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WHERE IT ALL BEGAN TOUR
January 1st, 2025 by Bruce R Kilgour
Isla Vista, an unincorporated community in Santa Barbara County, is well-known for having a party atmosphere. Several musicians have called Isla Vista home over the last few decades, but perhaps the most famous are reggae-rock icons Iration.
The band recently announced their 34-city Where It All Began Summer Tour 2026, which will celebrate nearly 20 years of successful independent releases and touring.
The trek begins on May 6th at the Santa Fe Brewery (of course!) and features longtime kindred spirits Tribal Seeds as support on most dates. The band will perform at an interesting mix of cool outdoor pavilions, amphitheaters, and small halls across the US.
Lead singer Micah Pueschel recently described 2026 as a year for giving back, promising a brand new setlist and an enhanced production that will combine a high-energy spectacle with the intimacy of the band’s early days.
At least 22 states will be visited, and notable stops include New York City’s The Rooftop at Pier 17, two nights at Denver’s Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom, and four tour-ending performances in California. San Diego’s Gallagher Square (June 25th), Pacific Amphitheatre in Costa Mesa (June 26th), and Avila Beach in San Luis Obispo (June 28th) are on the schedule, as well as a yet to be announced date on June 27th.
This North American outing will also serve as an introduction to Iration’s forthcoming ninth studio album, expected early next year. In 2025, the band previewed their new direction with a few singles such as “Roots,” featuring reggae-country artist Maoli, and “Say Goodnight,” a collaboration with the hip-hop duo Little Stranger. These songs are a preview of what Pueschel says will be their “best year yet.”
Iration has amassed over one billion streams to their name, all independent of any major label affiliation.
The band recently launched their new Irators VIP Fan Club, offering early ticket access and exclusive previews of the upcoming new album, as well as exclusive merchandise.
This ambitious summer tour shows that Iration remains a major force in the American reggae-rock scene that will celebrate nearly two decades of independent success.
Tickets for the California shows, including their highly anticipated Pacific Amphitheatre stop, are available now.
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