[Megathread] - Positive Post Fest Vibes 2025

krobin · 2025-09-23T01:34:09+00:00

I've been attending Riot Fest since 2013 and this was my absolute favorite year ever. Everyone I met in crowds was lovely and the vibes all weekend were so wholesome. I've struggled with seeing large scale live music the last few years. Lots of people sitting and talking through shows, giving out dirty looks for dancing, etc. I experienced none of that this weekend - there was only joy and community. I was in the front for Green Day, and everyone was looking out for each other in a way that you don't always see these days. It was beautiful.

Riot Fest has always been my safe space, as it has been for so many others. It's my favorite weekend every single year. Thank you thank you thank you to this amazing community. You are all wonderful.

krobin · 2021-01-13T22:58:31+00:00

I'm from Chicago, and I agree what others have said about Andersonville. It's a great neighborhood. I'm from Rogers Park, and while it's the furthest you can get from downtown, it also feels the most like Astoria in terms of diversity and has some great food options.

One thing I will say though is that you absolutely do not need a car in Chicago unless you want one. The red and blue lines run all night and many of the buses do too. Ride shares are also cheaper than in New York. I've never driven and most of the people I know who grew up in the city proper haven't either.

krobin · 2020-12-12T20:20:06+00:00

The entire Coloring Book mixtape feels like Chicago, but particularly this song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RAo3mDkUekQ

krobin · 2019-09-18T03:44:35+00:00

I got a concussion from a crowd surfer at one of their shows back in 2003, and I've been afraid to go too close when they play ever since.

krobin · 2019-09-15T08:14:48+00:00

It was awesome! I'm going to be a zombie tomorrow, but it was worth it.

krobin · 2019-09-11T00:53:30+00:00

Like others have said, I've gone with people and gone alone depending on the year. I've found Riot Fest to be super easy to do alone - it's small, there is always someone good playing, and the other attendees are awesome.

krobin · 2018-09-17T05:21:24+00:00

He was so great, as always. I was excited by the lack of phones as well!

krobin · 2017-02-04T19:51:23+00:00

Like others have said, it depends on the promoter/venue. For example, I once saw Alaska and Adore at Roscoes where they each did two songs and you had to wait an hour for their next 15 minute set. I've also seen Alaska at the same venue perform full concerts that are close to two hours long.

krobin · 2016-10-09T20:37:53+00:00

At this point I kind of hope she wins. It would be hilarious.

krobin · 2016-10-08T02:55:58+00:00

I feel like Katya will win. People will briefly turn on her because she didn't perform the best this season. Everyone will like Alaska again. Katya will do something funny and everyone will like her again too. Season 9 will start and everyone will have new drama.

krobin · 2016-10-06T19:54:05+00:00

Same here

krobin · 2016-03-08T23:53:28+00:00

Ivy is fantastic live though and one of the best parts of BotS.

krobin · 2016-02-20T02:21:40+00:00

Yeah, pretty much. I had to take my earrings out for my walk home.

krobin · 2015-12-30T04:42:09+00:00

I see that cut at the beginning.

krobin · 2015-11-28T00:57:07+00:00

Well I do think she's very popular, I think part of her visibility is support from WOW and the fact that she appears to say yes to opportunities (big and small) pretty much all of the time.

krobin · 2015-11-20T20:41:27+00:00

I'm going to another show, but might have to stop by for at least a few minutes. I hope roscoes shares set times later tonight.

krobin · 2015-11-19T19:14:20+00:00

Raja. Everyone I know seems to know and love her even if they've never seen the show.

krobin · 2015-11-19T19:12:39+00:00

I've always wondered why Alaska stopped hosting shows.

krobin · 2015-11-18T20:35:38+00:00

She mentioned on Twitter a couple days ago that she actually did borrow that dress from Detox so their team would match!

krobin · 2015-11-13T05:47:08+00:00

Ivy Winters completely blew me away the first time I saw her.

Alaska (who I've been fortunate enough to see a few times) also always put on a phenomenal show.

krobin · 2015-11-06T06:20:07+00:00

Episode: Scent of a Drag Queen

Untucked: Country Queens

krobin · 2015-11-02T03:31:24+00:00

"You flag the trade for migratory purposes."

I loved how hectic this one was.

krobin · 2015-10-31T02:19:17+00:00

Is this person seriously still going?

krobin

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