Central PA’s Warped Band Named “The Official Tribute to Warped Tour,” Heads to Orlando for National Event

Central Pennsylvania’s own The Warped Band – The Official Tribute to Warped Tour has officially been recognized by Vans Warped Tour as its Official Tribute Band, marking a major milestone for the group that celebrates the legacy of the iconic punk rock festival. The band will perform the official Warped Tour preparty in Orlando, Florida at The Warped Pour Wall Street Takeover on Friday, November 14th, from 2 to 5 p.m.

Formed by longtime friends Aaron Pearson, Drew Zimmerman, Brandon Deamer, and Justin Levendusky, The Warped Band has deep roots in the Central PA music scene. Aaron, Drew, and Brandon all grew up performing in Mifflin County’s local circuit, while Justin became active in the regional scene through his work with various Central Pennsylvania bands. Together, they’ve built a project that connects their shared musical background to one of the most defining festivals in alternative music history.

Known for recreating the energy and atmosphere of the Vans Warped Tour (1995–2019), The Warped Band performs the biggest hits from artists like Blink-182, Green Day, Paramore, Fall Out Boy, Sum 41, and Good Charlotte, blending nostalgia with crowd-driven energy. Their shows feature fan-voted setlists, immersive visuals, and video footage from past Warped Tours — creating a full festival experience in a single night.

In 2024, the group earned the Best Tribute Act honor at the Central Pennsylvania Music Awards (CPMAs), presented by the Central Pennsylvania Music Hall of Fame. Earlier this year, they were selected by Warped Tour to perform at the official 30th anniversary preparties in Washington, D.C. and Long Beach, California. Following those successful performances, they were officially endorsed as “The Official Tribute to Warped Tour.”

Now, The Warped Band continues that momentum with their Orlando appearance at The Warped Pour, a Warped Tour–themed bar located in downtown Orlando. The preparty kicks off a weekend of Warped Tour festivities, marking the festival’s first major event ahead of its planned full return in summer 2026.

Looking ahead, the band will launch a nationwide tour in early 2026, performing across major cities including Buffalo, Charlotte, Atlanta, Austin, Dallas, Salt Lake City, and Denver, before heading west. Each stop promises a fan-focused, high-energy performance that keeps the spirit of Warped Tour alive for a new generation.

For The Warped Band, the recognition from Warped Tour isn’t just an endorsement — it’s the culmination of a mission to preserve the community spirit that made the original festival legendary.

“This project started because we all grew up with Warped Tour,” said guitarist and vocalist Aaron Pearson. “It was more than just a concert — it was a culture. We wanted to bring that energy back and give fans a place to relive it together.”
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To learn more about upcoming shows, visit www.warpedband.com or follow @officialwarpedtourtribute on social media.