Sean McKeough Memorial Benefit
On November 29th, 2016 we lost Riot Fest Partner and Cobra Lounge/ All Rise Brewing Co. founder, Sean McKeough. Sean’s family and friends are determined to keep his memory alive through the All Rise Foundation he established in 2014. This January we will be celebrating Sean’s life and all that he has done for so…
State Champs – April 9th at Concord Music Hall
w/ Against The Current, With Confidence, Don BrocoRiot Fest Presents State Champs w/ Against The Current, With Confidence, Don Broco Sunday, April 9th, 2017 / Doors: 5:00 PM / All Ages Concord Music Hall /2047 N Milwaukee Ave [bs_button size=”lg” type=”warning” value=”ON SALE NOW” href=”https://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/1399579?utm_medium=bks”]
Ben Gibbard Will Cover Teenage Fanclub’s Album Bandwagonesque
Ben Gibbard, of Death Cab for Cutie, announced he will be releasing a cover version of Teenage Fanclub’s album Bandwagonesque. Yep, the whole album. It will be part of Sounds Delicious, a monthly vinyl subscription service that has artists cover classic albums. So if you want to hear Ben covering Teenage Fanclub, you have to subscribe…
Kanye West Had A Meeting With Donald Trump Today
Because it’s 2016 and nothing makes sense, Kanye West had a meeting with Donald Trump at Trump Tower in New York City this morning. Don’t worry. Everything is going to be okay. “We’ve been friends for a long time,” Mr. Trump told reporters. When asked what they discussed, Trump said, “Life. We discussed life.” Kanye…
Musicians & Santa Claus
We made a list and checked it twice (actually I just googled some pictures on the interwebz). Here are some pictures of musicians and rock stars dressed as Santa Claus or just hanging out with Santa Claus. Merry Christmas and Ho Ho Ho.
Mike Patton Joins Dave Lombardo And Dead Cross
Earlier this year, Dave Lombardo announced the formation of Dead Cross, a new band with Justin Pearson of Locust, Michael Crain, and Gabe Serbian of Locust at vocals. Now it’s been announced that Mike Patton of Faith No More will be replacing Gabe at vocals. Mike Patton and Dave Lombardo have previously played together in…
Riot Fest Puppies Of The Week: Sally & Goofy
SALLY A156411 Sally would love to cuddle her way into your home and is available for adoption at the Chicago Animal Care and Control. She’s is an adult female dog who came into the shelter on 10/7 as a stray. Sally is just such a sweetheart. She is calm in her cage and easy to walk…
At The Drive-In Just Released A New Song
At the Drive-In just released a new song, ‘Governed By Contagions’ and announced an as of yet untitled new full length album. Resume transmission: GOVERNED BY CONTAGIONS Download the song for free here: http://www.atthedriveinmusic.com/ Directors – Damon Locks and Rob Shaw Images – Damon Locks Animation – Rob Shaw This track is from the forthcoming…
