Pegboy, Andrew W.K., Minus The Bear, Hot Water Music, The Adicts join Riot Fest

Posted by aubin on Wednesday, June 20, 2012 at 12:30 PM (EDT)

The organizers of Chicago's Riot Fest have announced what appears to be the full list of bands that will be playing the festival. Some of the new confirmations include: Pegboy, Andrew W.K., Minus The Bear, Fireworks, Hot Water Music, and The Adicts.

They join the previous lineup which includes including Iggy & the Stooges, Elvis Costello, Descendents, The Jesus & Mary Chain, The Gaslight Anthem, Coheed and Cambria, Dropkick Murphys, NOFX, and a reunion from Chicago ska-punk act Slapstick, among many others.

The festival will take place September 14th - 16th, at the Congress Theater and Humboldt Park. Tickets are on sale now.

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justthetip (June 20, 2012)

I really want to go to this, but the three day passes are already sold out. I would think about getting a two day pass if they had the schedules for the days, but I'm not going to buy one and just hope that the bands I want to see are on those days.

totalbummer (June 20, 2012)

Good to go

Friday, September 14, 2012 - Congress Theater
The Offspring, Neon Trees, Pegboy, Dead Sara

Saturday, September 15 - Humboldt Park
Rise Against, Coheed and Cambria, Descendents, Dropkick Murphys, Slapstick, The Gaslight Anthem, Andrew W.K., Hot Water Music, Minus The Bear, Less Than Jake, August Burns Red, GWAR, Frank Turner, The Adicts, Nobunny, A Wilhelm Scream, Teenage Bottlerocket, Off With Their Heads, Deals Gone Bad, Larry and His Flask, The Story So Far, Fireworks, Environmental Encroachment and more to be announced

Sunday, September 16 - Humboldt Park
Iggy and the Stooges, Elvis Costello, A Day to Remember, Gogol Bordello, NOFX, Alkaline Trio, The Jesus and Mary Chain, AWOLNATION, The Promise Ring, Chiodos, Built to Spill, Imagine Dragons, Reverend Horton Heat, Fishbone, Screaming Females, White Mystery, The Henry Clay People, Sister Crayon, Japanther, Environmental Encroachment, The Infected and more to be announced

longshot (June 20, 2012)

Sweet! Thanks, dude!

justthetip (June 20, 2012)

Hell yeah! Thanks, most of the bands are playing on Saturday and Sunday anyways. That is definitely the better deal.

sirsambo (June 20, 2012)

You're lucky that you didn't get dooped into the 3 day pass before they sold out. The weekend in the park is where it's at!

schaumpton (June 20, 2012)

Unless the after shows @ Cobra Lounge are mind blowing, I'm actually kicking myself about buying a 3 day pass. I have no desire to see Offspring and Neon Trees at the shitty Congress. Would have saved me $50 when they went on sale.

wentz_equals_death (June 20, 2012)

i have to assume there's going to be something worthwhile... because, well... i have to

preston (June 20, 2012)

Well, if I go, and get in late on Friday, the biggest disappointment so far would be missing Pegboy. I can live with that.

jonnyphilly (June 20, 2012)

I'll buy your 3 day pass for a 2 say pass plus a little cash.

Shoot me an email if you're into it. jonnyphilly@gmail.com

enchant (June 20, 2012)

I'm hoping the after parties/secret shows come through. That and re-entry is pretty handy.

schaumpton (June 20, 2012)

I want something ridiculously good. Like The Mummies @ Cobra Lounge.

On that note, the amount of hate being thrown at these fests (especially Riot Fest) regarding the lineups is kind of funny. I'm guilty of saying, "damn, that Offspring show is gonna blow," but some people are seriously pissed. There could be... No Fest. Which is better? Riot Fest or No Fest?

Misanthropee (June 20, 2012)

One could argue that, were a giant shitty fest sapping away attention and venues and capital to not exist, a smaller/better/whatever festival might be able to get traction in its place. Like Mauled By Tigers before Riot Fest became this huge yearly thing, that was awesome. Except for the last year when the Ergs broke up like the night before.

Misanthropee (June 20, 2012)

Actually forget that last part, the last year WAS awesome: http://mauledbytigers.com/fest.html

schaumpton (June 20, 2012)

Totally understood and completely agree. I'm just saying, something is better than nothing. Most of these bands tour regularly. For a large, outdoor festival, this has the opportunity to be the tallest midget. We will see...

People are crying over one or two bands, when it is still a pretty good deal.

longshot (June 20, 2012)

I remember when I first moved to Chicago and the big headliner was Naked Raygun. It's interesting to think about how big (and bi-coastal) this fest has gotten. I'm really not a fan of outdoor shows since the sound can usually be so iffy, but at least the weather in September will fantastic! Also, any time I get to see NOFX or A Wilhelm Scream is a great day.

Suicide Machines played all of Destruction by Definition at the AAA last year. I missed it, but here's hoping this year's secret shows are just as killer.

niveK82 (June 20, 2012)

That show at the AAA on top of all the other major RF shows last year made the wristband totally worth it.

Lysdexia (June 20, 2012)

I was all "Oh nice, Pegboy!" And then I noticed that it was the same day as the Offspring and got pretty confused.

Yeah, I also got tricked into the 3-Day pass. They still have more to announce, but I dunno how much I'm going to care about the Congress show.

Heathbar (June 20, 2012)

I can't wait until this goes to almost as many cities as the Warped Tour. Lymaned!

Josiah (June 20, 2012)

I am excited for the first Toronto edition of Riot Fest. Descendents, NOFX, Fucked Up, Hot Water Music, Less Than Jake, Andrew W.K., The Lawrence Arms, Mockingbird, Wish Me Luck, The Organ Thieves, Junior Battles. Not bad at all.

jelone (joe) (June 20, 2012)

I sure would like them to announce the rest of the Philly lineup...