Punkfest

03/02/2026

This page is NO LONGER active. The NEW Midwest Punkfest page is here: https://www.facebook.com/share/1CWASq4idc/?mibextid=wwXIfr

And, Midwest Punkfest returns THIS May 29th and 30th! Follow the new page above to get all the information! Thanks! 🤘

06/10/2022

We love The Complaint Line, and truly one of the only odd things about MWPF12 was that they were not on it.

Well, sadly one of our Friday night Bands, Houseghost (OH), had to drop off of Midwest Punkfest. Cue The Complaint Line, and though we will miss Houseghost, we're thrilled to host our pals from Springfield!

06/09/2022

Closing out MIDWEST PUNKFEST 12 is the one and only LysergicDeity, Blono’s very own sh*tposting HERO, and also a genuinely nice human! This is Electronic Music, but presented in a way that you've never seen before, well, unless you have! We couldn’t think of a more fun or visceral way to end MWPF12, which after two canceled years, we had no idea if it would happen at all! By the time Lysergic Deity brings it down, we're going to breathe the biggest sigh of relief (while probably wearing a mask)!

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06/09/2022

Closing out the outdoor stage at Midwest Punkfest 12 are Chicago greats, Blind Adam and The Federal League! They're doing things, recently releasing an LP on A-F Records, touring with the Bouncing Souls, and they're playing FEST later this year! These homies are sweethearts, and they are social activists, making a difference in their community. They embody what Punk Rock can be, and we're honored to welcome them to MWPF12!

Pre-order Blind Adam and the Federal League's new album "An Act Of Desperation" now at http://a-frecords.limitedrun.com/

06/09/2022

Next we welcome another MWPF and nightshop Debut, Michigan's Pop Punk/Ramonescore bosses, Zoanoids! Here is yet another band that's probably going to be your new favorite band! Sunday is freaking stacked, and Zoanoids are some of the icing on the cake! Check out this fun video for the song "Teenage Werewolf" from their Debut Album, and make sure to stick around and see them on Sunday!

Official Video for "Teenage Werewolf", from the eponymous debut record on Hey Pizza! Records (USA) and I Buy Records (Europe) due out in late 2020.

06/09/2022

Next is a band who put on one of the most memorable sets at nightshop of the last year, The Von Tramps! They came this Spring with The Dollyrots, and we're stoked that they're returning for MIDWEST PUNKFEST 12! Check out the first single from their newest album, and don't miss them this Sunday!

The first single from their upcoming album "GO" - out March 11, 2022 on SBÄM Records: https://shop.sbam.rocksProduced by Jenna Enemy & Chelsea OxboroughEdite...

06/09/2022

Brett Conlin is definitely no stranger to Midwest Punkfest, and this time he'll be appearing with his band, Brett Conlin & The Midnight Miles! They're coming off a tour just last month, and still riding a new EP. Catch them Sunday of MWPF12 on the outside stage at nightshop, and maybe hire Brett to cut yr hair (Lone Wolf Barber Co.)! And, check out this video for their song "Alley Boy Eternal" that Local Artist Ben Swartz made!

Animated by Ben Swartz. Released 9-10-21 Written by Brett M Conlin (ASCAP, Chrome Horse)Brett Conlin - Guitar, VocalsChris Whitacre - Guitar Chris Golwitzer ...

06/09/2022

Next is a new Hardcore band from St. Louis, MO called Squint! They just released a killer new EP, and are already working on another one! This stuff is bouncy Hardcore that touches on Emotional DC Hardcore from the 90's, and also stuff like Seaweed and Superchunk, and even Modern Life Is War! DO NOT MISS the next big Midwest Hardcore band (SQUINT) at MIDWEST PUNKFEST 12!

from the album Feel It

06/09/2022

Next we have one of the newest Country bands in Blono, Brandon Cattle with the Branding Irons! Country? Yes, but also PUNK ROCK. This band is so much fun, really, your new favorite band is right here! Check out this video of their hit, "I Love Livin' In The Country", which definitely is a redo of "I Love Livin' In The City"! And, don't miss them this Sunday at MIDWEST PUNKFEST 12!

Title track from new album droppin' 2/2/22 barring any setbacks from Fear.Shot on Gramma Cattle's farm.Directed by: Brett ConlinMusic: Lee Ving (Fear)Lyrics:...

06/09/2022

Next up is probably the most exciting band in these Twin Cities! Karat's Gold play an almost indescribable mix of Hardcore and Metal that's completely exhilarating! Math, that's what the kid's call it. KG just recorded something new; this band is going places! Catch them at MWPF12 while you can!

Dry HeavebyKarat's Goldhttps://karatsgold.bandcamp.com/Edited byIan SheridanDesign by Noble StabbingsNap House StudiosBloomington, IL2021

06/09/2022

Next up are the Champaign, IL homies, Edna! Edna completely bridges the gap between Metal and Punk Rock! They've appeared at nightshop on a variety of shows, but perhaps none more triumphant than playing last Fall with Misery Index, No/Mas, Karat's Gold, and Blind Equation! This band completely SHREDS, and you'd better not miss them at Midwest Punkfest 12!

from the album Insuperable Bastard