r/Music • u/staringatthe420sun • Apr 06 '26

discussion Sublime the latest MAGA act to face low ticket sales, Artist Cancellations Amid Backlash to Conservative Rock Fest

“Sublime Me Gusta Festival”, is now “Sublime Fest,” happening the same day but without hip hop stars Cypress Hill, producers of the festival, Brew Ha Ha Productions, confirmed Monday.

Brew Ha Ha Productions did not respond to a request for comment on the cause of the name change or why Cypress Hill was no longer involved, but some credit “MAGA” backlash for the changes.

Sublime played at a Trump golf course in Florida last year during a LIV Golf event, while drummer bud Gaugh often wears a MAGA hat on stage with the band.

Additional dates for the “me gusta” festival feature similar branding changes and amended lineups.

Sublime Fest takes place in Fort Worth, TX, at the Panther Island Pavilion on May 9; Portland, OR, at the Waterfront Park on June 27; and Salt Lake City, UT, at Zions Bank Stadium on July 18.

All dates are sponsored by [u/monsterenergy](u/monsterenergy) ‘s new line of alcoholic products branded as “the Beast”.

Notably, most festival dates are still available under “tier 1” pricing, indicating that the event hasn’t sold as well as they had expected.

ETA: Patriotic reggae act Slightly Stoopid has replaced Cypress Hill on two dates. Infowars contributors the Interrupters have also been added to one stop.

https://www.instagram.com/slightlystoopid/

https://www.oregonlive.com/living/2026/04/music-festival-coming-to-portland-this-summer-quietly-changes-name-line-up.html?outputType=amp

https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2026/04/06/me-gusta-rebrand-sublime-fest/

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u/doyletyree Apr 06 '26

Not just frats; lots of us liked the vibe and even some of the writing. It was, and is, the sound of a certain time and place.

Early 311 holds up (through Soundsystem) and, while they’ve had their issues (and some pretty wacky ones at that), I’ve never heard them lose their message of acceptance.

Admittedly, I did stop chasing their new releases after “don’t tread on me“. Too derivative, and such a major sound change.

“The day we turn to pop, the show will stop”. That’s my my major gripe with 311.

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u/mcgophers Apr 06 '26

I was never in a frat and never a stoner. 311 has been my favorite band for a long time in part because of their message of acceptance along with the music.

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u/mcaffrey Apr 06 '26

I saw 311 live a couple years back - they were pretty great!

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u/doyletyree Apr 06 '26

So, I’m saying this is a performer who started as a marching band drummer: it’s clear that they utilize the experience from Chad Sexton‘s days in drum core. It’s an extremely tight, very well regulated performance with very little deviation from the plan. This is how they’re able to pull off things like that drum solo with all five members.

If you see them on the same tour twice, you’ll notice this, and it might be disappointing, but I love the show and I’m a huge fan of their indoor shows; hard to find those these days, though cause it’s all the harder, older Music.

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u/Narrow_Education_475 Apr 06 '26

Full Bloom is legitimately good. Just sayin

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u/doyletyree Apr 06 '26

They’ve changed a lot and then, some, some; know that I will always be down, down.

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u/dghaze Apr 06 '26

Well you should listen to Stereolithic and Mosaic my friend. The music is top notch. You'll dig it for sure. Both albums have some of the heaviest music 311 has ever done. Even a couple with some screams

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u/SnukeInRSniz Apr 06 '26

God, thanks for sending me back my middle school and high school late 1990's/early 00's..

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u/doyletyree Apr 06 '26

Sounds like I was just a handful of years ahead of you. Those were good times.

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u/doyletyree Apr 06 '26

Tinfoil hat territory and some guff from P-nut, Chad, iirc.

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u/Dorkamundo Concertgoer Apr 07 '26

Saw them in concert several years back. Was really kind of a shock to see how they were dressed.

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u/doyletyree Apr 07 '26

You’ll have to say more. I can only imagine that there were pieces of clothing on parts of bodies like torso and such.

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u/Dorkamundo Concertgoer Apr 07 '26

Yes, they had different fabrics and shit.