Soul/rock/reggae artist The Ambassador stands out among others by displaying a strong, soulful vocal presence combined with addictive, upbeat rhythms. His music flows seamlessly from stock reggae beats to bluesy grooves infused with rock and hip-hop. The Ambassador couples catchy hooks and danceable music with intelligent lyrics and a positive message bringing fans of all ages and walks of life. The high-energy performances will keep you bouncing hours after the show’s end.
The Ambassador is Stephen Gabriel Lewis, a Virginia native that has performed and recorded with some of the finest reggae/rock musicians from Southern California to Southwest Virginia, sharing the stage with acts like Midnite, the Wailers, Steel Pulse, Stick Figure, Xavier Rudd, Mike Pinto, The Movement and more. As a follow up to full-length album “New Roots”, nominated “World Music Album of the Year” at the San Diego Music Awards, The Ambassador released the long-awaited 17 track studio effort entitled "Cali Love". As can be heard in the uptempo single “Powerful Love” featuring Pato Banton, this work features musicianship from a diverse group of San Diego area session players from bands like Elektric Voodoo, Psydecar, SDIB, Southtown Generals and the legendary Wailing Souls.
After several years hiatus from studio sessions, 2025 and 2026 saw the release of several new singles and a renewed musical mission for Lewis including the creation of a new project "The Dub Brothers" with longtime writing partner and multi-instrumentalist Brent Hoskins ("Ruskins"). The Ambassador continues to perform both acoustically and with his band Chosen Few, seeking to bring inspiration and good vibes to listeners far and wide.
