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Friday, September 21, 2012
SCELERATA to Release The Sniper November 6th on Nightmare Records #metal #newreleases
Thursday, September 20, 2012
Official Riot Fest Recap--Chicago #RiotFest
RIOT FEST & CARNIVAL
WRAPS TO GREAT SUCCESS
WRAPS TO GREAT SUCCESS
3-DAY FESTIVAL SEPTEMBER 14, 15, 16 AT HUMBOLDT PARK AND CONGRESS THEATER IN CHICAGO
8TH ANNUAL FEST FEATURED OVER 30 MUSIC ACTS
8TH ANNUAL FEST FEATURED OVER 30 MUSIC ACTS
FINAL RIOT FEST SHOW HITS DALLAS, TX SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22
AT GEXA ENERGY PAVILION
AT GEXA ENERGY PAVILION
RIOT FEST day-crowd. Photo credit: Mathew Stokes
The eighth annual RIOT FEST--the music festival which celebrates rock, indie, punk and underground artists from every era--wrapped a successful run in its flagship home of Chicago drawing over 65,000 fans in its inaugural 3-day run this past weekend (September 14-16). Expanding into an outdoor music event and carnival in Humboldt Park for the first time, RIOT FEST & CARNIVAL proved to be a triumphant and celebratory event featuring full-throttle performances from Rise Against, Iggy and The Stooges, Elvis Costello, The Offspring, Descendents, The Jesus And Mary Chain, NOFX, A Day To Remember, The Promise Ring,Dropkick Murphys, Alkaline Trio, The Gaslight Anthem, Chiodos, Awolnation, Built To Spill, Gogol Bordello, Neon Trees, Fishbone, GWAR, Hot Water Music, Slapstick, Andrew W.K., Cursive, Imagine Dragons, The Adicts, NoBunny, Of Mice & Men, Minus The Bear, Frank Turner, Coheed and Cambria, Less Than Jake, Japanther, A Wilhelm Scream, Screaming Females, The Henry Clay People, Fireworks and many more.
After stops in Brooklyn, Toronto and its Chicago homebase, RIOT FEST heads south to Dallas, TX for its final show of 2012 on Saturday, September 22 atGexa Energy Pavilion. Artists featured on Saturday’s stop include: Rise Against, Descendents, NOFX, The Gaslight Anthem, Less Than Jake, Andrew WK, The Sword, Municipal Waste, Teenage Bottlerocket, Off With Their Heads, Messengers, The News Can Wait, Fever Dreamer, Mouth Of The South, The American Heist, Venomous Maximus and Not In The Face.
Iggy and The Stooges wrap up Sunday night at RIOT FEST Photo credit: Kat Schleicher
Ferris Wheel at RIOT FEST. Photo credit Heather Kaplan/COS.
Check out what the press is saying about RIOT FEST and the powerful performances from its wide mix of artists:
“As if to soak every drop of sunshine out of the waning summer, Riot Fest brought 60,000 fans and 47 bands on four stages to the West Side park for one final fling in ideal weather. The park measured up as a comfortable landing spot for concertgoers; unlike the increasingly cramped confines of the smaller Union Park, which caps at about 20,000 people a day for the Pitchfork Music Festival in mid-July, Riot Fest felt a good deal more spacious. It lacked the human bottlenecks that plague Lollapalooza in Grant Park, and corporate signage was conspicuously absent. To fully saturate the senses, there also were circus rides, clowns, jugglers and professional wrestlers.”
--Greg Kot, CHICAGO TRIBUNE, 9/17/12
“This summer, I caught parts of Pitchfork, Lollapalooza, North Coast, the Hideout Block Party/A.V. Fest and Riot Fest. Without question, the most easy going, least pretentious and fun crowd was the one I experienced over two days in Humboldt Park at Riot Fest. While Lollapalooza takes a bit too much advantage of it's sprawling environs in Grant Park, both Pitchfork and North Coast seem rather cramped at times in Union Park on the west side. It was really the perfect setup because sound bleed wasn't a problem between stages (set times were well staggered which helped) and yet the stages were still close enough to allow concertgoers to catch as many artists as possible. Personally, I can't wait to see how they try to top this in the summer of 2013 because as it stands right now, Riot Fest is second in Chicago festival size and stature only to Lollapalooza.”
