StevieB
07-07-2010, 08:56 AM
The Vans Warped Tour lineup has changed dramatically over the years but the audience remains the same: Teenagers basking in the glory of no adult supervision, walking from stage to stage hoping to crowd surf along to the music of their favorite bands.
This year, the third Texas date of the event was held at Dallas’ Superpages.com Center on July 3 and it was not any different, although most of the bands playing were relatively unknown and lacked the star-factor of previous years. The tour was a great opportunity to discover new bands and re-discover mainstream staples such as All-American Rejects and We The Kings.
Most bands seemed to be directed toward the angsty-emo teenager with acts such as The Summer Set, Hey Monday, Every Time I Die (fitting name) and Artist Vs Poet. However, there was something for the happier, more stable and yes, older audience, with acts such as The Mighty Regis, Motion City Soundtrack and Ivy League. A set by punk-rockers Sum 41 brought back the memories of junior high and adolescent rebellion.
A particularly enjoyable set was the one by the Big Damn Band, finding themselves facing a crowd of soaking wet teenagers when torrential rain threatened to dampen the moods. The band, which was playing in the only stage covered by a roof, took this opportunity to make the audience dance and stomp their feet along to their unique blend of blues and country. read more (http://www.newsregisteronline.com/mobile/arts-entertainment/lackluster-vans-warped-tour-doesn-t-impress-1.1496634)
This year, the third Texas date of the event was held at Dallas’ Superpages.com Center on July 3 and it was not any different, although most of the bands playing were relatively unknown and lacked the star-factor of previous years. The tour was a great opportunity to discover new bands and re-discover mainstream staples such as All-American Rejects and We The Kings.
Most bands seemed to be directed toward the angsty-emo teenager with acts such as The Summer Set, Hey Monday, Every Time I Die (fitting name) and Artist Vs Poet. However, there was something for the happier, more stable and yes, older audience, with acts such as The Mighty Regis, Motion City Soundtrack and Ivy League. A set by punk-rockers Sum 41 brought back the memories of junior high and adolescent rebellion.
A particularly enjoyable set was the one by the Big Damn Band, finding themselves facing a crowd of soaking wet teenagers when torrential rain threatened to dampen the moods. The band, which was playing in the only stage covered by a roof, took this opportunity to make the audience dance and stomp their feet along to their unique blend of blues and country. read more (http://www.newsregisteronline.com/mobile/arts-entertainment/lackluster-vans-warped-tour-doesn-t-impress-1.1496634)