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Signal Fire has been blazing a trail in the US reggae scene for the past decade. Hailing from the East Coast, in the coastal town of Wilmington, NC, the rock-reggae outfit has been steadily making a name for themselves with a DIY approach and dedication to their craft. Since forming in 2013, Signal Fire has released 4 full length albums of modern roots reggae music. Their sophomore album, “Lift Up” (Mixed & Co-produced by Llamar “Riff Raff” Brown) reached #1 on the iTunes Reggae Charts. The bands third album “Wake Up” (produced & mixed in their home studio by the bands frontman, Sean Gregory) reached #8 on the Billboard reggae charts. Their latest body of work “Rhythm of Life” is a collection of songs recorded and released during the pandemic and has become their best received album to date. Signal Fire’s music is constantly evolving, with a maintained focus on positive and thoughtful lyrical content.

The bands energetic and uplifting live show has placed them on stage and tours with acts such as Stephen Marley, UB40, SOJA, Morgan Heritage, Collie Buddz, Matisyahu, Tribal Seeds, The Movement & more. Relationships built through music have led to song collaborations with notable musicians and bands such as Jesse Royal, The Hip Abduction, The Elovaters, Kenyatta “Jr. Culture” Hill, Fear Nuttin Band, Jah Works, The Ellameno Beat, Gary Dread and revered Jamaican saxophonist Dean Fraser.

Mr. Mota is a 4-piece Reggae Rock band from Boulder, Colorado. They are currently based in Brooklyn, New York.

Mr. Mota combines the energy of reggae music with their own distinctive spin, they create feel-good anthems that connect with listeners everywhere. Drawing on their passion for live shows, Mr. Mota delivers a sound that’s timeless.

While attending the University of Colorado Boulder, the band formed in May of 2021 at a university graduation event. One show was all it took for the group to gain traction, quickly leading to numerous offers to play throughout Boulder. From there, they landed on the name Mr. Mota and hit the ground running, booking shows wherever they could ski; across Colorado and the entire Rocky Mountain region. It’s safe to say that Boulder’s Fox Theatre played a vital role in Mr. Mota’s growth.

As the years went by, Mr. Mota gained more traction, leading to their first tour in the summer of 2023. They independently booked and headlined over 40 venues across the Midwest and East Coast, performing at notable spots like Mercury Lounge (NYC), Nectar’s (Burlington, Vermont), Portland House of Music (Portland, Maine), and Charleston Pour House (Charleston, South Carolina). The momentum from this tour led ultimately to a Winter 2024 Northeast US tour. With new releases on the horizon, Mr. Mota is ready to take their music anywhere and everywhere.