Legendary Reggae Band Steel Pulse Slated To Perform At Branford's New England Brewing Co. In August

BRANFORD, CT — The legendary reggae band Steel Pulse will perform at the New England Brewing Co. in Branford this August.

The performance in Branford is one stop on its Reggae Against Racism World Tour 2026, a global concert series dedicated to unity, justice, peace, and the enduring power of reggae music as a force for social change."

The tour brings the band to Italy, Germany, Switzerland, and Branford, among its limited U.S. dates.

The 21+ show is set for Aug. 2 with doors opening at 4 p.m., and the band hits the stage at 6 p.m. Tickets are $54. VIP tickets are $109 and include exclusive access to the second-floor taproom and outdoor balcony, an open bar of beer and wine, and access to private and handicap-accessible second-floor bathrooms.

The New England Brewing Co. is located at 5 Indian Neck Ave. in Branford.

From Steel Pulse:

"Bearing witness to the accelerating negativity of global affairs, Steel Pulse emerges with musical vengeance to halt the disarray of humanity. The band's 12th studio production, titled Mass Manipulation (Rootfire Cooperative), reflects four decades committed to bettering mankind through music.

Steel Pulse continues to be revolutionary in engaging controversial topics of racial injustice and human rights on a global scale. Their musical stance and conceptualizations are as potent and relevant today as they were at the beginning of their career.

The album’s uniquely thematic approach provokes thought as it presses forward toward humanities unification. A manipulation of our minds has been influenced by a New World Order currently dominating humankind. Steel Pulse reappears at a fated moment, armed with compassion, encouraging all people to reject false ideals, set higher goals, and demand more from themselves to further this unification.

Lead singer and guitarist David Hinds’ creativity, human persona, and visionary views are revealed through inspiring compositions that capture the effects of the African Diaspora. These songs weave and interlock with each other, enticing all to stand together and unite."