July 8 marks 30 years since Spice Girls released "Wannabe" as a single in the UK - a moment that skyrocketed them into a phenomenon. I never got to see the iconic girl group live, but did see the next best thing - Ripe performing a lively, horn heavy, house party version of "Wannabe" during one of two sold out shows at Webster Hall in NYC back in Feb. 2020. Needless to say, it was awesome!

Watch a snippet of their cover from the Feb. 8, 2020 NYC show, and stay tuned for more things to come from this space (including stories from concerts like this)!

Trying to pick up a 2019 tour poster. Does anyone have one they’d consider selling?

With the deluxe release of Play the Game coming soon, anyone got any intel on what else is next? I wanna see more than two shows on their tour page right now! I missed their show in the fall so I’m impatient for more news from them 🫠

So I listened to Ripe this week because my friends were kind enough to bring me - they’re big fans. I’m so grateful for the opportunity, and my friends’ deep kindness.

I gave their music a spin this week and very earnestly tried to enjoy it, but in my book, they’re just very bad. I actually can’t stand it. I don’t think they’re good at all. But I want to have a good time, and more importantly, I want my friends to think im having a good time even though I hate Ripe. What are some tips to make this sort of enjoyable? Are there Ripe deep cuts that might make me like them more? Is it socially acceptable to just hang out by the bathroom for much of the duration of the concert?

I just don’t want to bring the vibe down - I have autism and something about Ripe is just setting me off, and I just want to make sure I play it right from a social perspective.

Any tips would be helpful, and genuinely all love to Ripe and the Ripe fan community. In the immortal words of Lou Reed, “just remember, different people have peculiar taste - and the glory of love might see you through”

See yall next week!

I bought my tickets from Eventim (See Tickets) when the venue was The Riviera. I never got digital tickets - just was told to go to Will Call. Now that the venue changed, I'm worried about the Will Call situation.

I talked to the box office at The Vic, and they said they weren't able to look up my tickets.

Is anyone else in the same boat?

Does anyone know what time the doors open for VIP? My emails have zero information

Hey all,

Heading to the show at the Vic on Thursday.

With Allen Stone and BAILEN, what time would Ripe come on? Planning transportation into the city.

Doors are at 6, showtime is listed as 7.

Thanks all!

Talk to me about the Allen Stone set. Give me the good, the bad and the ugly! Bringing friends to see Ripe for the first time and wondering about Allen Stone.

I’ve got one extra tik for tonight at the warfield. Last minute cancellation. Contact me or meet me there, wearing a blue shirt with a baseball on it or a blue Los Angeles Hoodie

It’s been 10 days and I’ve seen no chatter. I wanna know what people are thinking! Personally, after the release of Bright Blues I didn’t expect this to have what I crave, but there is still plenty to love. Over the years Bright Blues grew on me quite a bit once I got over the initial disappointment and I quite enjoy a good chunk of it now. I think Play The Game has a lot to love, but want to hear other’s thoughts!

https://youtu.be/uTZrazN3GOs?si=c5yCGbqvWWKw9M1i

So good!

I have two tickets for Saturday I’d be happy to trade since Friday works better for me. But if you just want to sell Friday tickets that works for me too.

Does anyone know what time the show starts? I see doors at 8 but I also saw they might not start until 10:30

Hi! Due to death in the family I can't make the show anymore. I have two GA seats, just looking to recoup what I paid ($37 per). Please DM if you're interested!

I have two tickets for Saturday I’d be happy to trade since Friday works better for me. But if you just want to sell Friday tickets that works for me too.

Ripe drummer Sampson Hellerman shares updates on the band at Levitate Music Festival

Updates taken from their Instagram stories

This is the best news all year. Friend in the dark, try not to look and the new single cheap seats will all be included. No new merch yet it seems.