William Shatner (“Star Trek”) and more: Riot Fest at Douglass Park
Photos by Andy Argyrakis: William Shatner, Sex Pistols, Morrissey, Elvis Costello, Slick Rick, Insane Clown Posse, The Format, 3OH!3, Sugar, Yard Act, Violet Grohl, Bayside, [More…]
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Alanis Morissette, Elvis Costello, ICP, William Shatner close a muddy and monstrous Riot Fest
Throughout a three-day stretch of nearly 100 acts, Riot Fest always stayed exciting and unpredictable, but it’s final installment may have taken the cake when it came [More…]
A rainy Riot Fest resumes with Morrissey recalling The Smiths, a reunited Sugar and an early end
Though the gray skies didn’t look like they were going to cooperate, Riot Fest nonetheless roared into the weekend continuing with a massive spread of styles, which [More…]
Cheers to 21 years of Riot Fest featuring Patti Smith, Iggy Pop, Morrissey, Alanis, Nas and more
Every Riot Fest is a cause for celebration, but now that the famed alternative festival is turning 21, it’s all the more reason to raise a toast and offer cheers, [More…]
Riot Fest finale finds Inhaler “Open Wide,” Cobra Starship “Bring It” and Hanson “MMMBop”
The 20th anniversary of Riot Fest entered its closing stretch, bolstered by the momentum of a wonderfully wild start and stellar second day, with additional emphasis on [More…]
The Beach Boys featuring John Stamos and more: Riot Fest at Douglass Park
Click here, here and here for reviews of Riot Fest at Douglass Park. For upcoming Riot Fest announcements, visit RiotFest.org. [Show [More…]
Weezer turns “Blue,” The Beach Boys bring John Stamos to Riot Fest, plus All Time Low, James
The second helping of Riot Fest’s 20th anniversary celebration also brought a cross section of superstars and underground heroes to Douglass Park, which was once again [More…]
The Pogues reunite for Riot Fest 20, alongside “Weird Al,” Chicago’s own Alkaline Trio, Sparks
The gates to Douglass Park swung open for the return of Riot Fest, which would’ve been a grand enough occasion on its own, but is actually in the even more significant [More…]
Riot Fest turns 20 as Blink-182, Jack White, “Weird Al,” Green Day take over Douglass Park
In the 20 years since Riot Fest initially invaded Chicago, the globally-recognized musical celebration has thus far hosted practically every major marquee name, alongside [More…]
Slayer, Sublime and Something Corporate reunite during ferocious Riot Fest finale
No amount of rain could dampen the Riot Fest finale, especially considering it featured some of the season’s most immensely anticipated reunions, including thrash metal [More…]