Ryan Garney: Ripple Fest, "Palm Reader" & Rock's Future

WATCH MY LATEST VIDEO HERE: https://youtu.be/l6iF6NhsMqU?si=n2Ign3Mus-OdUf62 High Desert Queen frontman Ryan Garney joins The Sonic Road Podcast to discuss the band's latest album "Palm Reader" and the massive growth of Ripple Fest Texas. Find High Desert Queen Music & Tour Dates: https://highdesertqueen.bandcamp.com/ Follow Ripple Fest Texas: https://www.ripplefesttexas.com/ Connect with Ryan Garney on Instagram & TikTok: (Gigging with Garney): @gigging.with.garney Follow The Sonic Road Podcast on Instagram & TikTok: @thesonicroad Subscribe on YouTube: https://linktr.ee/thesonicroad Instagram: @thesonicroadpodcast Follow The Sonic Road Podcast on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook & X: @thesonicroad In this deep dive, Ryan breaks down the creative process behind their new release on Magnetic Eye Records, his shift toward analog recording, and the raw energy of tracking a rock band live on tape. As the founder of Ripple Fest Texas and Lick of My Spoon Productions, Ryan provides a masterclass on organizing a successful independent festival. He teases exclusive details for the Ripple Fest 2026 lineup, shares the ethics of using AI in music, and discusses the challenges of booking underground bands in a post-COVID industry.