A number of sideshows surrounding this year’s ‘Riot Fest’ in Chicago, IL have now been announced, including the live debut of William Shatner’s metal project, William Shatner And The *uckers.
The 95-year-old Star Trek icon will make his first-ever live appearance with the project on September 19th at Park West in Chicago, one day before the group’s scheduled ‘Riot Fest’ performance on September 20th. Shatner has previously been working on new heavy music alongside a number of notable names from the metal world.
Other newly announced sideshows include performances from Black Flag, Chat Pile, Thrice and Show Me The Body, among others.
The heavier sideshow offerings are as follows:
Black Flag & The Crosses
09/17 Chicago, IL – Reggies
Chat Pile & Soul Glo
09/18 Chicago, IL – Empty Bottle
Thrice & Hot Rod Circuit
09/18 Chicago, IL – Bottom Lounge
William Shatner And The *uckers
09/19 Chicago, IL – Park West
Show Me The Body & Whispers
09/19 Chicago, IL – Reggies
This year’s ‘Riot Fest’ will take place September 18th-20th at Douglass Park in Chicago, IL.
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