The Grammy Award winning multi-genre band Ozomatli are celebrating 30 years of music with a big tour around the United States.  The tour includes a number of free performances.

Ozomatli’s saxophonist and vocalist Ulises Bella spoke on the tour saying, “celebrating 30 years of music, madness, and familia? That’s not just a milestone – that’s badass. Through all the chaos in the world, one thing hasn’t changed: Ozomatli brings the vibes that bring people together.”

Vocalist and percussionist Justin Poree added, “this tour is not just a celebration of the past-it’s about reconnecting with communities and cultures that shaped us. The miles we travel remind us of the years we’ve put in, and the fans who still show up remind us why we do it. I’m excited! Every stop on this tour will feel like a reunion-with fans, with each other, and with the road itself.”

vocalist/guitarist Raul Pacheco noted, “I love playing music.  I’ve been able to fulfill that desire for thirty years of my adult life in Ozomatli. I did not know where it would lead, I just kept showing up because each person seemed like they liked playing music just like me. Reflecting now, it’s funny and heartwarming. I grew up and life unfolded with a group of people I knew as musical acquaintances. They became my family. I’m looking forward to the 30th, the gigs and new songs to come!”

$1 from every ticket sold on the tour will go to charity; bassist Wil-Dog Abers explains, “Ozomatli believes in lifting each other up, so we’ve teamed up with Backline and Sweet Relief to support mental health services for music industry professionals. You see, the journey means even more now. Ozomatli’s got more to say and do! The story’s still being written.”

Ozomatli tour dates:
May 30 at the Theater in Boulder, CO
May 31 at the Old Town Square in Fort Collins, CO
June 5 at the Railyard in Santa Fe, NM
June 6 at Mesa Brewing in Taos, NM
June 7 at Snow King Mountain in Jackson, WY
June 8 at the Treefort Music Hall in Boise, ID
June 11 at the San Diego County Fair in Del Mar, CA
June 14 at the Grand Performances in Los Angeles, CA
June 19 at the OC Parks Sumer Concert Series in Fountain Valley, CA
June 27 at the Music Hall in Ventura, CA
June 28 at the City of Fontana in Fontana, CA
July 2 at the Artown Festival in Reno, NV
July 3 at the Snowmass in Aspen, CO
July 5 at the Bar Ranch in Gunnison, CO
July 10 at the Tejano Takeover in Las Vegas, NV
July 12 at Blissfest in Harbor Springs, MI
July 13 at Maplestock in Maplewood, NJ
July 18 at the Stanislaus County Fair in Turlock, CA
July 19 at the Route 66 Summerfest in Albuquerque, NM
July 25 at the Nevada Brewing Company in Chico, CA
July 26 at the Music Festival in Petaluma, CA
July 31 at the Arvade Center Amphitheater in Denver, CO
Aug 2 at the Summer Concert Series in Marina Del Rey, CA
Aug 3 at the OC Fair in Costa Mesa, CA
Aug 7 at The Cannery Hall in Nashville, TN
Aug 8 at Center Stage in Atlanta, GA
Aug 9 at The Neighborhood theatre in Charlotte, NC
Aug 10 at the State in Falls Church, VA
Aug 12 at SONY Hall in New York City, NY
Aug 13 at Keswick in Glenside, PA
Aug 15 at the Theatre in Patchogue, NY
Aug 16 at the Tupelo Music Hall in Derry, NH
Aug 17 at Infinity Hall in Norfolk, CT
Aug 18 at The Crystal Ballroom in Boston, MA
Aug 20 at the Stage in Kent, OH
Aug 22 at Vivarium in Milwaukee, WI
Aug 23 at Park West in Chicago, IL
Aug 24 at Ludlow’s in Cincinnati, OH
Aug 25 at Del Mar Hall in St. Louis, MO
Aug 27 at The Dakota in Minneapolis, MN
Aug 28 at the Waiting Room in Omaha, NE
Aug 30 at Antone’s in Austin, TX