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When I wrote for a different punk music site (before I was lucky enough to get this gig – whooo hoo!), I had the opportunity to review The Dollyrots album “Because I’m Awesome.” Full of pop-punk goodness, it was a decent album – but afterwards, The Dollyrots sort of dropped off my radar.
Well, now I hear they’re planning a few summer tour dates, INCLUDING several appearances at Warped Tour.
For a partial listing of tour dates, click “Read More.”
What do you think about The Dollyrots, anyway? Love them? Hate them? Ever heard of them…? Drop me a line and leave me …read more

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In an effort to reduce their carbon footprint, Warped Tour founder Kevin Lyman plans to make a strong effort to “go green.”
According to this article from The El Paso Times,  Lyman created the Warped Eco Initiative as an eco-friendly approach to keeping the tour as “green” as he possibly can. Recycle, Reduce, Reuse will be a popular theme for the long-running tour this year; additionally, the tour has switched to using biodiesel fuels for large vehicles and a solar-powered stage and Warped Eco tent.
If fans really want to help out, they will be encouraged to make use of the recycling …read more

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Flogging Molly will be embarking on a fall tour to support their recent release “Float.”
The tour will begin towards the beginning of September and end with a show in Las Vegas, NV at the end of October.
If you plan on catching them in action this year, click “Read More” for the tour dates!
Denise

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This fall, you can expect a co-headlining tour from MxPx and Lagwagon. The tour will feature two other bands as well – TAT and Only Crime.
A few dates have already been announced, but more are expected. For a current listing of tour dates, click “Read More.”

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As if they weren’t already busy enough, Rancid has announced even MORE show dates throughout September and October. The tour kicks off in June, and will continue through the beginning of October where they will play in Los Angeles for a week-long stint.
For the September and October tour dates, click “Read More” below.
If you want to see ALL of the tour dates, click here.
Oh yeah – by the way, apparently Less Than Jake will be joining Rancid for the September 12 and September 14 show dates as well. Should be interesting!
Stay TRUE,
Denise
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In anticipation of their upcoming record, “GNV FLA” (due June 24th), Less Than Jake will be headlining a summer tour with Goldfinger.
Goldfinger will also be supporting their recent release, “Hello Destiny.
Tour dates after the break.
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In anticipation of the July 1st release of Agony and Irony, Alkaline Trio have recently announced a second set of tour dates to promote the forthcoming album.
Their last studio album, Crimson, was released in 2005. Alkaline Trio fans are eagerly awaiting this next album (as am I!), but if you want to catch the band in action, consider heading to one of these headlining tour dates below.
5/30 – Vancouver, BC – Croatian Cultural Center
6/2 – Eugene, OR – Indigo District
6/4 – Sparks, NV – New Oasis
6/13 – Tulsa, OK -  The Otherside
6/14 – Little Rock – The Village
6/15 – Birmingham, …read more

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The Offspring are nothing if not busy; in addition to getting ready for their forthcoming album Rise and Fall, Rage and Grace (look for it June 17th), the band also recently announced three festival dates they plan to be a part of.
On May 16th, look for the band alongside Pennywise, Jimmy Eat World, etc. at the 91x X-Fest in San Diego. This is my hometown, so I may get a group of friends and  head out to the festival. We’ll see!
You can also catch The Offspring in action at Big Gig in Denver, CO on July 26th, and again in …read more

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Want a chance to win a VIP Pass to Warped Tour? If you do, you’ll definitely want to enter this contest.
You have until 11:59 PM on April 18th, 2008 to submit your best Warped Tour band performance photos (up to three pictures per entry.)
In order to enter, you’ll need a Flickr account. If you don’t have one, sign up for an account (it’s quick and easy) and add your photo(s) to the group “Warped Reporter-Best Band Photo.”
That’s all you’ve got to do to enter for your chance to win a VIP Pass to Warped Tour.
Interested? Click here for full details.
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The Offspring are hard at work preparing for the release of their new album, which will be the followup to 2003’s release “Splinter.”
As such, the band has added even more dates to their tour, including The Rockwave Festival in Athens, Greece.
What’s more, The Offspring will headline the Summer Round Up from Santa Barbara’s radio station KJEE – that will happen May 18th.
If you want to keep up to date on their forthcoming album, tour dates or whatever, please click here. I’m eagerly anticipating the new album, and I’m sure most of their fans are doing the same.
Denise
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