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Well, it’s been almost two-years
since the idea behind Riot Fest was first conceived,
and things that we set out to achieve are finally coming
into fruition, namely, the announcement of the Riot
Fest Records roster. We are very proud to announce that
the first Riot Fest Records roster includes
Naked Raygun, The Bollweevils
and Shot Baker.
Naked Raygun: Everything
that I can possibly say about this band has already
been reiterated a thousand times over. But this much
I will say: their music has withstood the test of time
and new armies of NR fans are created on a daily basis.
Unlike other bands that have reunited in the past several
years, NR represents a city like no other band can—and
Chicago has longed for NR’s return. Very few bands
have come along since Raygun’s initial break-up
in 1991 and sounded, wrote or energized an audience
like they did and still can. And the saying still holds
true today… “there’s no show like
a Raygun show.”
We are pleased to announce that Riot Fest Records is
scheduled to release NR’s first release in quite
some time and it will be a DVD/CD documentary/live show.
The live footage, interviews and music are amazing and
the product will be a testament to NR’s influence
throughout music. Also, stay tuned as we will be releasing
more information about this DVD/CD and future Raygun
releases. Yes, NR fans, we
did not make a mistake… future Raygun releases.
The Bollweevils: No
one can deny that after seeing The Bollweevils at both
of their Riot Fest reunion shows that this band is
just entering its prime. The Bollweevils’ style of
punk has influenced a slough of bands in its wake and
they’re officially back to show everyone how it’s
done. And we’re absolutely stoked that they’re
just as excited to be a band again as we are working
with them!
Riot Fest Records and The Bollweevils will be releasing
a string of albums, firstly, a live album from their
Riot Fest 2006 performance that will feature new material.
That’s right – The Bollweevils are heading
back to the studio!! This release (Live at Riot Fest)
will be out sometime this year and it’s absolutely
fucking amazing. I’ve always been a huge fan of
live albums, whether it be “Loco Live,”
“Live at the Mid East,” or the Souls’
two-disc live album. This is on par with all of the
above.
Shot Baker: In my eyes,
Shot Baker is the bridge between Raygun, The Bollweevils
and now. They’re everything that Chicago music
should represent: grit, intelligence and an awareness
of their home. Like all great Chicago punk bands, Shot
Baker sounds like no other band and they have just
begun to lay down their own legacy.
Shot Baker has just wrapped up recording their first
RFR release. Also, because we are huge fans of Justin
and his label, Underground
Communique Records (and everything that they’re
doing), UCR will be releasing Shot Baker’s new
album on vinyl as well. With that said, plan on seeing
a few musical endeavors that Riot Fest and UCR will
be co-conspiring on in the near future.
Our philosophy here at Riot Fest is simple: put out
great products by bands we love, manage our bands and
other bands and book their tours, create a network where
everyone works together, and once a year have a festival
for fans around the world to realize that Chicago kicks
some major ass.
2007 is going to be an amazing year for Riot Fest and
I can only hope is that you guys will enjoy the ride.
Your chum,
Riot Mike
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