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buzz bands like The Colourist, Chase Long Beach and Cold Flamez. It's an especially momentous occasion for Andrew McMahon and his band Something Corporate, who will reunite on stage after five years to headline night two. The band, who struck pop punk gold in the early 2000s with hits like "If You C Jordan" and "Space," is also in the process of recording a new "best of" album due out later this spring. Revisiting their hooky, piano-tinged pop, the band is sure to drag out some seldom-heard gems from the early days, like "Letters to Noelle" and "Wait," which make an appearance on the new album. Although they've been a steady presence in the alt-rock scene for almost two decades, day one headliners AFI.On the heels of their latest album, "Crash Love," (released in September 2009 on DGC/Interscope) the Bay area post- punk four-piece continue to explore new, melodic facets of their dark and dramatic sound. Members Davey Havok (vocals), Hunter Burgan (bass), Jade Puget (guitar) and Adam Carson (drums), are sure to incite frenzy from their cult following, who will likely be shouting out every roaring, melodic chorus at the top of their lungs. Veteran Bamboozle-goers should have plenty to experience on the sprawling layout of stages and tents. And while both days are filled to the brim with live acts, audiences will find notable differences between day one and day two. Kicking things off with a barrage of punk, post-hardcore and a tinge of experimental rock, day one unleashes bands like Circa Survive, Say Anything and Angels and Airwaves (a fitting location for Blink 182 front man Tom DeLonge's current band). The line-up also makes room for Bamboozle veterans Chiodos, who will return to the festival with a new singer who has yet to be named. The second day of the festival has more of a mixed feel to it. Pairing alt-rock stalwarts like The Maine and Story of the Year with up-and-coming club acts like Collette Car and The Bangs should make for a more interesting sonic blend as you traipse across the festival grounds. And textured sounds of Nintendo rock band I Fight Dragons and The Colourist are a 180 degree turn from the boisterous hip-hop swagger of Long Beach trio Cold Flamez and L.A.'s Far East Movement. Whatever flavor you favor, the Bamboozle festival proves once again that they are ready and able to provide a show that speaks (or screams) to a young generation of music fans. And most importantly, festival producers are continuing to elevate their game--- a fitting notion --as they set up shop in Anaheim this year in the house that Angels built. The Bamboozle MARCH 27-28 WRITER>>NATE JACKSON T apping into the radio-ready world of today's youthful music market, The Bamboozle music festival is an ever- evolving smorgasbord filled with bands of the moment. And since its reincarnation in 2005 (it was formerly called the Great Bamboozle when it originated in Ashbury Park, New Jersey), this spring festival continues to sprawl out all over the country, bringing today's punk, pop, hip-hop and hardcore to audiences of Generation Text. When founder John D'Esposito expanded the New Jersey- born festival to the West Coast in 2006, creating The Bamboozle (formerly called the Bamboozle Left); he also gave SoCal fans a chance to get in on the fun. Four years later, the howling, hair-dyed masses are still returning to get their eclectic music fix of rock star veterans and break out bands. On March 27 th and 28 th , the 2010 edition of Bamboozle California 2010 is making a new home at the festival grounds of Angel Stadium in Anaheim, featuring tons of bands and a crap-load of other stuff to enjoy, from comedians to vendors and amusement park rides. Headliners include post-hardcore radio darlings AFI on day one and the revived OC alt-pop band Something Corporate on day two. You'll also find a healthy sampling of club rap, Nintendo rock and Day-Glo shards of house and electro. Showcasing a variety of thriving musical acts, this year's festival is particularly sweet, considering the notable presence of OC and Long Beach-based California bands participating for the first time. Local sounds at this year's festival range from headliner Something Corporate to THE MARCH TODO LIST Pictured: Say Anything