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For the East Coast Indie stage, warped tour has come to an end. We had another successful year but most of all we’ve all made memories that will last a lifetime. Something about being on the Warped Tour will always make me feel like a kid, it brings me right back to the first time I stood in line to get in back in 1997. After all these years, I’ve seen a lot of changes, some I love and some I hate…but nothing is better than passing by your favorite artists playing your favorite songs all day. From a kid admiring the tour to now being part of the production is truely a dream…we would like to thank Kevin Lyman for making this all possible for us. So many unsigned bands have had the chance to play the biggest tour in the world because of the East Coast Indie Stage, we are blessed that Kevin cares about the small guys as much as the big to allow us to make these dreams happen.

Thanks to all of the fans that came out to support the bands on our stage, without you this all would not be possible!!!

Raise your glass and toast to good times…to my bus mates…I love you guys….and your smelly clothes and dirty feet…I can’t wait to do it again. See you guys next year…

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Till next summer my friends stay safe and continue to rock!

Daniela

Split Fifty, a rock back from PA decides to end their six month hiatus. They began their reunion with dates on the Warped Tour; the fans couldn’t have been happier. Their crowds were filled with kids who knew every word to their songs. The band was definitely a must see on the tour. Split Fifty were named hometown hero’s in Alternative Press and also a band to watch in 2008.  I can’t wait to see what’s in store for these guys…

If you haven’t heard of them yet go check them out right now…….www.myspace.com/deadlegend. Amazing songs, super catchy and unlike the other trendy stuff out there these days. I finally got to see them in Englishtown at Warped and I really enjoyed their performance and had to let you guys know! Whatcha waiting for??? Here are some pictures that I took…Enjoy!

After another long day working in the hot sun at Warped tour (today we were in Philly) I decide that I must take a shower. I was going on my fourth day not showering and I just couldn’t mask my smell anymore…so I wait a dreaded two hours and finally get a shower. I thought it would be freezing but surprisingly it was warm and soooooo refreshing. I make my way back to the bus to find members from Dead Legend, Pull the Pin, and Red Car Wire playing video games. All of these guys are jam packed into a tiny space around the tv to watch whoever playing Halo!!!! I will never understand why boys love video games so much and honestly am way to exhausted to get into it. If any of you girls have the answer please fill me in. It’s been a long day and I feel like I just might be getting a sore throat, so I’m out for tonight. New York here we come….D