Exclusive: Warped Tour Debut Report

Lineup includes NOFX, Bad Religion, Guttermouth, Gallows, Thrice, 30!h3 and punk-rockin' transvestite Jeffree Star.

By Blurt Staff

Summer's here, which means the annual Warped Tour must be headed to a city near you. It kicked off the other night, June 26, in Pomona, Calif., and BLURT's own Scott Dudelson was there.

Writes Dudelson, "Despite scorching 95-degree weather, 15,000+ young punks (average age was well under 18), converged on the fairgrounds to watch 70+ bands perform across the 8 different stages.  While each date on the tour features a different line-up, this kick off show featured a powerful mix of old-school punks with credibility, and some interesting acts that were left of the punk mainstream."

Among those Dudelson caught from the pit: NOFX, Bad Religion, Guttermouth, Gallows, Thrice, 30!h3 and punk-rockin' transvestite Jeffree Star. (Of the latter, Dudelson advises, "If you decide to see Star when the tour hits your city, be advised that his/her set is not for the faint of heart or supporters of the far right.")

You can read his full account, and check out exclusive up-close-and-personal photos, in our concert reviews section.