Riot Fest 2022 (September 16-18, Chicago IL) Festival • Page 84

If Moneen isn't on Riot Fest (or doing something else in Chicago) then I'm seriously considering a trip to Boston in June to see them open the Vagrant mini-fest with Thrice.

 

The three bands I really want are Moneen, Rocket From the Crypt and Bloodhoung Gang. Then a Hippos and Home Grown reunion.

 

If this was bamboozle id legit be worried that there's no bands to book haha.

 

I'll be there! A little bummed we didn't get Alkaline Trio but the line-up is fire, anyway.

Moneen is looking likelihood and Rocket from the Crypt are perpetually in play but... As far as I've heard BHG doesn't plan on being active anytime soon (because Jarred lives in Germany and is an actor there now; kinda wish they'd just ditch him anyway, TBH).

Are there rumblings from anything in the Hippos or Home Grown camp about reunions? I feel like the Hippos is never gonna happen just because they aren't really big enough to warrant the big paycheck (and Ariel is busy with songwriting/production). And with the one guy from Home Grown just starting up another project it feels unlikely.

Why do you say that? I feel like there's plenty of Bamboozle-ready acts that could be booked. Especially when you factor in their propensity for hip-hop, EDM, pop, metalcore, etc. All genres Riot tends to avoid (with the exception of a handful of hip-hop acts each year).

And if Bamboozle were happening I'd put money on the Gaslight Anthem and Midtown shows taking place being the Bamboozle date instead. Hah.

 

Funny you should mention them. John D has specifically teased that both of those bands are on the Bamboozle lineup next year

 

Wu-Tang and Nas are out:

 

Has he? I know there were teases about some high-profile reunions but wasn't aware that it was either of those two specifically. I recall him making a statement that was incredibly vague, basically just saying "We have big reunions!" with a specific number that they had locked in.

Well, that's a bummer. Looks like I'll be getting a ticket to the MA date!

 

Vampire Weekend is more likely to play Riot than the Hippos.

 

I’ll gladly take Vampire Weekend. I think the only thing holding The Hippos back is Ariel. I remember not too long ago Scott Heisel was bothering all the members on Twitter about it and some interacted. So let me dream.

 

On his Facebook he tagged both of them and said “see you soon…”

 

Vampire Weekend would be awesome.

 

I should've said Adele instead...

 

Adele, ABBA and Carly Rae Jepsen for Riot 2023 headliners

 

Vampire Weekend would be sick, I’ve still never seen them live and I really want to one of these days

 

Vampire Weekend are much better now live with their current line up

but they can only play Riot if they cover Rancid again

 

Deafheaven is out, they'll be touring in Europe the same weekend. Rainbow Kitten Surprise is in Quebec and Maine that weekend as well.

 

Cat Power is out, 8/3 at Thalia Hall

 

It would be a real bad look if this festival booked All Time Low

 

Would love TSL, I think they played in '19 so I'm not sure if it means they're due or not. I never get tired of watching Kenny perform.

 

Hope this is the year we finally got The Maine

 

My thoughts exactly. Really hoping that doesn't happen.

 

Bad Religion, Descendents, Pennywise, Silverstein, Story of the Year, Lagwagon, H20, I Am the Avalanche, Destroy Boys, The Bombpops, Keep Flying, All Time Low, Jimmy Eat World, The Story So Far, The Starting Line, The Maine, Mom Jeans, and Angel Du$t all track to play this year.

 

Pennywise will be in Australia

 

I Am the Avalanche would be a must-see for me at Riot. Jimmy Eat World would be a great add too.