Vans Warped Tour 2009

The Vans Warped Tour hit Orlando last weekend (Friday, July 24th). The weather was hot -- between shooting, photographer John Davisson would hide under the stage to stay cool.

This list shows just how many bands were there from across the country (even Canada). It also shows the rules: No cussing in Florida. Looks like the message wasn't well-received.


The Vans Warped Tour brought 6-7,000 people who followed the bands on six stages. It used to be referred to as "Punk Rock Summer Camp," but this year, there were so many girl bands to start out, photographer John Davisson said it seemed like "Punk Chick Summer Camp."

We really liked "Lights." Pictured are, from left to right, Underoath (from Ocala), Versa Emerge (from Port St. Lucie) and There for Tomorrow (from Orlando).

Photos by John Davisson