1234 Fest with Dillinger Four, Rise Against, and more

Dillinger Four, a punk band from St. Paul, MN, formed in 1994, is known for albums like "Midwestern Songs of the Americas" and "Situationist Comedy." They toured globally, including Japan with Green Day. Co-founder Erik Funk owns the Triple Rock Social Club, a renowned Minneapolis venue.

Rise Against, a socially-conscious punk rock band, is known for its multi-Gold and Platinum hits. Their style blends punk attitude with post-hardcore fury. Known for thought-provoking lyrics, they recorded Nowhere Generation at The Blasting Room with producer Bill Stevenson, spotlighting social and economic issues affecting the American Dream.

Joyce Manor, formed in 2008 in Torrance, CA, is known for catchy, nuanced pop-punk. Their sixth album, "40 oz. To Fresno," showcases past and new work. Produced by Rob Schnapf, with Tony Thaxton on drums, the album was recorded at Mant Sounds in Glassell Park.

Formed in 1978 in L.A.'s South Bay, Descendents are punk legends known for their energetic style. Key members include Milo Aukerman and Bill Stevenson. They're celebrated for albums like "Milo Goes to College" and their early unreleased work now on "9th & Walnut."

West Coast punk-pop trio Jawbreaker, known for poetic lyrics and energetic shows, influenced emo and punk with hits like *24 Hour Revenge Therapy* and *Dear You*.

Pussy Riot, born in Moscow in 2011, gained fame for protesting Putin's re-election. Known for lo-fi punk, they expanded to pop and hip-hop, collaborating with Tom Morello, Dorian Electra, and Big Freedia. International tours followed their 2012 arrest for a protest in a Moscow cathedral. Their work, highlighted by anti-corruption lyrics, includes "Make America Great Again" and "Straight Outta Vagina." The 2022 mixtape "Matriarchy Now" features Big Freedia and Slayyyter. Pussy Riot has been subject of books, documentaries, and supported by celebrities like Paul McCartney.