The 1st Annual Milwaukee Air Guitar Showdown

December 19, 2007

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Our Friend Peter is throwing the 1st Annual Milwaukee Air Guitar Showdown on December 21st at Stonefly Brewery. Entrance fee is $20. All entrants get an exclusive Milwaukee Air-Guitar Showdown t-shirt! Advanced registration is encouraged. Unleash your inner rock star for a chance to win cash prizes.

Each air-guitar contestant performs 60 seconds of his/her (women are encouraged to unleash their inner Lita Ford) favorite, rockin-est guitar jam. Each contestant is responsible for supplying cd with the song that he/she wants to perform, in advance. Just burn the song onto a CD and let us know which 60 second spot you wish to rock to! In advance, you ask, how will I get it to you? Easy. Contact us through myspace and we’ll meet you to pick it up. Or, you can call 414.517.6410 to coordinate pick-up.

JUDGING CRITERIA….YES, THERE WILL BE JUDGES

 

Criteria For Judging:

Technical Skill:
- You don’t have to be a professional guitar player, or even a musician to put on an excellent air-guitar performance. You just need to unleash the inner rock star. The judges will be looking for “technical skills”. So, if there’s some intricate fret work, your chances of bringing home the prestigous crown will increase. Get those fingers loose and ready for some Yngwie Malmsteen style solos!

Stage Persona and Presence:
-Alter ego’s and stage identities are very much encouraged. Consider a name that fits your personality as well as your style of play. The audience wants to see a show and it’s up to you to give them what they want. Do you have the ability to get the house rocking without a real instrument? If so, let us know.

Inner Rock Star:
-At which point does the performer forget that he/she is playing air guitar and gets lost in the act? When does he/she forget that it’s not a real guitar, but just an imaginary one? That is what we’re looking for. That’s not a real pick in your hand, it’s just your fingers pressed together. Everyone has a bit of an inner rock star in them, but the elite will be able to turn it on December 21st for 1 night in Riverwest. Will it be you?

Now we just need an air DJ competition?

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Posted by Tarik | Filed Under Events, Music, concerts 

Comments

3 Responses to “The 1st Annual Milwaukee Air Guitar Showdown”

  1. Carolyn Smith on December 22nd, 2007 1:50 pm

    Let’s see pics or video of the air-guitar showdown, especially BeardoWeirdo.

    BeardoWeirdo’s Proud Mom :)

  2. Mark Matthews on May 15th, 2008 2:01 am

    Guys,

    This looks like a great event. Do you plan to do it again this year? If you did we’d like to send some listeners.

    Mark
    106.1 Rock Radio (Manchester, UK)

  3. Peter Adams on July 7th, 2008 8:13 pm

    We’re definitely having another one this year. The date will be December 27th at Stonefly Brewery. All are welcome to compete and enjoy.

    Find us on myspace at Milwaukee Air Guitar Showdown.

    peter

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