Glitter-streaked, sweaty, and exhausted, Team Boston Air Guitar has returned from New York City, where the Northeast Semifinal was just contested on July 1. We upheld two great traditions: being a competitive force to be reckoned with, of course, and packing an unauthorized number of people into a hotel room via the cozy expedient of a megabed. For the purposes of today's recap, I'll focus on the former.
Tags: semi-finals, nyc, 2014 season
Glitter-streaked, sweaty, and exhausted, Team Boston Air Guitar has returned from New York City, where the Northeast Semifinal was just contested on July 1. We upheld two great traditions: being a competitive force to be reckoned with, of course, and packing an unauthorized number of people into a hotel room via the cozy expedient of a megabed. For the purposes of today's recap, I'll focus on the former.
Tags: semi-finals, nyc, recaps, 2014 season
The first semi-final of the 2014 US Air Guitar season has taken place! The Midwest Semifinal pulled in the top 3 air guitarists from the qualifiers in Kansas City, Des Moines, Chicago, and Detroit. Surprising no one, the midwest is always a force (it's not for nothing that the current reigning World Champion, Mean Melin, hails from Kansas City). The general consensus among spectators and participants was that this semi-final was basically a "mini Nationals" with regard to the level of talent and excitement!
Tags: chicago, semi-finals, 2014 season
The first semi-final of the 2014 US Air Guitar season has taken place! The Midwest Semifinal pulled in the top 3 air guitarists from the qualifiers in Kansas City, Des Moines, Chicago, and Detroit. Surprising no one, the midwest is always a force (it's not for nothing that the current reigning World Champion, Mean Melin, hails from Kansas City). The general consensus among spectators and participants was that this semi-final was basically a "mini Nationals" with regard to the level of talent and excitement!
Tags: chicago, semi-finals, second-hand recaps, 2014 season
It's a new year, and that means, unbelievable as it may sound, that it's time to start thinking about this year's air guitar season. Since local qualifiers may be starting as early as May (and I hope they are - more on that in a minute), that's only 4 months of time to prepare! For both organizers and competitors, that means it's time to get your head in the game.
Tags: semi-finals, qualifiers, nationals, boston air guitar 2013
Ok, I know I haven't posted anything in ages even when I said I would - mea culpa - I've just been so busy with my job telling other people to blog more. But this is something you need to know about: legendary LA air guitarist 6-String General is going to be coming to Boston on Nov. 20th! And he's not just coming for a visit. He's going to be opening up for a captivating young lady named Ali Spagnola, whose entire raison d'etre is singing one-minute-long songs about beer! And/or drinking in general. And he is a General. So there you go: perfect synergy.
Last time, I talked about this year's big format changes to US Air Guitar competitions and what that might mean for next year. This time, I'd like to talk about... everything else. What to look for in competition, trends I saw emerging, and of course, the future.
Tags: semi-finals, qualifiers, analysis, nationals
Last time, I talked about this year's big format changes to US Air Guitar competitions and what that might mean for next year. This time, I'd like to talk about... everything else. What to look for in competition, trends I saw emerging, and of course, the future.
Tags: semi-finals, qualifiers, 2013 season,, analysis, dark horse, nationals
The 2013 Air Guitar season has ended, and we are all (mostly) recovered. What better time, then, to reflect on the season that was? There were some big changes this year, and they affected the way the competitions shook out. Some of those changes are even going to affect next year's competitions. What is next year going to be like? And how did this year's performances set the tone for next time around?
Tags: semi-finals, qualifiers, analysis, dark horse, nationals
The 2013 Air Guitar season has ended, and we are all (mostly) recovered. What better time, then, to reflect on the season that was? There were some big changes this year, and they affected the way the competitions shook out. Some of those changes are even going to affect next year's competitions. What is next year going to be like? And how did this year's performances set the tone for next time around?
Tags: semi-finals, qualifiers, 2013 season,, analysis, dark horse, nationals