INCOMING: Survay Says! Riot Fest Sunday at 1pm on The Revolt Stage #Riotfest #ChiILPicksList

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Here at ChiIL Live Show we cover loads of large music fests every year. They're great for seeing old favorites, binging on hours of live music, and discovering new bands. We haven't seen Survey Says yet, but we're suckers for a sweet horn section, saxaphones and Ska. Check 'em out if you have a chance.

Sunday, September 14

Revolt Stage

1pm

Six members, 101 shows in 2011, 149 shows in 2012, 208 shows in 2013, and 1 unified goal: To make audiences have the most fun possible. 

Survay Says! is a 6-piece ska/pop punk band from a small town called Blairstown, NJ. Originally forming in 2008 by brothers Henry & D.Jay Menzel, Survay Says! has spent the last 4 years honing their craft to bring listeners the horn-driven sound ska fans crave along with the high speed energy of pop punk. If there is one word that could sum up an SS! set, that word would be "fun", and that's exactly what the band strives for. 

Considered by many to be one of the hardest working self-managed bands on the East Coast, Survay Says has supported national acts such as Less Than Jake, the Wonder Years, Reel Big Fish, Streetlight Manifesto, and Bowling for Soup. Survay Says tours extensively, playing 208 shows in 2013 including a month-long run with Big D and the Kid’s Table and Red City Radio which took them to Fest 12 in Gainesville, FL.  2014 promises to be just as intense; Signed to Asbestos Records, Survay Says has already completed a two month full US tour to support the release of our new album "Observations of the Human Condition", a month long tour of the US and Canada as direct support to Reel Big Fish, and a scond full US tour since the beginning of April this year. We're spending the rest of the 2014 playing Riot Fest in Chicago, The Fest in Gainesville, FL, doing a support tour with MxPx, Zebrahead and Allister, as well as touring the full US again on our own.

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Current Endorsements/Sponsorships:
Ernie Ball Music Man   SJC Custom Drums TRX Cymbals Antigua Winds

INCOMING: GWAR, Clutch, Mastodon, Slayer, Rebel Stage Friday #Riotfest #ChiILPicksList

GWAR to Embark Upon the  "GWAR Eternal Tour 2014" Chi, IL Live Shows On Our Radar ChiIL Live Shows #ChiILPicksList Thinking of ducking out of a day job early on Friday? As sad as we are that GWAR is now Brockieless, they're still well worth getting to Riot Fest early for (4:15 early in fact). They're kicking off a sick string of our favorites on the Rebel stage: GWAR, Clutch, Mastodon & Slayer!  Come rage with ChiIL Live Shows. You just have to see GWAR to believe em. They defy definition. They're some of the most colorful metal monsters out there and so are their fans by the end of the show. Are you ready to get wet?! Some of my all time favorite original Riot Fest shots came from the aftermath of a GWAR set in 2012. I didn't want to risk my gear on the front lines, so I lurked stage right and caught all the crowd surfers as they emerged. Been living in a cave? Not up on your recent GWARhistory? Here's our past coverage on our communal loss of a creative genius this past March: Dave Brockie Lead Singer and Founder of Metal Band GWAR Passes Away Sunday March 23rd, 2014 #GWAR #DaveBrockie #metal MORE GWAR LORE & TOUR DATES:

Oderus is missing. Once the Scumdogs in GWAR finally notice this (it takes them a while to notice stuff) they will set off on a journey to find their departed brother using every resource available - including recruiting an ancient Scumdog warrior. GWAR will need the help from everyone, even the lowliest Bohab, as their enemies are plotting to take advantage of the hole in GWAR's ranks. 

BalSac The Jaws of Death on The "GWAR Eternal Tour 2014" and what to expect:

"Dark clouds of war and ill omen have gathered around GWAR. In our hour of greatest peril, Oderus has left us and our enemies stand poised, ready to strike while they sense weakness. But we shall no longer cower in our Antarctic stronghold, awaiting Destiny's final blow. This Fall GWAR sets out on the most trying quest of our career. We shall scour our leader's favorite stomping ground, North America, leaving no city unsearched, no venue unraised, and no sheep unmolested. GWAR will venture to the depths of Hell or to the very end of Time itself, and though I fear what we may encounter out there, I know that we can never return home until we have the answer we seek: 'Where is Oderus Urungus?'"

