Rastan with True Zion & Looking East

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Table reservations $75, email monte@thesirenmorrobay.com for details Born to Jamaican parents in Oakland, CA, Rastan is a singer, songwriter, producer, and audio engineer “From The Midtown With Love” (Santa Cruz, CA). His style of music was influenced by his father, Tito Caleto, a songwriter/vocalist from Kingston, Jamaica. Rastan began recording at 5 years old, singing background vocals for his father. By age 15, he went on to open up for Reggae heavyweights including Burning Spear, Damian Marley, Gregory Isaacs, and Beenie Man. His style of music is a balance between his Jamaican culture and California livin’, culminating in Rastan’s first record deal with Ineffable Records. In 2021, Rastan created Midtown Melodies, a California based production and music publishing company. Alongside his talented peers, they’re dedicating to the preservation of Reggae/Dancehall culture. “Santa Cruz, California-based musician Rastan is an amazing talent and his new album, “From The Midtown With Love” is a vibe showcasing the artist’s lyrical flow and vocals”. – Daily Reggae Album Review 2023 Founded in San Luis Obispo CA, True Zion has channeled their roots reggae sound from the influences of early foundation reggae artists to the contemporary reggae groups of this time. Each of its members apply their own unique style yet preserve elements of roots reggae music. Their musical qualities such as dub, heavy drum and bass, a powerful brass section and lively melodies fill the sound waves for all to hear. Grateful for every opportunity to share music, they have played on countless club, concert venue and festival stages that span across the Golden State. Since 2017, they have shared the stage with many touring artists such as Sly and Robbie, Israel Vibration, The Roots Radics, Bittie McLean, Groundation, Jesse Royal, Inna Vision, EN Young, Josh Heinrichs and many more. Themes of positivity, struggle, political turmoil, growth, and cultural uplift serve as the focal points in…

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