It was the site of the epic C-Diddy / Bjorn Turoque clash of the titans. It was the site of Hot Lixx Hulahan’s controversial (and death defying) upset in ’06, and William Ocean’s great redemption and coronation in ‘07. It is the birthplace of Gershwin, punk music, and the egg cream. This year, it is the launch pad for a 21-city blitz across America that will test mettle, fortitude… and your tolerance. Ultimately, the last person standing will go down as the next great name in the annals of America’s next great pastime. Albeit the still kind of early part.
Registration is still open to compete and tickets are still available at the tour’s official site: usairguitar.com
2008 United States Air Guitar Championships tour dates are below:
June 3 – New York, NY @ Bowery Ballroom
June 4 – Washington DC @ 9:30 Club
June 5 – Boston, MA @ Middle East
June 6 – Philadelphia, PA @ The Fillmore at TLA
June 8 – Detroit, MI @ Magic Bus
June 9 – Cleveland, OH @ Grog Shop
June 10 – Pittsburgh, PA @ Mr. Smalls Theatre
June 12 – Chicago, IL @ Metro
June 13 – Minneapolis, MN @ Varsity Theatre
June 14 – DeMoines, IA @ House of Bricks
June 17 – Aspen, CO @ Belly Up
June 18 – Denver, CO @ Bluebird Theatre
June 20 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Avalon Theatre
June 23 – Seattle, WA @ Chop Suey
June 24 – Portland, OR @ Dante’s
June 25 – San Francisco, CA @ The Independent
June 26 – Los Angeles, CA @ Troubadour
June 27 – Alpine, CA @ Dream Catcher Showroom (Viejas Casino)
June 28 – Las Vegas, NV @ Harrah’s
July (exact date TBA) – Austin, TX
July 9 – Brooklyn, NY @ Williamsburg Music Hall
August 6 – San Francisco, CA @ Pacbell Park (SF Giants Game)
National Finals:
August 8 – San Francisco, CA @ Grand Ballroom
World Championships:
August 20 – 22 Oulu, Finland
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