The last day of Riot Fest is always the hardest, and this year, the 20th anniversary of this festival, was no different. It's hard for many reasons. The first is because, by day three, my body is giving in to... Continue Reading →
And day number two of Riot Fest 2025 is in the books. It was yet another day full of some surprises, some rain, lots of amazing sets and moments that left me with a "pinch me, I must be dreaming"... Continue Reading →
Thanks to the three cats I left behind for the weekend, my house is a mess. Although frustrated, I didn't do anything about it, dropped my bags at the door, and instantly crashed into the couch. I passed out for... Continue Reading →
Well, everyone, it's here. It's the best weekend of the year- RIOT FEST! If you have been following this blog for multiple years, you know I absolutely love Riot Fest. It's one of those festivals that feels like home. From... Continue Reading →
And that's a wrap on 2023's Riot Fest. Sunday, the final day of the festival, didn't go off flawlessly but it ended up being one of my favorite days of the festival. Unfortunately, a nasty rain storm wreaked havoc on... Continue Reading →
Day two of Riot Fest is now in the books. My feet have a few more band-aids on them to cover up the blisters and I honestly don't know if I have ever hit such high numbers on my step... Continue Reading →
Well, it's over. I'm both relieved but oh so bummed that in just a little bit, I will be loading up my car and leaving Chicago. Riot Fest went out with a bang and Sunday ended up being the cherry... Continue Reading →
My feet hurt, my back is achy and my skin is a bit toasted. What does that mean? That means that day two of Riot Fest is in the books and we are one step closer to being done with... Continue Reading →
One slice of pizza, three bottles of water, over 18,000 steps, [maybe] one too many alcoholic beverages, and a whole lot of smiles and hugs... it's my favorite time of the year-- Riot Fest! I've never written about my experience... Continue Reading →