Some of the best days spent on Warped Tour are those in which we don’t have a show to attend to. Today is one of those days. Being a sponsor for Warped and part of the production crew, we get to spend our days in hotels that normally I, myself, would not stay in. Today we’re at a golf resort and spa just outside of Phoenix. Palm trees for days and pools that seem like those you’d find only in the movies. We work our butts of during the week to enjoy our 24 hours of heaven in these luxurious resorts.

The only somewhat bad news about Phoenix is the fact that, well, it’s Phoenix. The high for today is 105. I can’t even count that high. You sweat the moment your foot hits the sidewalk outside, and your chances of heat stroke drastically increase. It’s like a full time episode of Fear Factor out here minus Mr. Joe Rogan.

Regardless of weather though, I can assure you that both Bubb and I will enjoy this day to the max. Tomorrow will be spent on the blacktop of one of the hottest cities in the US, and for that, we need a relaxing day to prepare.

The photos attached should give you an idea on how we be livin’ out here in the dessert. People don’t have lawns it’s so freakin’ hot! Just gravel pits that have cactus sticking out of them. Goodbye lawnmower.

Hope all of you reading this are enjoying your day!

Take good care of yourselves.
Marcus

Hot in San Fran, cold in Ventura, what the hell is going on here? Either way another day has come and gone. The people of the greater Ventura area came out for a show, and did they get there money’s worth. The spectacle that is Gallows punched everyone right in the eyes and ears and made there jaws drop. Frank jumps off stage and sings the whole set from the pit with all the kids, it is pure insanity. Check out a few pictures below, and look for a ton more to be posted in an upcoming edition of “Scenes from the Streets” which can also be found right here on AtticusClothing.com in the News&Blog section.

Our good friends in INNERPARTYSYSTEM stopped by the tent to sign some posters, cds, and all sorts of random stuff for the fans. If you are not familiar with these guys, check them out, seriously, do it. It is a great mix of pop, rock, dance, and pure energy. It doesn’t hurt they are the nicest dudes ever.

Ever wonder what it takes to move a giant festival from city to city? Only about 25 semis, 750 people, and a ton of old fashioned elbow grease.

And sometimes it just seems like crazy shit happens for no reason…

See you at the show!
Bubb

Well, I managed to shave my head and sun burn it all within 24 hours, but, not much I can do about that since I hate hats and I work in the sun for 12 hours a day. We are 2 days in now and things are off to a killer start. Pomona, CA was epic hot, and today in San Fran, which is normally pretty mild was hot as hell. I have barely gotten to see any bands play yet, we have been so busy at the tent, and our signings have not even started yet. Tomorrow will see Bayside and INNERPARTYSYSTEM hanging out at our tent doing signings, which we are really excited about, especially since Anthony from Bayside designed a shirt with us that you can get at the signings, or online (click the picture below).

I have to say that A Day to Remember, The Devil Wears Prada, Less Than Jake, and NOFX are killing it! The crowds are massive every day, and are only going to get bigger as we hit bigger shows. Watching a massive crowd underneath the Bay Bridge screaming their heads off is quite a sit, not something rock, punk, ska, or metal fans get to see very often. Check it:

There is a ton of sights, most of which I never have my camera for, but some I do, like these, check out this random guy, all tuckered out sleeping underneath one of our production semis on the cement, and a proud owner of an Atticus tattoo!

Have you ever wondered how 750 people get fed 3 meals a day. Semi-kitchen…not like “semi” part of, but semi, as in 18 wheeler!

One more thing, that you may have seen a sign-up for on the main page of the Atticus site, but you can also enter again on-site at the Warped Tour to win a custom Atticus-Washburn Guitar and a $1000 string and accessory package from Di’Addario. Don’t miss a chance to score some wicked awesome stuff!

Make sure you come say hello to Marcus and I when we are in your town, even though we look funny, we are pretty fun, I promise.

Also, look for a full band signing list coming this week for the rest of the tour including A Day to Remember, Settings, Less Than Jake, INNERPARTYSYSTEM, A Skylit Drive, In This Moment, Emmure, Bayside, and more!!!

From the Road
– Bubb