![]() “Without you I don’t think I’d be doing this,” Dave Grohl thanked the massive crowd assembled for the Foo Fighters’ headlining set on Friday. The band matched their energy, with frontman Bob Nanna dropping to the stage floor to deliver part of “Never Will Come For Us” on his back. The emo quartet incited a circle pit of fans at the Rebel Stage who may not have been born yet when the album debuted in 1998, but screamed every lyric nonetheless. Fans of Braid’s Frame and Canvas proved that it was equally beloved. She crouched for the signature mic check and feedback that kicks off the iconic “Cannonball,” and all were blissfully transported to the ‘90s.įriday afternoon’s third full album play was the youngest at only 25 years. The set included “even the slow songs that are too weird to play live,” according to Kim. In a glow of late afternoon sun, Kim and Kelley Deal led the band through their 1993 alt-rock classic Last Splash. The Breeders delivered another 30th anniversary album play. “If I had known I’d be here all these years later I’d say that’s crazy,” said frontman Walter Schreifels. They played in lockstep, offering an equally joyful and powerful set. Launching into “Fazer,” every member of the band was having as much fun as the crowd. NYC post-hardcore quartet Quicksand turned back time three decades as they played through their 1993 debut Slip Friday on the Roots Stage. Having artists play a full album all the way through is one of Riot Fest’s hallmarks. Festival attendees skated the half pipe and tried their luck at carnival rides to the soundtrack of artists like Kim Gordon and Turnstile.įrom mosh pits to punk rock reunions, check out our favorite moments from Riot Fest 2023. The festival featured full album plays, musical anniversaries, and rock royalty. ![]() The festival has been delivering nostalgic punk and rock acts since 2005, and the 2023 lineup drew old school punks, emos at heart, and Juggalos alike. Just throw in a little building renovation, positive word of mouth and impressive headliners to stir up a local cult following, and the Fireside Bowl could become the hottest ticket in Chicago’s underground music scene once again.Riot Fest is the last splash of Chicago’s summer festival season, and music fans packed Douglass Park all weekend despite two days of rain. Maybe a punk night held once a week, run by mP and filled to the brim with local music, could breathe life back into a once sacred haunt. The Fireside was great when mP Productions booked shows there. ![]() And, with the recent resurgence of punk rockers in the local music scene (like “flower punk” wunderkinds The Orwells, still in high school!) the timing of a Fireside revival couldn’t be more perfect. Here’s a thought: Maybe people will stop complaining about the smell if they’re at a PUNK ROCK show! They’ll be too busy moshing and getting drunk to care about cleanliness or the staff tending to their needs post-haste. Some Yelp reviewers have been particularly unkind, complaining about everything from bad service to the building’s dilapidated condition to the musty “old” smell that fills the air. ![]() Now, according to many disgruntled Chicagoans, the magic has soured. Possibly the most exciting thing to happen at Fireside in recent years was Vince Vaughn filming scenes for The Breakup in 2005.Īt one time, the Fireside Bowl was legendary. But Fireside now trails far behind other venues in terms of attendance and acclaim. On rare occasions, bands stop by to pay homage to the good old days, like White Mystery returning to Chicago for their summer tour.
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