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Tim McIlrath of Rise Against On Seeing, Then Meeting, Fugazi

Tim McIlrath of Rise Against On Seeing, Then Meeting, Fugazi

Rise Against’s frontman, Tim McIlrath, had so much to tell Bree on their most recent Marquee Memories chat, we couldn’t resist having another post about the ways rock changed his life.

As you may recall, Tim grew up in the Northwest suburbs of Illinois about 45 minutes away from downtown Chicago and starting when he was a teen, he would venture into the city to catch shows.

In the last post he explained the lucky night he got to take in Nirvana at the beautiful Aragon Ballroom.

The very next year he also found himself at one of the most legendary punk shows in Chicago history, the night Fugazi and Shellac played at the now-leveled Rainbo Roller Rink.

read more at: Setlist.fm

Last Setlist

Tim McIlrath at Private Venue, Chicago, IL, USA

  1. Prayer of the Refugee
  2. Like the Angel
  3. The Violence
  4. Everchanging
  5. Strong Reaction
  6. Tragedy + Time
  7. Swing Life Away

Last verified October 8, 2026.

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