Plus: The Latin Rootz DJ crew remixes Chicago Afrobeat Project, and Alona’s Dream helps reissue the first two EPs from Chicago hardcore pioneers Articles of Faith.
The city's expansive punk beatdown returns with a lineup that includes the Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Articles of Faith, Circle Jerks, Propagandhi, Negative Approach, Bad Religion, Naked Raygun, the Zero Boys, the Bronx, and others.
A planned reunion of the original Naked Raygun lineup takes a hit from a biking accident, but three-fourths of that group (and the band's current drummer) play tomorrow at Double Door on the opening night of Riot Fest.
"You Weren't There: A History of Chicago Punk 1977-84" celebrates its release on DVD with a Saturday screening at the Portage Theater, followed by a show at the Empty Bottle.