DAY OFF IN MOUNT SHASTA!!!!
Lake Shasta has always been a place where my family went on vacation, so it was like a new version of a family vacation. All of the Warped Tour folks rented house boats for one huge party!!! The only thing people were saying was "this is the best day of Warped yet." There was so much going on, whether it be the BBQs on the house boats, wake boarding or just floating on inflatable rafts. It was all so much fun! Arturo was lucky to be on the double decker bus WITH A WATER SLIDE!!!! In total there were probably 10 house boats with so many different characters on each boat.
My favorite part about today was joining Roger from Less than Jake on his fast jet boat and went wake boarding... well I didn't wake board because I don't think i would be very useful if i break an arm the last week. However, it was really fun seeing your best friends face plant.
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Canada
Canada has been the most amazing few days on the tour!!! Both Vancouver and Calgary left me wanting to spend more time in those areas.
First off the Calgary show was so much fun, it was on an old race track that they were shutting down the very next day to turn it into a land fill (fun fact). The main reason why I loved it there so much was because the kids were so very polite!!! There was no teenage angst, nor was there any negativity entering the venue; even when we didn't have their T shirt size they would say "please" and "thank you."
Canada is the home country for a few bands on this tour, Alexisonfire, Lights, and Silverstein. Alexisonfire is most definitely the home town heroes of Canada; when they walk around the lots in America they can most-likely go unnoticed; however, over here, they have to have a full S.W.A.T. team following them. Their tent had a constant 15 person line waiting for a tee shirt (another reason why I love these kids they wait in a perfectly formed line and waited their turn for tees).
I was lucky to be able to catch Alexisonfires set at the end of the day. I walked on stage about ten minutes before show time to get prime seats for this set, which is on the side of the stage next to the sound tables. From the main stage, you have a very good view of the entire venue. There I was able to look out into the crowd and there were kids only in front of the stage, no where else in the whole venue. I had never seen anything like that for any of the sets. It was so bizarre; yet so cool to see. After a few minutes of making small talk with the family of one of the members, they took the stage and the crowd went CRAZY, and nobody was standing still. I looked directly across the stage and there was Arturo bobbing his head to the sweet beats flowing from the speakers, we made eye contact and just started laughing and he gave me thumbs up. At one point, I saw this hat come flying to the stage and fell right on Dallas' guitar petals. He reached down and put the hat on; the crowd went insane and it seemed like everyone and their mom threw up different pieces of clothing in hopes that one of the members would wear it.... and they guys put on 60 percent of every clothing item thrown up on stage, and after a minute or so of wearing it they would take it off and throw it back into the crowd. It looked like a feeding frenzy in a shark tank after forgetting to feed them for a week. It was a complete mad house. After they finished up their set, I had to wait a minute to exit the stage after the band and I looked out to the crowd and people were crying, I don't know if it were happy or sad tears but it was a sob fest.
The second Day was in Vancouver and that was an adventure to say the least.
First off the Calgary show was so much fun, it was on an old race track that they were shutting down the very next day to turn it into a land fill (fun fact). The main reason why I loved it there so much was because the kids were so very polite!!! There was no teenage angst, nor was there any negativity entering the venue; even when we didn't have their T shirt size they would say "please" and "thank you."
Canada is the home country for a few bands on this tour, Alexisonfire, Lights, and Silverstein. Alexisonfire is most definitely the home town heroes of Canada; when they walk around the lots in America they can most-likely go unnoticed; however, over here, they have to have a full S.W.A.T. team following them. Their tent had a constant 15 person line waiting for a tee shirt (another reason why I love these kids they wait in a perfectly formed line and waited their turn for tees).
I was lucky to be able to catch Alexisonfires set at the end of the day. I walked on stage about ten minutes before show time to get prime seats for this set, which is on the side of the stage next to the sound tables. From the main stage, you have a very good view of the entire venue. There I was able to look out into the crowd and there were kids only in front of the stage, no where else in the whole venue. I had never seen anything like that for any of the sets. It was so bizarre; yet so cool to see. After a few minutes of making small talk with the family of one of the members, they took the stage and the crowd went CRAZY, and nobody was standing still. I looked directly across the stage and there was Arturo bobbing his head to the sweet beats flowing from the speakers, we made eye contact and just started laughing and he gave me thumbs up. At one point, I saw this hat come flying to the stage and fell right on Dallas' guitar petals. He reached down and put the hat on; the crowd went insane and it seemed like everyone and their mom threw up different pieces of clothing in hopes that one of the members would wear it.... and they guys put on 60 percent of every clothing item thrown up on stage, and after a minute or so of wearing it they would take it off and throw it back into the crowd. It looked like a feeding frenzy in a shark tank after forgetting to feed them for a week. It was a complete mad house. After they finished up their set, I had to wait a minute to exit the stage after the band and I looked out to the crowd and people were crying, I don't know if it were happy or sad tears but it was a sob fest.
