That's a wrap!

Well, that's a wrap on 2012. We couldn't have asked for a better day and a better overall experience.

THANK YOU to the 10 fantastic bands who came and played. It's not a rock and roll pig roast without rock and roll!

THANK YOU to our gracious hosts Standard Bar/Grill for roasting 2 huge pigs, cooking up delicious sides and keeping the beer cold.

THANK YOU to Rock For Kids for their support in promotion, we're honored to benefit such a great cause.

THANK YOU to Do312 for spreading the word, and thanks to Simple AV for keeping the event rolling and sounding great.

Most importantly, thanks to everyone who came out to eat, drink, listen to music and have fun. We appreciate your support and we'll see you next year! More photos to come!

2012 Music and Food Menu!

The Rock and Roll Pig Roast features all you can eat food and 10 of Chicago's local bands! Oh, and cash bars with great drink specials!! And you're supporting a charity! This is the best deal in town!

The MUSIC Menu!
Secret Colours – 9pm
Sybris – 8:00
Bully in the Hallway - 7:00
Michael Lux and the Bad Sons – 6:00
Velocicopter - 5:00
Absolutely Not  - 4:00 
The Fallen Rivers - 3:00 
Box Jellyfish -  2:00 
Treasurer - 1:15 
ZED –  12:30 

Learn more about the bands here! Or take a listen:

2012 Rock and Roll Pig Roast Mixtape by RockPigRoastChi  



The FOOD Menu, prepared by Head Chef Jim August and the Standard Bar and Grill

All you can eat:
Slow roasted, smoked Cajun rubbed pork!
Served with Jameson Chipotle BBQ Sauce or Carolina –style BBQ sauce.
Pulled Pork Sandwiches
Grilled Vegetarian Medley of zucchini, eggplant, portabella mushrooms, roasted red peppers with olive oil and balsamic glaze.

The Standard’s Famous homemade mac and cheese

Drink Specials!
$3 PBR Tallboy
$6 Three Olives Vodka Drink
Cash bars with much, much more!

2012 ARTWORK

The Second Annual Rock and Roll Pig Roast is August 25th! Lineup Info!

That's right! We are back!!


WHAT?
The Second Annual Rock and Roll Pig Roast is here! The RRPR2012 will feature all of the greatness of the first roast, including LIVE CHICAGO MUSIC, incredible food and cheap drinks!

Rock and Roll Pig Roast 2012 LINEUP:

Secret Colours
Sybris
Bully in the Hallway
Michael Lux and the Bad Sons
Velocicopter
Absolutely Not
The Fallen Rivers
Box Jellyfish
Treasurer
ZED

WHEN? August 25th from 12pm till 10pm

WHERE?

The event will be held outside of The Standard Bar and Grill at 1332 North Milwaukee Avenue. We're going to be blocking off the whole side street! This is a great location in the heart of Wicker Park, and close to both the Milwaukee/Damen and Division Blue lines!

STAY TUNED FOR TICKET INFO AND FULL EVENT DETAILS!!

The Pig Roast is Tomorrow - Music Lineup!

Here's the Music Lineup!

Elephant Gun – 3:00pm

Chicago Stone Lightning Band – 4:00pm

The Record Low – 5:00pm

Bully in the Hallway – 6:00pm

Secret Colours – 7:00pm

Mannequin Men – 8:00pm

This event is rain or shine! 

There is a parking lot, beer garden with covered performance/hangout areas, as well as an interior restaurant, so even if a blizzard hits we'll be all good. See you there!

Behold the Flyer

Event INFO

September 24th is the date for Chicago’s first annual ROCK AND ROLL PIG ROAST

Come out for music, stay for the roasted meat (and veggies) and ice cold beer specials in what is surely to be one of your Chicago summer’s last great outdoor events.

Featuring:

LIVE MUSIC from Chicago’s own:

Mannequin Men
Secret Colours
Bully in the Hallway 
The Record Low 
Chicago Stone Lightning Band
Elephant Gun

Whiskey from Templeton Rye
Roasted pig, veggies and other items artfully prepared by staff of Ethyl’s Beer and Wine Dive
Ice Cold Beer, Refreshments

Buying $15 a wristband gets you: All you can eat buffet featuring roasted pig, vegetarian items, exclusive drink specials (think $2 beers...), a full day and evening of LIVE music!

Wristbands are $15 Day of, and $10 PRESALE here: http://rockandrollpigroast.eventbrite.com

MORE DETAILS
Location: Ethyl’s Beer and Wine Dive, 324 S. Racine - ONE block from the RACINE Blue Line!
This event is all ages, must be 21+ to drink alcohol. Dogs are welcome!
Doors are at 1pm, music starts at 3.

Visit www.rockandrollpigroast.com, follow @rockpigroast on Twitter or find us on Facebook for up-to-the-minute news.

This event is rain or shine!

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