On July 23, The Warped Tour Band performed at Mulcahy’s Pub and Concert Hall for a good turnout for a fun punk and emo night. Digital Journal has the recap.
This tribute band is made up of Anthony Scarfuto on lead vocals, Steve Como on lead guitar, Lou Peragine on rhythm guitar, Gary Cayton on bass, and Nick Rice on drums.
DJ Mike Savage was able to warm up the stage for them. After a few verses of Lou Peragine singing “Con Te Partiro,” they officially kicked off their set with the high-energy “Sugar, We’re Goin Down” by Fall Out Boy, and they had some fun with the uptempo “Check Yes Juliet” and Panic! at the Disco’s “I Write Sins Not Tragedies” with its catchy hooks.
The audience really gravitated towards All Time Low’s “Dear Maria, Count Me In” and the Good Charlotte anthem “Lifestyles of the Rich & Famous.” Anthony Scarfuto was belting out emo hit after hit the entire night, while Gary rocked the soaring harmonies and the bass guitar. Nick Rice proved that he is one of the loudest and most charismatic drummers out there.
“Ocean Avenue” by Yellowcard was one of this journalist’s personal favorite songs of the night along with The All-American Rejects’ “Dirty Little Secrets.”
Of course, no Warped Tour Band show is complete without Blink-182, and they rocked on “All the Small Things” and “Dammit.”
The Verdict
Overall, The Warped Tour Band delighted at Mulcahy’s Pub and Concert Hall, and their high-adrenaline set was well-received by all. Anthony Scarfuto’s lead vocals were reminiscent of Billie Joe Armstrong meets Pete Wentz. Their show had a nostalgic vibe, which made fans and listeners reminisce about the actual “Warped Tour.”
They had the Mulcahys audience singing and jumping along with them all night. Their live show garnered 4.5 out of 5 stars. Well done.
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