The Elovaters are a Massachusetts reggae-rock band known for blending roots reggae, alternative rock, surf-inspired grooves, acoustic textures, and soulful melodic songwriting. Led by vocalist and rhythm guitarist Jackson Wetherbee, the group gained wider recognition with Defy Gravity, which reached No. 1 on Billboard’s Reggae Albums chart, and continued expanding its sound through Castles, Endless Summer, and Shark Belly Motel. Their catalog includes fan favorites such as “Gimme Love,” “Gardenia” with Stick Figure, “Margaritas” with Orange Grove, “Criminal,” “Live By the Day,” “Wind on My Back,” “All Her Favorite Songs” with Little Stranger, and “Sky High” with Jared Watson of Dirty Heads. The band has also collaborated with artists including DENM, The Movement, Brother Ali, G. Love & Special Sauce, Bryce Vine, and Stick Figure, while earning Artist of the Year and Live Act of the Year honors from the New England Music Awards and Reggae/Ska Artist of the Year from the Boston Music Awards.
