Arise Roots is California roots reggae band based out of Los Angeles. Their music is described as a "positive classic roots sound with a modern twist". The band was formed in 2010 with a focus on traditional reggae music. With Montoya on the drum kit, Rudy Covarrubias on bass, Todd Johnson on keys and harmonies. When Arise Roots needed a soulful singer, Karim Israel was added on lead vocals. A month later, lead guitarist, Robert Sotelo was added to the band.
http://www.ariseroots.com
In 2010, the band self-released their first EP titled, Lay Your Guns Down, and in 2013, they released their first full-length album, Moving Forward, a 16-song LP they self-produced, recorded at King Size Sound Labs. It was mastered by veteran recording engineers Brian Dixon and Richard Robinson.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arise_Roots
