Check out the back story of this band:

Initial career (1997–2001)
Eric Wilson and Bud Gaugh met in childhood (in 1979) and later started their first garage punk band, consisting of drums, bass and vocals. They later formed Sublime with Bradley Nowell. The Long Beach Dub Allstars (LBDAS for short) were founded after Nowell died in 1996 of a heroin overdose (frequent contributors to Sublime including Michael "Miguel" Happoldt, Todd Forman, and "Field" Marshall Goodman are also members of the band).

Eric Wilson says, "We will never replace the greatness that Sublime did or what Bradley has done." The band was originally a 10-piece and they recorded their debut recording called Right Back, which shortly after completion in 1999 saw the departure of three members. Their second album, Wonders of the World was recorded and released in 2001. It featured "Sunny Hours" featuring will.i.am from The Black Eyed Peas. "Sunny Hours" was also used as the theme song for the Friends spin-off Joey.

Breakup and aftermath (2002–2012)
In 2002, rumors that the band had broken up began to surface. Apparently the band had taken a hard-drug-free vow and some of the band's members had broken this vow, which caused Bud Gaugh to quit and join Eyes Adrift with Krist Novoselic of Nirvana and Curt Kirkwood of Meat Puppets. Gaugh was also playing with Kirkwood and Michael Happoldt in the band Volcano. Eric Wilson, Trey Pangborn and RAS-1 formed Long Beach Shortbus with former Slightly Stoopid and temporary Sublime drummer, Kelly Vargas (later replaced by Damion Ramirez). Marshall Goodman, Jack Maness and Opie Ortiz formed Dubcat, with members of Hepcat. Shortbus has had slightly more success than Dubcat, though the latter has yet to release an album. Eric Wilson and Bud Gaugh have been reunited in Sublime with Rome, a new incarnation of Sublime which chiefly performs songs by that band and features Rome Ramirez in place of Bradley Nowell.
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Reunion (2012–present)
On September 1, 2012, Long Beach Dub Allstars played their first show in 11 years at the Queen Mary Events Park next to the Queen Mary in Long Beach, California, where they opened for The Wailers and played alongside Tribal Seeds.[2] Then on September 30, 2012, Long Beach Dub Allstars performed at the Yost Theater in Santa Ana, California, where they opened for Fishbone. They played another show at the Brixton Southbay in Redondo Beach, California on January 25, 2013 with the local Redondo Beach Band Special "C". The reunion lineup consists of Marshall Goodman "Ras MG" on drums, Michael "Miguel" Happoldt on lead guitar/vocals, Opie Ortiz on vocals, Jack Maness on vocals/guitar/keys, Tim Wu on sax/flute/vocals, and Edwin Kampwith on bass.

Although there is no set release date, be on the lookout for some new music coming from the Long Beach Dub Allstars in the future. When asked what kind of style the fans could look forward to hearing in the new material, Jack Maness stated, “We’re doing some of the things that we’re true to and we’re also expanding into some other stuff.”

According to Opie, the band has been back in the studio working on new material. “Where ever we can get a good sound” is what was said in regards to that. Without giving too much away, the Long Beach legends hinted that we can expect some guest appearances on their new releases from artists they have worked with in the past, as well as new artists that they have plans on working with in the future. 

Read more here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Long_Beach_Dub_Allstars

Long Beach Dub All Stars

The Inaugural Reggae Gathering - Grammy© Nominee Party is a worldwide gathering and celebration of Reggae; melding timeless, upcoming and nostalgic acts, with rooted, captivating innovators and leading music industry executives, who continue to evolve its steadfast movement, along with enthusiastic fans who support the genre.

This premier “all-inclusive guest policy” pre-Grammy® event, held in the heart of Los Angeles, was created to embody the quintessential representation and celebration of the industry and it’s nominees through an on-point and uplifting gathering of genre specific industry executives, brimming with live music and live painting experience, paired with authentic Caribbean delicacy’s and a limited-host full bar and a star-studded patrons.

The innovators and experts in the genre, as well as both established and up and coming talent will be in full throttle with Morgan Heritage, Leon, Jovi Rockwell, DJ Gramps Morgan, DJ Delano Renaissance Sound, DJ Westafa, The Los Angeles Reggae AllStars and other surprise acts to be announced. Trinidadian artist Pasco The Great, will execute a live painting showcase. Event hosts of the inaugural gathering will feature executives from some of the most profound labels, management and publicity firms, as well as key media, distribution and brands; all taking place under one exhilarating pre-Grammy© roof.

Mitch Santell at The Reggae Gathering (58th Grammy Awards).

Morgan Heritage, the Royal Family of Reggae behind international acclaim has been nominated for the Best Reggae Album category at the 58th Annual GRAMMY© Awards for their 2015 album Strictly Roots. To commemorate, the inaugural Reggae Gathering GRAMMY© nominee celebration, will be held on February 14, 2016, at Los Globos, located at 3040 West Sunset Blvd in Los Angeles, California.

The celebration is set to begin at 8pm with live painting by Trinidadian artist Pasco The Great and live performances from Morgan Heritage/58th GRAMMY Nominee, Leon, Jovi Rockwell, DJ Gramps Morgan, DJ Delano Renaissance Sound, DJ Westafa, The Los Angeles Reggae AllStars, special guest Hirie, and other surprise acts to be announced. The night will be topped off with authentic Caribbean delicacies and a limited-host full bar.

Editing note: It is exciting to announce that Morgan Heritage did win the Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album in 2016.

Reggae Album of the year for 2016 was awarded to Morgan Heritage

“Celebrating the history and continued growth of reggae and its steadfast accomplishments through this event, alongside the talent and movers and shakers in the genre, is simply a natural progression in the movement,” says event host Tanya Moore. “It’s called unity in community!”

The event line-up is brimming with talent, featuring live music by GRAMMY nominees Morgan Heritage, Leon, Jovi Rockwell, DJ Gramps Morgan, DJ Delano Renaissance Sound, DJ Westafa, The Los Angeles Reggae All-Stars and more, as well as a live painting showcase by Trinidadian artist Pasco The Great.

Select hosts for the inaugural event include:
• Shaggy, a.k.a. Mr. Boombastic / Ranch Entertainment
• Eric Kohler – AEG Live
• John Rollins – President/Magazine Consulting Team & Founding Publisher of Vibe
• Clifton “Specialist” Dillon – Shang Records
• Matt and Jon Phillips – Silverback Management
• Pat McKay – SiriusXM Radio
• Morgan Heritage – 58th Grammy Nominee
• Lukes Morgan – Ineffable Music Group
• Eddie Donaldson and James Marland – The Grow Division
• “Native Wayne” Jobson – Indie 103.1 Radio
• Rocky Dawuni – Artist/58th Grammy Nominee
• Dana Shayegan – Collective Digital Studio
• Richard Lue – VP Records Group
• Cary Sullivan – Rocky Dawuni/Afro Funke’/Boom Yard
• Sire Dhone Johnson – RHA/ RSPK/Los Globos
• Tanya Moore – Moore Media/ Moore CEG
• Buppy Brown – Artist -Brown2Music Records
• Junior Francis – The Reggae Show
• Larry Little – Fortress Music/ Resident DTLA
• Leon- Actor/Musician – Leon and The Peoples

Scott Brown, Director of Programming for Big Reggae Mix