--Jim Ryan, CHICAGO NOW (9/19/12)
“The transformation of Riot Fest from a late-autumnal, five-day club haunt into a last-week-o’-summer outdoor festival now stabs a sharp period on the end of the increasingly eclectic and electronic season by blaring all rock and roll, all the time. …The weather agreed. After an opening night (with Neon Trees, the Offspring and more) indoors at the Congress Theater, the eighth annual Riot Fest expanded Saturday and Sunday into sunny, cool Humboldt Park, complete with four stages and carnival rides. Saturday’s lineup featured party animal Andrew W.K., Chicago punks Rise Against and the creatures of GWAR in a rare daylight performance. Sunday’s bill ran the gamut, too, from the basic pop-punk of L.A.’s NOFX and Chicago’s Alkaline Trio to veteran new wave kingpins and local garage rockers. Sunday spotlighted two ’80s icons. First, the sedate statesmen of the Jesus & Mary Chain generated its torrents of guitar squall. I forget how sludgy they can get in concert, opening with a bass-heavy, almost country lope (“Snakedriver”) and then brightening up the guitars and the rhythm for “Head On.” Guy next to me: “They’re like Helmet on Quaaludes.” Elvis Costello & the Imposters, on a main stage but in a sundown slot, played the most Attractions-rich set I’ve seen the old curmudgeon deliver. Peeling off track after track from a best-of set list--“Radio Radio,” “(I Don’t Want to Go To) Chelsea,” “Less Than Zero,” “(The Angels Wanna Wear My) Red Shoes,” “Pump It Up,” a raucous reggae take on “Watching the Detectives,” on and on--he barely took a breath as his band of pros colored the old chestnuts but kept them hot. …Iggy Pop, his mane and his lumpy torso hit the stage embodying “Raw Power.” He and the Stooges spent the festival’s final hour reeling between rockabilly grooves and punk attacks. The biggest hit of the weekend, though, may have been Humboldt Park, which acquitted itself well as a festival site. Riot Fest reports 30,000 people attended each day Saturday and Sunday, but the park sure felt roomy and easy to maneuver. The addition of carnival rides is a great touch.”
--Thomas Conner, CHICAGO SUN TIMES (September 17, 2012)
The almighty, headlining Stooges were just gathering momentum on the Riot Stage, entering a barnstormer rendition of ‘1970,’ as tens of thousands stood in awe… James Osterberg, Jr. was a force Sunday night, a creepy, horny, sixty-five-year-old force of nature, but the Stooges were incredible in their own right. As any rock n’ roll scholar knows, if your only knowledge of the Stooges was their first album, your head would have exploded at Riot Fest. Even considering the later records, this band has become so tight and so talented as to be, arguably, at the all-time top of their game. …There’s too much to be said about this set. All I know is there will never be another Stooges, and it’ll be a sad day when Iggy’s reign as the king of punk inevitably comes to a close. But it'll take the grave. And then, just maybe, we’ll see another. Until then, we know where to look for inspiration.”
-- Dave Satterwhite, TIME OUT CHICAGO, 9/17/12
“The final day of Riot Fest was anything but riotous. Perfect weather, a friendly crowd, old timer headliners and enough snarky t-shirts to stock 10 Alley's, the punk rock circus was a success. Headliners Iggy and The Stooges, Gogol Bordello, Alkaline Trio and Elvis Costello & The Imposters knew why they were booked. Each act played a greatest hits set, or at least hits to the crowd. The inaugural Riot Fest in Humboldt Park will hopefully happen again. No longer stuck choosing between legendary punk bands on opposite sides of the city, a Pitchfork-like setup made seeing acts, well, a day in the park.”
