In June, we gave you a heads up about Antiwarpt, the Warped Tour alternative, on our sister site, 727area.com (could we have fit any more links just now?). The event, which takes place on Saturday, July 28 in Downtown St. Pete, will feature artists from all over Florida playing at several venues, a la the multi-stage Warped Tour set-up.

Maybe you've heard of a few of these 99 bands, as some already have a strong local following, but for those in the dark, we decided to give you a preview of a handful of the Tampa Bay area bands you can see there.

Geri X

Geri X is a St. Petersburg-based band made up of members Geri X (vocals and guitar), Allie Merino (backup vocals and keyboard), Tyson Mink (bass), and Charlie Douglas Wells (percussion).

For a band that has been named Best Singer-Songwriter by Creative Loafing -- twice -- as well as The Best of Indie 2011 in a European edition of Rolling Stone, Geri X humbly describes her music as "indie blues rock, I think. I'm not really sure what I write."

Tongue-in-cheek, Geri X says she's pretty sure this is their first time playing Antiwarpt, but the band is no stranger to the Tampa music scene. They've also toured the US since 2010 and just recently wrapped up a June tour. While taking a break from the road for the next two months, Geri X has taken up residency at The Ale and the Witch every Tuesday night, providing a perfect opportunity for new listeners to check them out and longtime fans to get their fix on a regular basis.

Geri X is looking forward to playing Antiwarpt alongside their friends. "A ton of the bands booked are dear friends of mine that I don't get to see or hear too often anymore, since I'm always touring."

When asked if there was anything Geri X wanted Antiwarpt attendees to know about the band, she left us with this: "I want everyone to expect exactly what they always do of me: honesty and a damn good humble show."

To keep in touch with Geri X's goings-on, check out their website, GeriXMusic.com, the Geri X Facebook page, and the ReverbNation Geri X Page, all of which allow you to hear samples of their music.

Now that you and Geri X are old pals, give their songs a listen and be sure to check them out at Antiwarpt on July 28 in Downtown St. Pete.