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By Tiffany Razzano
Though the numbers of attendees at Warped Tour have waned over the past 11 years since it began, and despite the fact that the festival and punk rock has become more mainstream over the years, the punks still came out in droves to Nassau Coliseum to check out over 100 bands, both veterans and newcomers on the scene, on over 10 stages.
Paper Doll
Paper Doll, from New York City, performed early on the Shira Girl Stage. Their tiny lead singer, dressed in a school girl outfit accented with hot pink accesories, belted her energetic vocals that went well with the group's fusion of punk, funk and rock.
The Academy Is...
This festival has been huge for Chicago's The Academy Is... The group pulled in a large crowd despite the fact that they have an early set, at 12:25 p.m., on the Jack-N-The-Box Stage. The group's energizing and melodic pop-punk got the crowd ready and moshing.
Motion City Soundtrack
Another highlight of the day, on the same stage, about an hour later, was Motion City Soundtrack, who has a similar brand of melodic pop-punk the kids love.
The Fully Down
The Fully Down, on the Smartpunk Stage, was true punk rock, with a street punk ethos - gritty vocals, hard and abrasive guitar playing, driving drums and bass lines, and the dischord that punk rock has been known for since it first started.
hellogoodbye
The Hurley Stage saw hellogoodbye draw a large crowd to its stage in the early afternoon. Their dancy, indie-rock, with their electronic elements and synthesizers, did not disappoint the energetic crowd.
Jungle Junkies with Disgraceland Family Freakshow
The Dysfunctional Family Freakshow was given the chance to perform their act on stage with Brazil's Jungle Junkies. While they did their gross-out feats for the crowd, the hard driving band, with its growling, female vocals, got a rise out of the crowd despite the heat.
Valient Thorr
A little while later, at the nearby Volcom Stage, Valient Thorr also worked up the crowd. They also seemed like an odd choice for Warped, looking more like Hell's Angels than punks, with their long, stringy hair and beards and denim vests. Their music was an eclectic mix of metal, punk and '70s rock Ted Nugent style.
Thursday
Thursday captivated the large crowd that formed at the Jack-N-The-Box Stage with their performance of songs dating back to their formation in 1997. For a band that has been around so long, they have learned how to entertain and keep the audience pleased.
Saves the Day
Emo veterans, Saves the Day, played the Jack-N-The-Box Stage, performing a mix of newer and older fare for the audience. Their newer songs are definitely not as poppy or melodic as their older tunes. The audience perked up when the band played Rocks Tonic Juice Magic.
Joan Jett and the Blackhearts
Joan Jett and the Blackhearts' set was a real highlight of the day. Jett tore through old favorites, such as Bad Reputation, I Love Rock 'n' Roll, and the Runaways' hit, Cherry Bomb, as well as songs from her latest album, Sinner. These new songs stood up great against her older, classic songs, showing why Jett is still a staple on the rock scene.
I Am the Avalanche
The crowd cheered when Vinnie Caruana from I Am the Avalanche told them he grew up five minutes away from Nassau Coliseum in Merrick. The group drew a large crowd with their melodic indie rock, with hardcore elements, and even played a new song called Polar Beast.
Patent Pending
Fellow Long Islanders, Patent Pending, also drew a large crowd to the Ernie Ball Stage. This was probably one of the most energetic crowds and sets of the day. The audience was going just as wild as the band, who, by the way, had a guy in a whale costume walking around despite the heat. The group's catchy blend of ska/punk was a lot of fun.
A guy flipping on a bike.
Besides just music, Warped Tour provided entertainment through BMX and skateboarding demos. Some of the talented riders were there to show off their moves.
Some of the many tents set up.
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ans Warped Tour turned the back parking lot of Nassau Coliseum into a punk rock playground on Saturday, August 5. This was the first time the rock festival came to Long Island, leaving behind its long time home at Randall's Island.