The second Day was in Vancouver and that was an adventure to say the least.
Monday, August 17, 2009
Detroit
Birthdays and Mustaches? what more do you want when you are in Detroit Rock City?
The only thing that mattered in Detroit was Little Erin's 20th birthday!!! She is one of my many bunk mates, and for her birthday we got her a cake with Hanson on it... Yes, Hanson the three brothers who struck it rich through their one hit wonder "Mmmm Bop." Eating Taylor's face, was the most bizarre thing ever. Jasmine made Erin this massive card which she got a ton of bands, friends and crew to sign which was so nice.
Oliver Peck (the warped official tattoo artist) threw the fourth annual Mustacho Basho Party, and it definitely lived up to its reputation!!!
When you entered the bar the first floor, there was one party bar and then you make your way up to the second floor where it was all couches and more of a lounge. The top floor was where we hung out all night. On this floor, there were pool tables, tvs everywhere and an open bar, and everyone was having fun!!! It was just a massive "whose who" of Warped Tour. This night, the barricades were broken down between the bands and the sponsors. The sponsors bus with the production crew and we leave the lots before any of the bands; therefore, mingling is normally out of the question, but with a late bus call in our favor, we just got to hang out. Not to mention when you are around a ton of people wearing mustaches its a good conversation starter. It is always nice to just get out of the typical warped environment and just spend time with people you like to be around. As bus call came close, we (bus 14) made our way back to the stadium all dancing through the streets wearing fake mustaches singing "Time of our lives" "Dont Stop Believing" and my personal favorite "Total Eclipse of the heart"... it was a great way to end the night
The only thing that mattered in Detroit was Little Erin's 20th birthday!!! She is one of my many bunk mates, and for her birthday we got her a cake with Hanson on it... Yes, Hanson the three brothers who struck it rich through their one hit wonder "Mmmm Bop." Eating Taylor's face, was the most bizarre thing ever. Jasmine made Erin this massive card which she got a ton of bands, friends and crew to sign which was so nice.
Oliver Peck (the warped official tattoo artist) threw the fourth annual Mustacho Basho Party, and it definitely lived up to its reputation!!!
When you entered the bar the first floor, there was one party bar and then you make your way up to the second floor where it was all couches and more of a lounge. The top floor was where we hung out all night. On this floor, there were pool tables, tvs everywhere and an open bar, and everyone was having fun!!! It was just a massive "whose who" of Warped Tour. This night, the barricades were broken down between the bands and the sponsors. The sponsors bus with the production crew and we leave the lots before any of the bands; therefore, mingling is normally out of the question, but with a late bus call in our favor, we just got to hang out. Not to mention when you are around a ton of people wearing mustaches its a good conversation starter. It is always nice to just get out of the typical warped environment and just spend time with people you like to be around. As bus call came close, we (bus 14) made our way back to the stadium all dancing through the streets wearing fake mustaches singing "Time of our lives" "Dont Stop Believing" and my personal favorite "Total Eclipse of the heart"... it was a great way to end the night
Monday, August 10, 2009
Denver, CO
Sunshine in Denver made for a lovely day, but the hail lightning and thunder at night left the hometown heroes 3oh!3's fans all wet!
To start off the day, the band The Maine took the Hurley stage but mid way through their set the huge inflatable dome overhang lost power and deflated onto the stage. It happened so fast that midway through a song,they dropped their instruments and ran for an open area. The audience had a good laugh.
3oh!3 has the worst luck with weather on warped!!! Every time there might be a chance of rain, they are always stuck playing during the heaviest part of the storm. As they took the stage at 8:30, you could see the lightning in the distance with the shadow of rain falling from the clouds. As they began the set, the wind picked up and the clouds moved in faster than expected. I was standing behind the sound board as Jr and Geary ran franticly around trying to put plastic over everything and move all the wires to higher ground. Geary and JR are the two guys on tour that if something went wrong, they would be there to help. I have a lot of faith in them; however, they were in a sheer panic which made me more nervous than I had ever been!! All of the sudden a bolt of lightning crackeded across the sky, and Geary ran over and grabbed their equally frantic stage manager . Then he ran over and cleared everyone off the stage (which means their was a real emergency.) Jr grabbed me and Whitney and left the stage into the main loading truck with all the security guards. As people attempted to get into the truck, security was yelling at them telling saying they weren't allowed in, making them run for cover. The rain was beating down so hard it sounded like bullets hitting the tin truck. Then Nat jumped on the mic and announces that they have to cut their set short and they will only play one more song!!! So what do u do when you feel like u might die? You dance!!! So Jr, Whitney and myself danced our fears away to Starstruck in the back of the truck. Marble sized hail were like bb's, pelting people who were trying to find shelter. As the band wrapped up their set, and then ran into their bus, the clouds parts and the rain stopped... Did they get the short end of the stick or what?!?
