Julian Marley Heard on Steamboat Locals Choice for Music

Julian Marley with special guests Mighty Mystic play the Steamboat Free Summer Concert Series!

Like his father, reggae pioneer Bob Marley, and several of his siblings before him, Julian Marley pursued the life of a musician, becoming a fixture in the reggae world as a singer, songwriter, producer, and collaborator. Proficient on a number of instruments from a young age, Julian worked with brothers Stephen, Damian, and Ky-Mani Marley as part of the Ghetto Youths Crew before releasing his own solo debut, Lion in the Morning, in 1996. Touring globally both with his backing band, the Uprising and as part of various other Marley family-related projects, Julian’s solo career reached a new level with 2009’s critically acclaimed Awake, which earned a Grammy nomination. A devout Rastafarian, his songs promote themes of goodwill, spirituality, and social justice, many of which can be heard on 2023’s Grammy-winning Colors of Royal.

The Steamboat Springs Free Summer Concert Series returns for the 33rd summer, rocking Howelsen Hill 5 times this summer. The SSFSCS boasts nationally recognized artists in the area of pop-rock, reggae, bluegrass, blues, and funk. The series is a gathering for all ages and has become truly one of the signature family events in the valley. With a great mix of locals and visitors the concerts are both a social event for those who call Steamboat home and an awesome addition to any vacation to the Yampa Valley.