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Nerf Herder to headline "A Merry Punking Christmas" Show

Posted in Shows on September 15, 2019

Pop-punk geek rockers Nerf Herder will return to Chicago on Dec. 7 for the inaugural "A Merry Punking Christmas" show, the band's first time in Chicago in 17 years. The lineup for the event also feautre The Copyrights, Dan Vapid & The Cheats, and Capgun Heroes. 

While the group released records on Fat Wreck Chords, Arista, and Oglio Records, they are perhaps best known for composing the theme song for TV's Buffy The Vampire Slayer.

All proceeds from the show will benefit Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Greater Chicago Food Depository, and Toy Box Connection. The current Nerf Herder lineup features founding members Parry Gripp and Steve Sherlock, with Linus Dotson and Ben Pringle. 

MC50 among Muddy Roots Festival headliners

Posted in Shows on August 9, 2019

The Muddy Roots Music Festival will take place August 30-September 1 this year in Cookebille, TN, with a diverse lineup of more than 70 bands. Notable headliners include a revised MC5 lineup now going by the moniker MC50, Face to Face, Off!, Municipal Waste, GZA (with live band), and new … Read more

Levitation 2019 lineup news

Posted in Shows on July 27, 2019

Scheduled for Nov. 7-10, 2019, Levitation has unveiled phase 2 of lineup announcements for the annual Austin, TX festival. Big names -- and there are many -- include The Flaming Lips, Flipper (with David Yow), The Coathangers, Windhand, Tobacco, Deafheaven, Russian Circles, Chelsea Wolfe, Kurt Vile & the Violators, and … Read more

Amfest 2019 in Barcelona

Posted in Shows on July 27, 2019

The dates of October 10-13 have been confirmed for Amfest 2019, taking place at Fabra I Coats, Barcelona. This year's headliners at the instrumental/experimental mental and post-rock festival include Deafheaven, Pelican, Touché Amoré, Daughters, Alcest, and more. It's the fest's eighth incarnation. Check out the festival website for the full … Read more

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Pirates Press 15th anniversary show

Posted in Shows on July 21, 2019

Pirates Press is throwing a 15th anniversary "Rock the Ship" weekend concert on an aircraft carrier in the Bar Area, California Oct. 17-20. The stacked lineup includes Cock Sparrer, Subhumans, CJ Ramone, Street Dogs, Off With Their Heads, and many more. While the main festivities will take place on the … Read more

T1 Fest in Joliet

Posted in Shows on June 23, 2019

A new festival, the T1 Festival, will run on NOvember 8-9 in Joliet, featuring several Illinois punk bands playing to raise funds for the JDRF, (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation). The event was organized by Jim Costanzo who was inspired after his nephew was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. The two-day … Read more

A one-night revival tour

Posted in Shows on June 16, 2019

Fans of the defunct Revival Tour, which featured folk/punk/Americana collaborative sets between Chuck Ragan and his musical friends roughly a decade ago will have a one-night revival of the series on July 7 when Ragan (Hot Water Music), Dan Andriano, and Dave Hause perform at Belly Up in Solana Beach, … Read more

Play badminton and hear "The Decline" in full at Punk In Drublic Fest

Posted in Shows on June 9, 2019

Set in Portland, OR this year on July 12, the musical lineup and activities have been announced for Punk in Drublic Beer & Music Festival. The lineup will feature namesakes NOFX, plus Bad Religion, Anti-Flag, MXPX, Mean Jeans, and The Last Gang, plus beer tasting and special VIP ticket-holder options … Read more

Riot Fest 15th anniversary

Posted in Shows on June 2, 2019

Scheduled for September 13-15 at Douglas Park in Chicago, Riot Fest will celebrate its 15th anniversary with a big lineup featureing diverse acts like Bikini Kill, Slayer, and Blink 182, plus notable sets by The Flaming Lips (playing Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots), Ween (playing The Mollusk), Descendents, Rancid, Patti … Read more

