San Antonio’s Rebecca Creek Distillery has abruptly canceled a scheduled country music concert featuring Creed Fisher over concerns that the event would double as a political rally. The high-profile show, originally planned for Friday, October 16, 2026, at the venue on the Far Northside near Hollywood Park, was called off on Monday, October 12, after distillery executives learned about the political organizations backing the artist’s appearance.
According to founder Steve Ryan, speaking to local outlet mysanantonio.com, the business strives to remain politically neutral and rejected the event once organizers refused to restrict political messaging.
Why Rebecca Creek Distillery Canceled the Creed Fisher Concert
The controversy began when distillery management realized the performance was tied directly to the Gun Owners of America (GOA) and sponsored by Universal Coin & Bullion. Ryan stated he initially approved the booking under the impression it was a standard customer appreciation night for an outside business, admitting that distillery staff failed to thoroughly research the event details beforehand.
When management asked organizers to ban political rhetoric on stage, the request was rejected. Ryan called the event “radicalized” and emphasized that the venue refuses to become entangled in divisive political campaigns. “We weren’t expecting it was a political rally,” Ryan said, adding that the issue centered on the supporting groups rather than Fisher himself.
Differing Accounts From Organizers and Venue Leadership
While the distillery maintains it was kept in the dark, the Gun Owners of America disputes that claim entirely. Texas State Director of GOA Leigh Gibson told mysanantonio.com that a venue staff member participated in an on-site walk-through in September, meaning the business was fully aware of the event’s scope. “I strongly disagree with the suggestion that the venue did not know what event it had agreed to host,” Gibson stated.
Gibson noted that GOA-endorsed candidates, including Brandon Herrera running for the 23rd Congressional District, were invited to attend as special guests. However, Gibson maintained that political invitations did not transform a community music event into a formal political rally.
According to europesays.com, Gibson was contacted by Ryan on Sunday, October 10. During that call, Ryan reportedly insisted the venue remain neutral and expressed separate concerns that Fisher’s stage presence might not align with a family-friendly atmosphere. Ryan separately told mysanantonio.com that he had laid down strict behavioral ground rules for Fisher, demanding that the 52-year-old singer remain sober and refrain from using profanity or making political speeches.
Ticket Refunds and Next Steps for Fans
With the October 16 date scrapped, ticketholders are left seeking refunds or alternative arrangements. Fans who purchased advance tickets are instructed to contact Leigh Gibson directly at leigh.gibson@gunowners.org. According to mysanantonio.com, organizers are currently working with Fisher and his management team to secure a new date and venue in the San Antonio area.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Canceled Show
Who is Creed Fisher and what is his connection to the event?
Creed Fisher is a country music artist with roughly 293,000 monthly listeners on Spotify who released his latest album, Backwoods Redneck, in August. He was slated to headline the distillery concert before the venue pulled the plug over political affiliations.
What political organizations were involved in the concert?
The event was organized by the Gun Owners of America, a grassroots organization that opposes all forms of gun control, and sponsored by Universal Coin & Bullion. The gathering also featured plans for congressional candidate Brandon Herrera to appear as a special guest.
How can ticketholders get their money back?
Fans who bought tickets in advance should reach out to Texas State Director of GOA Leigh Gibson at leigh.gibson@gunowners.org. Organizers are coordinating with Fisher’s team to arrange an alternative venue and date for the performance.
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