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August 28th 2025, 11:30 am -1:30 with music from 12-1:30 pm2 hours
Join us in front of the theatre on the Francis R. Carroll Plaza for FREE live music by Rippopotamus on the Bank of America Stage and food trucks.
About Rippopatamus
Formed in 1990 in Western Massachusetts’ Pioneer Valley, home to indie rock legends like Dinosaur Jr, The Pixies and Sebadoh, Rippopotamus quickly made a name for themselves in the local scene. After releasing two EPs, they capped off their time in the Valley with a performance alongside The Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Phish, Fishbone and the Beastie Boys at UMass Amherst’s 1992 Spring Concert. Moving to Boston in 1993, the band immersed themselves in the city’s horn-driven funk scene, sharing stages with acts like Bim Skala Bim and Chucklehead. Their debut full-length album “Butter” dropped in 1994 and they soon found themselves touring with Queen Latifah and opening for hip-hop icons like De La Soul, A Tribe Called Quest and The Pharcyde.
As their reputation grew, Rippopotamus won the 1996 Boston Music Award for Best Funk Band and continued headlining shows throughout New England. Their second album “Swim” arrived in 1997, followed by appearances at the Montreal Jazz Festival and an expanded touring circuit. The band’s track “Performa” became the theme song for MTV’s “Singled Out” and they later released a live album and multiple EPs before calling it a day in 2001. Over the years, members have stayed active in the music scene, occasionally reuniting for special performances. Now nearly 35 years later, Rippopotamus is back with their 35(ish) Tour celebrating their legacy of original funk music.
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Francis R Carroll Plz, Worcester, MA 01608, United States
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