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Riot Fest Chicago 2013

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Concert Review + Photos: Riot Fest Chicago (Day 3) – The Replacements, Pixies, AFI + More

By: Jessica Manzilla (@swoonnspoon) – Grey clouds and mist hung over the third day of Chicago’s Riot Fest weekend. Between the mud pits and puddles, concertgoers took cover with ponchos, umbrellas, hoodies, and group huddles under the trees. People filed in later in the day of hopes to miss the downpour however the rain didn’t let up … Continue reading

Concert Review + Photos: Riot Fest Chicago (Day 2) – Blink 182, Taking Back Sunday, Public Enemy + More

By: Jessica Manzilla (@swoonnspoon) – Day two of Riot Fest Chicago kicked off earlier in the day and carried on until the lights got shut off on Blink 182. There was a definite change in the festivalgoers on this day, it had a slightly more Warped Tour style of crowd. The line-up also had more … Continue reading

Concert Review + Photos: Riot Fest Chicago (Day 1) – Fall Out Boy, Atmosphere, Bad Religion + More

By: Jessica Manzilla (@swoonnspoon) – Day one of Riot Fest had a certain energy in the air, other than the random brisk change in the weather. As soon as you walked in you were surrounded by the heavy smell of food and the shine of carnival rides. Toronto-based punk rock quartet The Flatliners began the day with their fast … Continue reading

Concert Preview: Riot Fest To Invade Chicago’s Humboldt Park This Weekend

By: Jessica Manzilla –   Arguably one of the most highly anticipated fests this year in Chicago, Riot Fest even decided to give Lollapalooza a run for their money with the big names they drew. From the moment the show poster was officially revealed, the world of social media was a buzz and frantic to get their … Continue reading