“Rise Against,” an anarchy-promoting musical entourage, took center stage at the Alaska State Fair on “Kids Day,” when kids under the age of 12 could get into the fairgrounds for free, thanks to GCI.
The band is known for its radical social commentary, with LGBTQ issues and pushing the gender confusion message on youth as a main area of focus, although lyrics also deal with general rebellion against anything not anarchic.
“Rise Against is often labeled as a ‘political band’. Some journalists have stated that the band has specifically targeted the Republican administrations of George W. Bush and Donald Trump, while promoting anarchist ideologies,” according to Wikipedia.
Th anti-Trump band is known for its advocacy of the It Gets Better Project, which connects and supports LGBTQ youth and is against bullying.
Starting in the 1990s, the rock band has risen on the punk scene and although still preaching alienation, rebellion, and hate, the band is now a punk quartet of middle-aged white guys with modest musical talent, which make some of their work sound a bit cringe.
The song the “Nowhere Generation” lyrics include:
We are the nowhere generation
We are the kids that no one wants
We are a credible threat to the rules you set
A cause to be alarmed
We are not the names that we’ve been given
We speak a language you don’t know
We are the nowhere generation
The Alaska State Fair promotions department was not troubled by having this band booked for Kids Day:
“A little rain never hurt an Alaskan, ever. We’re always prepared! Day 6 of Alaska State Fair was a little wet but a lotta wonderful for GCI Kids’ Day. So much to do, so much to see! Huge laughter and applause at the Diaper Derby & Toddler Trot, Kids’ Day Games, and Foam Party.
“The Holland America Princess (HAP) Events Tent was on fire from the mad skills at the Ninja Warrior Camp presented by the UAA: University of Alaska Anchorage with Nick Hansen, Eskimo Ninja, and other top competitors. Camp will continue through Sunday 8/28! Pre-register on our website.
“Sheep, Goat & Swine strutted their stuff at Farm Exhibits while junior cowboys and cowgirls showed their moves at the Silver Legacy Jr. Rodeo.
“And let’s talk about that concert! If the ConocoPhillips Borealis Theatre had a roof, Rise Against would have blown it off with their hardcore sound! Part of the AT&T Concert Series.”
Hard core for Kids Day was how the State Fair closed out Day 6. Today is “Out at the Fair” day for LGBTQ+ experiences.