The Fest wave 2 lineup announcements

Posted in Shows on June 2, 2019

Scheduled for Nov. 1-3, 2019, The Fest 18 announced additional bands to play the gargantuan Gainesville, FL festival. Against Me! will play 4 full-length albums over the course of 2 nights, plus the addition of Stiff Little Fingers, American Steel, The Bronx, and a one-time Spraynard reunion. Now in its … Read more

Nelsonville Music Festival 2019

Posted in Shows on May 25, 2019

Taking place June 6-9 at Robbins Cross at Hocking College in Nelsonville, Ohio, the 15th Nelsonville Music Festival has set its 2019 lineup. This year's multi-stage, four-day event will feature The Breeders, Death Cab For Cutie, The Coathangers, Death Valley Girls, Nots, and many more, listed in full below. Read … Read more

Triple Eye Industries Fest IV

Posted in Shows on May 23, 2019

On June 5-8, Triple Eye Industries record label will take over venues in Milwaukee and Chicago with a total of 28 bands playing the two cities. "This is the fourth year of our little festival, and each year we try to bring in bands that may not of ever played … Read more

Hopscotch 10 headlined by Sleater-Kinney

Posted in Shows on May 22, 2019

Scheduled for Sept. 5-7 in Raleigh, NC, Hopscotch festival will return for its 10th iteration. This year's lineup features over 100 acts, with announced artists Sleater-Kinney, Chvrches, Kurt Vile & the Violators, Deerhunter, Jenny Lewis, and more. While more artists are still to be announced, headliner info and specific dates … Read more

Pete Shelley tribute night at The Royal Albert Hall

Posted in Shows on May 16, 2019

On June 21, the Buzzcocks, The Skids, and Penetration will take over The Royal Albert Hall in London to celebrate the life of Buzzcocks' founding member Pete Shelley, who passed away in 2018. Headlined by surviving members of the Buzzcocks, vocals will be shared among guest musicians including Dave Vanian … Read more

This July 4 presents DEBAUCH-a-ReNO #4

Posted in Shows on May 5, 2019

Slovenly Recordings and We're Loud Fest have joined forced for a July 4 party in Reno, NV, headlined by The Dickies, The Spits, and many more. DEBAUCH-a-ReNO #4 is a pool part at Sands Regency in Reno, NV. Additional performers include The Chats, Tommy and the Commies, Burfbort, Eddie and … Read more

Ty Segall & Freedom Band full album residencies

Posted in Shows on April 27, 2019

Ty Segall, playing with Freedom Band, will be playing full album residencies in Los Angeles, New York, and select European cities this summer. Each set will include a full album, culling from his extensive discrography while focusing on Melted, Goodbye Bread, Emotional Mugger, and Manipulator, plus an additional surprise setlist … Read more

Australia's Blues & Roots Music Festival 2019

Posted in Shows on April 10, 2019

Showcasing music from every corner of this earthround – not at all merely limited to Blues - on the Easter long weekend close to the beauty that is Byron Bay, Bluesfest serves as the forum for over two-hundred performances over five full days, framed in a context of artisanal food … Read more

Fest 18: dates and wave 1 lineup announcements

Posted in Shows on April 7, 2019

The Fest returns again from November 1-3, 2019. The Fest 18 will take place over three days in Gainesville, FL, with hundreds of bands hitting town and playing across multiple venues over three days. The festival opened ticket sales this past week and announced first of multiple waves of lineup … Read more

Full lineup for Electric Funeral Fest IV

Posted in Shows on April 6, 2019

Taking place across three venues in Denver, CO from June 14-15, Electric Funeral Fest IV tickets are on sale. The Friday-Saturday festival features bands like Torche, Thou, Dead Meadow, Tombs, and Un, and is set at Hi Dive (21+), 3 Kings Tavern (21+), and Mutiny Information Cafe (all ages). Hit … Read more

Pitchfork 2019 lineup

Posted in Shows on March 31, 2019

Scheduled for July 19-21 at Union Park in Chicago, IL, Pitchfrok Music Festival 2019 has unveiled its full lineup for the 3-day musical-focused event. Headliners include HAIM, The Isley Brothers, and Belle & Sebastian. Other notable acts include Stereolab, Kurt Vile, Low, Parquet Courts, Tasha, and Freddie Gibbs. Hit the … Read more