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Tenacious D Crack Up Riot Fest
words by Tim Wenger photos by Dave Wruck For a few moments there, I thought we had all been duped. Were they really going to be that boring? That predictable? Jack Black and Kyle Gass, along with their backup musicians, took the stage as the notorious comedy rockers Tenacious D on the final night of […]
System of a Down Provide Life Experience at Riot Fest
words by Tim Wenger photos by Dave Wruck I didn’t realize that I know the words to just about every System of a Down song. I never really considered myself much of a fan, they were always just a band that my quasi-metal/grunge stoner friends listened to in the car back in high school and […]
DREAMERS Speak About Summer Plans, Riot Fest
by Tim Wenger DREAMERS. The name could not better describe the band. Self-described “cosmic rock” with imagery straight out of Tom Delonge’s playbook and music that is as upbeat and energetic as you’ll find anywhere in the indie rock sphere. Check out their music at the website listed below and catch them at Riot Fest August […]
Kill The Artist, Hype The Trash: Solid Gold from Wiredogs
by Tim Wenger “I feel like we’re ending the year on a really high note,” says Wiredogs front man Dan Aid of the band’s work in 2014, the energy in his voice forcing a smile onto his face. “We got to play Riot Fest and got to play with bands that we really love and […]
Allout Helter Takes on Riot Fest, Talks State of Band
by Tim Wenger Allout Helter has been creating a nice wave in the Denver punk scene lately. They represented our scene at Riot Fest Denver this year, following gigs alongside bands like Propagandhi, Pennywise and handfuls of touring acts that cover the full spectrum on punk. On December 30, they will be sharing the stage […]
To Write Love On Her Arms Helps Music Fans Fight Depression, Suicidal Thoughts
by Tim Wenger To Write Love On Her Arms is, according to the organization’s Facebook page, “ is a non-profit movement dedicated to presenting hope & finding help for people struggling with depression, addiction, self-injury, & suicide.” Basically, the group is there to spread the message that they will be present with open arms to help […]
Spike Slawson of Me First & The Gimme Gimmes Speaks About Gimmes, Uke-Hunt
by Tim Wenger Who doesn’t like a good cover song now and then? In the case of San Francisco punkers Me First and the Gimme Gimmes, it’s all covers, all the time. Started by Fat Mike of NOFX and Joey Cape of Lagwagon, two of Fat Wreck Chords biggest heavy hitters, the “Gimmes” have developed […]
Frank Iero on FrnkIero & The Cellabration and Make-A-Wish Foundation
by Tim Wenger Frank Iero is best known as a guitarist for pop-punk rockers My Chemical Romance, but now that the group is on hiatus, Iero has created frnkiero and the cellabration. After dropping their debut album on August 25, the group played Riot Fest Denver on Saturday, September 20 and Iero took a few […]
Statement From Riot Fest Founder Mike Petrysyhn
Before I begin what will probably be a long-winded concerto of a statement, it has to be stated with deafening clarity that we wanted to make Byers, Colorado our home for Riot Fest for years to come. It’s a community we care about tremendously, just like Humboldt Park, in Chicago and just to pack up […]
New Beat Fund Making Name Following Debut Album, Tour with Blink-182
by Tim Wenger Los Angeles’ New Beat Fund just completed a tour with a small, up-and-coming band from San Diego called Blink-182, on which they were fortunate enough to hit both the Chicago and Denver stops of Riot Fest. Their sound is a modern blend of reggae and punk with electronic undertones- think 3Oh!3 in […]
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