--Brandon Weatherbee, HUFFINGTON POST (9/18/12)
“Aside from the impeccable line-up, Riot Fest Chicago stood out in another way: The awesome (!) addition of a carnival! Featuring rides, Lucha Libre, side show acts and much more, as one can imagine, the carnival portion of Riot Fest yielded much joy . . . and bizarro sights.”
“There's something about a Ferris Wheel that can put anyone in a good mood. This year Riot Fest evolved from a collection of shows spread out among several venues to a full-fledged festival in Humboldt Park, with four stages, circus performers, and carnival rides and games. …in our Riot Fest preview founder Mike Petryshyn compared his new baby to a state fair. But unlike most state fairs, Riot Fest is about punk, and the mix of rowdy bands and brightly light attractions proved to be a winning one. Any good carnival combines youthful rambunctiousness with grown-up nostalgia, and the Riot Fest lineup provided for plenty of both as well. Take California punk act NOFX, whose juvenile sense of humor seems to defy the aging process; on Sunday afternoon they traded playful, self-deprecating jabs between fast-paced punk tunes. Four hours later Iggy & the Stooges burst onstage, churning out their brutal classic protopunk while Iggy thrashed and yelped…the oppressive atmosphere that tends to hang over large festivals was absent. Maybe it was the pleasant, totally nonsweltering weather, the shady greenery of Humboldt Park, or the remarkably well-behaved crowd, which certainly never felt like tens of thousands of people.The best part had to be the carnival, though—or rather the marriage of punk bands and a carnival. The side attractions functioned as a welcome respite from the sometimes overwhelming festival experience—being stuck in a mass of humanity for eight or ten hours can make any sane person feel claustrophobic. This year at Riot Fest folks could take in a wrestling match while halfway listening to Elvis Costello & the Imposters, or catch an impromptu performance by the Environmental Encroachment marching band in the middle of Hot Water Music's set. Sometimes the juxtapositions were perfect: I never thought I'd get to watch fire jugglers while the Descendents played.”
--Leor Galil, CHICAGO READER, (9/19/12)
“Promoter Mike Petryshyn has done the unthinkable: He’s added another outdoor festival to Chicago. …They went all out in the inaugural year of this format. When the poster reads “and Carnival” they weren’t kidding. This added such a unique element to what’s admittedly become such a predictable format these days. All throughout the weekend, thousands upon thousands of patrons waited in line for either the Ferris Wheel, the tilt-a-whirl, or the fun house. It was surreal, but on paper it successfully pushed past the confines of what a music festival can be and what it can offer. Riot Fest, in a way, rewrote the rules. I mean, really, outside of maybe Coachella, where else can you hop on a Ferris Wheel and hear the Descendents blast through choice cuts off Milo Goes to College? It’s pretty cool. Also, Humboldt offers such a beautiful escape. Within the grounds there were little meadows, ponds, and forested areas that offered more than enough natural variety and shade to keep things fresh and ethereal. Maybe it’s just me, but I appreciate setting just as I do a lineup, and the far out confines of Humboldt allowed for a compact, breezy, and relaxed adventure. Nary a body sported clean, undocumented skin, and if it wasn’t flagrant tattoos, it was a bevy of costumes, including Bee Ladies, creeps on stilts, and even a portly guy in a popular horse’s mask. This sort of fare littered the park with character, which coursed through its proverbial spinal column, and culminated in one warm, positive aura. Juxtapose all that with a slight chill in the air each evening and you had Chicago’s first bonafide fall music festival. Or: It was the closest thing to Utopia that one might achieve at a festival headed by the likes of Iggy and the Stooges. You’ve gotta respect that.”
--Michael Roffman, CONSEQUENCE OF SOUND, (9/19/12)
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Chiodos at RIOT FEST. Photo Credit: Ashley Osbourn
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Riotfest 2012 ChiIL Live Shows Saturday Favs #photo filled feature
Saturday favorites from ChiIL Mama/ ChiIL Live Shows--Riot Fest 2012
Were you there? Riot Fest 2012 was the best yet, with a brilliant move outdoors to gorgeous Humboldt Park.
