All photos by Agatha Donkar Take off your judgey hats for a minute, Speakers In Code readers, and get past the band name in the subject line. Indulge me for a moment. Has loving a band ever changed your life? Not loving the music, per se, or having a crush on that really smokin’ lead … Read more
Joan Jett | All photos by Agatha Donkar Have you ever stopped and thought to yourself, it’s Friday night, I think I’ll go see Bad Religion and Joan Jett? No? Well, let me tell you what: after attending Chicago’s Riot Fest 2013, I can recommend thinking that as something to do on a Friday night. … Read more
Photo by Agatha Donkar There’s bands on the RiotFest Chicago — in its 9th year — that everyone is going to see; you don’t need me to tell you about them. Pixies, The Dismemberment Plan, Bob Mould, Public Enemy, Blondie. The Replacements. (And frankly, if you’re not going to RF to see the Replacements, we … Read more