Giveaway: The Lawrence Arms Present: The 10th Annual War on Xmas
Whether you’ve been naughty or nice this year, you have a chance to win.To celebrate The Lawrence Arms’ The 10th Annual War on Xmas, we’re giving away one pair of tickets to night one and one pair of tickets to night two of the show. Send a letter to Santa (aka fill out the form below) for a chance to win. The Lawrence Arms Present: The 10th Annual War on Xmas…
James From Beach Slang was Punched In the Heart by Jawbreaker
PLUS: Highlight video from Beach Slang’s Riot Fest setJames Alex, singer/songwriter/guitarist for Beach Slang, loves Jawbreaker more than many. So it was the thrill of a lifetime for ‘Slang to be able to share the Riot Stage with them on Sunday. Despite having to wake up early to play a show, James has some fond memories of the night, and we’ve asked him…
Daily Riot Fest Roundup
Thursday, September 21st, 2017See if you can spot yourself in the People of Riot Fest 2017 gallery. https://riotfest.org/2017/09/people-riot-fest-2017/ Did you lose anything at Riot Fest, aside from your marbles? We have a lost and found! https://riotfest.org/2017/09/lose-something-riot-fest/ Today is a big day for showing new music to y’all. We’ve already reported on the new GWAR jam, but here are…
“I’m Essentially A Living Photo Op” and Other Musings from The Lizardman
Erik Sprague was born as a human baby in 1972, but is better known to Riot Fest participants as The Lizardman from the Hellzapoppin’ Circus Sideshow Revue. The Lizardman is one of the most recognizable freaks on the sideshow circuit today, thanks to his head-to-toe tattoo of green scales, bifurcated reptilian tongue and subdermal implants…
People of Riot Fest 2017
Thank you, Chicago. We couldn’t do it without you. Here is a gallery of your beautiful faces. We’ll be back September 14-16, 2018. We can’t wait to see you again. (Photos by the Riot Fest Team: David Wittig, David Kindler, and Christopher Andrew. Additional photos by Tim Toomey and Craig Kaplowitz)
A Frank Zappa Hologram Is Going On Tour Because The Torture Never Stops
Frank Zappa died in December of 1993. Did you miss your chance to see him perform before he died? Now you have a chance to not see him perform again, because The Zappa Family Trust has partnered up with production company EyeIlusion to produce a Frank Zappa hologram that is set to “perform” alongside some of…
Did You Lose Something At Riot Fest?
Lost and FoundLose something at Riot Fest? We are here to help. Do you recognize any of these keys? Please email [email protected] with the following information: – Subject: “Riot Fest Chicago – Lost Item” – Detailed description of the lost item (After 30 days all unclaimed items will be donated or destroyed.)
Listen To “El Presidente,” The New Song From GWAR
The Blood Of Gods, the new album from GWAR, is scheduled for release on October 20th via Metal Blade and will be made available in standard CD, 2LP colored vinyl and digital formats. You can stream “El Presidente,” the 3rd song from the new album can be streamed using SoundCloud below. In can watch the video…
Riot Fest Adoptable Puppy of the Week: Joni
JONI A170388 • Spayed, 2-year-old Female • Available for Adoption at Chicago ACC Joni is such a sweetie with one beautiful blue eye! So gentle and easy to take out of her cage. Walks well on a leash. She seems overwhelmed at the shelter but was so excited to get out of her cage and…
