Riff Fest Recap: Thanks to YOU for Rocking at Pine Knob!
Riff Fest 2023 is a wrap, and it was such a fantastic time. Big thanks to all of your who came out to the event to party with us and…
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Erik AratariRiff Fest 2023 is a wrap, and it was such a fantastic time. Big thanks to all of your who came out to the event to party with us and say farewell to the summer concert season. There's so much that could go into this Riff Fest recap, from the music to the banter to the perfect weather.
First of all, did you see that merch line? I've been to way too many concerts to admit, and I've never seen a merch line that long. I guess the demos for I Prevail and Bad Omens are big on band merchandise, and there's nothing wrong with that. After all, buying band merch is a great way to support your favorite bands.
The entire day and night was packed with electrifying music. This year's lineup featured great talent, including I Prevail, Bad Omens, Badflower, Rival Sons and many more. Also, the Riff Fest Festival Stage will have Des Rocs, TigerCub, and BRKN Love. For I Prevail fans, it was a rare chance to see the Detroit guys at what's arguably this state's most famous venue. For Bad Omens fans, it was a chance to see the band that's currently selling out music venues across America on their current tour.
Check out some cool behind-the-scenes photos from Meltdown and Riff Fest below. What was your favorite act? Reach out to us on social media and let us know!
Behind-The-Scenes Pictures from Riff Fest 2023
That's it, another hugh Riff Fest is in the books. Great bands, great crowd, great weather! All of those combined made it a perfect day!
Thank you to all who said Hello, gave a hand shake, fist bump, or a yell.
There's too many people to to give kudos to, but I have to mention Jade, Ken and the WRIF promo teams (old and new...LOL). A job well done by all involved!
Here's some "behind-the-scenes" pictures from the show...enjoy!
-Meltdown-
MeltdownStarting the day riding in on the Harley!
MeltdownI had a chance to bump into Des Rocs before his set. Good dude!
MeltdownI had to take this picture during the I Prevail meet and greet...because, why not?!?! LOL
Alyssa HoltgreweI Prevail was my first interview of the day.
I Prevail Interview with Meltdown at Riff Fest 2023
MeltdownWhat a great crowd for Riff Fest!
MeltdownBadflower onstage...
Badflower chatting with Meltdown at Riff Fest 2023.
Jay from the Rival Sons chatting with Meltdown at Riff Fest 2023.
MeltdownRival Sons killed it, as always! great live band!
MeltdownBadflower setlist for Riff Fest.
MeltdownJay from Rival Sons onstage.
MeltdownJay from Rival Sons and myself. Great guy, super talented!
MeltdownDrummer, Anthony Sonetti from Badflower. I have a friend that could be his twin, so I had o grab this picture.
MeltdownRival Sons drummer, Mike Miley, with Jade and me. We interrupted his warm ups.
...more Rival Sons.
MeltdownRiff Fest
MeltdownRiff Fest 2023 was another huge success!
MeltdownBackstage at Riff Fest.
MeltdownJoakim "Jolly" Karlsson and myself after our interview. First time I'd ever met or interviewed any of these guys. Man, they put on a great show
Bad Omens chats with Meltdown at Riff Fest 2023.
MeltdownBad Omens onstage at Riff Fest.
MeltdownBad Omens brought a pretty killer stage setup.
Meltdown...more from Bad Omens.
JadeAnne Erickson, Aimee Brooks and I.
MeltdownDylan Bowman and I Prevail onstage at Riff Fest
MeltdownI Prevail showed why they deserved to play Pine Knob.
MeltdownBelieve it not, Riff Fest was the first time I Prevail has ever played Pine Knob.
MeltdownThe crowd was really into I Prevail!
MeltdownI Prevail rockin' the Pine Knob stage at Riff Fest!
MeltdownA great day capped off by I Prevail onstage at Riff Fest.
Will SpurrierA huge Thank You to all involved with making Riff Fest 2023 a huge success!
Will SpurrierGetting set to Thank the huge Riff Fest crowd with the WRIF staff.
