Located about 16 miles south Chicago’s Loop, Blue Island has been home to two separate punk rock music festivals that showcase some of the best local punk bands. Punk Rock Paradise 2 took place in August at Riverside Tap and of course Dying Scene was there for it!
Dying Scene’s favorite ska band Bumsy and the Moochers in attendance…catch them at THE FEST 22!
Southside-Chicago’s Fighting for Scraps brought the rowdy crowd in true street punk fashion.
Torch the Hive is one of many bands I’ve heard so much about but never had the chance to see for myself. The hype is absolutely real, they did not disappoint!
The F.E.D.S. are a tribute band to all things punk rock. A torrential downpour of rain did not stop them from playing!
Horror pop punk? Yes, it’s a thing, and yes, Won’t Stay Dead SLAYS at it!
Last but not least, Sweetie kicked some ass, as usual.
Sweetie’s Birdy V. is the mastermind behind H.O.O.F. (Hands Off Our Fest), a music fest celebrating the women, femmes, and thems of the Chicago punk scene and beyond. Come back out to Blue Island, this time at the Blue Island Beer Co., to check out this sick lineup!
Be sure to follow all the bands and give them some love!