It was a sweet, all ages fest with a huge range of people from hard core punks to new born punk kin.
Whether you want to relive the weekend, live vicariously and see what you missed, or remember what you've forgotten, we're sorting through thousands of our original Riot Fest photos to bring you some seriously sweet recaps and band features.
Saturday was a particularly fun day to shoot--from GWAR's blood drenched fanatics,
to the night's fire spinners, accompanied live by Descendents and Rise Against.
For now, here are just a few of our favs from Saturday. Check back with us early and often. Lots more to come!!
ACT OUT: Gorilla Tango's Batman Burlesque Extended
photos by Jason Brown. Costumes by Kristen Ahern
"The cast of HOLY BOUNCING BOOBIES! A BATMAN BURLESQUE."
L-R: Vicki Van Go-Go as The Riddler, Kali CandyKiss as Catwoman, Towanda Lust as Two Face, Marie Curieosity as Batman, Crystal Paradise as Robin, Phaedra Black as The Penguin, Baby Davis as The Joker, and Bottom Heavy Betty as Egghead.
Extremely popular HOLY BOUNCING BOOBIES: A BATMAN BURLESQUE extended through October
"Do you want to pet this kitty?"
Kali CandyKiss as Catwoman
Holy parody burlesque Batman!
HOLY BOUNCING BOOBIES! A BATMAN BURLESQUE is so popular with Northshore patrons that it will continue to perform Saturdays at 9pm through October 27th (note: exception 10/13 show at 11PM) at Gorilla Tango's Skokie Theatre (7924 Lincoln Ave. Skokie, IL 60077). 18 and over only; tickets are $20 and available for purchase online at www.gorillatango.com or by calling 773-598-4549.
In this campy, sexy and silly parody, Batman and Robin are put to the ultimate test of intellect when they learn that Batgirl has been captured by the reprehensible Riddler! Now the Dynamic Duo must travel through the streets of Gotham to retrieve the Riddler's clues from all of Batman's enemies before midnight. Join the Caped Crusaders on this quest, featuring sultry burlesque numbers and a full roster of vile villains (including Catwoman, Two-Face, The Penguin, and even Egghead!)
"The whole cast show sexy confidence and solid comedic timing, creating a Gotham City that's a lot more fun than Christopher Nolan's."- Chicago Reader
"There's no better use of your time, money, and airline miles than getting out to see this thing at least once. A rich, pop-geek-friendly comedy show."-Kickingtheseat.com
"This isn't Shakespeare, and it isn't a strip club. But it is a barrel of sexy fun! I laughed. I laughed some more. I drank beer. I laughed even more. And I saw lots of boobies. As good as Christopher Nolan's latest Batman installment is, this show made a far more memorable evening. Enthusiastic thumbs up!"
-Ray's Chicago Area Burlesque
"A genuine good night out and a hilarious storyline to follow; complete with colorful costumes, awesome props like a handmade Batmobile, human penguins and killer sexy dance moves. It was ridiculous in the best way possible."
-Skokie Patch
Don't miss HOLY BOUNCING BOOBIES! A BATMAN BURLESQUE, performing at Gorilla Tango's Skokie Theatre Saturdays through October!
Starring Geek Girl veterans Marie Curieosity and Crystal Paradise as Batman and Robin, and also featuring Diva LaVida, Ellie Gator, Baby Davis, Bottom Heavy Betty, Kali CandyKiss, Vicki Van Go-Go, Phaedra Black, and Towanda Lust
HOLY BOUNCING BOOBIES! A BATMAN BURLESQUE is the comedic cure for your dark knight.
Directed by Juicy Lucy
Choreographed by Hazel Hellbender, Crystal Paradise, and Juicy Lucy.
Written by Jeremy M. Eden (3G1R, EEK! Theatre).
