Rockstead with Native Dread & Dub Mothership at Scandals Live
About This Event
Rockstead blends reggae rhythms with rock-driven songwriting and an energetic live-band sound. Led by vocalist and guitarist Jake Burns, the group has released the albums You’re in Control and Fall Down. Get Up. Repeat. and has shared stages with acts including The Wailers, Big Mountain, Tropidelic, Ballyhoo! and Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad.
Event Details
Date: Friday, August 7, 2026
Doors: 7:00 PM
Music: 8:00 PM
Venue: Scandals Live
Address: 3501 Holland Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23452
Advance tickets: $10
Day-of-show admission: $15
The artists’ event announcements confirm the August 7 show, 7 PM doors and the $10 advance/$15 day-of-show ticket prices.
Performing Artists
Rockstead
Based in Cincinnati, Rockstead combines reggae and rock with lyrics centered on perseverance, unity and positive energy. The band’s catalog mixes melodic reggae grooves with heavier guitar-driven moments, making its live shows a strong fit for fans of modern American reggae-rock.
Native Dread
Native Dread is a four-piece roots reggae band from Hampton Roads. The group’s sound is grounded in traditional reggae rhythms with a strong dub influence, driving riffs and uplifting themes designed to create a positive, dance-friendly atmosphere.
Dub Mothership
Dub Mothership is an Eastern Virginia reggae collective performing original music alongside reggae-style covers and adaptations. The band brings collaborative musicianship, deep reggae grooves and dub textures to the opening lineup.