This weekend. And FREE!

We've lined up a couple of shows on our way to @midwestfriendsfest.bsky.social

(2/2)

5/14 Burlington, VT
5/16 Montreal, QC - Pouzza Fest
5/18 Holyoke, MA
5/19 Meriden, CT
5/29 Columbus, OH
5/30 Newport, KY - @midwestfriendsfest.bsky.social

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So psyched to be a part of this unreal lineup for @midwestfriendsfest.bsky.social May 28-30 in Newport, KY! Get your tickets now at midwestfriendsfest.com and follow them for further lineup updates and other news!

Here we go, y’all. Get your tickets now and get ready to have an absolutely awesome weekend with your friends - new and old.

Link in our bio. Thanks for being here with us, friends. We'll see you in May. ❤️

#MidWestFriendsFest2026 #LetsGo #LetsBeFriends

TICKETS ON SALE TOMORROW AT 10AM.

3 NEW BANDS ADDED!

@pacingmusic.bsky.social
KENMUJO
@virtualbird.bsky.social

LET'S GO!

Don't forget we're playing @midwestfriendsfest.bsky.social this May in Newport KY! Check their page out for more artist announcements (it's a cuh-RAZY lineup) and other details!

This is it, y’all. Or, is PROBABLY it. For now, here are the last cards we’re gonna drop.

@wilmetteband.bsky.social | Punk Rock
[New to MWFF]

JIMS | Space Punk
[Local Legend]

J. Stout | Indie Alt. Folk Punk
[Local Legend]

No. | Ambient soft noise
[New to MWFF]

#MidWestFriendsFest2026

Patterns of Chaos | Experimental Midwest Emo Rap
[Local Legend]
Khara | art folk for alone girls
[Local Legend]

Don’t forget - a limited number of 3-day passes will be on sale THIS Friday at 11am. $45 for all 3 days. Y’all ready?

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#mwff26 #midwestfriendsfest #letsbefriends

We’ve almost run out of cards, but we’re still laying down some heavy hitters. Here we go…

Jacob Perez & The Boy Howdies | Bookish Alt-Country
[Local Legend]
Spoils System | Indie Rock/Power Pop
[New to MWFF]
Year Twins | Midwest emo/math rock/post punk
[Back for More]

The 1984 Draft | Indie Rock
[Back for More]

Danbient | Electronic Music
[Local Legend]

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#mwff26 #midwestfriendsfest #letsbefriends

Just a few more announcements to drop. It's not stacked enough - need a few more cards to add to your deck?

2-22s | Rock, Roll, and Reverie
[Local Legends]

Sayryn | Ethereal Grunge
[New to MWFF]

The 2th | Improvised Electro
[Local Legend]

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#midwestfriendsfest #letsbefriends

Nick Kizirnis | indie-rock
[New to MWFF]

80H2O | Improvised Electronic Music
[Local Legend]

#mwff26 #midwestfriendsfest #letsbefriends

We’re getting into the homestretch. Just a few more drops to add to your deck after this… Y’all ready?

Sami Riggs | folk/rock
[Local Legend]

Secret Gardens | Post Rock/Progressive
[New to MWFF]

Katherine Paterson | indie-folk/americana
[New to MWFF]

𝔑𝔢𝔴 𝔠𝔥𝔞𝔩𝔩𝔢𝔫𝔤𝔢𝔯𝔰 𝔥𝔞𝔳𝔢 𝔞𝔭𝔭𝔢𝔞𝔯𝔢𝔡:

FinalBossFight! | pop-punk/emo
Elijah Batson | emo country/y'allternative/southern gothic folk
Cardboard Giant | emo
@younganimalsband.bsky.social | midwest emo

Be on the lookout for a special announcement in the next few days…

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... including these new artists:

Gloss Ave. | Electronica
GrandAce | Dreamscape / Cosmic Groove

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#mwff26 #midwestfriendsfest #letsbefriends

The fun’s not over yet, folks. We have so much in store for you for next year’s fest...

@littlelowband.bsky.social | indie/punk/emo
Times Tables | indie/emo/hardcore
Bear The Moon | Emotive Indie Rock

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#mwff26 #midwestfriendsfest #letsbefriends

We’re going to keep stacking the deck - you ready?

Tim Reisert | Folk
[Local Legend]

Can you not? | Emo
[New to MWFF]

@origamisummer.bsky.social | Emo / Post Hardcore
[New to MWFF]

@caitlinedwards.bsky.social | Pop Punk / Punk
[Back for More

#mwff26 #midwestfriendsfest #letsbefriends

-𝔽𝕠𝕦𝕣 𝕟𝕖𝕨 𝕡𝕝𝕒𝕪𝕖𝕣𝕤 𝕙𝕒𝕧𝕖 𝕛𝕠𝕚𝕟𝕖𝕕-

@katandthehurricane.bsky.social | Indie Pop/Rock
[Back for More]

@unseemlier.bsky.social | Soft-Punk
[New to MWFF]

Noah Smith | Singer-Songwriter
[Local Legend]

Small Steps | Pop-Punk
[New to MWFF]

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#mwff26 #midwestfriendsfest #letsbefriends

Aaron Crary | Ambient / Experimental / Electronic
[Local Legend]

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#mwff26 #midwestfriendsfest #letsbefriends

For all of you traveling this week in need of new tunes:

Box Elder | Indie-Punk
[New to MWFF]

@Get Wrecked | Hardcore/Punk/Metal
[Local Legend]

Ready Fredii | Indie-Jazz
[New to MWFF]

Bat Boy | Pop-Alternative
[Back for More]

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#mwff26 #midwestfriendsfest #letsbefriends

Dana Carvey as Garth from Waynes World, sitting in the Mirth Machine (his car) looking directly at camera, captioned: "He does this every Friday."

He does this every Friday.

We're stoked to bring this super fun show to SGHR!

Adjust The Sails
@dearcincinnati.bsky.social
@hummusvacuum999.bsky.social
Boy Bandicoot

All ages
7pm doors
7:30 show
$15 in advance
$18 at the door

Y'all ready to get 2026 started right?

Tickets are on sale now! Go get 'em. ❤️

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