The Concrete Roots is a reggae band based out of the chicagoland area. This Gathering is complied of five musicians from various backgrounds that have a very deep respect for all sub-genres of reggae music and culture. Their eclectic sound combines roots-reggae-dub with soul and hip-hop. Since 2012 they have been playing live shows at traditional and unique venues throughout the Midwest, that joined with the support of their Debut self titled EP (released in July 2016 at the double door in Chicago) has been helping them gain buzz at a national level.