Take the smell of BBQ, the sound of strumming guitars, mohawk hairdos and Mexican wrestling, (yes I said Mexican wrestling) and what do you have? You have the thirteenth installment of the punk rock summer camp that is, The Warped Tour! Thirteen years ago, Kevin Lyman organized a tour that consisted of punk rock bands, extreme sports and attitude. His musical brain lasted many summers on tour and was a pillar of support for fans and musicians alike. Over the years, the concept of what “punk rock” is has changed. Like the Blues and the jazz festivals Warped Tour really pushes the idea of what punk can be. Some have criticized our prices for being too commercial. Although the focus has changed to “strictly punk”, much of the punk rock ethos remains. Everyone in the band never knows what time they are in when the slots are rotated. Although the veteran acts on the bill are never obvious, the headliner and bands are all relegated to the stage for no more than thirty minutes. On my second trip to Ventura, I stopped several offshoots of punk on display (cute is what we’re looking for, Anberlin), metal art / hardcore metal (Coheed and Cambria, Killswitch Engaged), rap (K-OS) and old punk rock (Pennywise, Circle of Jerks, and Bad Religion). As an added bonus, extreme sports like skateboarding around the day and this summer will be personified Mexican wrestlers Lucha Libre USA their American to make a début this summer.
Earlier in the day it seemed as if a new game would rule the youth festival. bands such as Cute Is What We Aim For and Anberlin provided much of the excitement under the sun. Anberlin has tempered their abundance with thought of the letters, so that some depth can be a benefit under the banner. During the middle of the day, Coheed and Cambria take the stage and quickly mix things up with a mix of music that is more metal than punk<. /a>, thus somewhat more violently at fes. They were surrounded by the fast paced, pop punk sound of Flavicardi who is the closest to those shows. While these two seats compete for the hearts and minds of the deepest race. Canadian rapper K-OS brought a hip bag to the party at yet another show.
Diversity seems to be the key in Warped Tour but there is no mistaking it; senior tour presence and command a lot of respect among new and old fans. Keith Morris put the Circle Jerks through injury thirty minutes. A gang driven by a bad religious craze, despite being known by many, runs into the popular painted and pierced political darlings. When Pennywise took the stage, it was clear to see the relationship between old school and new school at Warped Tour. While newer bands are basking in their acceptance of the bill and bringing a whole new look and style to the punk world, veteran acts keep the spirit and ethos alive on the road and still manage to keep up with their younger brethren. Don’t miss out on the biggest and hottest summer camp when it hits your city!
