Rise Against: Rock Band in New York

About Rise Against

Rise Against is a Chicago punk rock band formed in 1999, led by vocalist and rhythm guitarist Tim McIlrath alongside Zach Blair, Joe Principe, and Brandon Barnes. Their songs tend to pair bright melodic lines with fast, hard-edged rhythm sections rooted in punk and hardcore. The lyrics often turn outward, using personal urgency to address politics, animal rights, and other social concerns. In New York City, they bring that direct, high-tempo approach to The Rooftop at Pier 17, where momentum matters more than spectacle.