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25-hour telethon with Ratboys (and more)

Posted in Shows on October 4, 2020

Livestreams may be all the rage these days, due to necessity, but Chicago's Ratboys are taking it to the next level with a 25-hour telethon that will feature their own live performances and entertainment, but also several guest appearances.

Starting at 12pm on Halloween, Oct. 31, the band will be live for a full day (note Daylight Savings Time), raising funds for The Equal Justice Initiative and Girls Rock! Chicago. Besides Ratboys, it will also feature Conor Murphy (Foxing), Laura Stevenson, The Beths, Bartees Strange, Diet Cig, Illuminati Hotties, Prince Daddy & The Hyena, Anjimile, and more.

Ratboys last released Printer's Devil. Learn more about the telethon here.

What does Gonerfest 2020 have in store?

Posted in Shows on September 14, 2020

Gone digital for 2020 for obvious reasons, Goner Records' annual celebration will take a new look this year. The event will feature live sets from 20+ bands, including Jack Oblivian & The Sheiks, Cheater Slicks, Quintron & Miss Pussycat, Exbats, Mick Trouble, and more, plus film premieres, and other online … Read more

(Virtual) Cold Waves festival

Posted in Shows on September 7, 2020

Chicago's industrial music festival Cold Waves IX has revamped its 2020 plans with a virtual festival set for Sept. 18-20. Originally the event planned for sets by My Life With The Thrill Kill Kult, Front 242, Stabbing Westward, and more. Instead, it will be free of charge online, with the full schedule … Read more

Gold & Grey live(stream)

Posted in Shows on September 1, 2020

Baroness has announced a live performance of their Gold & Grey album in its entirety -- a first for the band -- at Sept. 10 from Culture Lab Lic at The Plexall Gallery. Gold & Grey released last year. Tickets are available for $14.99 and include access to the performance for unlimited viewing … Read more

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Fest From Home

Posted in Shows on August 30, 2020

Following the postponement of The Fest 19 to 2021, The Fest continues to host liveestream events, including this afternoon from 1-6pm EST> Named Fest At Home, this week's show features interactions and live songs from: SUNDAY AUGUST 30TH!1pm - 6pm Fest and Social Distance Party present:BUMMER SUMMERwith: Broadway Calls Davey … Read more

VOTE READY, A Concert for Voter Registration

Posted in Shows on August 1, 2020

On August 14 at 7pm EST, HeadCount and Fort William Artist Management will host an online concert called VOTE READY, A Concert for Voter Registration. Much as the name suggests, the motivation of the event is to inspire voter registration in the USA. The concert itself will be a livestream … Read more

Vile Creature Announce “Choose Your Own Adventure” Live Stream

Posted in Shows on July 19, 2020

Canadian duo Vile Creature have announced a special "Choose Your Own Adventure" live stream that's due to take place on August 14th that they are calling "Glory, Glory! Live!"  After the release of Glory, Glory! Apathy Took Helm! the band are pushing themselves even further by creating an exciting event that … Read more

Annual Burger Records party moves to 2021

Posted in Shows on July 17, 2020

“Like a punk rock Leap Year, BB2021 will be back next July to slam your ass and tickle your musical pleasure!” says the one and only John Waters in an announcement that Burger Records has rescheduled its 2020 Burger Boogaloo festival for 2021 with the same lineup. The revised schedule … Read more

Riot Fest 2021

Posted in Shows on June 27, 2020

COVID-19 and the shutdown of live shows has caused Riot Fest 2020 to be postponed until next year. Now with the dates set for Sept . 17-19, 2021, Riot Fest has announced the first wave of tickets for the near-annual Chicago, IL gathering. In 2021, acts will include Run the … Read more

Jeff Rosenstock Instagram Live fundraiser

Posted in Shows on June 25, 2020

Still basking in the release of his fourth solo album, No Dream, released earlier this year on Polyvinyl/Quote Unquote, Jeff Rosenstock has announced an upcoming Instagram Live fundraiser performance on July 1. The fundraiser, at $2 per ticket, will benefit various Black Lives Matter, bail, and transgender funds and takes … Read more

