Michael Schulz of our artist relations team attended the Warped Tour at Cricket Pavilion in Phoenix, Arizona on June 30.
There to schmooze with some of the bands that Fender works with NOFX, Bad Religion, Civet, 3OH!3, Dear and the Headlights, After Midnight Project, Saosin, Underoath, Say Anything, Thrice, TAT, TSOL, Sing It Loud – Schulz also took a bunch of photos.
Check them out below, along with his narrative.
It was unbelievably hot out, 110 degrees I believe, and I’m actually still sun burnt from it. For those of you who have not spent time in Phoenix before in the summer, let’s just say I spent a $140 on water that day, and still probably should have downed some more.
The Warped Tour features more than 50 bands, so there were about four or five different stages setup to accommodate everyone. Throughout the day, there were various types of music blasting from the separate stages.
As well as great music, there were several side attractions. Record labels and bands set up their own tents where you could listen to their music and purchase CD’s, while other vendors set up concessions and merchandise tents. And for those that needed some shade, they could find refuge under the Rock Band tent.
I ran into a lot of old friends, and met a lot of new friends throughout the day, which was a great opportunity to catch up with our FMIC bands and say hello….
Chris from Saosin playing Highway 1 P Basses and using a TB1200/810 Bass cab.
(Chris was kind enough to share his password for their tour bus with me. I think it saved my life because I was severely dehydrated and needed a cool spot to take a quick break. THANKS CHRIS!)
Tatianna DeMaria from TAT
She’s in a 3-piece band and she played guitar (white Olympic Strat) and sang – she’s unbelievable! She tore the Warp Tour apart!!
Mike Roche from TSOL, playing his brand new custom ’62 P Bass.
The heat didn’t stop the Civet ladies from putting on a great show. Suzi Homewrecker from Civet tore it up on her lefty Silver Falcon.
And here’s a close up.
Jacqui from Civet played her custom built Mustang bass.
Overall, tons of Fender gear on the Warped Tour, particularly Jazzmasters!
