Riot Fest Toronto 2014: Day 1 Summary

I've finally finished posts for all 13 bands that I saw on Day 1 of Riot Fest Toronto. Lots of pictures and lots of tunes and lots of great memories. Here are links to all the posts, all in one place.

The Cure

The Flaming Lips

Death From Above 1979

Paul Weller

Broncho

Awolnation

Afghan Whigs

Citizen

Manchester Orchestra

The Beaches

Circa Survive

Rubblebucket

Mounties

Riot Fest 2014 Day 1 Band 7: Afghan Whigs

I didn't make it to the Roots stage in time to take pics of legendary rockers The Afghan Whigs, but I did catch most of their set. I can tell you, they brought the noise. Powerful grungy sounds with thick guitars.

Here are a few highlights from their setlist.

"Matamoros" from this year's Do to the Beast, their first album in 16 years

"Fountain And Fairfax" from 1993's Gentlemen

"The Lottery" from Do to the Beast

"Debonair" from Gentlemen

"Algiers" from Do to the Beast

"My Enemy" from 1996's Black Love