Long Beach Shortbus

Long Beach Shortbus Long Beach Shortbus was an American reggae-influenced punk band from Long Beach, California, formed in 2002 following the breakup of Long Beach Dub Allstars. Led by RAS-1 and Eric Wilson (also of Sublime), the band blended punk energy with reggae and ska influences. They released a self-titled EP featuring the hit “California Grace,” later followed by Flying Ship of Fantasy. The band gained wider exposure when “California Grace” appeared on MTV’s Laguna Beach soundtrack. Long Beach Shortbus disbanded in 2007, after a final performance at the Haunted Ball and Chain Festival.