Stephen Marley at Pacific Amphitheatre in Costa Mesa: live concert scene with a full band onstage under green, yellow, and red lights.

Common Kings, Buju Banton, Stephen Marley & Domani at Pacific Amphitheatre

Explore live concert photography of Common Kings, Buju Banton, and Stephen Marley, photographed by Zharmaine Boatman for The 824 Journal across Southern California. This curated reggae photography portfolio captures the energy, musicianship, stage presence, and audience connection behind three distinct live performances, from the contemporary island-reggae sound of Common Kings to the global influence and legacy of Buju Banton and Stephen Marley.

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Common Kings

Common Kings formed in Orange County, California, and draw on Polynesian roots alongside reggae, soul, and rock. The band built its audience through touring, and its live shows lean on vocal harmony and crowd participation.

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Buju Banton

Buju Banton is one of the defining voices in Jamaican dancehall and reggae. His catalog moves from early dancehall through the roots oriented writing of ’Til Shiloh, and his touring has carried that work to audiences worldwide.

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Stephen Marley

Stephen Marley is a singer, songwriter, and producer whose work spans his own albums and production for other artists in the Marley catalog. His live sets draw on roots reggae alongside his solo material.

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