Usually, this Travis Barker-curated event was a highlight for the OC concert and tattoo calendar due to its unique blending of his two passions. This year, however, controversy has been swirling around the event; Barker’s band, you know Blink-182, are the headliners but not without problems. The much- publicized feud between Barker, Mark Hoppus and singer Tom DeLonge has overshadowed the event, with a he said/he said battle of DeLonge’s declining to participate. Even with Alkaline Trio’s Matt Skiba taking over for DeLonge, the lineup is formidable: bands like Bad Religion, Rancid, OFF! and rapper Yelawolf fill out the bill, and all eyes will be on what could be called the new Blink-182, which will be worth the price of admission.
March 20-22, 2015
Daniel Kohn is a writer based in Southern California. With bylines in an assortment of outlets, Kohn primarily specializes in music with other interests ranging from sports to food. As a transplant, Kohn loves the beautiful weather and is glad he no longer has to deal with brutal winters. If you see him, say hi and of course, he’s always willing to down a beer or two…if you’re paying.