Tried and True Tattoo Expo at WJRR's Earthday Birthday 15

On Saturday May 10, 2007, WJRR 101.1 FM hosted Earthday Birthday 15 sponsored by Jack Daniels , Bud Light , Monster Energy Drink, and Metro PCS in Tinker Field in Orlando , FL. Earthday Birthday 15 brought over 13 of the worlds best rock and metal bands to perform live. Kid Rock headlined the bill supported by Filter, Serj Tankian ( System of a Down ), 3 Doors Down , Shinedown , Theory Of A Deadman , Five Finger Death Punch, Rev Theory, Ashes Divide, Hurt, Saving Abel, Another Black Day, and even DJ's Skratch N Sniff who kept the crowed rolling in between bands.

The weather was hot and the air was thick and once the gates opened and the liquor from Jack Daniel’s, beer from Bud Light and bands started flowing. A sold-out crowd, 20,000 people, were in attendance and the excitement carried over as the crowd began to catch the news of the upcoming tattoo convention Tried and True Tattoo Expo hosted by the owners of Cast Iron Tattoo and Steadfast Brand. This was the first opportunity for pre-sale tickets were available with a planned online launch date of May 20th. Flyers, Posters, and merchandise from Tried and True Tattoo Expo, Steadfast Brand, and Cast Iron Tattoo quickly made their way to into the hands of the EDBD attendees. Cirque USA’s Garret, Lynn, and Jenny were out on stilts for photo ops with the rock fans while roaming the field. Monster Energy Drink was keeping everyone cool with free samples and even The Grixer Music Magazine got in on the free promos.