The cream of New Zealand's roots scene create a melting pot of super-human summertastic proportions when they unit this December for a tour de force of tri-coloured vibes.

The Black Seeds, Katchafire and Sons of Zion bring the green, yellow and red timbre to the nation's summer circuit, with the summer caravan rolling the blocks on Friday, December 26, at Coroglen Tavern in Coroglen.

The Black Seeds. Photo: David James.

They will then make their way to Brewers Field in Mount Maunganui the following day before moving their way down the country.

Both The Black Seeds and Katchafire have strong international ambitions, notching up mammoth collections of frequent flying points by gracing stages all over the world.

With their infectious blend of soul, afro funk and dub infused with a dose of the capital's windy city groove The Black Seeds have created a huge national following.

Since forming in the late 90s they have released five albums and have made serious inroads internationally including extensive tours of the US and are a major festival draw in Europe.

Described by one German magazine as the greatest band of their type in the world, The Black Seeds also had a song feature on an episode of Breaking Bad in 2012.

During the recent winter months, the band holed themselves up in the studio creating tracks for their much anticipated sixth album, due to release next year.

Katchafire took themselves back to North America in September and October for 24 shows.

Extensive voyagers afar, they have also built a reputation as one of the hardest working NZ bands with their exhaustive touring schedules both home and abroad building an ever growing international audience, off-shore fans are hungry for their indigenous sound.

Since the release of their debut album Revival 11 years ago, they have ventured to many corners of the planet including Australia, Hawaii, New Caledonia, Brazil and Europe.

With two generations of family in its ranks, Katachafire began rather humbly in the Waikato when members of the Bell family rallied some friends together to jam some favourites.

Jump to 2014 and Katchafire has created its own industry with a foundation based on grit and determination. Father Grenville Bell still leads the band on guitar with sons Logan and Jordan on vocals and drums respectively.

New guys on the block Sons Of Zion have come a long way since their start in a Botany Downs garage in 2006. Expect phatter bass lines and swaying grooves as they inject young blood into this ground-breaking tour.

Tickets for the show are on sale today from eventticking.co.nz, the venues where the shows are being held and The Rockshop.

SunLive has a double pass to the Mount Maunganui Show on December 27 to giveaway.

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