When we returned to the bus, we dried off while we played the board game Apples to Apples and drank hot tea!!! Thank u Denver for the unexpected day!!!
To start off the day, the band The Maine took the Hurley stage but mid way through their set the huge inflatable dome overhang lost power and deflated onto the stage. It happened so fast that midway through a song,they dropped their instruments and ran for an open area. The audience had a good laugh.
3oh!3 has the worst luck with weather on warped!!! Every time there might be a chance of rain, they are always stuck playing during the heaviest part of the storm. As they took the stage at 8:30, you could see the lightning in the distance with the shadow of rain falling from the clouds. As they began the set, the wind picked up and the clouds moved in faster than expected. I was standing behind the sound board as Jr and Geary ran franticly around trying to put plastic over everything and move all the wires to higher ground. Geary and JR are the two guys on tour that if something went wrong, they would be there to help. I have a lot of faith in them; however, they were in a sheer panic which made me more nervous than I had ever been!! All of the sudden a bolt of lightning crackeded across the sky, and Geary ran over and grabbed their equally frantic stage manager . Then he ran over and cleared everyone off the stage (which means their was a real emergency.) Jr grabbed me and Whitney and left the stage into the main loading truck with all the security guards. As people attempted to get into the truck, security was yelling at them telling saying they weren't allowed in, making them run for cover. The rain was beating down so hard it sounded like bullets hitting the tin truck. Then Nat jumped on the mic and announces that they have to cut their set short and they will only play one more song!!! So what do u do when you feel like u might die? You dance!!! So Jr, Whitney and myself danced our fears away to Starstruck in the back of the truck. Marble sized hail were like bb's, pelting people who were trying to find shelter. As the band wrapped up their set, and then ran into their bus, the clouds parts and the rain stopped... Did they get the short end of the stick or what?!?
When we returned to the bus, we dried off while we played the board game Apples to Apples and drank hot tea!!! Thank u Denver for the unexpected day!!!
Sunday, August 9, 2009
Nampa, ID
Mud fights and an up hill battle!
Once again a rainy day on a muddy hill. This was a very odd set up day
in Nampa ID because all the trucks located on the top of a grassy hill,
and the rain pouring down it made it the most difficult day of Warped
tour. It wasn't just the steep down hill trek,but also doing all of
it while your hand truck tires are getting stuck it the thick mud.
The rain really puts a damper on the whole day at Warped. Because we
are all stuck in our tents the full day in fear of that one freak
cloud that will dump gallons of water on your tents or a strong wind
might come about and blow your tent into the middle of a mosh pit
where angry hardcore dancers might take their aggressive behavior out
on your tent. Luckily we were place in front of two stages that Arturo
and I rarely visit; Smart punk and Hurley.com. When u are on this tour
you get into show routines for instance I love watching the Bouncing
Souls so I make sure to take my break during their set. When you
are placed in front of stages you don't visit it opens your
ears to new things.
Sences fail really made a good impression. In the midst of their set, the out spoken Buddy
( singer) said "you are surrounded by mud.... let's see what you can do
with it." within seconds the crowd opened up to this massive mosh pit
with the moshers turning into the mud slingers and the outside
people dodging mud wads. The beach balls that normally thrown by the
crowd were swiftly exchanged for clumps of mud which turned
their set into a muddy war ground. I had never been one for mud, so I
was thankful I had the shelter of my tent and could admire the art of
war from a distance. It was just fun for the kids to have the experience of
a mud fight in the middle of a fantastic live band like Sences Fail.
Old Bessie is officially going to the junk yard :-) we are getting a
new bus as on Sunday!!! Movviinn. Onn upp to a fffaannccyyy busss!!!!
As long as theirs no mice I'm stoked!!
Once again a rainy day on a muddy hill. This was a very odd set up day
in Nampa ID because all the trucks located on the top of a grassy hill,
and the rain pouring down it made it the most difficult day of Warped
tour. It wasn't just the steep down hill trek,but also doing all of
it while your hand truck tires are getting stuck it the thick mud.
The rain really puts a damper on the whole day at Warped. Because we
are all stuck in our tents the full day in fear of that one freak
cloud that will dump gallons of water on your tents or a strong wind
might come about and blow your tent into the middle of a mosh pit
where angry hardcore dancers might take their aggressive behavior out
on your tent. Luckily we were place in front of two stages that Arturo
and I rarely visit; Smart punk and Hurley.com. When u are on this tour
you get into show routines for instance I love watching the Bouncing
Souls so I make sure to take my break during their set. When you
are placed in front of stages you don't visit it opens your
ears to new things.