Benefit concert stream for homeless youth tomorrow

Posted in Shows on May 18, 2020

On May 19 at 5pm PT/8 pm ET, YouTube will host Safe and Sound, a virtual benefit concert for Safe Place for Youth (S.P.Y.) with live performances from Matt Berninger (The National), Nathan Willet (The Cold War Kids), Frank Turner, Grouplove, Aloe Blacc, Young the Giant, David Sabastian, Phantom Planet, Milk … Read more

Fire in the Mountains moves to 2021

Posted in Shows on May 1, 2020

Originally scheduled for July 10-12, 2020, Fire In The Mountains Festival will postpone this year's event until 2021. In a statement, festival organizers explain: This event is a passion project of ours, and it revolves around the community it brings. As such, the safety of that community - our attendees, … Read more

The Fest 19 announces wave 1 of artists

Posted in Shows on April 3, 2020

In a period with a lot of bad news, The Fest is back with something to look forward to. Provided COVID-19 lets up, The Fest 19 is scheduled for October 30-November 1 in Gainesville, FL. Tickets went on sale today and the massive punk get-together of 300+ bands announced a … Read more

Damaged City 2020 info

Posted in Shows on February 29, 2020

Damaged City Fest 2020 takes over Washington, DC on April 10-11 this year. The all ages punk festival features bands from across the world, playing at Good Fast Cheap over two days. This year's lineup included Trapped Under Ice, Chain Cult, Appendix, Hate Preachers, and more (full listing below with … Read more

Flogging Molly, Bad Religion + Descendents

Posted in Shows on February 21, 2020

For the sixth year in a rol, Flogging Molly will host the 2020 Salty Dog Cruise. Taking place from November 5-9 and departing from Tampa, FL, the festival package includes a cruise trip with port stops in the Bahamas, plus sets from sets from Descendents, Bad Religion, Me First and … Read more

15 Years of Pitchfork Festival

Posted in Shows on February 20, 2020

As always, the lineup for Pitchform Music Festival this year will be a stacked 3-day affair taking place in Chicago. The festival has announced its full lineup, taking place at Union Park July 17-19. Notable acts and SPB favorites include Run The Jewels, The National, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Kim Gordon, Deafheaven, … Read more

Kuma's Fest for 15th anniversary

Posted in Shows on February 2, 2020

Chicago restaurant Kuma's Corner is celebrating its 15th anniversary in a fig way, with a one-day festival at Brands Park, headlined by Anthrax with Converge, Russian Circles, The Atlas Moth, and Indian also playing. The party takes place on June 27. Speaking of the event, president Ron Cain says: We are … Read more

Dirtnap Records' 20th anniversary fest

Posted in Shows on February 1, 2020

Dirtnap Records, which started in January 2000, will celebrate 20 years of longevity this June 12-13 with a 2-day festival in Madison, WI. Having approximately 170 releases so far, the Friday-Saturday event takes place at The High Noon Saloon and features a variety of artists who have worked with the … Read more

2020 Village of Love lineups

Posted in Shows on January 25, 2020

Village of Love, a series of Valentine's Day fundraiser concerts on behalf of Planned Parenthood, has announced its 2020 lineups. The concert series took place in Los Angeles, Chicago, and Detroit in 2019. In 2020 it will take place in Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, San Francisco, and Miami. The … Read more

More MPF2020 announcements

Posted in Shows on January 20, 2020

The lineup for Manchester Punk Festival 2020, or MPF2020 in shorthand, continues to grow. The latest (and final) announcement of additional artists includes Off With Their Heads, Bar Stool Preachers, Guns 'N' Wankers, Preachers, Stand Out Riot, Cocaine Piss, Milloy, and Shit Present, in addition to previously announced bands. The full … Read more