Well, that's a wrap for day 2 of Riot Fest 2026. I'll be the first to admit that the day did not go as planned. It started off fine and dandy but the weather had other plans for all of... Continue Reading →
Only three things in life are guaranteed —death, taxes, and Riot Fest being the best weekend of the year. Okay, maybe that third one isn't quite applicable for everyone, but it should be, because one day in, I can already... Continue Reading →
Wow, Okay, Cool released their new LP 'If This Is Where It Got Us, What Good Is It?' just a couple of weeks ago. I have been listening to it ever since release day. Have you? It's okay if you... Continue Reading →
I went to a super fun show last night. It not only filled me with energy but also gave me the confidence to be my weird, quirky self without limits. It has me feeling great this morning and, although I'm... Continue Reading →
I was hoping for a super chill week at my day job so I could get prepped for the insanity to come this weekend at Riot Fest. Unfortunately, that's not how the week is playing out. My day job has... Continue Reading →
I didn't know what my Tuesday night would look like until about 5 PM. Typically, I hate nights like that, and if I don't know what show I'm going to by the time I leave my day job, I typically... Continue Reading →
I leave for Riot Fest on Thursday. It is Tuesday. Needless to say, my head is not in work right now but the constant work emails flooding in are doing their best to keep my head here, not in Chicago.... Continue Reading →
It's Riot Fest week, and to say I'm excited would be an insane understatement. Not only do I get to check out so much amazing music, but I also get to meet so many amazing people from all over the... Continue Reading →
I've talked about how concerts are like journeys for me. I don't travel much, but I know that on any given night, I can enter an entirely new world through a concert. That was especially true with the three bands... Continue Reading →