Ripe and Badfish: A Tribute to Sublime

About Ripe

Ripe’s music style has been self-described as alt-pop,  with lead vocalist Robbie Wulfsohn stating “what we make is music you can dance to. 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.”

The band is also often associated with funk and dance music, and has been described as “neo-soul” by the Boston Globe.  Gwen Egan of boston.com wrote that the band has an “infectious blend of pop, funk, and rock”.

Earth, Wind & Fire has been noted as one of the band’s influences. Becker stated that the band also models their sound after Miles Davis.

About Badfish: A Tribute to Sublime

For nearly 25 years, Badfish has been bringing the feel-good vibes of Sublime to stages across the country, celebrating the band’s iconic blend of ska-punk and reggae-rock.

With their Gimme the Gold Tour 2025, Badfish takes stage at Party in the Park on Thursday, July 31, delivering an unforgettable tribute to Sublime’s greatest hits, including fan favorites from the legendary California group that defined a generation.

In addition to their tribute set, Badfish has been making waves with their original music. The band recently released two new tracks, “If You Pay Me” and “High with You,” adding fresh, groove-infused tunes to their setlist that seamlessly blend with their tribute material.