There is a price to pay for punk rock and it sings in the tune of roughly $182,000. That’s the estimate, according to the Chicago Tribune, of repair costs to Humboldt Park after Riot Fest Chicago suffered from a massive rain downpour on its 2014 opening night. The $182,000 comes at nearly triple last year’s […]
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Riot Fest, Lollapalooza To Owe An Estimated $440,000 For Park Repairs
November 9th, 2014 
Matthew Leimkuehler 
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RIOT FEST CHICAGO: The Good, The Bad, And The Totally Weird
September 22nd, 2014 Matthew Leimkuehler Alternative music fans far and wide congregated in The Windy City Sept. 12-14 for the greatest punk rock show on Earth, Riot Fest Chicago. The weekend was imaginably filled with amazing sets, carnival rides, beer, and deep fried everything. This year’s Riot Fest Chicago was comprised of hundreds of bands, 7 stages (8 on Friday […]
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LIVE REVIEW: Riot Fest Denver (Day 1)
September 20th, 2014 James Shotwell I missed Riot Fest 2013, and to be honest I spent the first six months after it took place kicking myself for having not attended. When the 2014 installment was unveiled, I knew this would be the year I finally made the trek. Chicago was my first choice, but due to some family related issues […]
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September 10th, 2014 Matthew Leimkuehler Riot Fest isn’t only known for being the North American festival that goes above and beyond to create the most unforgettable lineups. Yes, the carnival is cool and the music is great (there’s even going to be an arcade in Chicago this year). But why do people really love Riot Fest? It’s probably the social […]
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