Ripe

Ripe, the seven-piece funk/pop powerhouse formed at Berklee College of Music in 2011, delivers live performances that are the very definition of peak freshness, earning them a devoted and ever-growing fanbase. Comprised of lead guitarist Tory Geismar, drummer Sampson Hellerman, lead vocalist Robbie Wulfsohn, guitarist Jon Becker, trombonist Calvin Barthel, trumpet player Cade Gotthardt, and bassist Christian Yogi St. Louis, the band describes themselves as “musical soulmates,” a title evident in the tight, energetic grooves they produce on stage. From their early days playing house shows in Boston’s Allston neighborhood to festival stages like Boston Calling, Levitate, and Austin City Limits, Ripe has built a reputation on connecting with audiences through infectious energy and dynamic musicality. Their recent singles, “Settling” and “Noise in the Forest,” mark the first new music since their 2018 album Joy in the Wild Unknown, produced by Cory Wong, and continue the band’s signature blend of funk, soul, and pop with positive, uplifting messages. Robbie Wulfsohn captures the essence of their approach, saying, “If I can elevate the mundane aspects of life into something exciting and singular and lasting, I feel like I’m doing my job,” highlighting the band’s commitment to creating a feedback loop of joy and connection between themselves and their fans. With earlier releases like Produce the Juice (2013), Hey Hello (2015), and the single On My Mind (2017), Ripe has focused less on quantity and more on the quality of their live performances, refining their sound through years of touring. Engaging, high-energy, and irresistibly fun, a Ripe show is an experience fans wouldn’t dream of missing.