Riot Fest Chicago Tickets - Douglass Park

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The Beach Boys

7 concerts

Founded in Hawthorne, California, The Beach Boys signed with Capitol Records in 1962 and released their first album that year. Known for pioneering arrangements and harmonies, they’ve sold 100M+ records, with 4 Billboard Hot 100 No. 1s.

Weezer

26 concerts

Weezer, formed in Los Angeles in 1992, is an American rock band known for alternative rock, power pop, and geek rock. They blend guitar-shredding with grunge intensity. Popular songs include "Buddy Holly," "Island in the Sun," and "Say It Ain't So." Notable albums include the "Blue Album," "Pinkerton," and the "SZNZ" EPs. They've sold over 35 million albums worldwide and collaborated with artists like Lil Wayne and AJR.

Knuckle Puck

3 concerts

Knuckle Puck, formed in 2010 in Chicago, Illinois, delivers a melodic blend of pop punk and emo. Their impactful sound, known for raw emotion and energetic hooks, has garnered critical acclaim. Albums like "Copacetic" (2015) and "Losing What We Love" (2023) highlight their journey. They received an Album of the Year nomination at the 2016 Alternative Press Music Awards.

All Time Low

6 concerts

Formed in 2003 in suburban Baltimore, Maryland, All Time Low are a melodic pop-punk band. Breakthrough came with So Wrong, It's Right (2007); their sixth LP Future Hearts (2015) peaked on the charts. Named Alternative Press’ 2008 Band of the Year.

The Academy Is...

2 concerts

The Academy Is..., an American rock band from Chicago, Illinois, formed in 2003. Known for their melodic emo pop and alternative rock, they gained prominence in the early 2000s. Notable albums include "Almost Here," "Santi," "Fast Times at Barrington High," and "Almost There." Popular songs feature "Checkmarks," "Slow Down," and "About a Girl." Championed by Fall Out Boy's Pete Wentz, they signed with Fueled by Ramen and achieved Billboard chart success.

Gym Class Heroes

10 concerts

Upstate New York’s Gym Class Heroes formed in 2001 in Geneva, blending hip-hop with live instruments and rap, rock, R&B, and funk. Signed to Pete Wentz’s Decaydance, they hit the Hot 100 Top 5 with Cupid’s Chokehold/Breakfast in America.

The Front Bottoms

2 concerts

Indie rock duo from Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey, the Front Bottoms (Brian Sella and Mathew Uychich) mix pop, rock, and punk with witty lyrics. Albums include The Front Bottoms (2011), Talon of the Hawk (2013), Going Grey (2017), and In Sickness & In Flames (2020).

Dropkick Murphys

29 concerts

Dropkick Murphys are a punk rock band with more than a dozen studio albums, half-a-billion streams, and thousands of shows worldwide. Their discography includes four consecutive Billboard top 10 debuts and the gold album The Warrior’s Code with “I’m Shipping Up To Boston.”

James

2 concerts

Manchester-formed alternative rock band James, established in 1982, is celebrated for anthemic melodies and enduring live performances. Known for hits like "Sit Down" and "Laid," their distinctive sound blends indie pop and rock. They achieved a UK Official Album Chart Number 1 with "Yummy" (2024) and their "Best Of" compilation (1998), selling over 25 million albums worldwide. Brian Eno notably produced their album "Laid".

Bad Religion

2 concerts

Formed in Los Angeles in 1980, Bad Religion are a seminal punk rock band known for socially conscious anthems, intellectual lyrics, and melodic harmonies. Led by the creative partnership of Greg Graffin and Brett Gurewitz, their discography spans over four decades.

A Day On The Green

3 concerts

A popular and premier outdoor winery concert series in Australia that hosts international superstars and local legends, offering an experience of good food, fine wine, and live music in magnificent locations.

Texas Is The Reason

4 concerts

New York City indie rock/emocore quartet Texas Is the Reason helped shape 1990s emo. After a hit eponymous EP and Revelation’s high-selling Do You Know Who You Are? (prod. by Jawbox’s J. Robbins), they split in 1997, briefly reuniting in 2006.

Riot Fest

Riot Fest, established in Chicago in 2005, is a dynamic music festival. It features a diverse range of genres including punk, rock, alternative, metal, and hip-hop. The festival is renowned for booking band reunions, guest performances, and full album plays, all within a lively carnival atmosphere that includes rides and games. It fosters a strong sense of community among attendees.

Cobra Starship

New York’s Cobra Starship, led by Gabe Saporta, blended pop, hip-hop, and dance-rock. Known for hits like "Snakes on a Plane" and "Good Girls Gone Bad," they worked with Patrick Stump, Leighton Meester, and Sabi before disbanding in 2015.

IDLES

Bristol post-punk band IDLES’ album TANGK (“tank” w/ a hint of “g”) turns their sharp, cathartic guitars toward love, joy and gratitude—boldest yet.

Jawbreaker

West Coast punk-pop trio Jawbreaker, known for poetic lyrics and energetic shows, influenced emo and punk with hits like "24 Hour Revenge Therapy" and "Dear You".

The Wonder Years

Dance Hall Crashers

Dance Hall Crashers, born in Berkeley, CA, is a ska-punk band known for energetic tunes like "Lockjaw," led by vocalists Elyse Rogers and Karina Denike. Initially formed by Tim Armstrong and Matt Freeman, they reformed in 1992, releasing albums under MCA's 510 division.

Riot Fest Chicago

An annual three-day music festival held at Douglass Park in Chicago, Illinois, specializing in punk, rock, alternative, metal, and hip-hop music.