One of the standout bands of 2000s pop-punk, Yellowcard headlines a night of nostalgia at Northern Quest, joined by special guests New Found Glory and Plain White T’s. Expect era-defining favorites like “Ocean Avenue,” “My Friends Over You,” and “Hey There Delilah.”
Combining powerful emo punk and violin-led alternative rock, Yellowcard’s distinctive sound has helped make them one of the more popular acts to emerge from the 2000s pop-punk scene. The group found mainstream success in 2003 after their fourth album, Ocean Avenue, went Platinum. They issued 10 albums total, including Lights and Sounds (2006), Paper Walls (2007), and Southern Air (2012), before ceasing operations in 2016. After a seven-year hiatus, the band returned to the stage in 2022 and released their eleventh studio album, Better Days, in 2025.
A cornerstone of the late-’90s and 2000s pop-punk explosion, New Found Glory helped define the era with their mix of melodic hardcore grit and hook-heavy, high-energy anthems. Considered pioneers of the modern pop-punk sound, the band broke through with albums like Sticks and Stones and Catalyst, influencing an entire generation of punk-leaning rock bands. Known for their relentless touring and upbeat, emotionally honest songwriting, New Found Glory remains one of the genre’s most respected and long-running acts.
Rising alongside the early-2000s wave of acoustic-leaning pop-punk and alt-rock, Plain White T’s became known for pairing heartfelt lyricism with melodic, radio-ready songwriting. Their global hit “Hey There Delilah” became one of the defining songs of the decade, earning critical acclaim and cementing their place in 2000s pop-rock history. With a catalog that blends acoustic ballads, catchy rock tracks, and modern pop sensibilities, the band remains a familiar presence in the evolving alt-rock landscape.