GWAR fans have been mourning the loss of Dave Brockie, GWAR's founder and lead singer, since March. The "GWAR Eternal Tour 2014" gives them an opportunity to gather and share a bunch of feels as a community while experiencing the sickest band in this or any other world. 

Jamison Land, Beefcake the Mighty's personal slave and bass tech:

"Dave was our friend and anchor for as far back as anyone can remember.  He's held us together, and sometimes he drove us apart.  He is our brother and we love him. Unlike a lot of prominent musicians, he was friends with all of the fans. He made GWAR fans feel special on a personal level.  The fans love Dave as much as we do and 'The GWAR Eternal Tour 2014' is our way of getting together and sharing that love."

The first leg of the tour will include direct support from Decapitated; the second leg will have direct support from Corrosion of Conformity.  American Sharks will open all shows.  The tour kicks off October 15^th in Norfolk, VA and runs through December 13^th in Baltimore, MD.  A complete list of dates can be found below.  Tickets go on sale this weekend.

Hail Oderus! Hail GWAR!

GWAR at RIOT FEST:

9/12: Chicago, IL @ RIOT FEST

GWAR W/ Decapitated and American Sharks:

10/15: Norfolk, VA @ The Norva

10/16: Sayreville, NJ @ Starland Ballroom

10/17: Stroudsburg, PA @ Sherman Theater

10/18: Worcester, MA @ The Palladium - "Rock and Shock Festival"

10/19: Buffalo, NY @ The Town Ballroom

10/21: Louisville, KY @ Expo Five

10/22: Memphis, TN @ New Daisy Theater

10/23: Dallas, TX @ Gas Monkey Live

10/24: New Orleans, LA @ House of Blues

10/25: Austin, TX @ Emo's - "Housecore Horror Film Festival*

10/26: Houston, TX @ Warehouse Live

10/28: Oklahoma City, OK @ Diamond Ballroom

10/29: Sauget, IL @ Pop's Nightclub

10/30: Lawrence, KS @ Granada Theater

10/31: Denver, CO @ The Summit Music Hall**

11/1: Albuquerque, NM @ Sunshine Theater

11/2: Tempe, AZ @ The Marquee

11/3: Santa Ana, CA @ The Observatory

11/4: Reno, NV @ Knitting Factory Concert House

11/5: San Francisco, CA @ The Regency Ballroom

11/6: Hollywood, CA @ House of Blues

11/7: Las Vegas, NV @ Hard Rock Live

11/8: Magna, UT @ The Great Salt Air

11/10: Boise, ID @ Knitting Factory Concert House

11/11: Portland, OR @ Roseland Theater

11/12: Seattle, WA @ Showbox SODO

GWAR W/ TBA and American Sharks:

11/14: Vancouver, BC and Commodore Ballroom

GWAR W/ Corrosion of Conformity and American Sharks:

11/15: Spokane, WA @ Knitting Factory Concert House

11/16: Calgary, AB @ MacEwan Hall Ballroom

11/17: Edmonton, AB @ Union Hall

11/19: Fargo, ND @ The Venue

11/20: Minneapolis, MN @ Skyway Theater

11/21: Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave

11/22: Detroit, MI @ Harpo's

11/23: Grand Rapids, MI @ The Intersection

11/25: Indianapolis, IN @ The Vogue

11/26: Cleveland, OH @ House of Blues

11/28: Charlotte, NC @ Tremont Music Hall

11/29: Philadelphia, PA @ Electric Factory

11/30: New York, NY @ Irving Plaza

12/2: Nashville, TN @ Exit/In

12/3: Asheville, NC @ The Orange Peel

12/4: Pensacola, FL @ Vinyl Music Hall

12/5: Orlando, FL @ Firestone Live

12/6: Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade

12/7: Columbus, OH @ Newport Music Hall

12/8: Millvale, PA @ Mr. Smalls Theater

12/9: Toronto, ON @ Opera House

12/10: Montreal, QC @ Virgin Mobile Corona Theater

12/11: Clifton Park, NY @ Upstate Concert Hall

12/12: New Haven, CT @ Toad's Place

12/13: Baltimore, MD @ Baltimore Sound Stage

*No American Sharks

** Havok plays on this show

For More Info Visit:

