On Sunday, July 5, 2026, reggae music filled Bayboro Brewing Co. in St. Petersburg, Florida, as FlöSTATE took the stage for an afternoon of roots, culture, original music, and positive vibrations at Reggae Brunch, curated by House of Judah TT.
Set against the laid-back atmosphere of Bayboro Brewing Co., the afternoon brought together live reggae, craft beer, cocktails, brunch specials, and a community of music lovers for two sets that traveled across generations of reggae music.
FlöSTATE’s performance paid respect to many of the artists who helped shape roots and conscious reggae while also providing something equally important: an opportunity for the band to share its own voice, original music, musicianship, and message.
Setting the Vibe with Natural Mystic
FlöSTATE opened the afternoon with “Natural Mystic,” immediately establishing the roots-oriented direction of the performance.
Originally recorded by Bob Marley & The Wailers, the song provided a fitting introduction to an afternoon that would repeatedly connect reggae’s foundational music with the artists carrying the culture forward today.
From there, the band moved through “Waiting In Vain” before digging deeper into conscious roots selections associated with Akae Beka and the musical legacy of Vaughn Benjamin.
Honoring the Roots
A major thread running throughout FlöSTATE’s performance was an unmistakable appreciation for roots and conscious reggae.
Across the two sets, the band drew from music associated with Bob Marley & The Wailers, Akae Beka, Freddie McKay, Dennis Brown, The Congos, Dezarie, Tarrus Riley, the Twinkle Brothers, Ini Kamoze, Gyptian, Iotosh, and others.
The influence of Akae Beka and Vaughn Benjamin was particularly prominent. FlöSTATE performed selections including “Love the Life You Live,” “New Race,” “Due Reward,” and “Knocka Fiya,” along with other moments throughout the performance inspired by the deep, meditative sound and conscious message associated with that musical legacy.
The band also moved comfortably between different eras and styles of reggae. Bob Marley classics sat alongside Dennis Brown and The Congos, while songs associated with Dezarie and Tarrus Riley brought more contemporary roots influences into the afternoon.
During “Dem Belly Full (But We Hungry),” FlöSTATE added another dimension to the Bob Marley & The Wailers classic demonstrating how the musicians could honor familiar material while bringing elements of their own sound to the arrangement.
Another standout moment came through a medley of “Emotions” by Akae Beka and “Ghettos of Babylon” by Dezarie. Keyboardist and vocalist Ccapöne led “Emotions” before Elliot took over the lead vocals for “Ghettos of Babylon,” creating a seamless connection between two deeply conscious roots selections.
But while these performances demonstrated where FlöSTATE draws inspiration, some of the most important moments of the afternoon came when the band shared music of its own.
FlöSTATE’s Original Music
For Reggae Therapy, documenting original music is an important part of preserving reggae culture.
Reggae’s history deserves to be celebrated and protected, but the culture also continues through the musicians writing, performing, and developing the music today.
FlöSTATE used the Reggae Brunch stage to showcase that creative side through several original performances.
Collective Consciousness
One of the strongest examples was “Collective Consciousness,” an original FlöSTATE composition written collaboratively by Ccapöne, Elliot, and Ras Mike.
The song reflects the band’s conscious approach to reggae and provides listeners with an opportunity to hear FlöSTATE not simply interpreting another artist’s music, but expressing its own creative identity.
With themes centered around awareness, unity, and positive transformation, “Collective Consciousness” represents an important part of what FlöSTATE brings to the contemporary Florida reggae scene.
It also demonstrates the collaborative nature of the group, with three members contributing to the writing and message behind the song.
Jah In I
Another particularly interesting moment came with “Jah In I.”
Rather than performing a traditional cover, FlöSTATE drew upon an Akae Beka riddim and introduced its own lyrics, using the musical foundation as a platform for original expression.
The result represents something deeply connected to reggae’s musical tradition—the ability to draw inspiration from an existing riddim while bringing a new voice and message to the music.
“Jah In I” also demonstrates the depth of Akae Beka’s influence on FlöSTATE. Rather than simply recreating the music that inspired them, the band uses that influence as a foundation upon which to develop its own conscious reggae expression.
Ccapöne‘s – Your Man & Gyptian’s – Hold You (Medley)
Keyboardist and vocalist Ccapöne stepped forward again with “Your Man,” an original composition written and sung by Ccapöne.
During the live performance, FlöSTATE took the song in an unexpected direction by transitioning into Gyptian’s “Hold You” before eventually returning to “Your Man.”
The resulting medley became one of the afternoon’s most creative arrangements.
By weaving a FlöSTATE original together with a recognizable modern reggae hit, the band demonstrated how comfortably it can move between original songwriting and the wider reggae catalog without losing its own musical identity.
Meet the Musicians Behind FlöSTATE
While FlöSTATE’s vocalists helped carry the message throughout the afternoon, the band’s full sound was brought to life by a talented group of musicians working together across vocals, rhythm, percussion, horns, guitar, and keys.
