Now in its 14th year of success, the infamous punk rock caravan known as the Vans Warped Tour has become synonymous with breaking deserving talent since its inception. Continuing the summer festival tradition, Orange County's very own Longway have answered the call and with just one day's notice and preparation are heading out and will perform all remaining 41 tour dates on the Warped Tour. Guitarist Trevor Jackson explains the phone call, "I got a phone call from Sarah Baer (director of tour sponsorship) and the founder of the tour himself Kevin Lyman. They were in need of a barbeque band to fill in. There are just some things in life you can't pass up. As a band we couldn't imagine letting the opportunity to tour with Warped just come and go. We knew that taking the spot would mean sacrifice, but it's the Warped Tour."

In what has now become a tour tradition, the barbeque band has become essential to the identity of the tour. After each concert in each city, the barbeque band hosts an all inclusive summertime cookout for the entire tour. Not only will Longway play host to the tour's bands, crew, and production, but will also take to the stage nationwide to spread their brand of 'rock n roll punk.' In what could best be described as a punk rock right of passage, the barbeque band is without question a workhorse on the tour, but with a personal invitation from Kevin Lyman and Sarah Baer, Longway are eager to prove their worth.

Continuing what has been a stellar 2008, Longway will finish out the remainder of the Vans Warped Tour then will immediately get back out on the road with Boston's Far From Finished for an abbreviated tour. Longway's welcome home will be a supporting spot at the Southern California Spare the Air festival with The Used, Lit, and Reel Big Fish on August 30th. Earning every bit of success the old fashion way, Longway is proving that the roots of punk rock are alive and well by hammering out show after show and embracing the idea that there is no slowing down in sight.

To arrange editorial coverage or review a show please contact Ramon@oldshoerecords.com

Longway along with the rest of the Old Shoe Family of Bands will be featured in the second installment of the hugely successful Old Shoe Records compilation, "Welcome to the Family." The initial release in the summer of 2007 generated thousands of hits daily for Old Shoe Records, prompted a significant increase in downloads, and was the hot item of last summer’s Vans Warped Tour. With over 25 thousand copies hitting the streets of the first volume, ’Welcome to the Family Vol. 2" will see an initial release of over 30 thousand copies to coincide with the Bamboozle Left Festival coming to Southern California April 5th and 6th. In association with Lucky 13 Apparel, the compilation features 18 tracks from Old Shoe Recording artists including Longway, Room of Amontillado, and Underclass Heroes as well as other highly touted artists including The Generators, Far from Finished, Angel City Outcasts, Disguster, The Generators,  Los Creepers, and Sederra. Old Shoe Records founder Josh Stolo talked about the release, "We wanted to highlight some of the other like minded bands in the scene. Everyone on this compilation are great at what they do."

Before an audience of thousands at the Grove in Anaheim, California, Longway was center stage as they took home the award for "Best Punk Act" in Southern California from the Orange County Music Awards (http://www.orangecountymusicawards.com). The band’s late 2007 release "Come N Get It!’ has been applauded critically as a no frills rock n roll gem. In addition, the band’s music video for the single "Fade to Grey" has become an internet sensation garnering thousands of views on various music sites including Blank TV. Longway are set to continue the push for the album "Come N get It" with a slue of live dates including a West Coast Tour and a supporting spot with legends Agent Orange, and will be involved in this summer’s Vans Warped Tour.

Thanks to all those who came by and visited our booth at the Bamboozle Left this year.  We had a great time and we hope you did to! Bouncing Souls, Face to Face, The Street Dogs what else could you possibly ask for!  See You next year.

We just had to write a quick little post and thank Bad Religion for inviting LONGWAY to open for them at the Pipeline Cafe in Honolulu Hawaii.  Everyone had a blast and what a night to remember!

We were all very bummed that the Time Again show at the begining of September had to be postponed. But we are very excited that it has been rescheduled.  The new date is Saturday November 3rd @ the Alley in downtown Fullerton, CA

Time Again, Los Creepers and Room of Amontillado will make for a great line up!

$10 in Advance and $12 at the door.
buy presale tickets @ www.thealleyclub.com

Thank You to everyone who came by our booth and supported Old Shoe Records. We hope you liked the compilation CD's that were passed out. as well as the Stickers, Key Chain Bottle Openers, T-shirts etc...

Special Thanks to Ramon Gonzales! Ramon was our contact at Warped Tour this year and you could always find him helping us give out all of our free swag.

We'd also like to thank all the individuals who helped us out in the booth! It was fun but it was a lot of work.... Here's who we had helping out (in no particular order) The UnderClass Heroes guys, the guys from LONGWAY, Brent from the Vanning, Janoah, Phil, Gilbert and Josiah from Room of Amontillado, Ben Basket our pal from Salt Lake, Dana & Hannah, Moses & Darla and Luke.

We look forward to seeing everyone next year at Warped Tour 2008!