Last summer, the Acoustic Basement presented by Full Sail University was a part of the Vans Warped Tour for the first time. The intimate, tented stage quickly became a popular spot for fans to get out of the sun and enjoy an acoustic set from some of their favorite Warped Tour artists. We're happy to announce that the the Full Sail University Acoustic Basement will return for another summer on the Warped Tour, which kicks off June 15 in Seattle, Washington.

This year's Acoustic Basement will be bigger and better than last year's: the tent will be larger, the stage more raised, and the sound system improved. Also, instead of just sending one grad out on tour, we're sending three: one to work production on the Acoustic Basement stage, one to work as a content reporter, and one who will work in the production office throughout the tour.

"Our partnership with Full Sail is the perfect amalgam of live music and entertainment education," says Kevin Lyman, founder of the Vans Warped Tour. "When we can accomplish a hands-on learning environment, it's a good thing."

Artists scheduled to appear on the stage this summer include Craig Owens (Chiodos), Ace Enders (The Early November), William Beckett (The Academy Is…), Vinnie Caruana (The Movielife/I Am the Avalanche), Alcoa (Derek of Defeater), Matt Embree (Rx Bandits), Austin Lucas, Owen Plant, and more. And just like last year, spontaneous sets from other Warped Tour artists can happen at any time.

We'll keep you updated on the Full Sail grads on tour and the Acoustic Basement this summer on the blog. Meanwhile, check out the full list of dates below.

2013 Vans Warped Tour:

June 15, 2013 – Seattle, WA (White River Amphitheater)
June 16, 2013 – Portland, OR (Portland Expo Center Parking Lot)
June 19, 2013 – San Diego, CA (Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre)
June 20, 2013 – Pomona, CA (Pomona Fairplex)
June 21, 2013 – Pomona, CA (Pomona Fairplex)
June 22, 2013 – Mountain View, CA (Shoreline Amphitheatre)
June 23, 2013 – Ventura, CA (Seaside Park)
June 26, 2013 – Las Cruces, NM (N.M.S.U. Practice Field)
June 27, 2013 – Phoenix, AZ (Quail Run Park)
June 28, 2013 – Las Vegas, NV (Silverton Casino Parking Lot)
June 29, 2013 – Salt Lake City, UT (Utah State Fairpark)
June 30, 2013 – Denver, CO (Sports Authority Field at Mile High)
July 3, 2013 – Indianapolis, IN (Klipsch Music Center)
July 5, 2013 – Toronto, ON (Molson Canadian Amphitheatre)
July 6, 2013 – Buffalo, NY (Darien Lake Performing Arts Center)
July 7, 2013 – Holmdel, NJ (PNC Bank Arts Concert Center)
July 9, 2013 – Virginia Beach, VA (Farm Bureau Live at Virginia Beach)
July 10, 2013 – Washington, D.C. (Merriweather Post Pavillion)
July 11, 2013 – Boston, MA (Comcast Center)
July 12, 2013 – Camden, NJ (Susquehanna Bank Center)
July 13, 2013 – New York, NY (Nassau Memorial Coliseum)
July 14, 2013 – Hartford, CT (The Comcast Theatre)
July 16, 2013 – Scranton, PA (Toyota Pavilion)
July 17, 2013 – Pittsburgh, PA (First Niagara Pavilion)
July 18, 2013 – Cleveland, OH (Blossom Music Center)
July 19, 2013 – Detroit, MI (The Palace of Auburn Hills)
July 20, 2013 – Chicago, IL (First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre)
July 21, 2013 – Minneapolis, MN (Canterbury Park)
July 23, 2013 – Kansas City, KS (Cricket Wireless Amphitheater)
July 24, 2013 – St. Louis, MO (Verizon Wireless Amphitheater - St. Louis)
July 25, 2013 – Atlanta, GA (Aaron's Amphitheatre at Lakewood)
July 26, 2013 – Tampa, FL (Vinoy Park)
July 27, 2013 – West Palm Beach, FL (Cruzan Amphitheatre)
July 28, 2013 – Orlando, FL (Central Florida Fairgrounds)
July 29, 2013 – Charlotte, NC (Charlotte Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre)
July 30, 2013 – Cincinnati, OH (Riverbend Music Center)
July 31, 2013 – Milwaukee, WI (Marcus Amphitheatre)
August 2, 2013 – Dallas, TX (Gexa Energy Pavilion)
August 3, 2013 – San Antonio, TX (AT&T Center)
August 4, 2013 – Houston, TX (Reliant Center Parking Lot)