Warped Tour

diamonddan · Post by **diamonddan** » August 1, 2004 10:45 am

For the second year in a row, I'm taking my son and his buds to see the warped tour. 70 bands, 8 stages. Hopefully, I'll get nominated for father of the year. Actually, some of the new music I like - reminds me of the Clash or Knack from my colleg days. But, looking at this years list, about the only band I will make sure I see is Flogging Molly - they do Rock versions of Irish Folk Songs.

Other than that, I'm finding a shade tree and bringing my license to chill!

firstmate · Post by **firstmate** » August 1, 2004 11:01 am

I nominate you, diamonddan, as father of the year, because you did the warped tour last year and are willing to go again! I took my daughters last Wednesday and regret to say that I could only last for five hours of it (I was ready to leave after five minutes). We were looking forward to the bands that were going to play later in the evening but just couldn't hang in there. If only I had brought a book to read or brought some JB to listen to I might have been able to stay. You rock!

phjrsaunt · Post by **phjrsaunt** » August 1, 2004 11:21 am

You guys are COOL parents to even THINK about going!

Lastplaneout · Post by **Lastplaneout** » August 1, 2004 1:16 pm

I used to go to the Warped Tour. The bands mostly s uck now. I'll save my cash and head to OzzFest. Too many little kids runnin' around anyway

sirgumby77 · Post by **sirgumby77** » August 1, 2004 3:47 pm

Lastplaneout wrote:I used to go to the Warped Tour. The bands mostly s uck now. I'll save my cash and head to OzzFest. Too many little kids runnin' around anyway

I thought that was Ozzfesst too.

diamonddan · Post by **diamonddan** » August 1, 2004 4:56 pm

firstmate wrote:I nominate you, diamonddan, as father of the year, because you did the warped tour last year and are willing to go again! I took my daughters last Wednesday and regret to say that I could only last for five hours of it (I was ready to leave after five minutes). We were looking forward to the bands that were going to play later in the evening but just couldn't hang in there. If only I had brought a book to read or brought some JB to listen to I might have been able to stay. You rock!

I hope they have better movies in the Parents tent. I've also heard there is a tent this year with computers w/ internet access. Maybe I'll do a "Live" report tomorrow.

livesbythesea · Post by **livesbythesea** » August 2, 2004 3:08 pm

Awww....this brings back memories! I used to be the "concert mom" and I've been to the Warped Tour in years past...I agree...they've had some good bands! My son is pretty much all grown up now, so those days are long gone, but I certainly enjoyed them while they lasted. It's nice to be able to connect with your kids over something like that.

MelliJellyBean · Post by **MelliJellyBean** » August 2, 2004 3:53 pm

Lastplaneout wrote:I used to go to the Warped Tour. The bands mostly s uck now. I'll save my cash and head to OzzFest. Too many little kids runnin' around anyway

Ya i went back in 97 when Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Pennywise, Blink 182, Reel Big Fish and Less Than Jake were there. was a great concert. Not the usual "father" environment, but your son will love you for it!

If they still do it, they have really cool half pipe demos too

Lastplaneout · Post by **Lastplaneout** » August 2, 2004 4:36 pm

All of the bands out now are just copycats an or sellouts. Back in the late 90's/2000 when I used to skateboard....a lot. Bands like Less Than Jake, Pennywise, Blink 182 were all true to their original sound. Now they are all MTV stars and in Teenie mags, and changed their sound. Now when it come to OzzFest, the band list is incredible and not MTV'd.

Hatebreed
Throwdown
Lamb of God
SLAYER!
Black Sabbath
Judas Priest
Dimmu Borgir

All of these bands I am a huge fan of. All have stayed true to their roots, whether it be SoCal Hardcore or Death Metal. No money hungry MTV boy toys here....too bad I have prior obligations and will miss the show in my area.

But as for the sports.... incredible.

diamonddan · Post by **diamonddan** » August 3, 2004 1:37 pm

I survived. Only three bands I give high props to

Flogging Molly

The Phenomenauts

and The Groovie Ghoulies.

oh... and I did get to watch WITHOUT A PADDLE, in a air-conditioned mobile movie theatre.

photogal · Post by **photogal** » August 3, 2004 9:26 pm

I'm taking my son and his friends in a couple of weeks. Just how long is it? The boys were pointing out the ska bands so I could keep busy. I also like Coheed and Cambria, they remind me of Rush. Stupid ?, do they serve beer? No right.

livesbythesea · Post by **livesbythesea** » August 4, 2004 9:52 am

Hmmm...well, we're in Jersey, so my son and his friends always caught the Warped Tour at Asbury Park. There was no beer at Convention Hall or on the boardwalk, but there was beer served (obviously) in the Stone Pony - they probably used one of those bracelet systems to confirm legal drinking age. I never went into one of those parent holding pens (just dropped 'em off, drove down to a nicer beach and relaxed there - we stayed in touch w/cell phones), so I don't know if they serve beer in those. It might just depend on the venue. The year the Warped Tour was on Randall's Island in NYC, I doubt there was beer available anywhere.

diamonddan · Post by **diamonddan** » August 4, 2004 12:23 pm

Beer yes.

But, free water in the parent's tent, while it lasts

Warped tour is about a nine hour day. Starts around noon, and goes 8:30 - 9.

Bands and stages everywhere. But, at the main stages, there should be a large schedule, and they provide paper and pencils to write down when/where your favorite bands are.

photogal · Post by **photogal** » August 4, 2004 3:57 pm

thanks, and tell me about the parent tent/pen......thats too funny, what do you do there? Adult games? heehee

diamonddan · Post by **diamonddan** » August 4, 2004 4:03 pm

I didn't spend much time in there. It is a small air conditioned tent, shows movies all day. in charlotte, it was next to the halfpipe.

and if you don't know what a halfpipe is, ask your kids.

photogal · Post by **photogal** » August 4, 2004 4:05 pm

very funny, and I do know what a half pipe is. I do like some of the bands so hopefully it wont be to bad.