Bazzi (with support from Seb Torgus) performing at Revolution Live in Fort Lauderdale, FL on October 23, 2022. All photos taken by Mikayla Hanson.
Turnstile | Chicago
Turnstile performing at Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom in Chicago, IL on October 23, 2022. All photos taken by Michael Martin.
Twenty One Pilots | Boston
Twenty One Pilots (with support from half•alive and Jay Joseph) performing at TD Garden in Boston, MA on October 23, 2021. All photos taken by Cami Liberty.
Wheelwright | Chicago
Wheelwright (with support from Tedious & Brief) performing at Schubas Tavern in Chicago, IL on October 23, 2021. All photos taken by Kayla Kreller.
The Backseat Lovers | Atlanta
The Backseat Lovers performing at The Masquerade (Purgatory) in Atlanta, GA on October 23, 2021. All photos taken by Emily Pereira.
Chain Fest | Irvine
Chain Fest felt like the Warped Tour reunion we’ve all been waiting for.
Chain Reaction, an infamous punk venue, and Live Nation bring us Chain Fest. The festival took place at the FivePoint Amphitheatre on October 23rd in Irvine, California.
This event was postponed twice due to COVID-19 and while some bands had to drop off the line up, what we saw was something you wouldn’t see unless you were at a summer rock festival in the 2000’s.
The lineup: The Summer Set, Envy On The Coast, Cartel, Anberlin, Mayday Parade, Circa Survive, Taking Back Sunday, and Jimmy Eat World.
The thing that stood out instantly was just how happy everyone was to see their favorite bands. It was evident who was here to see which band as so many were wearing the merch of those performing. They came ready to represent! The fans were not the only ones happy to be in attendance. Singer to Anberlin, Stephen Christian, spoke on how they are no longer a touring band, and how much it meant to be there. “Even if we weren’t performing, this is still a festival I would be attending,” he said. As the performances went on, the energy amplified within the crowd. We had an incredible sunset with cotton candy skies while Mayday Parade serenaded us with all their hits off of their sophomore album A Lesson In Romantics. Circa Survive had us instantly captivated with their moody lighting and Anthony Green’s heartfelt melodies. You can feel his soul radiate through the crowd.
The amphitheater was filled with gratitude and excitement to be there experiencing the energy of live music and festivals once again. We hope to back at Chain Fest next year with another nostalgic line up.
Words by Bryana Contreras
Photos by Nazrin Massaro
Shallou | Los Angeles
Shallou performing at Fonda Theatre in Los Angeles, CA on October 23, 2021. All photos taken by Sarah Ohta.
Kid Quill | New York City
Kid Quill (with support from Moonlander) performing at Mercury Lounge in New York City on October 23, 2019. All photos taken by Elizabeth Fierstein.
Oliver Tree | Philadelphia
Oliver Tree (with support from Nvdes and Tommy Cash) performing at The Fillmore in Philadelphia, PA on October 23, 2019. All photos taken by Bre Cura.
Bastille | Atlanta
Bastille performing at Coca-Cola Roxy in Atlanta, GA on October 23, 2019. All photos taken by Chandler Bunzol.
Our Lady Peace | New York City
Our Lady Peace performing in at Irving Plaza in New York City on October 23, 2017. All photos taken by Delaney Gerard.