Today we introduce you to the work of a young journalist, John Mastroberardino. John is a local resident, Eagle Scout and a freshman at SUNY Purchase. He begins his college journalism career with this music review of the Vans Warped Tour, a touring event that features a broad range of emerging talent.
Here he writes about understanding the commitment necessary to really appreciate such a diverse group of bands, "Starting in March of every year, four to six bands are announced weekly until early April. As they’re announced, I have a listen to the bands to see whether I like their sound." It is this preparation, he explains, that often leads to surprises,"Had I not listened to [The Wonder Years] beforehand, I would not have gone to see them, and I’d be deprived of some good music."