12 Bands To Watch At The 2012 Vans Warped Tour

Michele Apr 25, 2012

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The 2012 Vans Warped Tour will be kicking off in just a little over a month. With the full lineup being unveiled, fans are already starting to build their must-see list when the punk rock summer camp rolls through their town next.

Warped Tour veterans such as All Time Low, Mayday Parade, Yellowcard (pictured above), and many more are returning for another summer. New comers will also be making their debut on the tour bringing an eclectic mix of bands to this summer's fanbase.

Warped Tour is the perfect outlet to discover new music, yet still be able to see your favorite band live again. The 2012 lineup is massive and offers something for everyone. Whether you're in search of alternative music to hardcore or even hip hop, Warped Tour will be the place to be this summer.

Photo Credit: facebook.com/yellowcard

2012 Vans Warped Tour dates:

6/16 - Salt Lake City, UT
6/17 - Denver, CO
6/20 - Las Vegas, NV
6/21 - Irvine, CA
6/22 - Pomona, CA
6/23 - San Francisco, CA
6/24 - Ventura, CA
6/27 - San Diego, CA
6/28 - Phoenix, AZ
6/29 - Las Cruces, NM
6/30 - San Antonio, TX
7/1 - Houston, TX
7/3 - Dallas, TX
7/5 - St. Louis, MO
7/6 - Detriot, MI
7/7 - Chicago, IL
7/8 - Minneapolis, MN
7/9 - Kansas City, KS
7/10 - Indianapolis, IN
7/11 - Cleveland, OH
7/12 - Pittsburgh, PA
7/13 - Toronto, ON
7/14 - Montreal, QC
7/15 - Hartford, CT
7/17 - Buffalo, NY
7/18 - Scranton, PA
7/19 - Boston, MA
7/20 - Philadelphia, PA
7/21 - New York, NY
7/22 - Oceanport, NJ
7/24 - Washington, DC
7/25 - Virginia Beach, VA
7/26 - Atlanta, GA
7/27 - Orlando, FL
7/28 - Miami, FL
7/29 - Tampa, FL
7/30 - Charlotte, NC
7/31 - Cincinnati, OH
8/1 - Milwaukee, WI
8/4 - Seattle, WA
8/5 - Portland, OR

The best thing about Warped Tour is the variety of music and endless amount of live sets to attend. With more than 100 bands on this summer's lineup, you may be wondering which acts you should check out.

The next 12 bands are a mix of Warped Tour veterans and new comers, but all around good music. If you don't see your favorite act below, you can check out the full lineup on Warped Tour's official website. Don't miss out on this incredible tour when it hits your town this June - August! Tickets are on sale now!

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