Aftershows at the Cobra

We’ve got aftershows. An important tradition of any Chicago Festival. Take that Coachella! And we’re targeting the Cobra Lounge. Because they have a couple of great bands. And it’s just a cool, small, loud place. Lolla has Lincoln Hall. Riot Fest has the Cobra. And Hot Snakes are one of my top ten bands to see, so even though they’re up against a couple of my top five bands to see (Descendents and Cock Sparrer), the Cobra takes it for Saturday’s show. And why not go back the next night for some Fort Collins punk rock with Teenage Bottlerocket. I hear if you walk in backwards you don’t need a ticket. Anyway, here’s a playlist of both Cobra Lounge aftershow acts. Using the actual setlists they’ve been playing recently.

Late Edit: Violent Femmes and two Cobra Openers (Des Demonas and Clowns) have been added

Riot Fest 2019 Countdown 11 Weeks – Hot Snakes

Hot Snakes have an interesting past.  They were originally a side project from guys from Drive Like Jehu and Rocket From the Crypt.  Those two bands were around in the 90’s, and while I recognize the names I never really paid much attention to them.  Twenty years later I can say I probably should have.  If only they were on ‘HFS or played Hammerjacks or the 9:30 Club.  From San Diego.  Look real fun live.  Another aftershow wish.