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7 of the Most Unforgettable Toilets In Punk Rock
Flatulation punctuates the still night air, and I thank god there’s a bathroom here! Sometimes, it doesn’t matter how nasty a toilet is, when you gotta go, you gotta go. On this, the 7th day of #RiotFestmas, we’re adhering to tradition and celebrating the brainchild of inventor Thomas Crapper (1836-1910). Thanks to his brilliant invention,…
On The 7th Day Of Festmas, Riot Left For Me: Tickets In A Lavatory
Updated with clues and winners! Welcome to the shittiest #RiotFestmas contest yet. While nobody was looking, we hid pairs of Riot Fest 2018 GA tickets in the bathrooms of three local establishments, and the first person to find ’em gets to keep ’em! The contest began at 11:00am CST, when we revealed the first set…
On The 6th Day Of Festmas, T’was Finally Sent To Me: Riot Bands A-Playin’
A couple hours ago, we revealed the official Riot Fest 2017 Recap Video, with all the highlights from this past year’s festival, set to the soundtrack of an exclusive live Bosstones song. Now that you’ve all watched it ever-so-closely (if you slept in today, it’s embedded below), we’d like you to Festmas-ify any frame from…
The Riot Fest 2017 Recap Video Is Here, It’s A #RiotFestmas Miracle!
Experience last September again with the official Riot Fest 2017 Recap Video! We compiled all the greatest clips of bands, freaks, and fans, sprinkled in an exclusive live Bosstones jam, and ended up with this holiday treat for you. Serve chilled. Staying true to the spirit of the season, you’ll need to watch this video…
On the 5th Day of Festmas, Somebody Sent to Me: A Fantasy Football Trophy
Pick a Fantasy Riot Fest Lineup for a Chance to Join our 2018 Fantasy Football League!We all think about our Riot Fest fantasy festival lineup from time to time. In fact, just last week, I started the Sex Pistols, another Slapstick reunion, and the Hologram Ramones. Who would be on your Riot Fest fantasy festival lineup? Let us know by commenting on Facebook or Instagram, or replying on Twitter. We’ll…
On the 4th Day of Festmas, Somebody Sent to Me: A Good Gift and One That’s Crappy
It’s the #RiotFestmas Gift Guide 2017Here at Riot Fest, we care about you and your money, but mostly the money. That’s why we’ve curated the ultimate gift guide for 2017. With all the money you save with this advice, you may want to pay it backwards to us, by buying Holiday Presale Tickets. But enough about us… we’re here for you,…
On the 3rd Day of Festmas, This Fruitcake Gave to Me: A Pizza Party For Free
Our favorite thing about winter holidays such as #RiotFestmas, aside from getting presents and feeling joy and all that, is the food. Holiday food traditions vary a great deal: While the family in Texas is opening presents under the tree as the aroma of succulent ham fills their home, the Jewish family down the street…
On the 2nd Day of Festmas, Archie Powell Gave to Me: Holiday Drink Recipes
PLUS: Name That Unholy Creation to WIN!Archie Powell (from Archie Powell & the Exports) is one of the greatest songwriters in all of the Chicagoland area, but did you know that he’s also a skilled barkeep in his spare time? Yes, it seems like our hero is great at anything he puts his mind to. That’s why we’ve asked him to…