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You've encountered them at every concert: The Chatty Cathie, The Beer Whoo Crew, The Unauthorized T-Shirt Guy, The Other Lead Singer, and of course the dreaded Makeout Couple. As much a part of any concert as the band itself, these prototypical concert goers shape our concert experiences. Steve Weinberger, extreme concert goer and author of No Air Guitar Allowed, knows this better than anyone, having attended over 1,000 concerts and counting. He has been interviewed on countless radio stations across the country and on national television.
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About the Author:
Steve Weinberger is a San Diego-based author. It is his overzealous passion for rock 'n' roll concerts that singles him out; he has attended over 1,000 concerts, beginning with Kiss on August 19, 1977. Weinberger's favorite bands run the gamut of old and new rockers, from KISS, ZZ Top, Fleetwood Mac and The Who to Kings of Leon, Radiohead, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Green Day, Oasis, Modest Mouse, and Toad the Wet Sprocket. Weinberger's all time favorite bands to see live include KISS, Robert Randolph and the Family Band, Wilco, Pearl Jam and Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band.
Review:
Steve Weinberger with Sarah Torribio- No Air Guitar Allowed From KISS to My Chemical Romance, a hilariously accurate and sometimes embarrassing look at the rock-concert experience. - Michael Sutton. No, not it's not a CD, but every rock fan should at least peek into the pages of No Air Guitar Allowed, probably the funniest and most dead-on accurate overview of going to rock concerts. Written by Steve Weinberger with Sarah Torribio, No Air Guitar Allowed recalls the sharp satirical humor of National Lampoon and Mad magazine in their '70s-'80's heyday, breaking down the cast of characters and situations that people will encounter at any gig, large or small. Weinberger has been attending rock concerts since his older brother took him to a KISS show in 1977 - and was hooked. He has never stopped attending rock concerts, and No Air Guitar Allowed is the product of 31 years in the trenches. Although Weinberger pokes fun at the imbecilic actions that some people do at these shows, he never comes across as being above any of them; in fact, from the introducion itself Weinberger admits that he is actually one of them. "I have made every concert foul in the book," Weinberger confesses, like when he "fake-vomited my way back to the front of the pit." Weinberger speaks the language of the Rock Fan. Written in a simple yet wonderfully witty manner, Weinberger's light tone sometimes makes you not realize how insightful he is. His observations are always comical yet ring true; there is nothing bogus here, and Weinberger has all the bases covered, from classic rock to alternative to heavy metal. Some of Weinberger's most hilarious moments are when he offers advice to newbies. "At an oldies-but-goodies fest, be sure to comment on how great everone in the band still looks, even if they appear to be preserved in formaldehyde," Weinberger writes. He even provides pointed suggestions to parents alike, "And unless you are seeing a Scandinavian death metal band with an equally homicidal fan base, don't worry about your kid's adventures into the stage-hugging area of a general admission show." However, what will have people talking the most are probably the colorful characters which often populate these shows, no matter where you are. For example, there is the Indie Guru who will only attend a Tool concert to see the obscure opening Goth act and depart before the major-label sell-outs hit the stage or the Divorced Guy, who can easily be identified by the resembling the Crypt Keeper with a young girl. Brought to life by Andrew Wahrmund's cartoonish illustrations, anybody who's been to at least one rock concert can recognize some of them. And those who have been to more will see themselves reflected in Weinberger's goofy yet completely honest mirror images. --All Music Guide
Love May be a battlefield, but so can the concert experience. Concert Vet Steve Weinberger could've written a book just about his days in the mosh pit: instead; he takes it several layers deeper categorizing the kind of people you will usually meet at these shows ( all genres have their stones overturned). You will find yourself laughing at nearly every page. Weinberger writes with an intensely observant yet never mean spirited eye; the closest comparison I could make are the less than caustic but nevertheless hysterically funny parodies in Mad magazine or perhaps National Lampoon who would've published this 20 years ago. Rarely have I ever seen somebody write something so intelligently about the stupidest human behavior. Weinberger will have you observing your fellow concert goers at the next gig you attend, searching for the characters in his book. --Twang Town
Love May be a battlefield, but so can the concert experience. Concert Vet Steve Weinberger could've written a book just about his days in the mosh pit: instead; he takes it several layers deeper categorizing the kind of people you will usually meet at these shows ( all genres have their stones overturned). You will find yourself laughing at nearly every page. Weinberger writes with an intensely observant yet never mean spirited eye; the closest comparison I could make are the less than caustic but nevertheless hysterically funny parodies in Mad magazine or perhaps National Lampoon who would've published this 20 years ago. Rarely have I ever seen somebody write something so intelligently about the stupidest human behavior. Weinberger will have you observing your fellow concert goers at the next gig you attend, searching for the characters in his book. For example, under the heading "Gal Pals," Weinberger addresses the Lillith fair crowd that made superstars out of female singer/songwriters Paula Cole and Ani DiFranco. "First, it is understood that the 'woman show' is a time to reclaim lost tribal unity. This means that the girl who keeps bumping into you is not That Bitch (see the girl fight) but instead a misguided sister," Weinberger explains. That is just a small example of the big laughs in No Air Guitar Allowed. --Twang Town
Love May be a battlefield, but so can the concert experience. Concert Vet Steve Weinberger could've written a book just about his days in the mosh pit: instead; he takes it several layers deeper categorizing the kind of people you will usually meet at these shows ( all genres have their stones overturned). You will find yourself laughing at nearly every page. Weinberger writes with an intensely observant yet never mean spirited eye; the closest comparison I could make are the less than caustic but nevertheless hysterically funny parodies in Mad magazine or perhaps National Lampoon who would've published this 20 years ago. Rarely have I ever seen somebody write something so intelligently about the stupidest human behavior. Weinberger will have you observing your fellow concert goers at the next gig you attend, searching for the characters in his book. --Twang Town
Love May be a battlefield, but so can the concert experience. Concert Vet Steve Weinberger could've written a book just about his days in the mosh pit: instead; he takes it several layers deeper categorizing the kind of people you will usually meet at these shows ( all genres have their stones overturned). You will find yourself laughing at nearly every page. Weinberger writes with an intensely observant yet never mean spirited eye; the closest comparison I could make are the less than caustic but nevertheless hysterically funny parodies in Mad magazine or perhaps National Lampoon who would've published this 20 years ago. Rarely have I ever seen somebody write something so intelligently about the stupidest human behavior. Weinberger will have you observing your fellow concert goers at the next gig you attend, searching for the characters in his book. For example, under the heading "Gal Pals," Weinberger addresses the Lillith fair crowd that made superstars out of female singer/songwriters Paula Cole and Ani DiFranco. "First, it is understood that the 'woman show' is a time to reclaim lost tribal unity. This means that the girl who keeps bumping into you is not That Bitch (see the girl fight) but instead a misguided sister," Weinberger explains. That is just a small example of the big laughs in No Air Guitar Allowed. --Twang Town
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- PublisherTate Publishing
- Publication date2012
- ISBN 10 1621479331
- ISBN 13 9781621479338
- BindingPerfect Paperback
- Edition number3
- Number of pages112
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