Riot Fest

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  The New Pornographers

  Roots Stage, Downsview Park, Toronto ON, September 7

  PUBLISHED Sep 8, 2014

  Stepping out onto a stage bathed in glorious sunshine, the New Pornographers quickly established themselves as a highlight of Riot Fest's s...

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  Stars

  Rock Stage, Downsview Park, Toronto ON, September 7

  PUBLISHED Sep 8, 2014

  Technically speaking, there's nothing wrong with Stars' live performances. Amy Millan and Torquil Campbell's voices sound impeccable when t...

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  Buzzcocks

  Rock Stage, Downsview Park, Toronto ON, September 7

  PUBLISHED Sep 8, 2014

  Other than some slight vocal strains, the Buzzcocks showed very few signs of aging as they blasted through a set composed mostly of tracks...

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  Death Cab for Cutie

  Roots Stage, Downsview Park, Toronto ON, September 7

  PUBLISHED Sep 8, 2014

  For the largest crowd yet gathered at the festival's Roots Stage — the throng stretched long past the sound booth — Seattle's D...

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  The National

  Riot Stage, Downsview Park, Toronto ON, September 7

  PUBLISHED Sep 8, 2014

  Filing onstage to the Doors' "Riders On the Storm," the National took their places for what was one of the evening's most anticipated sets....

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  New Found Glory

  Riot Stage, Downsview Park, Toronto ON, September 6

  PUBLISHED Sep 7, 2014

  As perhaps the slickest and goofiest of the early ought pop-punk bands to find mainstream success, New Found Glory haven't had the easiest...

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  Mounties

  Roots Stage, Downsview Park, Toronto ON, September 6

  PUBLISHED Sep 7, 2014

  Canadian indie rock supergroup Mounties had a tough slot on the opening afternoon of Riot Fest, but managed to make the most of it. Startin...

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  Paul Weller

  Riot Stage, Downsview Park, Toronto ON, September 6

  PUBLISHED Sep 7, 2014

  Mud-soaked festival-goers took a break from the mosh pits and crowdsurfing when Paul Weller took over the Riot Stage for his early evening...