Vans Warped Tour coming to Vinoy Park on July 11
Article published on Tuesday, June 24, 2008 |
ST. PETERSBURG - Vans Warped Tour featuring more than 50 bands is coming to Vinoy Park on Friday, July 11. Gates open at 11 a.m.
If it’s a ton of bands, a ton of music and tons of fun, it could only be Warped Tour 2008, featuring Angels & Airwaves, Relient K, The Academy Is, Every Time I Die, From First to Last, Against Me, Gym Class Heroes, Reel Big Fish, Say Anything, Norma Jean, As I Lay Dying, Story of the Year, Cobra Starship, The Dillinger Escape Plan, Devil Wears Prada and more.
The Warped Tour was created in 1994 by Kevin Lyman, who got the idea while working on skateboarding shows such as the Vision Skate Escape and Holiday Havoc which included music with skateboarding contests. The Warped name comes from the short-lived Warp Magazine, published by Transworld, which covered surfing, skateboarding, snowboarding and music.
With more than fifty bands the Warped Tour also provides benefits for up-and-coming bands, and those looking to gain more recognition. The tour provides a direct market in order for these bands to obtain or extend their fan base. The bands can set up tent areas and are able to talk with those atteding the tour and sell their merchandise as well as give away promotional freebies.
As well as music, this tour brings many attractions, including a half pipe for skaters and bikers. The tour also features many booths creating a flea market-like atmosphere, having tents for each of the bands to sell merchandise, independent record labels, magazine publishers, non-profit organizations, and sponsors looking to market their products to the tour's audience.
Tickets are $34.49 in advance and $35 day of show. Tickets are available at www.livenation.com and at all Ticketmaster outlets. To charge by phone, call 813-287-8844 or 727-898-2100.
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Article published on Tuesday, June 24, 2008
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