The Shocker
July 9, 2003 @ Seaside Park, Ventura
Review and Photos by: Mark A. Whitaker
I really liked The Shocker's CD
("Up Your Ass Tray") so when I
heard they were going to be playing the Warped Tour
I knew I had to go check them out. I mean they were playing in Ventura and probably would not be playing here again for a while.
So I get in and of course it's just as confusing as last year, I walk around lost and then I hear the distinct sounds of The Shocker coming
the Kevin says stage. I race towards the sound of the music and there in full punk rock glory were The Shocker rockin the place for a small
crowd of fans. It was cool the kids that were there were true fans, and were having a good time. I know it's a hard choice when you have The Shocker
playing at the same time as a bigger more established punk band but what can you do. I am proud to say that The Shocker can rock or as they like to
say "Rawk." The main reason I found The Shocker so good was that they give it all they have rocking out with high energy. Performance some bands
have it others don't, the intensity with which The Shocker play is awesome, the songs are fast and catchy but still hard enough to be likeable.
I even got to hear a few of my favorites from the album. If you are interested in a band that kicks ass and sounds good then definitely check
out The Shocker - you won't be disappointed. I'm glad I was given the opportunity to see them play live, it was well worth it.