http://www.gwar.net 

http://www.gwarbq.com

http://www.youtube.com/gwar

https://twitter.com/GWARofficial

http://www.metalblade.tv/tv

http://www.facebook.com/gwar

http://www.gwarjapan.net    

SHORELINE SIGHTSEEING OKTOBERFEST CRUISE RETURNS SEPTEMBER 26

Shoreline and Paulina Meat Market team up for third annual Oktoberfest Event

Shoreline Sightseeing and Paulina Market again join forces to offer a unique Oktoberfest celebration on the third annual "Beer, Brats and Boats" Oktoberfest Cruise.

The evening will  feature a classic German dinner provided by Chicago's own Paulina Market, a free drink with souvenir mug and live German-themed music and dancing. Oktoberfest festivities will take place on a starlit, two-hour cruise on Chicago's waterways. Cash bar will be available. The Oktoberfest Cruise departs Polk Bros Park at Navy Pier 7:00 p.m., returning  9:00 p.m. Tickets $49. Must be 21; ID required. Information and tickets, please call 312-222-9328 or visit: http://www.shorelinesightseeing.com/special-events/

Paulina Market has been a Lakeview landmark since its founding in 1949. The Market is known throughout Chicago for its quality hormone-free meats and poultry as well as an amazing array of homemade sausages including their famous brats.

Shoreline Sightseeing is celebrating its 75th anniversary. Founded in 1939, Shoreline today operates Chicago's largest and most diverse fleet of cruise boats and water taxis with 11major touring vessels and eight water taxis. Brothers Chip and Matt Collopy represent the third generation of family ownership.