Sences fail really made a good impression. In the midst of their set, the out spoken Buddy
( singer) said "you are surrounded by mud.... let's see what you can do
with it." within seconds the crowd opened up to this massive mosh pit
with the moshers turning into the mud slingers and the outside
people dodging mud wads. The beach balls that normally thrown by the
crowd were swiftly exchanged for clumps of mud which turned
their set into a muddy war ground. I had never been one for mud, so I
was thankful I had the shelter of my tent and could admire the art of
war from a distance. It was just fun for the kids to have the experience of
a mud fight in the middle of a fantastic live band like Sences Fail.
Old Bessie is officially going to the junk yard :-) we are getting a
new bus as on Sunday!!! Movviinn. Onn upp to a fffaannccyyy busss!!!!
As long as theirs no mice I'm stoked!!
Monday, August 3, 2009
Chicago update by guest blogger Michelle!
This past Saturday, August 1, Warped stopped in Tinley Park, IL. I had a really interesting time because I went with friends who had been to Warped before and some who hadn't been.
Some of the highlights on the five stages were Alexisonfire, Scary Kids Scaring Kids and Less Than Jake. I also got to see an upcoming Chicago band, White Tie Affair, an electronica/pop/punk band play in the amphitheater. This band accesorizes their show! They had two yellow balloon men with "TWTA" printed on them.
I got to see the Boulder electronica band, 3OH!3 from backstage with a bunch of their fans. It was exciting to see the stage set up, the crowd dancing to their high energy performance, and guys and girls body surfing to the sing along.
My friends who had been to Warped before loved seeing Warped Alum bands like Bad Religion. My friends who had never been, were a bit overwhelmed by everything going on.
Even though it was chilly and rainy, no one seemed to mind the weather. I don't think the fans would let it interfere with their plans! I think music festivals are the best shows to go to for all the variety of bands and to be with fellow music fanatics!
Sunday, August 2, 2009
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Mother Nature I'm one rainy day way from kicking your butt!!!! Yes, it was another rainy day in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. My one dream for this day was to recreate the opening scene from Laverne and Shirley, but it was swiftly canned at sight of the weather forecast. .
With the crazy weather it makes life very, very difficult to go out watch a set or meet new people because Arturo and I need to man the tent together in case of an emergency.
We have seen many tents go flying during this kind of weather which taught us to be safe than sorry.
After break down, the trailer on the back of my bus turns into the hang out spot for a lot of different people such as Bouncing Souls and their crew. As we were all hanging out, a bike gang approached us on their bright, pink Hannah Montana bikes. I realized it was the set up crew (such manly men). David told me to go get my bike because they were going on an adventure. Now, I'm not one to turn down any sort of adventure, so I dashed to my bus and hollered to the Bus 14 Bike Crew ( which is made up of Whitney, Erin and me), grabbed Ringwald and made our way to get to the Bus 4 Crew. When Terri says "don't worry guys just follow me," it could go 2 ways, good or bad; however, because we were all together it was bound to be amazing. We all ventured out of the venue following the bends in the lake, taking dirt roads,and gravel paths. All the boys were singing "The Time of Your Life" from Dirty Dancing at the top of their lungs. As we looked ahead, we had arrived at a huge Light House off a short pier! You could only see faint lights in the distance with tug boats circling. There was a period of about 10 minutes of silence... Which is unheard of because we all are very loud people. It was all too perfect. We made our way back just in time for bus call and we called it a night.
Looking forward to tomorrows Mustacheo Basho party in Detroit which is thrown by the Oliver Peck!!!
With the crazy weather it makes life very, very difficult to go out watch a set or meet new people because Arturo and I need to man the tent together in case of an emergency.
We have seen many tents go flying during this kind of weather which taught us to be safe than sorry.
After break down, the trailer on the back of my bus turns into the hang out spot for a lot of different people such as Bouncing Souls and their crew. As we were all hanging out, a bike gang approached us on their bright, pink Hannah Montana bikes. I realized it was the set up crew (such manly men). David told me to go get my bike because they were going on an adventure. Now, I'm not one to turn down any sort of adventure, so I dashed to my bus and hollered to the Bus 14 Bike Crew ( which is made up of Whitney, Erin and me), grabbed Ringwald and made our way to get to the Bus 4 Crew. When Terri says "don't worry guys just follow me," it could go 2 ways, good or bad; however, because we were all together it was bound to be amazing. We all ventured out of the venue following the bends in the lake, taking dirt roads,and gravel paths. All the boys were singing "The Time of Your Life" from Dirty Dancing at the top of their lungs. As we looked ahead, we had arrived at a huge Light House off a short pier! You could only see faint lights in the distance with tug boats circling. There was a period of about 10 minutes of silence... Which is unheard of because we all are very loud people. It was all too perfect. We made our way back just in time for bus call and we called it a night.
Looking forward to tomorrows Mustacheo Basho party in Detroit which is thrown by the Oliver Peck!!!
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