Elings Park to host reggae concert as California continues to welcome back more events
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - Events are coming back now that California is open again.
A full-scale open air show featuring reggae star Pato Banton is set for this Friday night at Elings Park in Santa Barbara.
The opening act will be Santa Barbara's Cornerstone Band followed by Antoinette Rootsdawtah.
It'll be a family show with $20 adult tickets (with advance purchase) and free admission for kids 12 and under. The show will begin at 5 p.m.
Banton is touring up the California coast with his Peace and Love Tour .
The grammy nominated reggae legend recorded and toured the world with The English Beat, Steel Pulse, UB40 & STING .
"The main goal is to spread the Good News of Peace & Love & Unity and remind everyone that we are all God's Children, brothers and sisters! I will also make myself available to everyone for photos, autographs and prayer circles after the show," said Banton in a press release.
Food trucks will be on site and Firestone Walker Craft Beer and Cali Squeeze Seltzer will be available for purchase.
Andres Nuno with En Fuego Events says "everything came together really smooth."
He said all their events in 2020 were cancelled due to COVID-19 rules.
Nuno said at this event, "people can get up and dance because they haven't in who knows how long?"
He says people want to get out and have a good time. Event organizers are "excited about getting back to it," said Nuno.
Music Lineup:
Cornerstone: 5:30 p.m.
Antoinette Rootsdawtah: 7 p.m.
Pato Banton: 8 p.m.
This will be an all-ages event on the large Elings park field with room for social distancing.
Nuno says guests may bring in the following items to the show:
• Food
• Lawn Chairs
• Blankets
These items are not allowed:
• Alcohol
• Pop Up Tents
• Coolers
Limited parking is available on site for $10.
Tickets are discounted in advance online.
