The Cure closes Riot Fest with the best headlining set of the summer - Chicago Sun-Times
On the last day of the rock music festival, it was clear attendees were there for The Cure. The band’s finale was just like heaven.
On the last day of the rock music festival, it was clear attendees were there for The Cure — and the band did not disappoint. The marathon performance deserves the title of the best headlining set of Chicago’s summer festival season.
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The Cure closes Riot Fest with the best headlining set of the summer - Chicago Sun-Times
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