Five Years on the Guadalupe for Splice Records’ River Revival
CORRIDOR NEWS
Andrew Blanton | November 2, 2019
A wailing saxophone echoes through the air as the sun sets on towering cliffs above the Guadalupe River.
A quick stroll through art vendors and temporary-tent resorts greet you at the entrance to the fifth-annual River Revival, a one-of-a-kind experience that puts the focus on the festival attendee above all else.
Vast-stretching horns from a steer bob along with the subtle current followed by a cast of costume-clad campers as the sun starts to fade. The annual float parade contest showcases the love attendees have for this peaceful oasis just out of reach of the sounds of city life.
A train of masked luchadores throw their hat in the ring, though their floats won’t allow for any dazzling acrobatics. Possibly the largest pink flamingo float in existence grasps the overall vibe of relaxation that Houston based Splice Records has created, an all-inclusive getaway where cell phone coverage fades along with the stress of the metroplex.
“Not to go long into this story, but I’m proud of this story,” Splice Records CEO Shaun Brennan said as he held back a laugh.