Today I went to the Warped Tour for the first time... ever. I've been wanting to go since I was about 13, but because of camp, work, and vacations, had never been able to go before this year. Pretty much every band I listen to has played on Warped at least once, so it was pretty exciting to go.
I learned a lot of things from going to Warped, which I thought I'd share:
1. The fact that you put sunscreen on your arms does not mean you won't get sunburned on your back or shoulders. Apparently, sunscreen only protects the places that you actually put it on.
2. Water is good for hydration, but Powerade has sugar, and considering you probably won't be eating much (the food at Warped was expensive and gross; on top of that, I know that I was barely hungry because of how hot is was), that's a good thing, even if- like me- you don't usually drink sports drinks.
3. Going in the pits can be fun, but if you want to avoid injury or (in my case) re-injury, it's okay to avoid the pits, and it doesn't make you any less hardxcore. If you want to avoid the pit, stand a little farther back and/or towards the sides.
4. Finding a shady place to sit when it's that hot and sunny is pretty much like finding the holy grail. And yes, it will probably be on the ground (which is, you know, a parking lot). But you know what? On a hot, sunny day, even sitting on pavement (you'll probably have to kick aside some water bottles and stuff) is AWESOME if it's shady.
5. Even if you're not a huge, dedicated fan of them, it's still pretty cool to meet a band as awesome as, oh, The Casualties. Which I did. Okay, I only met half the band, but it's still pretty cool.
6. Considering band members- even of headlining and well-known bands (Hey Monday, for example)- tend to walk around the venue, you should probably bring a Sharpie (since musicians don't always carry Sharpies) if you want autographs (there will be plenty of opportunities for autographs).
7. It will be HOT. Don't wear long pants. You'll look- and feel- like a fool, that is until you pass out from the heat. Wear shorts. Really.
8. If a band comes up to you and asks you to listen to their music, say yes, and chat with them for a few minutes. And buy the CD. Okay, you don't *have* to buy the CD, but if you do- and ask them to sign it, you'll win major points. (Plus, if the band makes it big, you'll get to say you knew them way back when.)
9. Those sprinklers? Yeah. They're awesome. Take advantage of them.
10. Bring some hand sanitizer, and a little thing of tissues. You'll know why.
11. TAKE PICTURES, for pete's sake! It's the Warped Tour, and you'll have plenty of things to take pictures of- even aside from the actual performances.
12. Get there earlyish (there will be things to do- mostly, unsigned/local bands trying to sell you there CD), stay as long as you can, and HAVE FUN!
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