Having just created a buzz with their new release Smile Kid, the crew opened up with “She Takes Me High” and kept the high energy going through their set.

Here’s the set list:

01. She Takes Me High

02. Skyway Avenue

03. Stay Young

04. Promise The Stars

05. Summer Love

06. All Again for You

07. Well Be a Dream

08. Mr. Brightside

09. Story of Your Life

10. Secret Valentine

ENCORE

11. Heaven Can Wait

12. Check Yes Juliet

Back by bandmates Hunter Thomsen, Drew Thomsen, and Danny Duncan, Clark showed why We the Kings is a group on the rise.  They are as catchy as anyone…and love playing to the big crowds!

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Mayday Parade is comprised of vocalist Derek Sanders, bassist Jeremy Lenzo, lead guitarist Alex Garcia, rhythm guitarist Brooks Betts, and drummer Jake Bundrick.

Without a doubt, these guys know how to make the crowds move around with ferocity.  The entire group made use of the stages as they flew from one end to another!

These guys played a really moving set the whole way through.  If I had to pick a favorite, which I had many, I would certainly choose “Black Cat.”  This song got the crowd jumping all over the pit.

While each and every member of Mayday Parade brought IT to the show, Derek Sanders was particularly energizing as he worked the crowd at the front of the stage.  Rocking the platforms at the front, he got as close as he could to the fans…

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In front of a packed house bustling with teenage energy, ARTTM made the most of the opportunity.  Playing an upbeat set-list that had everybody dancing in place was phenomenal.  Led by vocalist and guitarist Nick Santino, the Braintree, MA, group enjoyed the stage.

With Santino came guitarist Justin Richards, bassist Eric Halvorsen, and drummer Andrew Cook.  The four members played a quick but stellar set that highlighted their range.  Here’s the setlist.

01. Intro / Dakota

02. Give a Damn

03. Baby Blue Eyes

04. Annabelle

05. Like We Used To

06. Sometimes / Mr. Right

As this crew continues to mold their sound, keep em on the radar.  Look for sets from Mayday Parade and headliners We the Kings later in the week!

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As soon as TFT hit the stage, everyone knew they were in for a blazing time.  Hands were in the air.  Girls were screaming their lungs out.  And the lights starting moving like crazy!

Lead singer and rhythm guitarist Maika Maile was at the heart of the action dominating the middle of the stage.  To his left and right were bassist Jay Enriquez and lead guitarist Christian Climer.  The three guitarists made sure they hit the front of the stage and worked the crowd like dynamite…

Throughout their whole set, There for Tomorrow was high energy.  Playing songs off their self-titled album, the epic-sounding vocals resonated over the yells of the crowd at a venue that became more packed by the minute.  TFT had the crowd just where they wanted them…spinning and jumping to every breakdown and refrain.

Throughout their set, the lighting continually picked up ferocity.  While the three guitarists crowded the front of the stage, drummer Christopher Kamrada didn’t let up one bit on the kicks, snares, and cymbols!

Not letting up one bit throughout their entire set, There For Tomorrow was the reason the Take Action Tour kicked off so well in Cleveland.  So many bands roll through, but few pull out all the stops and pack in the lights like TFT…

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Ohio Sky is comprised of Vince DiFranco, Mike Drury, Eric Bambic, Pat Finegan, and Mike Bashur…I’ll let you cruise over to their myspace to figure out the exact instrumental interpretations for yourself!  DiFranco does the vocal and lead guitar duties and does a ton of heavy damage…

As I wrote earlier, there style can be explained by combinations of other artists…a heavier, vocal mix of Explosions in the Sky…a touch of the Early November by chance…a more introspective version of Cleveland band Filter…you’ll begin to get the idea soon enough…in the end, Ohio Sky is worth the listen!

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With a style that incorporates big beats and classical instruments, B.o.B. has a bit of everything in his sets.  Playing hits like “I’ll be in the Sky” and “Satellite”, the crowd was jumping to the Georgia Mc’s tracks!

Without a doubt, this was one of the best hip-hop nights to hit Cleveland in some time.  As you can see from the set, Bobby Ray loves to wear his emotions.  Lots of energy.  Lots of fun!  That’s the B.o.B. way…

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Emerging from the darkness, LA’s Airborne Toxic Event opened up relaxed and calm.  Their first song over the loudspeakers was “Wishing Well” and the band continued to impress from their.  With a blend of emotional intensity and beautiful precision, Airborne Toxic Event was nothing less than exciting…

Without a doubt, every member of the group held their own on stage.  Jollett was moving all around the stage with enthusiasm.  Steven Chen and Noah Harmon were working the guitar and bass respectively.  Anna Bulbrook was the center of the show in the first song on the violin and Daren Taylor was hitting the drums perfectly.

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Led by vocalist Spencer Chamberlain, Underoath is backed by guitarists Timothy McTague, Grant Brandell, and James Smith along with Chris Dudley on the synths…unfortunately, drummer Aaron Gilespie was out of the fight for this stop on Warped Tour.  Regardless, Underoath brought the heart-pounding bass they’re known for!

With the sun going down in Cleveland, Underoath made sure everyone had their hands up…Spencer made sure as he joined the crowd to scream a few verses…

I’m guessing Chamberlain barely cracks 100 pounds…but he has lungs like a banshee and isn’t afraid to use them.  Wearing his typical white shirt and ripped jeans and showcasing his dreadlocks, the vocalist was all about impressing the packed mosh pit in front.

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Like any big name MC, Asher was rollin’ in style cruising around the stage in a Cadillac Big Wheel.  Compadre Brain Bangley was in tow bouncin’ to the beats all the while.  Soon thereafter, the chaos insued as the volume went through the roof!

Enjoying the party vibe at the House of Blues, our main man was spitting rhythmns and rhymes while jumping in the air.  Tracks like “Lark on my Go Kart” and “Be By Myself” had the crowd throwing their hands in the air following the MC all the way…

Throughout the whole set, Asher seemed to be loving every second.  He was smiling from ear-to-ear and making sure the crowd was feeling the same.  Everyone one stage was getting in on the action and not letting up!

By the end of his set, Asher was up-close-and-personal with the crowd…

Throughout the week, check for more sets from Underoath, Flogging Molly, and the Airborne Toxic Event!

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Soulja Boy made sure all eyes were glued front-and-center as he strutted around the main stage riding the beats.  Playing hit songs “Kiss me Through the Phone”, “Turn My Swag On”, and “Crank Dat”, everyone was moving along with the main man on the mic.

SB made sure he was iced up and rollin’ in style.  With a necklace and chain touting his name, everyone knew Soulja Boy was there to party.