ON SALE SOON
Friday, Oct 2 2026, 10:00 AM PDT
Moe's Alley Presents: Long Beach Dub Allstars
Sun, 13 Dec, 8:00 PM PST
Doors open
7:00 PM PST
Moe's Alley
1535 Commercial Way, Santa Cruz, CA 95065
ON SALE SOON
Friday, Oct 2 2026, 10:00 AM PDT
Description
Moe's Alley presents the return of Long Beach Dub Allstars!
Sunday, December 13, 2026
Doors: 7pm // Show: 8pm
$30 in advance // $35 day of the show
21+
*Tickets on sale Friday, Oct. 2nd at 10am PT*
* No Refunds | All sales are final
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* Tickets requested by email will be delivered 3 days prior to the event
* Will Call tickets will be available at the door on the day of the event
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LONG BEACH DUB ALLSTARS
Long Beach Dub Allstars formed in 1997, rising from the tragedy of Bradley Nowell’s passing to carry on the spirit of the reggae-rock movement that Sublime helped pioneer. Founded by Bud Gaugh and Eric Wilson, alongside Long Beach music staples Opie Ortiz, Miguel Happoldt, and Marshall Goodman, the band became a driving force in blending reggae, dub, ska, punk, and hip-hop into a sound that shaped an entire generation.
Their early albums, Right Back (1999) and Wonders of the World (2001), were foundational for the reggae-rock genre, bridging Sublime’s legacy with a new wave of artists. Their sound captured the raw energy of Southern California, blending reggae grooves with punk attitude and hip-hop rhythms, influencing countless bands that followed.
After a hiatus, LBDA reunited with fresh energy, dropping their self-titled 2020 album and solidifying their place as torchbearers of the reggae-rock movement. Their latest record, "Echo Mountain High", takes their sound to new heights—mixing psychedelic elements with reggae, ska, and dub, while staying true to the signature Long Beach sound.
Written during the pandemic, the album was crafted in Opie Ortiz’s backyard before coming to life in the studio with an all-star lineup, including Chris Dowd (Fishbone), Jesse Wagner (Aggrolites), and Devin Morrison (Expanders). The result is an album that pays homage to their roots while pushing the genre forward.
With Opie Ortiz (vocals), Miguel Happoldt (guitar), Tim Wu (horns), Roger Rivas (keys), Ed Kampwirth (bass), and Gil Sharone (drums), Long Beach Dub Allstars continue to evolve, proving their music is more than nostalgia—it’s a living, breathing force. From headlining festivals to inspiring new generations of musicians, their influence is undeniable—keeping the sound and spirit of Long Beach alive and thriving.
Event Information
Age Limit
21+
eTicket Delivery
Your tickets will be e-mailed closer to the event date.
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Initial career (1997–2001):
Eric Wilson and Bud Gaugh met in childhood (in 1979) and later started their first garage punk band, consisting of drums, bass and vocals. They later formed Sublime with Bradley Nowell. The Long Beach Dub Allstars (LBDAS for short) were founded after Nowell died in 1996 of a heroin overdose (frequent contributors to Sublime including Michael "Miguel" Happoldt, Todd Forman, and "Field" Marshall Goodman are also members of the band).
Eric Wilson says, "We will never replace the greatness that Sublime did or what Bradley has done." The band was originally a 10-piece and they recorded their debut recording called Right Back, which shortly after completion in 1999 saw the departure of three members. Their second album, Wonders of the World was recorded and released in 2001. It featured "Sunny Hours" featuring will.i.am from The Black Eyed Peas. "Sunny Hours" was also used as the theme song for the Friends spin-off Joey.
Breakup and aftermath (2002–2012):
In 2002, rumors that the band had broken up began to surface. Apparently the band had taken a hard-drug-free vow and some of the band's members had broken this vow, which caused Bud Gaugh to quit and join Eyes Adrift with Krist Novoselic of Nirvana and Curt Kirkwood of Meat Puppets. Gaugh was also playing with Kirkwood and Michael Happoldt in the band Volcano. Eric Wilson, Trey Pangborn and RAS-1 formed Long Beach Shortbus with former Slightly Stoopid and temporary Sublime drummer, Kelly Vargas (later replaced by Damion Ramirez). Marshall Goodman, Jack Maness and Opie Ortiz formed Dubcat, with members of Hepcat. Shortbus has had slightly more success than Dubcat, though the latter has yet to release an album. Eric Wilson and Bud Gaugh have been reunited in Sublime with Rome, a new incarnation of Sublime which chiefly performs songs by that band and features Rome Ramirez in place of Bradley Nowell.
Reunion (2012–present):
On September 1, 2012, Long Beach Dub Allstars played their first show in 11 years at the Queen Mary Events Park next to the Queen Mary in Long Beach, California, where they opened for The Wailers and played alongside Tribal Seeds. Then on September 30, 2012, Long Beach Dub Allstars performed at the Yost Theater in Santa Ana, California, where they opened for Fishbone. They played another show at the Brixton Southbay in Redondo Beach, California on January 25, 2013 with the local Redondo Beach Band Special "C". The reunion lineup consists of Marshall Goodman "Ras MG" on drums, Michael "Miguel" Happoldt on lead guitar/vocals, Opie Ortiz on vocals, Jack Maness on vocals/guitar/keys, Tim Wu on sax/flute/vocals, and Edwin Kampwith on bass.