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Must-See Bands at Vans Warped Tour: The Gorge, Washington

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If you're going to a stop on Vans Warped Tour, you'd be remiss to miss any of these bands.If you're going to a stop on Vans Warped Tour, you'd be remiss to miss any of these bands.If you're going to a stop on Vans Warped Tour, you'd be remiss to miss any of these bands.5 photosView the full slideshow »
If you're going to a stop on Vans Warped Tour, you'd be remiss to miss any of these bands.

With over eight hours of music playing simultaneously on eight stages, plus tons of vendors and non-profits to check out, Vans Warped Tour is sure to keep you busy, and maybe overwhelmed by all your choices.  To help prepare you for your trip to Warped, see below for some bands you do not want to miss.  

   1)    The Dance Party: Described by the Warped Tour website as ‘powerpop’ this quartet from Washington, D.C. will have you moving in just a few bars.  Their debut album ‘Touch’ is chock full of perfect ‘get pumped’ tracks best described as punk/pop with an 80’s pop influence.  I defy you not to dance to The Dance Party.

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2)    Every Avenue: All set to release their new album, ‘Bad Habits’ on August 2nd, Every Avenue have been out this summer in support.  Their pop-rock sound and catchy lyrics will have you singing along in no time. Never a band to miss, Every Avenue put on a high-energy show and will make you a fan by the end.

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3)    Go Radio: From the melancholy sweet ‘Goodnight Moon’ to the brutally honest ‘When Dreaming Gets Drastic’, Go Radio is lyrically and musically polished.  This band only gets better with each performance.  It seems like they have been everywhere over the last year, and they won’t be disappearing anytime soon. This is a set you’ll hate to miss. A great pick me up during a long day at Warped.

4)    Less Than Jake: Let’s take it back to 2006 when “In With the Out Crowd” was every punk kid’s anthem and Less than Jake was everywhere. What really needs to be said? Warped Tour classic, not to be missed. Welcome back!

5)    There for Tomorrow: This pop/rock quartet from Florida are ready to blow up. Hot off the release of their sophomore LP ‘The Verge’, There For Tomorrow has shown a lot of growth and maturity.  With nowhere to go but up, There For Tomorrow will rock you with an amazing performance and great, catchy tunes.

Make a list of the bands you want to see, and make sure to include one you have never heard of. Bring a lot of sunscreen, and come ready to rock.  Vans Warped Tour will stop at The Gorge on August 13th. Be there. 

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Candace is a lifelong music lover. Born and raised in Washington State, she spent five years after high school in New York City where she learned to love the richness of a local music scene. Upon returning home to Washington, Candace immersed herself in the vibrant and diverse Seattle music scene...

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