/23 Raleigh, NC Red Hat Amphitheater
7/24 Charlotte, NC The Amp Ballantyne
7/25 Atlanta, GA Lakewood Amphitheatre
*with special guest Gramps Morgan
ABOUT BUJU BANTON
Buju Banton is unequivocally one of the world’s greatest dancehall/reggae artists. The man born in Salt Lane, Kingston as Mark Anthony Myrie, is also known to the world as living legend, Grammy winner, abolitionist and voice for oppressed people around the world. For over three decades, he dominated the reggae/dancehall sub-genre with iconic collaborations (Beres Hammond, Stephen Marley, Dave Kelly, Sly & Robbie, Bobby Digital, Steely & Cleevie, just to name a few), lyricism superior to his peers and a ministry committed to liberating the minds of oppressed people. The father of ten sons and eight daughters has taught the world true romance (“Who Say”), radical discernment (“Hills And Valleys”), perseverance (“Not An Easy Road”), and how to bogle (“Bogle”).
Buju was raised by two hardworking parents, the youngest sibling behind 16 daughters. His diligence, charm and charisma were passed down by his father, a factory worker. He inherited his entrepreneurial mind and passionate spirit from his mother, a market vendor with ancestry linked to the West African slave revolters, Maroons. Mama nicknamed her chubby baby after the Jamaican breadfruit Buju. Banton––representative of a fierce deejay––was later adopted by her son.
As a youth, Buju studied reggae greats such as Major Worries, Admiral Bailey, Shabba Ranks, Papa San and Lieutenant Stitchie. He often broke curfew to beg either older deejays for a couple minutes on the mic or security guards for entry into studios like Technique Records and Penthouse Recordings. The latter studio is where 16-year-old Buju recorded his first song, “The Ruler.” Recognized as a reggae prodigy, he was commissioned by DJ sets Rambo International, Sweet Love sound system (owned by Flourgon) to DJ for $100 a weekend. As young Banton’s hustle and connections grew, he linked up with a future great Capleton and began demanding up to $500 per dubplate.
The early nineties is when Buju exploded onto the scene, helping catapult dancehall into a global force. Buju’s first underground hit to cross over, “Stamina Daddy,” became the title track for his 1992 debut album (the LP was later repackaged and retitled Quick). Buju’s massive follow-up Mr. Mention, which wrought classics like “Batty Rider” and “Love Me Brownin’,” dropped the same year allowing the rookie sensation to break Bob Marley’s record for #1 hits.
The man also known as Gargamel spent the next two decades releasing sterling album after album––Voice of Jamaica (“A Little More Time,” “Deportees”) to the certified Gold’Til Shiloh (“Champion,” “It’s All Over,” “’Til I’m Laid To Rest”), before a succession of Grammy nominated projects preceded Before the Dawn, the 2011 Grammy winner for Best Reggae Album. A new chapter began for Buju in 2018, when after a seven-year hiatus, he appeared twice on megastar DJ Khaled’s album Father of Asahd.
On March 16, 2019, Buju began his “Long Walk To Freedom” tour and made worldwide history, filling Kingston’s National Stadium with over 30,000 of his most loyal fans from around the globe. The tour expanded the market for live reggae performances and paved the road for the new generation of artists. Banton then returned to the studio and gifted the world his twelfth and thirteenth albums Upside Down 2020and Born For Greatness.
Having spent his previous two albums ministering fans across the globe through a Coronavirus pandemic and global imperialism, Buju dedicates his 14th studio album to his home. The commitment of his latest masterpiece is to re-introduce dancehall music to the new generation of reggae lovers.
Too Too Bad also ushers in a new era for Buju’s very own label, Gargamel Music. After decades of distribution partnerships with companies like Polygram, Mercury and Roc Nation, Buju is now completely independent. His philanthropic endeavors will only reap more blessings. His Buju Banton Foundation helps shelter over 120 Jamaican boys in foster care (ages 3-18). His 2019 “I Am A Jamaican” campaign raised funds for the 18-year-olds who age out of the system (Upon leaving foster care, each will receive stipends for housing and proper clothes to pursue employment.) The following year, Buju won a MOBO (Music of Black Origin) Award for Best Reggae Act. In 2025, his contribution to Bugle’s “Thank You Lord,” alongside Damien Marley, earned him a Caribbean Music Award for Reggae Collaboration of the Year.
Buju Banton is in the midst of a blessed revival. He is reinvested in the sovereignty of his music, brand and business. After becoming the first dancehall/reggae artist to sell out the UBS Arena in 2024, he is ready for global touring as well as a return to the continent of Africa. Wherever on God’s Earth the great Gargamel decides to carry his message, the mission will remain as sturdy as it stood in 1992:
“Reggae music is to uplift, educate and eradicate negativity from the minds of the people globally,” says Banton. “I will never let that change.”