Costumes by Kristen Ahern
"It's time to send this bird flying home!"
L-R: Phaedra Black as The Penguin and Crystal Paradise as Robin and Marie Curieosity as Batman
MORE ABOUT GORILLA TANGO BURLESQUE
Over the past year and a half, Gorilla Tango Burlesque has gone from the debut of the surprise hit Boobs & Goombas: A Super Mario Burlesque to a local burlesque/comedy powerhouse with literally thousands of audience members through the door to see unique burlesque parodies of everything from Star Wars (A Nude Hope: A Star Wars Burlesque) to Indiana Jones (Temple of Boobs: An Indiana Jones Burlesque) to fantasy films and RPGs (Fellowship of the Boobs: an LOTR, WoW, D&D, RPG Burlesque) -- and that's just a small selection of what they have available for-- as their slogan states-- "the Discerning Nerd." Look for GTB's Halloween themed burlesque show, 'Boobs of the Dead: A Walking Dead Burlesque' playing ONLY in October on Fridays at 9PM and Saturdays at 11:59PM (Special 10/31 9PM show.)
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Gorilla Tango Theatre (GTT) provides year-round theatrical venues where audiences of all ages can consistently go to see a wide variety of talented artists. GTT exists to provide artists with an opportunity to produce their work in professional environment. GTT was created by Dan Abbate and boasts two venues: an 80-seat performance space in Bucktown and a 150-seat performance space in Skokie. GTT Bucktown is conveniently located at the intersection of Western and Milwaukee in Chicago's Bucktown neighborhood. Easily accessible by public transportation, GTT is steps away from the Western Blue Line stop and the #49 Western, #73 Armitage and #56 Milwaukee buses. Street parking is readily available. Gorilla Tango's Skokie Theatre is located in the heart of Downtown Skokie; street and lot parking available. With shows for all ages, all GTT performances are on a rating system, similar to the one used in movie theatres. GTT offers a variety of affordable beer and wine for purchase. Consult the website for show details, rating information, tickets, and more.
1919 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, IL 60647
7924 Lincoln Ave. Skokie, IL 60077
THE CASUALTIES: Premiere Another New Track, Announce European Tour
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ACT OUT: Broadway in Chicago Sizzle Reel Video #Theatre
Fall into a stellar line up with Broadway in Chicago's current offerings. The 2nd city's theatre scene is 2nd to none! Order your tickets NOW for the best choice in seats.
We'll be there tonight for opening night of I Love Lucy LIVE and we'll have a full review up for you shortly. Check back with ChiIL Live Shows and ChiIL Mama like we vote in Chi, IL...early and often for loads of theatre news, show reviews, original video interviews, photo filled features and more.
Of course we're soooo stoked for the Tony Award winning Book of Mormon in December, by the creators of South Park. It's one of the hottest shows and hardest tickets to get.
So don't wait. Get your tickets already! AmEx presale ends today.
http://broadwayinchicago.com/
But between now and then there are some sweet shows coming to town for the whole family and for adult nights out. Les Miserables is one of my favs, and I'm excited my kids are finally old enough to see it for the first time. Cinderella's also sure to be a family pleaser, as is The Grinch and War Horse.
On the adult night out front, I'm looking forward to the world premier of Kinky Boots, with a score by Cindy Lauper!
Check out Broadway in Chicago's main site here for ticket ordering info and show specifics.
FELLOWSHIP OF THE BOOBS: A LOTR, D&D, WoW, RPG BURLESQUE ADVENTURE returns to the GT Stage for limited Engagement: Saturdays at 10:30pm, September 22 - October 27, 2012 ONLY
The FELLOWSHIP, Dinah Dentata as The Elf, Diva la Vida as The Mysterious Zemrat, London Derriere as The Warrior, and Hazel Hellbender as The Dwarf
Photo by K Leo, www.mirthandbeauty.com
End of summer got you down? Well Gorilla Tango Burlesque has a sure-fire pick up me, ready to send you THERE AND BACK AGAIN!
