Yaaas, it’s that time of the year again! The 23rd annual The Fest extravaganza is taking over Gainesville, FL, from October 24th to 26th. But, let’s get this party started a day early with a Kick-Off Show at the iconic Bo Diddley Plaza on October 23rd!
The Lineup (So Far…):
- PROPAGANDHI – because who doesn’t love some good Canadian punk?
- DILLINGER FOUR – these Minneapolis natives have been bringing the noise since ’95!
- JEFF ROSENSTOCK – the king of heartfelt, anthemic punk rock
- RX BANDITS – performing their classic album “The Resignation” in full – yes, please!
- LAURA JANE GRACE AND THE MISSISSIPPI MEDICALS – folk-punk goodness with the legendary Laura Jane Grace
- BANNER PILOT – punk rock from the Twin Cities, because Minnesota nice isn’t always so nice
- COALESCE – Kansas City’s finest, back to melt faces
- AJJ (formerly Andrew Jackson Jihad) – folk-punk with a side of quirky
- SHELTER – celebrating the 30th anniversary of “Mantra” – time flies when you’re having zen!
- 7 SECONDS – hardcore legends still going strong since ’80
- DEAD TO ME – San Francisco punk with a penchant for the melodic
- THE DOPAMINES – two sets, because one just isn’t enough for these Cincinnati rockers
- DRUG CHURCH – post-hardcore with a dash of sass
- THE CASKET LOTTERY – and they’re playing two sets as well, because, why not?
- TOYS THAT KILL – punk rock from San Pedro, CA, with a playful twist
- F.Y.P. – because you can never have too much of Todd Congelliere’s projects
- THE SPITS – garage punk from Seattle, playing two sets for your pleasure
- CATCH-22 – ska-punk to get you skanking
- POOL KIDS – math rock for the cool kids
- TIM BARRY – solo acoustic, for a mellow vibe
- BRENDAN KELLY – of The Lawrence Arms, because one fest isn’t complete without him
- THE ARRIVALS – Chicago punk rock, no fuss
- GOOD LUCK – good vibes only with this indie-rock outfit
- PET SYMMETRY – Evan Weiss’s other, other project
- GOUGE AWAY – post-hardcore from Florida, representing the hometown team
- YOUNG WIDOWS – atmospheric post-rock to close your eyes to
- CHRIS FARREN – of Fake Problems, going solo
- MEAT WAVE – Chicago post-punk for the승
- DIRECT HIT! – pop-punk from Milwaukee, don’t @ me
- JER –
- DIKEMBE – math rock from Gainesville, local flavor
- THE HOLY MESS – Philly punk, keeping it messy
- OPEN CITY – DC post-hardcore, keeping the tradition alive
- SIGNALS MIDWEST – Ohio emo, for the feels
- TSUNAMI BOMB – reunited and it feels so good
- CADILLAC BLINDSIDE – a blast from the past for the old souls
- ELWAY – melodic hardcore from Colorado
- TILTWHEEL – since 1990, still turning it up
- UNDERGROUND RAILROAD TO CANDYLAND – performing “Birds Rough” in all its glory
- ZETA –
- DEVON KAY AND THE SOLUTIONS – punk rock from Chicago, with a “solution” for your boredom
- NORTH LINCOLN – indie rock from PA, for a change of pace
- CHINESE TELEPHONES – Milwaukee punk with an old-school flair
- ASSHOLEPARADE – performing “Bury You” – don’t say we didn’t warn you
Stay Tuned… More bands will be announced on June 06th, because this list wasn’t long enough apparently!
Get your party hats and earplugs ready! For all the deets, head to thefestfl.com. Don’t miss out on the chaos in Gainesville!
