The Cure closes Riot Fest with the best headlining set of the summer - Chicago Sun-Times
On the last day of the rock music festival, it was clear attendees were there for The Cure. The band’s finale was just like heaven.
On the last day of the rock music festival, it was clear attendees were there for The Cure — and the band did not disappoint. The marathon performance deserves the title of the best headlining set of Chicago’s summer festival season.
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News & Music Coverage of Riot Fest - Chicago Sun-Times
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The Cure, Dresden Dolls, Ride, AFI Shine As Riot Fest Wraps In Chicago
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The Cure, Dresden Dolls, Ride, AFI Shine As Riot Fest Wraps In Chicago
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The Cure, Dresden Dolls, Ride, AFI Shine As Riot Fest Wraps In Chicago
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Photos: Day 3 of Riot Fest 2023 concludes with sets from The Cure, L.S. Dunes, Thursday & more - Eponymous Review
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Riot Fest's Mike Petryshyn reveals autism diagnosis - Chicago Sun-Times
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Daily lineups are here! : r/RiotFest
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News & Music Coverage of Riot Fest - Chicago Sun-Times
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Favorite Moments from Riot Fest 2023
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News & Music Coverage of Riot Fest - Chicago Sun-Times
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Riot Fest Day 1: George Clinton rocks out at 82, Tegan and Sara fall in love with Chicago - Chicago Sun-Times
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Riot Fest 2023: A Restoration Of Power
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The Cure, Dresden Dolls, Ride, AFI Shine As Riot Fest Wraps In Chicago
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News & Music Coverage of Riot Fest - Chicago Sun-Times