Team Spirit Play Riot Fest Sunday at 1:30pm #ChiILPicksList #Riotfest

Team Spirit Premieres "Surrender" Video On AV Club Vote "Teenage Heart" Video As MTVU's The Freshman Add East Coast Dates, Play Riot Fest Chicago Debut Killing Time LP Out September 30th On Vice / Warner Bros. Chi, IL Live Shows  On Our Radar: Team Spirit  The band takes the Radical Stage at 1:30!  Shredding their way through the NYC rock scene, Team Spirit have proven they mean business.  Lead singer Ayad Al Adhamy (former synth player in Passion Pit) rediscovered his love for the guitar and rock-and-roll. After a successful EP, Team Spirit play a few shows in the lead up to their highly anticipated debut LP Killing Time out 9/30 on Vice/Warner Bros. Records.  CMJ even named it in it's list of '20 Most Anticipated Albums of 2014'!  Watch their puppetastic video for their latest track "Surrender" on AV Club now!  Tour Dates 09.14 - Chicago, IL - Riot Fest 10.01 - Brooklyn, NY - Baby's All Right 10.09 Northampton, MA - Iron Horse * 10.10 Boston, MA - Great Scott * 10.11 Hamden, CT - Outer Space * 10.12 Burlington, VT - Signal Kitchen * * w/ Alvvays Media Listen to "Surrender" On Consequence of Sound Listen To "Teenage Heart" (Acoustic) Track On Earmilk Listen To "Teenage Heart" (Album Version) On Stereogum Watch "Teenage Heart" (Official Video) On Noisey Watch "Teenage Heart" (Lyric Video) Here Killing Time LP Tracklisting 01. Surrender 02. Satisfaction 03. Teenage Heart 04. Cool Guy 05. Different Changes 06. Closer 07. Think Its You 08. New Years Resolution 09. King Bruce 10. Untitled (Gimme That Feeling) Links Team Spirit Website Team Spirit Bandcamp Team Spirit Spotify Team Spirit Facebook Team Spirit Twitter Watch "Surrender" Video Vote "Teenage Heart" Video as MTVU's Freshman Team Spirit bring us another dose of comic relief with their video for "Surrender" from their upcoming debut LP Killing Time.  This time around, the band are shown as Crank Yankers reminiscent puppets who would do just about anything to have a hit song including sell their souls to the devil.  Suddenly, the band embarks in a shred-fest to prove to the adorably sinister devil that they are totally serious about their willingness to surrender their souls. The amazingly directed video makes its debut appropriately on AV Club. The band's last video "Teenage Heart" is nominated for MTVU's The Freshman, where users can vote for the video they want to see get on air.  Vote here for "Teenage Heart" before polls close Friday, Sept. 12th at 2/1c. After tours with Peace, Surfer Blood and Skaters, Team Spirit will return to the stage this Fall performing at Riot Fest in Chicago as well as a hometown album release show October 1st at Baby's All Right. The band also just announced a slew of New England tour dates with Alvvays.  Killing Time is due for release September 30th via Vice / Warner Bros. Head over to AV Club for the world premiere of their video for "Surrender"!  Don't forget to vote for the band to be MTVU's The Freshman as the video that gets to go on air! ____________ More than just a frontman, Ayad Al-Adhamy plays the team captain. Literally shredding his way to guitar-hero status, the soul of Team Spirit is all about epic hooks, killer solos, crunchy licks, and home-town heroics. In a past life Ayad was the keyboard wiz behind Passion Pit's gushy synths until one day, rediscovering his first love, that six-string siren, he rallied like a frantic pep-squad and rocketed last years self-titled Team Spirit EP into the finals for the comeback-kids and punk rock parking lot tailgaters everywhere. Calling upon teammates Kieren Smith (guitar, vocals, running back), Dan De Lara (bass, vocals, tackle), and Alex Russek (drums, fullback), Team Spirit are in position to slam-dunk their debut LP, Killing Time, dropping this fall. Standing on the shoulders of guitar greats like Chuck Berry and the Exploding Hearts, Team Spirit’s first full length is a lean, mean, shredding machine that will surely make September 30th when it comes out on VICE / Warner Bros Records a day to remember. High on adrenaline and taking cues from the legends of pop guitar, Team Spirit run the gamut of introspective emotion and self-reflective rebellion, to teenage obsession and exuberant all-out high-school keggers. Team Spirit burst onto the field pom-pons waving; sound-tracking that bottom-of-the-ninth-full-count-last-ditch-all-or-nothing-no-guts-no-glory god-damn rock and roll and the end result is a sweat-soaked victory lap. Buy "Teenage Heart"  on Amazon Buy "Teenage Heart" on iTunes Press Quotes "Even those who regularly spend their rent money on 7-inches don’t often come across a song that surges like “Teenage Heart,” the lead single from Team Spirit’s upcoming Killing Time. The album is coming this fall, but you have all summer to test the limits of your car speakers with this one. Take it for a test drive now." - Stereogum ""Teenage Heart" seems neater, crisper and more thoughtfully put together than anything on their previous release, but also keeps the band’s big, fast guitars and high-intensity fun in full swing. The largest growth can be seen in Al Adhamy’s vocal melody, which goes a long way in elevating this tune to possible hit status." - CMJ "But for all the mania, South by Southwest can still amaze....One night, I went to see a very accomplished band on the back patio of a bar near Red River Street. As I made my way through the dark, sweaty room in front, I noticed an insistent sound and turned to see Team Spirit, a beery collection of punkish rockers having the musical time of their lives." - New York Times

Win Riot Fest Passes, RED BULL SOUND SELECT ARTISTS AT RIOT FEST, Free After Party #riotfest

EIGHT LOCAL BANDS SELECTED TO BE A PART OF RIOT FEST IN HUMBOLDT PARK

RED BULL SOUND SELECT ARTISTS FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY SET TO PERFORM AT THE RADICAL STAGE THIS WEEKEND

**Red Bull is hosting a contest for free 3-day or VIP passes to this year’s event.  To enter, RSVP to Riot Fest on redbullsoundselect.com and winners will be chosen at random. The entry deadline is Wednesday, September 10, 2014.** 

It's the 10th anniversary of Riot Fest and Red Bull presents the best of punk, rock and a little hip/hop on the Radical Stage in Humboldt Park. 

Many of ChiIL Live Shows' favorites are among their picks including Mutts, Archie Powell & My Gold Mask. Click the highlighted links above for our past coverage and original photo and video filled features on the bands.

Twelve Red Bull Sound Select (RBSS) artists will be performing throughout the weekend, including eight local artists. The festival runs Friday, September 12 through Sunday, September 14, full schedule and tickets are available at riotfest.org. 

