Barflies.net Warped Tour 2003 CoverageSan Francisco, Sat. July 12, 2003 - Text & Photos by Ashley-Kiana
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San Francisco, Sat. July 12, 2003The Vans Warped Tour has blossomed into a huge music event. The tour started out small, with only beer provided for the bands playing. The tour is now “America’s longest running touring festival” according to an official Warped Tour press release. Although the event’s popularity and attendance increases every year, I feel the quality of the band line up decreases every year. Note in the last paragraph I said the tour is a huge music event. I have to admit I barely saw any of the music part of the event. The day turned into more of a social event for me, as it tends to do every year. The heat always hits during bands making me always leave during the first song of the band’s set. This doesn’t bother me because I usually can’t see the band anyway as too many people are in front of me pushing to see the band. This year the three bands I actually stayed to watch for more than the first song were Avenged Sevenfold, Face to Face, and Anthym. Two of the bands I took pictures for and one band I knew, which is why I stayed so long for each band. Out of over 70 bands playing, I am glad I picked to stay for Avenged Sevenfold. The crowd was the perfect size and the lead singer packed a powerful scream and was wearing a Guns N’ Roses shirt. I was impressed. The Avenged Sevenfold set had to be the only band highlight of my day. Every year I complain about the crowds being too big, the stages too far, and the temperature too high. Every year I still go back to the tour. What is it about this tour? Every year I come home tired, sun burnt, and carrying a large bag packed with free stuff from all of the merchandise booths. It must be the free stuff that brings me back. -ashley-kiana |
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Avenged Sevenfold |
Avenged Sevenfold |
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Warped
Tour 2003 at Long Beach, CA - July 11, 2003
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The Used |
The Used |
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The Thrice booth was the most popular! |
Free Mullets and Mohawks! |
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Mad Caddies |
Mad Caddies |
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Mad Caddies |
Mad Caddies |
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Matchbook Romance |
Level |
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Less Than Jake |
Less Than Jake |
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Dropkick Murphys |
Dropkick Murphys |
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Dropkick Murphys |
Dropkick Murphys |
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Dropkick Murphys |
The Unseen |
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The Unseen |
The Unseen |
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The Crowd |
Shawn Stern |
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Rancid |
Rancid |
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Rancid |
Rancid |