#3 - Vans Warped Tour 2013

This year, I went to the Warped Tour (Orlando) for the first time in my life, and while it was great, it didn't seem to be everything it was hyped up to be. I'm saying this even though this was my first concert where I got to go without my parents.

 

It didn't feel any different from the two other concerts I've been to, it just had more bands and more access to them. The parking line was long, but the entry line was not. There were signings at the "Vans tent" but guess what? There were about 10 Vans tents and I couldn't get to the right one in time because I wasted too much time trying to figure out which one it was.



AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!



I only got to see two sets because my dad was dead set on leaving at 5, but it wasn't really interesting enough for me to want to stay there and do nothing between sets for a long time.

 

I saw Forever The Sickest Kids and The Used. Their sets were very good. We even attempted to break the record for the most crowdsurfers during a set during FTSK's set! To be honest, I don't even know what the current record is, but we crossed 200!

 

One day, I will do that too.

I would've crowdsurfed if I wasn't with my brother, because I had to look after him and seeing me crowdsurf would've made him want to crowdsurf too, except I don't think that would've been a good idea at his first rock show. He doesn't even like rock shows!

 

My brother's attitude during the show

At least I ended up getting lots of free (and not so free) stuff, like stickers, bracelets and a sports-type water bottle. I also bought an I Love Boobies bracelet (for Keep A Breast, a breast cancer prevention organization) and an FTSK shirt as well as their new CD.

 

I also ended up subscribing to Alternative Press for 1 year to get a signed Tonight Alive poster. I mean, 12 magazines for $10 overall instead of $4.99 per issue, which would add up to around $60 a year! $50 savings is no small amount! And a poster on top of that! I'M IN FREAKIN' HEAVEN!

 

Yay!

I also would've bought shirts from The Used and even Anarbor if I hadn't already blown all my money, and Tonight Alive if only I could find their tent. Also, Billy Talent and Man Overboard. I'll admit that I'm obsessed with wearing my interests and hobbies on my shirts.

 

 

All in all, I would rate it as a 3/5 stars experience. Not too bad but nothing special. I'm glad I got to go though.