FELLOWSHIP OF THE BOOBS: A LOTR, D&D, WoW, RPG BURLESQUE ADVENTURE is returning for a limited run engagement: Saturdays at 10:30pm, September 22 - October 27, 2012 ONLY at Gorilla Tango Theatre Bucktown (1919 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago 60647). Tickets are $20; to purchase tickets visit www.gorillatango.com or call 773-598-4549. 18 and over only.
Juicy Lucy as your friendly Dungeon Master
Photo by Greg Inda
With inspirations drawn from Lord of the Rings, World of Warcraft, and Dungeons and Dragons (as the title suggests), FELLOWSHIP OF THE BOOBS entwines classic burlesque gimmicks with iconic fantasy moments in an upbeat adventure plot that also pays homage to fantasy greats such as H.P. Lovecraft, J.K. Rowling, T.H. White, and “other brilliant authors with two first initials,” quips creator/director MsPixy, thumbing through a battered C.S. Lewis novel as she speaks.
From the start of the show the audience is welcomed as a fellow (chair-bound) adventurer and provided with training to fulfill their role as “Healer” on the journey. Endowed with the powers of Encouraging Woot (to give energy to the mighty bosoms of their fellow travelers) and Generous Tipping (to help restore Tip Points lost in battles with sexy beasties), both audience members with deep pockets and those saving their pennies for a post-show beverage can aide the forward progress of the Quest (and earn appreciative winks and shimmies from their on-stage companions).
Why yes, those ARE Merlocs.
Photo by Greg Inda
Though the script is chock-full of references for the die-hard nerd crowd, creator/director MsPixy reassures us that you don’t need a game manual to play along. “These are strong, sexy, satisfyingly silly characters that have become part of the cultural consciousness. You don’t need to have memorized a map of Middle Earth to enjoy the journey... but if you have, there are many landmarks you’ll recognize along the way.”
“We've put together an exceptionally fun group of girls for this limited run - Geek Girl (as the GTB troupe is known) regulars and newbies alike - and I really hope you’ll come out and support their boobs.”
She pauses...
“You know what I mean.”
Be wary of Shelobs lair...
Photo by Greg Inda
MORE ABOUT GORILLA TANGO BURLESQUE
Over the past almost three years (!!!), Gorilla Tango Burlesque has gone from the debut of the surprise hit “Boobs & Goombas: A Super Mario Burlesque” in October 2010 to a local burlesque/comedy powerhouse with literally thousands of audience members through the door to see unique burlesque parodies of everything from Star Wars to Indiana Jones, from superheroes to 1990s pop-culture phenomena -- and that's just a small selection of what they have available for-- as their slogan states-- "the Discerning Nerd."
GTB will debut its first Halloween-themed show, BOOBS OF THE DEAD: A WALKING DEAD BURLESQUE which runs in October only, and look for THE EMPIRE BRINGS SEXY BACK: A STAR WARS SEQUEL this November!
Gorilla Tango Theatre (GTT) provides year-round theatrical venues where audiences of all ages can consistently go to see a wide variety of talented artists. GTT exists to provide artists with an opportunity to produce their work in professional environment. GTT was created by Dan Abbate and boasts two venues: an 80-seat performance space in Bucktown and a 150-seat performance space in Skokie. GTT Bucktown is conveniently located at the intersection of Western and Milwaukee in Chicago's Bucktown neighborhood. Easily accessible by public transportation, GTT is steps away from the Western Blue Line stop and the #49 Western, #73 Armitage and #56 Milwaukee buses. Street parking is readily available. Gorilla Tango’s Skokie Theatre is located in the heart of Downtown Skokie; street and lot parking available. With shows for all ages, all GTT performances are on a rating system, similar to the one used in movie theatres. GTT offers a variety of affordable beer and wine for purchase. Consult the website for show details, rating information, tickets, and more.
www.gorillatango.com – 773.598.4549
1919 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, IL 60647
7924 Lincoln Ave. Skokie, IL 60077
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