Visions of Long Beach’s Shoreline Jam

Collie Buddz jumps off stage, through the photographers' pit and onto the railing to passionately sing

Collie Buddz jumps off stage, through the photographers’ pit and onto the railing to passionately sing “Blind To You.”

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The Shoreline Jam brought reggae enthusiasts from every corner of Long Beach, forming a diverse crowd that came together over labor day weekend to celebrate life and a love for music.

Day one had only just begun; people began to accumulate upon hearing the Originalites' energetic ska-reggae fusion.

Day one had only just begun; people began to accumulate upon hearing the Originalites’ energetic ska-reggae fusion.

A fan warms up during the Originalites' set.

A fan warms up during the Originalites’ set.

The Shoreline Jam takes place at the Queen Mary Events Park, the perfect waterside, grassy space for a reggae fest.

The Shoreline Jam takes place at the Queen Mary Events Park, the perfect waterside, grassy space for a reggae fest.

A mother watches Seedless play on Sunday afternoon, her daughter with the best seat in the house.

A mother watches Seedless play on Sunday afternoon, her daughter with the best seat in the house.

Long Beach native J Boog sings sweet reggae melodies as the sun goes down on Sunday.

Long Beach native J Boog sings sweet reggae melodies as the sun goes down on Sunday.

Fire spinners entertained the crowd before headliners took the stage.

Fire spinners entertained the crowd before headliners took the stage.

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Eligh and the Grouch flow smoothly on Saturday night.

Eligh and the Grouch flow smoothly on Saturday night.

Jared “Dirty J” Watson of the Dirty Heads takes a break from stomping around stage to sing a slower tune. The Dirty Heads headlined Saturday night.

Collie Buddz jumps off stage, through the photographers’ pit and onto the railing to passionately sing “Blind To You.”

Bret Bollinger and Kaleo Wassman of Pepper play an explosive final set.

Bret Bollinger and Kaleo Wassman of Pepper play an explosive final set.

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