Gogol Bordello performs at Riot Fest in Chicago on Sept. 17, 2022.
From Skating Polly opening the Rise Stage to The Original Misfits closing out the Riot Stage, Day 2 of Riot Fest was jam-packed with killer sets. Festival favorites Bully, Yungblud and War on Women also shared explosive performances.
“Not a Crime,” “Immigrant Punk” and “Wonderlust King” were among the gypsy punk jams played by Gogol Bordello. Vocalist Eugene Hutz – who also introduced the Ukraine Tribute earlier in the day – got the crowd going with his infectious energy jumping on the front stage monitors to get even closer to the audience action.
Yellowcard performs at Riot Fest in Chicago on Sept. 17, 2022.
Later in the night, Yellowcard played Ocean Avenue during what was their first Chicago show in over five years.
“You guys, thank you so much for coming over here to say hi tonight. I want us to lose some voices tonight before we go home,” said Yellowcard front man, Ryan Key leading into a massive sing-along of “Breathing.”
Bad Religion performs at Riot Fest in Chicago on Sept. 17, 2022.
Bad Religion, Surfbort, Sunny Day Real Estate and The Joy Formidable were also highlights of the day.
There’s still one more day of Riot Fest to enjoy. In the meantime, check out photos of the Sept. 17 performers below and head over to Riotfest.org for tickets, set-times and more. Click here to check out our photos of My Chemical Romance and all the Riot Fest Friday fun.
(Photos by Laurie Fanelli)
Yellowcard performs at Riot Fest in Chicago on Sept. 17, 2022.
Yellowcard performs at Riot Fest in Chicago on Sept. 17, 2022.
Sunny Day Real Estate performs at Riot Fest in Chicago on Sept. 17, 2022.
Gogol Bordello performs at Riot Fest in Chicago on Sept. 17, 2022.
Gogol Bordello performs at Riot Fest in Chicago on Sept. 17, 2022.
Gogol Bordello performs at Riot Fest in Chicago on Sept. 17, 2022.
Fans enjoy Riot Fest in Chicago on Sept. 17, 2022.
Gogol Bordello performs at Riot Fest in Chicago on Sept. 17, 2022.
Gogol Bordello performs at Riot Fest in Chicago on Sept. 17, 2022.
Gogol Bordello performs at Riot Fest in Chicago on Sept. 17, 2022.
Gogol Bordello performs at Riot Fest in Chicago on Sept. 17, 2022.
Gogol Bordello performs at Riot Fest in Chicago on Sept. 17, 2022.
The Story So Far performs at Riot Fest in Chicago on Sept. 17, 2022.
Bad Religion performs at Riot Fest in Chicago on Sept. 17, 2022.
Bad Religion performs at Riot Fest in Chicago on Sept. 17, 2022.
Bad Religion performs at Riot Fest in Chicago on Sept. 17, 2022.
Yungblud performs at Riot Fest in Chicago on Sept. 17, 2022.
Yungblud performs at Riot Fest in Chicago on Sept. 17, 2022.
Yungblud performs at Riot Fest in Chicago on Sept. 17, 2022.
Fans enjoy Riot Fest in Chicago on Sept. 17, 2022.
War on Women perform at Riot Fest in Chicago on Sept. 17, 2022.
War on Women perform at Riot Fest in Chicago on Sept. 17, 2022.
Bridge City Sinners perform at Riot Fest in Chicago on Sept. 17, 2022.
Surfbort performs at Riot Fest in Chicago on Sept. 17, 2022.
Surfbort performs at Riot Fest in Chicago on Sept. 17, 2022.
Surfbort performs at Riot Fest in Chicago on Sept. 17, 2022.
The Joy Formidable performs at Riot Fest in Chicago on Sept. 17, 2022.
Bully performs at Riot Fest in Chicago on Sept. 17, 2022.
Bully performs at Riot Fest in Chicago on Sept. 17, 2022.
Mannequin Pussy performs at Riot Fest in Chicago on Sept. 17, 2022.
Mannequin Pussy performs at Riot Fest in Chicago on Sept. 17, 2022.
Mannequin Pussy performs at Riot Fest in Chicago on Sept. 17, 2022.
Skating Polly performs at Riot Fest in Chicago on Sept. 17, 2022.
