Ripe

23 Isaacs Street,Norwalk CT 06850

05 June, 2021

Description

Ripe The Wall Street Theater ALL AGES Ripe at the Wall Street Theater Outdoor Concert Series Night 2 ALL TICKETS PURCHASED ARE TWO PERSON "PODS", TWO PEOPLE ALLOWED ENTRY PER TICKET FOR THAT "POD". BEVERAGES AND FOOD FOR SALE ON SITE, NO BYOB. NO REFUNDS. RAIN DATE SUNDAY JUNE 6TH. Siphoning the spirits of rock, funk, R&B, jazz, and pop through a kaleidoscope of unpredictable and virtuosic improvisation, Boston-based seven-piece Ripe have won over legions of fans the old-fashioned way—by compelling crowds night after night to get up on their feet, dance, and bask in the inimitable and indefinable chemistry that has separated and singled out Ripe since day one. Ripe consists of seven musical soulmates —Robbie Wulfsohn [vocals], Tory Geismar [guitar], Jon Becker [guitar], Sampson Hellerman [drums], Josh Shpak [trumpet], Calvin Barthel [trombone], and Nadav Shapira [bass]—who all met at Berklee College of Music in 2011. “What we make is music you can dance to,” affirms Robbie. “We’re drawn to the peak of a song—the emotional catharsis when everything comes out. It’s all about reaching that moment. The revelation comes back to us when bodies shake with joy.” “Every time we play, something unique happens,” adds Jon. “You’ll never see the same show twice. We want to bring that unexpected element into the pop sphere.” Ripe brings the swagger of funk filtered through a rock anthem, a musical journey that somehow gets as stuck in your head as your favorite pop banger. “We’re gap bridgers,” adds Tory. “If you’ve never heard us, I like to describe our music as, ‘If Maroon 5 and Earth, Wind, & Fire had a baby.’” Since their time at Berklee, the band has won crowds over night after night, steadily releasing new music for their new converts in each city to discover after the band has left for the next town. The result is more than 40 million streams across all platforms with seven million listeners, and earned them slots last year at Bonnaroo and Firefly festivals. “The community is so important,” says Robbie. “We’ve got amazing fans who really show up for us. We want to integrate the camaraderie into everything we do. Now, the goal is to communicate our vision to a much wider demographic.” On “Little Less Polite,” the group’s upcoming EP, they collaborated with producer Paul Butler (St. Paul and the Broken Bones, Caroline Rose, Michael Kiwanuka). The result is an upbeat, groove-filled four songs that will leave you dancing and wanting more. Ripe gives the same weight to happiness as is often given to sadness. Their music signifies more than just a distraction from your troubles for a few hours - it’s an experience of connection and acceptance; a warm welcome into their world. It’s an extension of the bond between these seven. “If you’ve never seen us, I want you to feel like you’ve stumbled on a real family upon introduction and get excited and curious about how to get deeper into this world,” Robbie leaves off. “It’s been about building this thing since day one. I hope you leave exhausted from dancing and feel excited to be a part of something. If you feel that way after seeing us, we’ve done our jobs.” No Refunds unless the event is cancelled, Rain Date Sunday June 6th. FAQ: What are the COVID requirements? Masks must be worn while seated and watching the show, they can be removed only one eating and drinking. When leaving your designated space to use the bathrooms masks must be worn. Socially distanced spaces will be clearly marked; we ask our guests to respect those guidelines. Attendance is at the sole risk of the attendees, the venue accepts no liability. What food and beverages will be available? No Food or Beverages allowed on site, we will have water, soda and beer for sale - as well as food offerings for sale on site Are there bathrooms available? Yes! Bathrooms located right inside of the Wall Street Theater and will be open + available for patrons to use. Not portable, but clean, regular bathrooms What am I permitted to bring into the venue? We encourage patrons to bring lawn chairs or blankets to sit upon in their designated spaces. No grills or open flames of any kind. Are dogs allowed? No animals allowed. With the exception of service animals. How do I get to the concert/ where should I park? We suggest parking in the Yankee Doodle Parking Garage located - 3 Burnell Blvd, Norwalk, CT 06850. Then walk 5 mins to the ArtPark located behind the Wall Street Theater at - 23 Isaacs St, Norwalk, CT 06850.