SF Qualifier: Get down with the Bone

The following post was written by West Coast US Air Guitar legend Dirty Airy (Aron Carlton), who performed the duties of Air Traffic Control at the San Francisco 2013 US Air Guitar Qualifier:

Oh air guitar, oh air guitar…where for art thou my air guitar?

If you attended the San Francisco qualifier on June 14th, you know that all the performers’ air guitars, and in fact the entire show was outright stolen by one dark-horse contestant named Pops Rockwood. Like the stranger in a Clint Eastwood movie, Pops came into town anonymous, and left a legend.

The evening started off with the usual rock star treatment backstage at the Red Devil’s Lounge. Booze was provided, rules were explained, competition was sized up, and the hostess of the evening Goldi Roxx was more than competent in wrangling the event’s talent into their prescribed positions.

Singar the Goat Demon continued his running curse of drawing the number one spot for the evening, a prestigious position that warranted a hit off the bottle of Jack, and being only a small field of 8, it was decided that the hostess would seek out more competition from the crowd later on.

Nashville US Air Guitar Qualifier: Rockout for Charity

The following post is from 2013 Nashville organizer Michael Vucovich:

The 2013 US Air Guitar Qualifier is coming to Nashville. Are you ready?

On Saturday June 22, 8pm at 12th & Porter, contestants from across the region will flock to Nashville to compete for the Southeast’s most prized title: King (or Queen) of Southern Air Guitar! Prepare yourself for a unique night combining music, pageantry and comedy as folks from all backgrounds transform into larger-than-life air guitar icons. Hosted by reigning Miss Tennessee Brenna Mader and featuring an all-star set of guest judges, this will be a night you never forget! The fun doesn’t end when contestants put down their air guitar; stick around for a special guest musical performance after the show.

Best of all, you will be rocking out for a great cause: 100% of proceeds will be donated to a local nonprofit named Notes for Notes. Notes for Notes will use those proceeds to enhance the musical education of less fortunate children throughout Nashville by building and staffing music studios at Boys and Girls Clubs. Think about your after school haunt only way, way better.  Grab your tickets here: http://nashvilleairguitar.bpt.me You can also enter to win a guitar signed by Paramore here at Nashville Air Guitar!

Wildcards wreak havoc in San Francisco!

Des Moines preview and air guitar advice from a pro!

The following post is from 2012 Minneapolis #usairguitar champ and 2013 Des Moines Qualifier organizer Flying Finn!

On Wednesday night June 19 at The Point, Des Moines will be transformed from the capitol of Iowa to the Capitol of Rock & Roll as US Air Guitar descends upon the city! I know, a lot of people from outside of Iowa are thinking, “Des Moines? What does Des Moines have to do with rock and roll?!”

Well, first, it’s pronounced “Des Moines,” and for the rock and roll connection? Ozzy and his delicious bat head. In 1982, the Prince of Darkness bit the head off a delicious rabid bat here in Des Moines, spent the night in the hospital, and then caused local laws to be amended to prevent that kind of thing ever happening again. Lucky for us, our venue lies outside of the Des Moines city limits, and so those laws don’t apply!* Well, maybe we should keep raw animal eating to a minimum during the show.

Lions and Eagles and Fireballs – Oh My!

Tonight, San Francisco holds its 2013 US Air Guitar Qualifier at The Red Devil Lounge.

Here’s the link to compete, but after viewing these three animated logos featuring former SF champ Cold Steel Renegade (looking to regain his title, armed with lions, swords, and fireballs), you may already be thinking about throwing in the towel.

Thanks to Cappiello Films for this badassery and good luck to everyone in San Francisco tonight.

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