The Radical Stage will host 29 different acts with the first performance kicking off at 3:30 p.m. on Friday afternoon. Featured RBSS artists are Baby Baby, Lucki Eck$, Mutts, My Gold Mask, Netherfriends, Show You Suck, Buffalo Rodeo, Dan Wade, Radkey, The Grizzled Mighty, Vamos and Archie Powell, who will be performing on Red Bull’s stage. Other artists include: Broncho, Dads, Ex Friends, From Indian Lakes, In The Valley Below, Laura Stevenson, Lemuria, Pity Sex, Red City Radio, Team Spirit, The American Scene, The Bots, The Unlikely Candidates, Wounds, Restorations and The Crombies. 

Red Bull Sound Select is an artist and fan development program launched in 2013 along with a digital platform, content formats, and a national live event series.

Local Red Bull Sound Select artist Archie Powell and the Exports were thrilled with the opportunity, saying,”What Red Bull is doing for the little guy with their Sound Select program is really amazing. It comes from such a genuine place, a real desire to support art and culture for its own sake. Being involved with them in conjunction with Riot Fest couldn't feel better for us - it's a thick vibe of honest, enthusiastic support for what is clearly Chicago's best festival environment. It's an honor to participate.”

FREE AFTER PARTY:

Red Bull Sound Select will be putting on an official after party, Saturday, September 13, at Cobra Lounge featuring Netherfriends, Vamos, Archie Powell and the Exports and Show You Suck. Doors are at 10pm, and is FREE with RSVP here: http://win.gs/Zh36nm

About Riot Fest

From its beginnings as a multi-venue festival thriving in a variety of Chicago's clubs, to the full scale, multi-city outdoor event that it is now. Riot Fest has become a premiere festival series that attracts music lovers of all ages from all over the world.  For more information visit riotfest.org

Red Bull Sound Select is an artist development program and music discovery platform to help break emerging artists. Each month Red Bull Sound Select Presents hosts shows in cities throughout the country including LA, Portland, Seattle, Chicago, Denver, Philadelphia, NYC, Atlanta, Austin, Nashville and Dallas. These nights are curated by each town’s most notable music influencers and feature two hand-selected Red Bull Sound Select artists opening for a headlining act. In 2013, Red Bull Sound Select executed 60+ local shows in 11 markets putting 150+ artists alongside major headliners curated by top tastemakers like Brooklyn Vegan, Filter Magazine, and Sub Pop Records. Red Bull Sound Select has over 144 shows planned for 2014 in the US alone, with more to come. 2014 curators include KCRW, Capitol Hill Block Party, Transmission Events, Amoeba Records, Empty Bottle among others.

INCOMING: Nostalghia Saturday 6pm & Concord After Party #ChiILPicksList #RiotFest

NOSTALGHIA

Saturday, September 13

Revolt Stage

30-minute set begins at 6:00PM

**Also confirmed for an Official Riot Fest After Party 

Concord Music Hall (with Primus)**

Saturday, September 13

Onstage at 11:00PM

Chi, IL Live Shows on Our Radar #ChiILPicksList

Check back with ChiIL Live Shows like we vote in Chi, IL... early and often. We'll be featuring a few acts that caught our eye... and ears. And some must see band we'll drop everything for.

Adele Stein, Ciscandra Nostalghia, Roy Gnan Here at ChiIL Live Shows, we haven't seen Nostalghia live, but I must say we're intrigued enough to check 'em out. Other options in the 6pm Sat time slot are Wu Tang Clan, Dashboard Confessional, The Crombies & The Get Up Kids

One of the most exciting new bands to come along in some time.  If you're a fan of artists like Kate Bush, Bjork, NIN, the Knife, Mirah or post-apocalyptic gypsy punk, this is a don't-miss band.  Early supporters include Skrillex, Marilyn Manson and Amy Lee of Evanscence.  If you like discovering something exciting, daring, off-the-wall and maybe a little ahead of the curve, then this is the band to check out. 

And yes. Yes we do dig post-apocalyptic gypsy punk, Siouxsie Sioux, NIN, Bjork and Kate Bush.

