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Unraveling the Vibrant History of Riot Fest – A Retrospective

Scott SweeneyOctober 6, 2023October 6, 2023056 mins

Riot Fest, an annual three-day punk rock music festival, has a rich history that has contributed to its status as one of the most influential music festivals in the US. Since its establishment in Chicago in 2005, Riot Fest has played a significant role in shaping the punk rock music scene and has evolved into…

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Tristan Prettyman – House of Blues May 4th 2008

Scott SweeneyApril 10, 2008March 25, 202304 mins

Tristan Prettyman – House of Blues 04.04.08 This past weekend I watched Tristan Prettyman perform at the House of Blues. Tristan is a fairly familiar name in Chicago, having supported Jason Mraz and others over the past few years. She rose to fame with her critically acclaimed debut, TWENTYTHREE. I arrived at the venue right…