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Podtalk: Desiree Burcum of ‘Yippie Fest,’ at the Prop Theatre in Chicago, Aug. 17-19, 2018

2018 Yippie Fest

CHICAGO – It’s the 2nd annual Yippie Fest in Chicago at the Prop Thtr (Theatre), and the three days of Theater, Performance, Music, Film, Comedy and more kicks off with the 2018 Opening Ceremonies on Friday, August 17th, and runs through Sunday, August 19th. The Fest evolved from the spirit of Mary-Arrchie Theater’s Abbie Hoffman Fest, which ran from 1989 to 2016. The Fest also celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the Yippies (Youth International Party) in Chicago, during the Vietnam protests in August of 1968. The whole world was watching. For more information on Yippie Fest, including tickets, click here.

Photo Gallery: Emo Nite LA Performing at Wicker Park Fest

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Chicago Fest Crowd at Emo Nite LA.

CHICAGO - Emo Nite LA performed at the Wicker Park Fest on Friday, July 27th, 2018. Emo Nite has origin in three friends (Babs Szabo, T.J. Petracca and Morgan Freed) performing at a small dive bar, and has grown into a full-blown phenomenon. Of course, they have been able to bring together some of the most incredible names in music who have become part of this Emo Nite “family”… including Halsey, Sonny Moore (Skrillex) & From First to Last, Chris Carrabba (Dashboard Confessional), Mark Hoppus (Blink 182), Post Malone, Demi Lovato and so many more.

They have been able to throw regular events in dozens of markets across the country, and have had spots on lineups at festivals like Life is Beautiful, Slam Dunk, BUKU and Vans Warped Tour. They have created successful clothing collabs with companies like OBEY, Urban Outfitters, PLEASURES, Rose in Good Faith, OWSLA and more. But above all else, they are ever changing the idea of what a music event can be.

Film News: Chicago Spotlight on 2017 CIMMfest From Nov. 9-12

CHICAGO – The fall movie season continues in Chicago with one of the best movie-music-party celebrations of the year. CIMMfest – the Chicago International Movie & Music Festival – is back for its 9th year, and promises another blast of great sounds and movies about those sounds, in all genres.

Photo Gallery: 2017 Vans Warped Tour With Beartooth, Hatebreed, More

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Fans at 2017 Vans Warped Tour

CHICAGOVans Warped Tour rocked Chicago’s Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre on July 22, 2017. HollywoodChicago.com photographer Jeff Doles brings you front-row photos of Hatebreed, Knocked Loose, Hawthorne Heights and Beartooth! Click “Next” and “Previous” to scan through the Photo Gallery or jump directly to individual photos with the captioned links below. All photos © Jeff Doles of 238 Studios for HollywoodChicago.com

Music Review: 2017 Chicago Open Air Festival With Anthrax, Megadeth, Rob Zombie, KISS

Gene Simmons of Kiss at Chicago Open Air Festival. Photo by Jeff Doles

CHICAGO – Watching a heavy metal band perform during daylight can be a little like watching a horror film with the lights on. The overall performance can sometimes lose a bit of its edge and intensity.

Live Music Performance Video: Ben Rector at Summerfest 2017

Ben Rector at Summerfest on July 7, 2017

CHICAGO – Singer/songwriter/pianist Ben Rector performs his hit song “When a Heart Breaks” live in Milwaukee on July 7, 2017 at Summerfest, the world’s largest musical festival.

Photo Gallery: Summerfest, July 8, 2017: DNCE, Chevelle, Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness

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DNCE at Summerfest on July 8, 2017. Photo by: Adam Fendelman

CHICAGO – HollywoodChicago.com’s coverage of Summerfest in Milwaukee forges on with photos from July 8, 2017 by photographers Adam Fendelman and Ellie Henderson.

Here we bring you front-row shots of DNCE (with Joe Jonas), Chevelle, Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness, LOCASH and Trapper Schoepp. Enjoy!

Photo Gallery: Summerfest, July 7, 2017: Ben Rector, Huey Lewis & The News, Michelle Branch

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Ben Rector at Summerfest on July 7, 2017

CHICAGO – HollywoodChicago.com’s coverage of Summerfest in Milwaukee continues with photos from July 7, 2017 by photographer Adam Fendelman. Here we bring you front-row shots of Ben Rector, Huey Lewis & The News and Michelle Branch. Enjoy!

Photo Gallery: The Chainsmokers Perform at Summerfest on July 4, 2017

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The Chainsmokers at Summerfest on July 4, 2017

MILWAUKEEThe Chainsmokers perform at Summerfest on July 4, 2017. HollywoodChicago.com photographer Jeff Doles brings you the photos!

Photo Gallery: Grammy-Nominated EDM Star Steve Aoki at Summerfest on June 29, 2017

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Steve Aoki at Summerfest on June 29, 2017

Milwaukee – Steve Aoki performed at Summerfest on June 29, 2017. HollywoodChicago.com photographer Jeff Doles brings you the photos!

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