Riot Fest 2011 – Festival Recap – October 5 – 9, 2011 – Chicago, IL
October 24, 2011
The Midwest's biggest and baddest music festival is once again back for another weekend of Punk mayhem and is set to take place in none other than the windy city of Chicago! Spread out across a number of venues within the city, Riot Fest is expected to draw thousands of Punk rockers from all over the globe in town for a party that boasts a variety of bands from Punk's classic era to new school and more.
Riot Fest 2011 – X – at Bottom Lounge – Chicago, IL
October 5, 2011
Coming from the West Coast, we have a smorgasbord of festivals to choose from throughout the year. FYF, Punk Rock Bowling, Hootenanny, and Awesomefest are just a handful that comes to mind. Having so many options we are able to pick and choose which ones to attend. In the Midwest there is only one festival that should be mandatory for all residents and music lovers alike; that one is Riot Fest. Read more
Social Distortion – The Tossers – Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band – Congress Theatre – Neutron Bombs – Banner Pilot – The Pavers -All – Bottom Lounge – Chicago, IL
October 6, 2011
Thursday we made our way to the Congress Theatre to check out Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band. They opened night two and got the crowd going with their cover of "Mama's Fried Tomatoes". This three-piece band was the perfect start for this line up. At the end of their set, the woman playing the washboard lit it on fire. FIRE! That's what I call a riot. Read more
Teenage Bottlerockets – at The Cobra Lounge – Chicago, IL
October 7, 2011
On Friday October 7th, fans came from long and far to catch "Danzig Legacy" featuring Danzig, Samhain, and Misfits experts with special guest Doyle. This was to be the closest thing to a Misfits reunion this side of the Midwest. Danzig, who is known to have a no-photo policy during his sets, demanded that the entire show be camera-free (instead of just his set). This was announced 20 minutes before the doors were set to open.
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Descendents – Suicide Machines – Leftover Crack – Strike Anywhere – Flatfoot 56 – Menzingers – Flatliners – Shot Baker – Larry & His Flask – The Copyrights – Cheap Girls – at Congress Theatre – Chicago, IL
October 8, 2011
Saturday at Congress Theatre was set to be the longest day of Riot Fest, with doors opening at 2 p.m. The first band, Cheap Girls, took the stage as the masses lined up around the block. The crowd started filling in as The Copyrights were playing; they responded with cheers and The Copyrights delivered an excellent set.
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Weezer – Urge Overkill – Teenage Bottlerockets – White Mystery – Congress Theatre – Chicago, IL
October 9, 2011
The fiery redheaded siblings, White Mystery, began the day on Sunday. Alex White and Francis Scott Key White comprise this widely acclaimed brother/sister duo. Alex came with a deep voice and guitar skills to boot. Brother Francis plays the drums and, together, the duo is taking the Chicago club circuit for a ride.
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Marky Ramone’s Blitzkrieg – at AAA – Chicago, IL
October 9, 2011
After bidding a bittersweet, yet fond, farewell to Weezer, the Congress Theatre, and Riot Fest, we headed a few miles down the street to see Marky Ramone's Blitzkrieg. Not only was this the cherry on top of the weekend, but it was the coup d'état of the entire festival. Although the entirety of the days leading up to Sunday night was amazing and almost without words, Marky Ramone on drums and Michale Graves on vocals blew the rest of the festival away.
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