California-based reggae-influenced alternative rock band Iration and the Sunshine & Summer Nights Tour rowed into a wet St Pete Pier with co-headliner Atmosphere. The thousands in attendance seemed unaffected by the weather and were rewarded with an epic evening of music with the scenic backdrop of downtown St Pete setting the mood. The tour kicked off in Las Vegas, NV, and rolls through 31 markets coast-to-coast before wrapping in Irvine, CA. Support comes from Passafire, rapper and producer The Grouch, with DJ Fresh.
Iration has a natural affinity for reggae and island sounds. Their love and appreciation for music span a wide range of styles and genres including rock, pop, R&B, and funk. Over the past 15 years, Micah Pueschel (Lead Vocals / Guitar), Adam Taylor (Bass), Joe Dickens (Drums), Cayson Peterson (Keyboard / Synth), and Micah Brown (Guitar / Vocals) have perfected their distinct hybrid style of music. Iration have been touring nationally since 2008, performing at festivals from Lollapalooza to Sunfest and Hangout to Reggae Rise Up.
Saturday evening, regardless of the weather wreaking havoc to start the day’s festivities, ended in perfect fashion. The storms passed leading to the most vibrant sunset behind the stage that was located between the inlet and a small beach off St Pete Pier. A perfect backdrop for the Hawaiian-bred musicians to fill the air with nothing but good vibes. The band’s energy on stage seemed to electrify the rain-soaked fans as they matched the band word for word, song after song for the entirety of the band’s set. The band’s 9-song set kicked off with “Stay the Course” with fan favorite “Time Bomb” halfway through the set before wrapping the evening with “Chill Out”. The set covered songs from five of the band’s albums including three from the band’s 2020 release Coastin’.
