Cruces Warped Tour

2008-06-26T20:30:00.000-07:00

News from the tour

2008-06-26T15:44:00.000-07:00

• Big crowd to see Pennywise
• Travis McCoy of Gym Class Heroes hurt his leg during yesterday's Warped Tour; Eric Roberts of Gym Class Heroes may have had some adult beverages today
• Reel Big Fish says some bands do yoga in the mornings to stay fresh
(from Megan Lakin)

The Truth

2008-06-26T15:17:00.000-07:00

(photo by Mariwyn Light)

Girls dance outside of the Truth anti-smoking trailer.

Clear skies

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From weather.com: No rain clouds in sight, winds have calmed down to 7 mph (with gusts up to 17 mph) and the temperature is 99 degrees at 4 p.m. Megan Lakin reports at least one girl was treated for heat stroke earlier in the day.

This blows

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According to weather.com, at 3 p.m. in Las Cruces, winds are starting to pick up, now at 19 mph and gusting to 30 mph. The temperature is remaining constant at 98 degrees (don't worry, the band of the same name is not performing at Warped Tour).

Angels & Airwaves

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(photo by Megan Lakin)

Angels & Airwaves member Tom Delonge (formerly of Blink 182) holds a chat session with fans backstage.

Cobra Star

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(photo by Angela Simental)

One of the members of Cobra Starship hangs out at the merch tent to sign autographs for friends.

Hanging out at the hip-hop tent

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Keeping cool

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(photo by Megan Lakin)

"It's really hot right now" - Megan Lakin

It's for a good cause …

2008-06-26T12:47:00.001-07:00

Clothing vendors at Warped Tour are supporting a number of causes — breast cancer research, suicide prevention, AIDS, etc. — Megan Lakin

Every Time I Die

2008-06-26T12:24:00.000-07:00

Performing on the main stage.

Katy Perry rocks

2008-06-26T12:16:00.000-07:00

(photo by Ruben Ramirez)

Katy Perry, ready to throw a ball into the crowd, above, made waves with her song, "I Kissed a Girl," and performed on the Hurley.com stage at Warped Tour and "put on a killer show." - Jessica Rodrigo

The Bronx

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Here's a short cell-phone video of The Bronx performing on the main stage.

Heating up

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(photo by Angela Simental)

According to the weather.com, the temperature in Las Cruces at 12:50 p.m. is 97 degrees with a 13-mph breeze. Here's the report from the Warped Tour grounds:

"I'm melting — it's way too hot" - Angela Simental

"Weather is an important factor. The breeze is great" — Jessica Rodrigo

Halfpipe heaven

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(photo by Angela Simental)

Skateboarding has always gone hand-in-hand with the Warped Tour. — Angela Simental

Cobra Starship a hit

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(photo by Megan Lakin)

Fans can't get enough of Cobra Starship, of "Snakes on a Plane" fame — they're the band with the most support so far.

Return of the Mack ...

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... or at least return to the '80s as patrons test their break dancing skills. — Megan Lakin

Thank you, clouds

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It's overcast and everybody's enjoying the relatively cool weather. - Megan Lakin

Hungry, anyone?

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It's nearly lunch time at Warped Tour and food is cheap. Patrons can get tacos, chicken teriyaki, hot dogs, ice cream and more, all for less than $5 — Angela Simental

The Academy Is ... and Cobra Starship!!!!

2008-06-26T10:52:00.000-07:00

(photo by Megan Lakin)

The fans above are eagerly awaiting a performance from The Academy Is, one of the day's first performers — Megan Lakin

Fans also are excited about Cobra Starship's performance. They go on at noon on the main stage. You may remember the band from their theme song to the movie "Snakes on a Plane." — Jessica Rodrigo

Katy Perry's tour bus

2008-06-26T10:42:00.001-07:00

(Photo by Megan Lakin)

Katy Perry, who gained fame earlier this year with the song "I Kissed a Girl" will be performing on the Hurley.com stage later today. Backstage, there's no question which tour bus is hers.

JOIN US FOR WARPED TOUR!

2008-06-25T16:33:00.001-07:00

Hey rockers!

The Las Cruces Sun-News will be at the Warped Tour to give you all the latest on the Las Cruces Warped Tour.

We've created a special section on our Web site for all that is Warped Tour. Visit at www.lcsun-news.com/warptour08 to read band bios for every band, profiles on key bands, the dos and don'ts of crowd surfing, an interview with Warped Tour found Kevin Lyman and more.

Check this blog throughout the day for updates all day long - complete with photos, videos and the latest on the bands and the ambiance. Check back after the tour for recaps, interviews with bands and to read just what our Pulse team had to say about the event!

BUT WAIT! There's more. Don't forget to stop by the Rocket/Pulse booth at the Warped Tour grounds at the NMSU Intramural fields to enter to win a guitar from Hubbard’s valued at $600. The winner will be announced on Friday, June 27.

Stay tuned Las Cruces!