ABOUT NOSTALGHIA:

Nostalghia is comprised of vocalist/songwriter Ciscandra Nostalghia, keyboardist/ producer/drummer Roy Gnan, who met each other on Craig's List, and touring cellist Adele Stein.  With Gnan's BA in jazz performance and cache of instruments, computers and other electronic gear, combined with Ciscandra's artistic bravery that is the product of the collision of two entirely different worlds - Los Angeles and Tehran, Iran, they make provocative, uncompromising and cinematic music.  The band has been embraced by a wide variety of audiences, having shared the stage with artists including Jared Leto's 30 Seconds to Mars, Gogol Bordello, Green Day, The Orb, Serj Tankian, and Avenged Sevenfold. With Chrysalis, the band's debut album that was mixed by multi-Platinum producer/mixer Dave Fortman and released April 8 (110 Recordings/INgrooves), Nostalghia proves they are not your average alt/rock band.

**"...theatrical, poignant, unflinching and desperately meaningful.  Her name is Ciscandra Nostalghia and she's out of this f**king world." - 

SYFFAL

"...one of the most original new artists on the music scene today,  A journey between light and dark, 'Chrysalis' has enough pop-like elements to push it forward, though with a noir and avant-garde framework...an artist with a vision and a unique style." - RockSubculture

"Euphoria meets rage on this chaotic, dramatic debut by Nostalghia.  FIVE STARS"  - Examiner

"Vocal splashes of Diamonda Galas, Kate Bush and Siouxsie Sioux, combined with the artistic freedom and sight of a Perry Farrell, Nostalghia are relevant, current and have their finger on the pulse of the future."  - PlaybackStL

INCOMING: Slayer Friday 8:45 #ChiILPicksList #RiotFest

Chi, IL Live Shows on Our Radar #ChiILPicksList

SLAYER

Friday, September 12

Rebel Stage

Onstage at 8:45PM

With loads of tough calls ahead for this weekend, like Slayer, Jane's Addiction & Rise Against all playing simultaneously... How DO you decide? Sometimes it's a no brainer. Or you follow your friends. Or you go with the band less likely to come back around on tour soon or the one you dig but haven't seen live. 

Check back with ChiIL Live Shows like we vote in Chi, IL... early and often. We'll be featuring a few acts that caught our eye... and ears. And some must see band we'll drop everything for.

First up... our group is divided over Janes Vs. Slayer, but look these guys in the eye and tell em you're picking Perry... and things might get ugly. At this point Slayer's winning our vote.

L-R:  Gary Holt, Tom Araya, Kerry King, Paul Bostaph

Slayer has just entered the studio to record its first album since 2011's critically-acclaimed, Grammy-winning World Painted Blood.  This is an album of firsts - the band's first album without Jeff Hanneman, the first album to be released on the band's own label (through Nuclear Blast), and Slayer's first since 2001's God Hates Us All with returning drummer Paul Bostaph.  

Slayer surprised its fans back in April by making a brand new song available as a free download - "Implode" - written by Kerry King.  You can check out "Implode" HERE.   The new album is expected out in early 2015.

For Chicago's RiotFest performance, Slayer will be joined by guitarist Gary Holt who continues to fill in for Hanneman.

ABOUT SLAYER:

The Chicago Tribune's Greg Kot wrote that the five-time-nominated, two-time Grammy winning Slayer is "one of the great American rock bands of the last 30 years, forget about genre."  Their membership in "The Big Four" - Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth and Anthrax - the four bands that defined the thrash/metal genre - secures their place in music history.  Indeed, few bands come close to matching the intensity that Slayer brings to its live shows, having been named "Best Live Band" by numerous media outlets including Revolver, SPIN, and Metal Hammer.  With songs that mirror the turmoil and aberrations of our society - God's terrifying global genocide, the chaos of our broken political system, chemical warfare, the hideous minds of serial killers, and the way-too-close proximity of world horrors that technology has brought us - Slayer remains crushing and brutal, steadfastly refusing to cater to the Mainstream. Slayer's founding member, guitarist Jeff Hanneman passed in 2013, and Exodus guitarist Gary Holt has been filling in since.  Paul Bostaph, Slayer's drummer from 1992 to 2001, rejoined the band on a full-time basis in 2013.