ABOUT STEPHEN MARLEY
Stephen Marley is a 9-time GRAMMY Award–winning recording artist, singer, songwriter, musician, and producer. His career includes collaborations with artists such as Lauryn Hill, Bob Weir, Pitbull, Shaggy, Nas, Jack Johnson, Eric Clapton, Erykah Badu, as well as extensive work alongside his family. He is the second born child to the legendary icon, Bob Marley.
His most recent album Old Soul was released in September 2023 via Tuff Gong Collective/UMe/Ghetto Youths International. The acoustic-based project spans multiple genres and cultural influences and features guest appearances from Bob Weir, Eric Clapton, Jack Johnson, Ziggy Marley, Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley, Buju Banton, and Slightly Stoopid.
In addition to his prolific recording work including his groundbreaking seminal albums Mind Control & Revelation: Fruit of Life 1& 2, Stephen most recently served as musical director for the feature film Bob Marley: One Love (2024). The film received multiple NAACP Image Award nominations, and its soundtrack, Bob Marley: One Love–Music Inspired by the Film, won the GRAMMY Award for “Best Reggae Album” in 2025.
Stephen Marley continues to tour extensively throughout the US and beyond. Recent highlights include a special Bob Marley 80th Birthday Tour in 2025, while joining Stick Figure’s Island Holiday 2025 Summer Tour, as the 25+ date Traffic Jam North American Tour with his brother and “Welcome to Jamrock” counterpart Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley—including legendary performances at Red Rocks Amphitheatre and the Hollywood Bowl—and The Marley Brothers’ Legacy Tour, which marked the first national U.S. shed tour by all 5 Marley brothers in over two decades.
In 2026 Stephen continues on the road touring across the US hitting the stage at New Orleans & Heritage Jazz Festival, Reggae Rise Up Arizona, Austin Reggae Fest, Field of Dreamz Fest in San Diego, and Festival International in Lafayette, LA; just prior to the ‘Roots & Rhymes Summer Tour’ with long-time friend Buju Banton.
Stephen is currently in the studio working on multiple projects slated for release in 2026 including a major initiative in partnership with the Jamaica Tourism Board for Hurricane Relief awareness. Beyond his music, Stephen remains deeply committed to philanthropy through the Ghetto Youths Foundation—co-founded with his brothers Damian and Julian Marley—which focuses on empowering underserved communities through education, health, and community development initiatives.
For music, tour dates and more, visit www.stephenmarleymusic.com
ABOUT GRAMPS MORGAN
Born into one of reggae's most influential dynasties, Roy "Gramps" Morgan is a second-generation torchbearer of a legendary musical bloodline. As the son of pioneering Jamaican artist Denroy Morgan—whose hit "I'll Do Anything for You" helped introduce reggae to mainstream American audiences—Gramps was raised in a household where music was both heritage and purpose.
That foundation evolved into Morgan Heritage, the globally celebrated, GRAMMY
@Award-winning group known worldwide as the "Royal Family of Reggae." Since their debut at Jamaica's Reggae Sunsplash in 1994 and subsequent signing to MCA Records, Morgan Heritage has become one of reggae's most respected forces, blending roots tradition with global crossover appeal. Their 2015 album Strictly Roots earned the GRAMMY Award for Best Reggae Album, while projects like Avrakedabra and collaborations with artists such as Sting further cemented their international legacy .
As a vocalist, keyboardist, songwriter, and producer, Gramps has spent decades shaping the sound of reggae worldwide. His creative reach extends beyond performance into production, including his role in crafting J Boog's Gold-certified hit "Sunshine Girl," highlighting his ability to create music that resonates across cultures and charts.
Following years at the top of reggae's global circuit, Gramps stepped into his solo journey with intention—emerging not only as an artist, but as a genre pioneer. His debut solo project, 2 Sides of My Heart, showcased his range and earned him a standout feature on India.Arie's GRAMMY-nominated track "Therapy," which reached #22 on Billboard's Adult R&B chart .
Now based in Nashville, Tennessee, Gramps has carved out a lane entirely his own—earning the title "King of Country Reggae." This distinctive sound fuses reggae with country, soul, and Americana, rooted in his upbringing where reggae and country music lived side by side. What once was an influence has now become innovation—defining a new genre that bridges Kingston to Nashville.
A key collaborator in this chapter is multi-platinum artist and producer Johnny Reid, whose work with Gramps on Positive Vibration contributed to a GRAMMY-nominated project. Together, they have helped shape a sound that is both globally fresh and deeply authentic. Gramps' evolution has also brought him to one of music's most revered stages—the Grand Ole Opry—marking a powerful moment where reggae heritage met the heart of country music tradition.
With every note, he honors the foundation laid before him while expanding its reach—proving that legacy is not just preserved, it is evolved.
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