Date: July 3, 2002
Location: Chula Vista, CA
Bands: Various
This concert was great! There was tons of amazing performances, such as Good Charlotte, New Found Glory, NOFX, and MXPX on the Main Stage and great performances on the Drive Thru Stage by Home Grown and Something Corporate. I personally enjoyed the performances by New Found Glory and Good Charlotte, not only because they are my favorite bands, but because I truly believe they give a good show. One word I have for all concert goers is to PLEASE be careful in the moshpit! The moshpit a very dangerous place to be. Always be careful of yourself and those around you so that no one gets hurt!
At the Warped Tour people bring their booths and promote record companies, bands, and lots more. Personally, I enjoyed the 'Make your own button for ' booth. This booth supplies tons of magazines that you can look though and find pictures to put in a button. I got 4 buttons made of the boys in GC. I recommend taking a gander at that booth. There is also an Alternative Press booth where bands do signings, so check up over there. If you are looking for autographs, hit a booth titled 'Warped Are They Now?' where bands also do signings.
The coolest part of this concert is that when you are there, and even while youre waiting in line to enter the Warped Tour area, people from local bands and the lesser known bands come by and give you free stuff such as stickers, small posters, and sometimes CDs, so always be watching for them.
Another great part about Warped is that the artists walk around and hang out throughout the day. I got to meet the lead singer from Home Grown since he was out giving stickers away. So always keep watch for 'famous' people. They could bump into you at any time.
For More Information:
• Warped Official Site: www.warpedtour.com