The Vans Warped Tour
30 July 2009
The Riverbend Music Centre
Cincinnati, Ohio
Every year, right around the same time, a bunch of punk rock kids get together and go on tour across the country. Some of them have made the trek, survived, and somehow have come back for more. Some of them are complete rookies. That’s what makes it fun, of course. Every day is a frenzy of activity to get ready for the days events. The events of the day are, of course, putting on a full production of the Vans Warped Tour. Now in its 15th year, the tour shows no signs of slowing down. You know that summer has arrived when Warped Tour rolls through your city. For some, it’s about spending time in the hot sun, paying way too much for a bottle of water, just for a chance to meet your favourite band. For others, it’s about making new friends with the person next to you…who has been smashed against the same barricade right next to you for the last three bands. For others, it’s a chance to discover their new favourite band and the next big thing. If you’re like me, it’s a chance to see some old friends whom you haven’t seen in forever because they’re always on tour. Whatever your motivation is, Warped Tour has a little something for everyone. The day usually begins with waiting in line, a very long line. Once inside the gate, it’s a mad dash to check the schedule to find out who is playing where and then sprinting across the venue to find the stage where your favourite bands are playing.
