Not that I just looked it up or anything, but New Braunfels, Texas, which is where the inaugural Ripplefest Texas is being held come Aug. 7, is a 27-hour drive from my house. I’d assume a flight is faster, but, well, I don’t know that. Either way, bringing Mr. Plow — ! — and Howling Giant and Forming the Void on board only has me searching out travel plans more readily.

There will be another announcement still to come next week, and headliners still as well — I’ve heard rumors but nothing confirmed — so there will be more news between now and August. But either way, on what level would you not be looking forward to this? I’m dying to see how the rest of this bill fills out, and I guess dying to see how much flights cost to Texas in August. Looks like it might be a bit too much of a drive.

Apparently ticket prices are going up as we get closer to the event, so if you’re thinking about it, might be worth getting in on it early.

Info:

NEW BANDS ANNOUNCEMENT: We are happy to announce the addition of Howling Giant, Forming the Void, and Mr. Plow to our already stacked RippleFest Texas lineup!

More bands announced next Tuesday including 2 of our headliners!!! Who do you think it will be? We love to hear your guesses!

Get your tickets now as they are going fast and the price will increase as we announce more bands.

Previously announced: Void Vator, Bone Church, Witchcryer, Holy Death Trio, Thunder Horse, and Switchblade Jesus!!!

Bring a swimsuit and swim on the beach at Texas Ski Ranch while listening to music from the hottest label in the business: Ripple Music!

Tickets are available through the link on the FB page. Tickets: www.outhousetickets.com/Event/m17387-Ripplefest_Texas

Get yours now as more bands will be announced because it WILL SELL OUT!

https://www.facebook.com/events/293941965680685
https://www.facebook.com/LOMSProductions/
https://www.facebook.com/theripplemusic/
https://www.instagram.com/ripplemusic/
https://ripplemusic.bandcamp.com/
http://www.ripple-music.com/

Howling Giant, Alteration (2021)

This is an in-person event. Feels weird even saying that, but also refreshing in a way. Set for Aug. 7 at the Texas Ski Ranch in New Braunfels — between San Antonio and Austin, if you’re looking to fly in — the upcoming RippleFest Texas 2021 purports to be the first in an ongoing annual series, and that’s a hell of a time to make a debut. Early, but I have no doubt they’ll get people out for it. Shit, I’d go.

The first lineup announcement — more to come, reportedly — brings Void Vator, Bone Church, Witchcryer, Holy Death Trio, Thunder Horse and Switchblade Jesus to the bill, and leaves plenty of room for speculation on others. Of course, Texas is awash in bands, now as ever. Would Mothership headline in a triumphant return? What about the more recent offshoot of that band and Destroyer of Light, Temple of Love who premiered a Deep Purple cover here not so long ago? That’d be a cool first gig, even if they’re not signed to Ripple (yet).

Like I said, lots of room for speculation. One way or another, though, I know a party when I see one, and this looks like a party. Not sure I’d bring a swimsuit — pandemic beach body? that’s a hard pass — but I’d definitely bring earplugs enough to share.

Lick of My Spoon Productions, which is co-hosting, put up the announcement that follows. Tickets are available now:

FIRST LIST OF BANDS ANNOUNCED FOR THE 1ST ANNUAL RIPPLEFEST TEXAS!!!

Void Vator, Bone Church, Witchcryer, Holy Death Trio, Thunder Horse, and Switchblade Jesus!!!

This is only the first announcement and MANY more bands to be announced soon. Bring a swimsuit and swim on the beach at Texas Ski Ranch while listening to music from the hottest label in the business: Ripple Music!

Tickets are available through the link on the FB page. Tickets: www.outhousetickets.com/Event/m17387-Ripplefest_Texas

Get yours now as more bands will be announced because it WILL SELL OUT!

https://www.facebook.com/events/293941965680685
https://www.facebook.com/LOMSProductions/
https://www.facebook.com/theripplemusic/
https://www.instagram.com/ripplemusic/
https://ripplemusic.bandcamp.com/
http://www.ripple-music.com/

Thunder Horse, Chosen One (2021)