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Riot Fest 2021 (September 17-19, Chicago IL) Tour • Page 58

Discussion in 'Tour Forum' started by ALT/MSC/FAN, Sep 16, 2019.

  1. ALT/MSC/FAN

    It's chaos. Be kind. Prestigious

    Out of the first wave, I’d watch:

    My Chemical Romance
    Smashing Pumpkins
    Run the Jewels
    Taking Back Sunday
    The All American Rejects
    Simple Plan
    Circa Survive
    Bayside
    L7
    PUP
    Mayday Parade
    Fever 333
    SWMRS
    Beach Bunny
    Saves the Day
    Fucked Up
    The Sounds
    Meet Me @ the Alter

    And that’s basically just people I KNOW I’d like to watch, haha.
     
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  2. Mike Dust 81

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    Hepcat is the most impressive get so far
     
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    Hooray
     
  4. Converge is also on my wish list
     
  5. sam_might_say Jun 16, 2020
    (Last edited: Jun 16, 2020)
    sam_might_say

    The intrusive whisper fascinates me

    Strong post hardcore/emo representation on the first wave. Not a lot of 80’s/90’s punk. I’m expecting a lot of Epitaph/Fat Wreck punk bands next announcement
     
  6. flask

    Trusted Supporter

    kiiiiiinda wish they didnt refer to each batch of band as waves lol
     
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  7. flask

    Trusted Supporter

    fuck it I bought a vip ticket. my life should be together in 15 months right?
     
  8. sam_might_say

    The intrusive whisper fascinates me

    I’m hoping that there’ll be some 80’s/90’s alt/indie representation in the next waves. We got Living Color which is dope, but I hope we get some more, because that would pair super well on main stage with SP
     
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  9. sam_might_say

    The intrusive whisper fascinates me

    Also fwiw I’ve yet to see anyone here discuss Limp Bizkit for the pre-party, and I’m very disappointed in all of you
     
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  10. Mike Dust 81

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    Veruca Salt would be a nice add
     
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  11. Pokinatcha Punk

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    For some reason my brain assumed that L7 will be on their stage too.
     
  12. sam_might_say

    The intrusive whisper fascinates me

    Could definitely see that
     
  13. bd007h

    chorus.fm's resident Meg Myers fan #GoSabres/Bills

    I had a similar thought haha
     
  14. TMS2787

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    So, am I right in this: if I didn’t have tickets to this year and don’t cop with the month and decided once it’s all announced I want to go, I can’t go Thursday? Lol
     
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  15. bd007h

    chorus.fm's resident Meg Myers fan #GoSabres/Bills

    Don't underestimate Meg Myers :thumbup:
     
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  16. twisterman2006

    Trusted Supporter

    Seems like it
     
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  17. alkalinexandy

    Trusted Supporter

    So, this line-up is fantastic! It doesn't have a lot of "holy shit" or "must-see" acts but a whole mess of acts I'd be ecstatic about seeing at least a few songs from regardless. But the way I look at it? That means it'll be a relaxing weekend full of non-stop great music.

    My highest priorities thus far: My Chemical Romance, the Smashing Pumpkins, Run the Jewels, Sublime with Rome, Vic Mensa, the All-American Rejects, Circle Jerks, K.Flay, Jawbox, L7, Thursday, Saves the Day, Hepcat, Fishbone, Fucked Up, Meet Me & the Altar

    There's a bunch of others that I'm stoked on but are bands I see fairly regularly when they tour so... Yeah.

    Fully not regretting my mega deluxe happy VIP package purchase or whatever the fuck it was!

    Anybody else already seeing what the different stages might look like on a given day (guessing there's gonna be a Sublime with Rome/Dirty Heads/Toots/Hepcat/Fishbone + another band stage).

    I think you're right. It'll probably be a multi-stage sorta thing (and probably not the two "main" stages). I'd guess it'll be the two larger ones in the back and the side stage. Super curious about who they wind up getting... They're making some pretty big promises here. Haha.

    Maybe if it goes over well, they'll do something similar next year.

    This could really push the line-up over the top for me! If they throw in the Larry Arms, Alkaline Trio, the Suicide Machines, NOFX, or whoever onto the second wave? That would kick the whole thing up a notch.

    And I feel like that might happen.

    To be honest, they were my first and only real "HOLY SHIT!" on the line-up thus far. I'm so excited for that. And already daydreaming about a Hepcat after show!
     
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  18. alkalinexandy

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    Update: Just booked a hotel from Wednesday to Monday. Stoked on doing this again!
     
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  19. Michael Schmidt

    Don't recreate the scene, or reinvent the meanings Supporter

    Agreed on the Hepcat love. Very stoked to finally see them live.
     
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  20. Pokinatcha Punk

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    I have seen Hepcat before but they are still pretty high on this line up for me.
     
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  21. hermanthehermit

    Paris, Texas Climate Accord Supporter

    This will be my first time going to Riot and my first time in Chicago since...2005? Where should I stay? I’m not seeing much for hotels close to the park.
     
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  22. sam_might_say

    The intrusive whisper fascinates me

    I too would also like to know this. Haven’t been to Chicago in 11 years
     
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  23. alkalinexandy

    Trusted Supporter

    I'm sure some of the Chicago folks on this thread might be able to offer some specific solutions regarding neighborhoods, but I try to stay in/around the Loop just because it keeps things easy for the festival itself.

    That being said, I feel you for the hotel situation! I just checked a few travel sites to see what the options were and the vast majority of places appear to be sold out. Part of me is wondering if it's too far out to book certain hotels or if there's only X number of rooms currently available given the current "situation" and they'll open more up as time goes.

    I wound up jumping on the Congress Plaza Hotel. I've never stayed there before, but it was an okay price given the location, it's a ~10 minute car ride to the festival grounds, and within walking distance to museums, etc. for the day before and after the festival.
     
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  24. Danny Jun 16, 2020
    (Last edited: Jun 16, 2020)
    Here's my out-of-towner perspective:

    I've gone the past few years with a group of friends (like 4-5 white midwestern dudes, I think that shapes our experience and comfort levels) and we've always stayed in the Ukrainian Village area, or a bit east of it. It’s about a 15-20 minute Lyft ride to the park. We always do an Airbnb. We drive down from Minnesota, and we've always been able to park a couple cars wherever we stay. Last year from Friday-Monday it was about $550 total to sleep five guys really comfortably for the whole weekend. And that provided us our own space in a nice enough place as a home base to drink and rest, and we had some great recovery brunch/lunches within a few blocks of our place.

    I'm sure there's other areas that are great too that might have easier access to after shows (we've gone to the pizza party every year and just dealt with the uber cost/length) but for us, the ease of access from where we're coming from and to the park, as well as us feeling comfortable where we're staying can't be beat.

    I'm happy to help with whatever other questions anyone has if they're an outsider coming in for the first time, I can't claim to be an expert on the city or the festival, but I've successfully had a lot of really great years going to riot fest with my best friends!
     
  25. Also, if you've never been to Chicago/haven't been in awhile/want to see more of the city, my best advice is to get there a day or two early before the actual fest starts. You might think you'll be able to sneak in some fun touristy/city adventure stuff, but after a day in the hot sun and having fun (and maybe having some drinks/anything else) your body wants and needs rest if you're gonna make it the whole weekend.

    I love Chicago, but if I'm going there for Riot Fest weekend, I know I'm not taking in it's full potential. It's always worth getting in at least a day or two early if you can swing it.