It started in a backyard in the east side of Petaluma—just a bunch of high school buddies hanging out and listening to tunes. Fast forward through some tumultuous teen years to 2016, when those friends formed a reggae dance band, the SoulShake. While some of the members left for what the band’s website calls “sensible careers,” two original members, Domenic Bianco and bass player Charlie Sisemore, remain. Together with drummer John Hendricks, they will be delivering their dance beats and positive lyrics at the Spring Fest Block Party on May 7, 1–6 p.m., on Center Street in Hopland. Music starts at 2 p.m. with opening band Weird Year. Admission is free; beer and wine will be available for purchase with proceeds going to the Shanél Valley Academy. See destinationhopland.com for event information and soulshakevibe.com to get a taste of SoulShake’s music.