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10 Must-See Riot Fest 2021 Bands – A Conversation
Remember Scott Waldman, the music-loving artist manager and podcast host who also makes his own tunes as Lido Beach? Well, he's headed to Riot Fest 2021 this September, to be accompanied by fellow rocker (and client) Fred Mascherino of Terrible Things, The Color Fred and formerly Taking Back Sunday.
Naturally, they're both super excited about the whole excursion. And seeing as how Waldman frequently contributes to Loudwire, often in the form of conversations with his many buds in the music biz, we asked him and Mascherino to tell us what bands they're most excited to see at Riot Fest this year.
So, below, the two have shared a list of their 10 must-see Riot Fest artists, with Waldman and Mascherino jointly contributing some (for Waldman) customarily zany commentary on each. Enjoy.
10 Must-See Riot Fest 2021 Bands
2021 U.S. Rock + Metal Festivals
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