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That Was 2022
My year in review
Maude
Leah and I became dog parents early in 2022, adopting a 15-pound, two-year-old Jack Russell / Chihuahua mix. Knowing Roe v. Wade would soon be overturned, we named her Maude, after the Bea Arthur character, who in 1972 was the first sitcom character to have an abortion. Living with Maude has been a big adjustment, but after getting over the initial hump, I’m not sure how we ever lived without her. She loves belly… See more →
No biggie, just hangin’ with Hot Mess, your 2022 @usairguitar champion!
Hey, Portland! Please join me on Saturday at @DantesLive where I will be judging the 2022 @usairguitar National Finals. I have a free ticket for the first person who hits me up! ticketweb.com/event/us-air-g…
Last night, after many years of persistence, my friend @sanspoint became the 2022 @usairguitar NYC regional champion, which will send her to the National Finals for the first time. My heart is full! 💗 twitter.com/sanspoint/stat…
That Was 2021
The highlights and lowlights of another pandemic year
Let me begin by saying I promise this post is mostly good vibes. Skip ahead if you like, but if you’ll momentarily indulge my pessimism: What a stupid time to be alive.
2021 was supposed to be the year the vaccine gave us our lives back, and while it did for some of us to some degree, its international distribution predictably favored wealthy nations, and the long-simmering anti-vax movement here in the wealthiest nation of… See more →
Here’s a beautiful essay from my friend @hotlixx about connecting with his dad through competitive air guitar. Included is a video for a great Hoodoo Gurus cover he recorded, featuring 30+ air guitarists, including yours truly. thebadcopy.com/features/loves…
Happy Friday from your pal Skinemax! Join him today on ESPN2 at 6pm ET for the @usairguitar National Finals championship round! espn.com/watch/player/_…
Happy Friday from your pal Skinemax! Join him Sunday at 8pm ET for a livestream of the @usairguitar National Finals preliminary round! twitch.tv/usairguitar
Day 472
Notes from the bunker
Leah and I have now been fully vaccinated for six weeks. During that time, restrictions around the country have loosened steadily, and even in indoor public spaces, masks are disappearing, as are plexiglass barriers and floor decals encouraging social distancing. We’ve had gatherings of family and friends in our home and attended them in others’ homes. We’ve hugged people. We’ve ridden on buses and trains. I spent a day in New York, my first since… See more →
I’m beyond honored to take 2nd place to the unstoppable @flying_finn, who finally clinched a well-deserved @usairguitar title after 15 years in the game!
The @usairguitar National Finals were at @subtchicago last night and from the competitors to the crowd, the I-can’t-believe-we’re-here-together energy in the room was electric. Feels on feels on feels. 💗
2021 US Air Guitar National Finals
Chicago! I am getting on a plane for the first time since 2019 to play air guitar for you on Saturday. Come say hi! ticketweb.com/event/us-air-g…
A very special thanks to @Smomotion, whose 🔥 cameo was my secret weapon in the second round!
I encourage you to watch all the amazing performances in last night’s @usairguitar Eastern Online Regional, but if you want to skip ahead to mine, they’re at 00:32:25 and 02:14:41. twitch.tv/videos/1032007…
I’m pleased to announce that Skinemax had a very good night last night. Next stop: @usairguitar National Finals!
2021 US Air Guitar Eastern Online Regional
If the idea of an air guitar competition sounds painfully stupid to you, be advised that this is my 26th time competing, so at least it’ll be very competent painful stupidity. twitter.com/robweychert/st…
Also
If you’ve always wanted to see an air guitar competition but couldn’t be bothered to get off your couch, this is your moment. twitter.com/robweychert/st…
Please join my alter ego Skinemax as he performs in the @usairguitar Eastern Online Regional competition Saturday at 8pm ET! twitch.tv/usairguitar
Look, I didn’t spend all this time making a suit out of human skin for you NOT to watch me play air guitar in it. So please join my alter ego Skinemax on Saturday at 8pm ET, when he will be performing in the @usairguitar Eastern Online Regional competition! Tune in at twitch.tv/usairguitar
Fill the hole in your soul by watching me talk about invisible guitars with other invisible guitar players on @usairguitar’s No Strings Attached tomorrow! twitch.tv/usairguitar
2020 US Air Guitar Brooklyn Regional
New Yorkers who like fun should come get stupid with @usairguitar at @saintvitusbar tomorrow night: eventbrite.com/e/the-2020-us-…
I’m a talking head in this short doc about former @usairguitar champ Georgia Lunch, but you should watch it anyway. youtube.com/watch?v=_kWmDT…
Big congrats to The Marquis (aka @robmessel), your 2019 World Air Guitar Champion! @AGWC twitter.com/usairguitar/st…
2019 US Air Guitar Brooklyn Regional
Hey NYC: I hear Windhammer’s kooky cousin (the resemblance is uncanny) is in this @usairguitar competition tomorrow: ticketfly.com/purchase/event…
That Was 2018
The highlights of what I took in and put out
A lot happened in 2018. The ruinous Trump administration continued doing its ruinous thing. I finally deleted my Facebook account. I had a stressful couple of months caused by something that rhymes with “head hugs,” which I would gladly trade the life of any loved one to avoid going through again. I visited the UK for the first time. I published 33 blog posts, including several well-received posts on design and development.
Projects
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The @AGWC livestream from Finland begins at 1pm EDT. Six competitors from Team @usairguitar! ilmakitara.fi/fi/stream
After a lifetime of sporting feats and fanaticism, I’ve finally made it into Sports Illustrated. si.com/more-sports/20…
✅ A 10th anniversary air guitar performance
Windhammer tied for 2nd last night, his best finish ever at the national level. Can’t wait to see the amazing Georgia Lunch tear up @AGWC! twitter.com/usairguitar/st…
2018 US Air Guitar National Finals
Showtime.
It’s Windhammer’s 10th anniversary, y’all. You don’t want to miss this. twitter.com/robweychert/st…
Psst. New York City. Windhammer will be competing in the @usairguitar National Finals at @RoughTradeNYC on Saturday. axs.com/events/353333/…
2018 US Air Guitar Brooklyn Regional
Finally made a quick Windhammer one-pager. Brutalism seems appropriate for the subject. Happy to hear suggestions. windhammer.org
Listen up, Philly: Your regional @usairguitar champ for 2018 will be crowned on Friday at @johnnybrendas. I don’t recommend missing it! twitter.com/PhillyInquirer…
Some @AGWC footage of me is in a @HSpecialSurgery ad, but my @usairguitar buddy Papa Air actually had surgery there! So I updated the ad.
Apparently I was on the teevee last night (around the halfway mark): youtube.com/watch?v=W5GvsW…
A 10th anniversary air guitar performance. A personal concert diary website. Animations and prints inspired by Sol Lewitt and Steve Reich. twitter.com/anildash/statu…
Airistotle (@aYo_MattBurns) is your 2017 @AGWC champion! First 4× US champ, first 2× US/world champ. He lost his first competition to me. 😁
The 2017 Air Guitar World Championships (@AGWC) are beginning now! Stream the show live: livestream.com/accounts/13119…
Big congrats to @momjeansjeanie, your 2017 @usairguitar champion! I’m so excited for her success to inspire more women to get in the game.
Wishing all my @usairguitar buddies good luck at the National Finals in DC tonight. Streaming live now! pscp.tv/w/bFUQhTE0NzE3…