The FlöSTATE lineup for Reggae Brunch at Bayboro Brewing Co. featured:
- Ccapöne — Keyboard & Vocals
- Elliot — Lead Vocals
- Ras Mike — Vocals & Trumpet
- Dominic — Guitar
- Steady Freddie — Bass
- Patch — Drums
- Shamir — Tabla
- Brandon — Saxophone
Each member brought something distinct to the performance. Patch and Steady Freddie formed the rhythmic foundation on drums and bass, keeping the groove steady throughout two sets of roots reggae, dub, medleys, and original music. Dominic’s guitar added another essential layer to the band’s roots sound, while Ccapöne’s keyboards helped shape the arrangements alongside his contributions as a vocalist and songwriter.
FlöSTATE’s instrumentation extended beyond the traditional reggae band setup as well. Shamir’s tabla introduced a distinctive percussive texture that was especially memorable during “Dem Belly Full (But We Hungry),” while the horn combination of Ras Mike on trumpet and Brandon on saxophone added another dimension to the band’s live sound.
At the front of the performance, Elliot, Ccapöne, and Ras Mike moved between lead and supporting vocal roles, allowing different voices and personalities to emerge throughout the afternoon. That versatility was particularly evident in the band’s medleys and original material.
During the second set, Ras Mike took a moment to introduce the musicians individually, giving the audience an opportunity to recognize the people behind the music before FlöSTATE transitioned into a dub-style performance of “Skillful” by Iotosh, produced by Green Lion Crew.
The moment captured something important about the afternoon: FlöSTATE’s sound isn’t built around any one individual. It is the collective contribution of eight musicians bringing different instruments, influences, voices, and creative ideas together on one stage.
Brotherhood, Encouragement & Growth
Another memorable moment came later in the performance when Ras Mike took time to recognize Elliot.
Having performed with FlöSTATE for less than a year, Elliot received a heartfelt acknowledgment for the work he had already been doing with the band and the strength of his performances.
The recognition came before FlöSTATE moved into “Faith Can Move Mountains,” originally performed by the Twinkle Brothers.
It was a brief moment in a long afternoon of music, but one worth documenting.
Reggae has always represented more than rhythm and melody. Community, encouragement, unity, and collective upliftment are equally important parts of the culture, and the exchange between the musicians reflected that spirit.
Two Sets. Generations of Reggae.
Across two sets, FlöSTATE moved through an extensive selection of roots reggae, conscious music, dub, creative medleys, and original material.
Set One
- Natural Mystic — Bob Marley & The Wailers
- Waiting In Vain — Bob Marley & The Wailers
- Love the Life You Live — Akae Beka
- Fire Is Burning — Freddie McKay
- New Race — Akae Beka
- Due Reward — Akae Beka
- Knocka Fiya — Akae Beka
- Dem Belly Full (But We Hungry) — Bob Marley & The Wailers
- Human Nature — Tarrus Riley reggae interpretation
- Emotions / Ghettos of Babylon — Akae Beka / Dezarie Medley
Following a short break, FlöSTATE returned to the stage for a second set.
Set Two
- Hammer — Bob Marley & The Wailers
- Three Little Birds — Bob Marley & The Wailers
- Promised Land / Row Fisherman — Dennis Brown / The Congos Medley
- Let Love In — Dennis Brown
- Collective Consciousness — FlöSTATE Original
- Jah In I — Original lyrics over an Akae Beka riddim
- Your Man / Hold You — Ccapöne Original / Gyptian Medley
- Skillful — Iotosh / Green Lion Crew, Dub Style
- Faith Can Move Mountains — Twinkle Brothers
- World-A-Reggae — Ini Kamoze
- I Shot The Sheriff — Bob Marley & The Wailers
Carrying the Music Forward
What made FlöSTATE’s Reggae Brunch performance memorable wasn’t simply the number of songs performed.
It was the balance between preservation and progression.
The band showed respect for the artists and songs that helped establish reggae’s foundation—from Bob Marley & The Wailers and Dennis Brown to the deep conscious influence of Vaughn Benjamin and Akae Beka—while simultaneously demonstrating that reggae remains a living and evolving culture.
Their original compositions, creative medleys, dub interpretations, diverse instrumentation, and willingness to explore familiar riddims through new lyrics demonstrated a band developing a musical identity of its own.
That balance is important.
Each generation receives the music, learns from those who came before, preserves the foundation, and then contributes something new.
Through songs such as “Collective Consciousness,” “Jah In I,” and “Your Man,” FlöSTATE showed that they aren’t simply performing reggae’s history.
They’re participating in its future.
Watch the Complete FlöSTATE Performance
The performances featured in this article represent only part of the afternoon.
Reggae Therapy documented both sets of FlöSTATE’s performance at Bayboro Brewing Co., including classic roots reggae, original music, medleys, dub interpretations, band introductions, and special moments from throughout the event.
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