Jason Mraz brought his Mystical Magical Rhythmical Radical Ride tour to a sold out Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater in Bridgeport on a stormy Friday night. Mraz played with his extended touring band entitled “The Superband”. He also brought in Boston’s own, Ripe for direct support. The evening distributed positive vibes and incredible music from both bands. This was also a first for me. I finally got to meet the newest member of our team, Kerri Nelson. […]
Boston-based Ripe is an amalgamated ensemble that heralds the best of several genres. Cradling elements of rock, funk, R&B and jazz, the band infuses their sound with lush melodies and textured harmonies. Also, Ripe‘s musicianship is par excellence with a constant shifting of danceable rhythms and musical spontaneity. Ripe was formed when the members met at the Berklee School of Music in 2011. The group consists of Robbie Wulfsohn (Vocals), Jon Becker (Guitar), Sampson Hellerman (Drums), Calvin Barthel […]
