Riot Fest adds Weezer, Run the Jewels, and Taking Back Sunday to 2018 lineup

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Chicago’s Riot Fest goes down in a little over a week, but attendees are still holding out for a long-anticipated second wave of additions to join a lineup that already promises Beck, Elvis Costello, Interpol, Blondie, Incubus, The Jesus Lizard, and Father John Misty, among others. What’s more, today brought the unfortunate news of Blink-182’s cancelation, the result of drummer Travis Barker’s ongoing issues with blood clots.

Now, though, Riot Fest has confirmed three acts to replace Blink on the bill: Weezer, Run the Jewels, and Taking Back Sunday. Additionally, the festival promises further announcements tomorrow at 10:00 am CT.

Riot Fest 2018 goes down September 14th-16th at Douglas Park in Chicago.

Thank you for being patient. Riot Fest is happening next weekend. We have bad news and good news. Bad news: Blink-182 cancelled tour due to health. Good news: Weezer, Run the Jewels, & Taking Back Sunday stepped in. More announcements tomorrow at 10am CDT. https://t.co/rMfS6g2HLH pic.twitter.com/AOR6S1Mjse

— Riot Fest (@RiotFest) September 6, 2018

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