Stories

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   Feature
   Feature

   Best of 2017: Kevin’s Top Booze and Bands

   Hey Garrett Dale, 2017 was kinda horseshit too. Just sayin'.

   Dec 19, 2017
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   Show Review
   Show Review

   Thrice, Circa Survive, Chon, Balance and Composure in Chicago, IL

   'Member the days when everything was radical and you were young and full of hope. I 'member.

   Dec 18, 2017 Kevin RettieMat Stokes
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   Record Review
   Record Review

   The Newports – That’s Fine

   Not just a minty cigarette or a city in Orange County anymore!

   Nov 15, 2017 Kevin Rettie
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   Show Review
   Show Review

   Brendan Kelly, MakeWar, & Good Friend in Chicago, IL

   Quick! Set yourself on fire and drink this 100 proof alcohol!

   Nov 14, 2017 Kendra SheetzKevin Rettie
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   Show Review
   Show Review

   Fest: Day 3 in Gainesville, FL

   I screamed "I'm not fucking dead!" It was the first outright lie I told all weekend.

   Nov 10, 2017 Eden KittiverKendra SheetzKevin RettieZack Jacob
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   Show Review
   Show Review

   Fest 16: Day 2 in Gainesville, FL

   Oh no, anything but delicious Flaco's!

   Nov 9, 2017 Eden KittiverKendra SheetzKevin RettieZack Jacob
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   Show Review
   Show Review

   Fest 16: Day 1 in Gainesville, FL

   Tony Shrum and I also spent some time threatening each other with a make out session in Wyndham pool later.

   Nov 8, 2017 Eden KittiverKendra SheetzKevin RettieZack Jacob
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   Show Review
   Show Review

   Big Pre-Fest in Little Ybor 5: Day 2 – Ybor, FL

   I saw no bands. I have no idea what I did. Just three hours gone forever.

   Nov 7, 2017 Kendra SheetzKevin Rettie
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   Show Review
   Show Review

   Big Pre-Fest in Little Ybor 5: Day 1 – Ybor, FL

   My experiment in on-the-go alcoholism was a success!

   Nov 6, 2017 Kendra SheetzKevin Rettie
10. 
    Feature
    Feature

    Fest Preview: Kevin-Eleven

    Kevin Rettie here to tell you about the Kirkland brand bands of Fest

    Oct 19, 2017
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    Show Review
    Show Review

    PEARS, Big Ups, Such Gold, Russian Girlfriends, & Bad Mechanics in Chicago, IL

    "Don't be upset you didn't know that was from Kindergarten Cop..."

    Oct 18, 2017 Brian SantostefanoKevin Rettie
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    Show Review
    Show Review

    Night Birds, The Repos, & Tarantula in Chicago, IL

    I don't know but today seems kinda odd, no barking from the dogs, no smog, and momma cooked a breakfast with no hog.

    Oct 13, 2017 Brian SantostefanoKevin Rettie
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    Show Review
    Show Review

    Stiff Little Fingers & Death By Unga Bunga in Chicago, IL

    Welcome to Chicago: Please enjoy some Jameson and this old Irish punk band turning 40...

    Oct 6, 2017 Kaylin ThompsonKevin Rettie
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    Show Review
    Show Review

    Against Me, Bleached, & The Dirty Nil in Chicago, IL

    Mop guy for president!

    Oct 4, 2017 Kevin RettieMat Stokes
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    Record Review
    Record Review

    Sciatic Nerve – Sciatic Nerve

    Cobra Skulls 2: Nothington Really Matters

    Oct 4, 2017 Kevin Rettie
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    Show Review
    Show Review

    Soothsayer’s Third Annual Pop Punk Pizza Party Featuring The Flatliners & More in Chicago, IL

    YYYYEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHH, I'll hang my head

    Sep 26, 2017 Kendra SheetzKevin Rettie
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    Show Review
    Show Review

    Riot Fest 2017: Day 3: Jawbreaker, Hot Water Music, GWAR, The Flatliners, & More

    Drink tallies are in! Feet are sore! Ears are ringing!

    Sep 22, 2017 Kendra SheetzKevin RettieMat Stokes
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    Show Review
    Show Review

    Riot Fest 2017: Day 2: At The Drive In, Fishbone, The Lawrence Arms, Turnspit, & More

    The drink and band counts increase exponentially.

    Sep 21, 2017 Kevin RettieMat Stokes
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    Show Review
    Show Review

    Riot Fest 2017: Day 1: Nine Inch Nails, The Story So Far, Death From Above, & More

    Will the team be able to reach their goal of 19 press drinks over 3 days?

    Sep 20, 2017 Kevin RettieMat Stokes
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    Interview
    Interview

    Riot Fest 2017: The Flatliners Talk Selling Weed, Free Hummus, and Their Favorite Color

    Shut the fuck up Dinosaur Jr, I'm trying to interview a Canadian about burritos!

    Sep 19, 2017 Kevin Rettie
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    Show Review
    Show Review

    VLHS’ Final Show & Class of 2017 Graduation

    This isn't goodbye, it's goodnight.

    Jul 25, 2017 Cody GanzerKendra SheetzKevin Rettie
22. 
    Record Review
    Record Review

    Problem Daughter – Fits of Disorganized Boredom

    The Simpsons, and Meth, and Literary References, Oh My!

    Jul 3, 2017 Kevin Rettie
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    Record Review
    Record Review

    The Coathangers – Parasite EP

    Siren Songs for the Modern Sailor

    Jun 29, 2017 Kevin Rettie
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    Record Review
    Record Review

    Freya Wilcox & the Howl – Tooth & Nail

    Chicken Soup for the Filthy Rock and Roll Sou

    Jun 16, 2017 Kevin Rettie