Rootabagga

Weird wiggle rock band from Halifax Welcome to the world of Rootabagga, where the unorthodox is celebrated.

Halifax’s only fan-dubbed “wiggle rock” band released their debut album ‘Abby Normal’ on July 18th. But don’t let the title confuse you: ‘Abby Normal’ is anything but ordinary. It blends hardcore and carnival music with moments of funk, metal, pop, and emo. The vocals bounce between low crooning and harsh, hardcore screams — but don’t be surprised by the occasional falsetto. If you’re searching for a new sound, plug in your headphones and open your mind.
-Teri Boates, Hafilax.com

01/12/2023

Hope you’re all enjoying Meatball Subwoofer! Writing some new ones we can’t wait to share with you next year. Photos by .kj.gilmore 🔥

25/11/2023

THANK YOU to everyone who came out last night, and thank you Bring Me Sleep, Riley Reign Band, Captain Sunshine, RadStorm, Matt Allen and Adam Fancy for helping us throw such a killer show!!! 🤘💜

21/11/2023

MEATBALL SUBWOOFER OUT NOW!

20/11/2023

HEY MEATBALLS… NEW SONG OUT TOMORROW 👹

11/11/2023

EAT YOUR VEGETABLES

25/10/2023

Look Russer! A show!

18/09/2023

Very handsome and rare Roota lads photographed by @jtlavoie. 💜

07/09/2023

“That’s a good meatball!” -Adam Sandler. Thanks to Craig C Photography! 🔥

03/09/2023

Thank you for going off last night, meatballs! That ruled so hard! Thank you & for making it happen, and thanks to for this sick photo. 🤘

31/08/2023

Attention meatballs: Saturday is almost here. Get your tiny sunglasses ready.

30/08/2023

GiG Night was so sick! We’re playing music songs again this weekend and you’re invited! Bring your board, meatballs! 🛹

25/08/2023

Monday you god damn meatballs!!! Our friends in Flabbo are opening now. Be there at 8:30 and show love to all these new bands, maybe stick around late and watch us do our best too idk. Nice!

18/08/2023

GiG Night and the Anarchist Book Fair after show are coming up quick meatballs. Don’t slip. 👀
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14/08/2023

Don’t miss this free all ages banger on Labour Day weekend! 🔥✊

13/08/2023

Rootabagga is for the children.

11/08/2023

TWO *FREE* ROOTA SHOWS COMING UP!!! AUGUST 28TH AT GUS’ AND SEPTEMBER 2ND AT THE HALIFAX COMMONS SKATE PARK!!! SEE YOU MEATBALLS SOON!!! LOVE U!!! 💜

02/08/2023

Very stoked to be hosting this at at the end of the month!!! This show’s FREE and so many new bands are playing, don’t miss it!!! 💜

05/07/2023

Meatball juices flowin’ at

26/05/2023

Spoonapalooza next weekend. Fredericton in July. These will likely be our only shows this summer so don’t miss out! If we’re quiet for the next lil while, know it’s because we’re in the kitchen cooking up some ~hot~ new recipes. 💜

15/05/2023

Some photos from our last show by . New songs are starting to come together. See you meatballs real soon! 💜

12/05/2023

Have a nice weekend meatballs! Photo by 💜🔥

03/05/2023

Writing a new album this year for you meatballs. The riffs are spiiiicy. We love you and appreciate all the support lately 💜
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01/05/2023

Hey meatballs, this is our next show! Nice!

28/04/2023

Last night was a blast, thanks meatballs! Photo by Bobby Matheson 💜💜💜

27/04/2023

TONIGHT MEATBALLS! We’re kicking off & east coast tour at . We’re playing new music and we’ve got some PWYC/free buttons made by so don’t be late!!! 💜

25/04/2023

ROOTABAGGA 2023! WE HOPE ALL YOU SWEET N SOUR MEATBALLS COME DANCE WITH US ON THURSDAY! WE’LL BRING THE GRAVY! PHOTO AND EDIT BY !

16/04/2023

BOOM! We seriously cannot wait to head across the US this summer with our new friend . Tickets available soon - let your American buds know we’re coming and bringing the heat! 🤘💜

05/04/2023

HEY MEATBALLS, WE WANNA DANCE WITH YOU SOON 🐛

05/04/2023

LFG you damn meatballs!!!

25/03/2023

Thank you to everyone who bought a beanie yesterday!!! We’re sold out now but stay tuned for more. 👀

24/03/2023

6PM ACT FAST

23/03/2023

collab drops tomorrow. Limited run so snag one fast. Stay tuned.

07/02/2023

Our boy .wiseman is throwing this rager to raise some money for !!! Let’s fu***ng rock .ca 🤘🔥

06/01/2023

Peep our new single this Sunday at 9 on Q104!!!

Great chat with Myles Goodwyn coming up Sunday night at 9. After announcing before Christmas that he's stepping back from touring with April Wine, we'll talk about what led up to his decision, and what lies ahead for him and the band. Also...terrific homegrown from North of Nowhere Band, Rootabagga, Ian Sherwood and The Bloody Hell

31/12/2022

Thanks for checking out the new song yesterday and thanks for coming to our shows this year! 2022 was s**t hot and we can’t wait to bring you more wiggly vibes in the new year. Stay safe and stay weird 💜