Nerd. Pay way more attention to this stuff than I should. I keep ticket stubs. I listen to vinyl. I live in the past. London Calling, The Specials, This Year’s Model, Kaya, Sound Affects, Only A Lad, Road to Ruin, Phantasmagoria, Seventeen Seconds, Come On Pilgrim, 10, 9, 8…, . But have used music festivals to discover great new music. Much of which was heavily influenced by what I grew up with. Walking into a tent at Coachella and hearing Grinderman for the first time (tippytoe…tippytoe…). Or Frank Turner. Or that Wolf Alice aftershow at Lollapalooza. Or stumbling across Ghost with only about 100 others (everyone else was at Radiohead on the main stage) at dusk at Lolla. And the Slaves aftershow opening for Buzzcocks at Riotfest (what the hell was that???). And I have opinions…many of them. Without prompt. I’ll tell you how unworthy some musicians are. And will spew useless knowledge about the mundane. That’s when you can call BullChip.
Musings…observations from the fourth line on the festival lineup poster
Riot Fest 2025 Previews
Jawbreaker, Green Day, and GWAR Jawbreaker Jawbreaker is a seminal punk rock band from San Francisco, formed in 1986. Known for their emotionally raw lyrics and gritty sound, they helped shape the ’90s emo and punk scenes with albums like 24 Hour Revenge Therapy and Dear You. After a long hiatus, they reunited in recent years and continue to …
Riot Fest 2025 Previews
Weird Al and Inhaler Weird Al Jankovic “Weird Al” Yankovic is a Grammy-winning musical satirist known for his clever parodies of pop hits, original comedy songs, and wildly entertaining live shows. His work spans decades, with classics like “Eat It,” “Amish Paradise,” “White & Nerdy,” and “The Saga Begins.” What to Expect at a Weird Al Show in 2025 …
Riot Fest 2025 Previews
H2O and Screeching Weasel H2O H2O is a New York-based hardcore punk band formed in 1994, known for their energetic live shows, positive lyrics, and strong DIY ethos. They blend melodic punk with hardcore intensity, often touching on themes like loyalty, perseverance, and unity. What to Expect at an H2O Show Screeching Weasel Screeching Weasel is a …
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Frank Turner 
Robert August (Endless Summer) 
Foreigner 
Tim Armstrong 
Lorna Thomas (Skinny Lister) 
Tony Hawk 
Angelo Moore (Fishbone) 
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