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Hello faithful readers,

This isn’t really Weird Al related, but I just wanted to say that everyone should watch Wheel of Fortune this coming Wednesday (April 2nd 2008).  You might just see your favorite Yank Blog author as an actual contestant spinning the wheel and guessing letters for prizes and cash!

Uh no, your OTHER favorite Yank Blog author.

No… the OTHER one!!  Yep that’s right, me.  Tune in and see how I did! 

Hee hee hee… check out today’s episode of Real Life Comics

(Thanks Erica!)

A new tour date has been added to the tour:

July 8th, Richmond VA - The National

And don’t forget to check the official tour page for all the presale info.

The Presidents of the United States of America have put some behind the scene footage from their latest video, “Mixed Up S.O.B.,” directed by Al. Check out the footage on The Presidents web site. Cool!

(Thanks to Patti for the news!)

Doogtoon’s video of “Al’s Childhood” has been nominated for Yahoo.com’s Best Animated Video of 2007.

Now that you’ve seen it (again), you can vote for it here. Seriously, how could you not vote for that!? But if you need a little more incentive, Doogtoons put together this promotional short video to sway your vote.

Vote early! Vote often!

Update: The results are in. Congratulations Doogtoons!!

Five new tour dates have been posted on WeirdAl.com!

June 29 Ventura, CA Ventura Theatre
July 5 Merrillville, IN Star Plaza Theatre
July 6 Toledo, OH Toledo Zoo Amphitheatre
July 23 Scranton, PA Scranton Cultural Center
Aug 20 Vernon, BC Vernon PAC

Ten new tour dates have been posted on WeirdAl.com!

July 21 Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati National City Pavilion
Aug 1 Calgary, AB Jack Singer Hall
Aug 2 Enoch, AB River Cree Casino (19 & over age limit)
Aug 3 Regina, SASK Molson Grandstand
Aug 15 San Mateo, CA San Mateo Fair
Aug 16 Monterey, CA Golden State Theatre
Aug 18 Sacramento, CA California State Fair
Aug 21 Victoria, BC Royal Theatre
Aug 22 Coquitlam, BC Boulevard Casino (19 & over age limit)
Aug 23 Coquitlam, BC Boulevard Casino (19 & over age limit)

And that’s not all! Tickets are now available for three shows in a presale offered through Artist Arena. If it’s anything like last tour, they’ll probably add more dates to the presale without any advanced warning, so if presale is the way you want to go, bookmark that page and refresh frequently to make sure you get the best seats available.

Artist Arena is also offering VIP packages for select shows. VIP packages range from $125 - $175, and include a ticket, autographed lithograph, and commemorative laminate. For more info check the presale page.

(If the presale site requests you to login, the login is weirdal and password is tickets)

Woohoo! As Richard noted in a previous post, the new video that Weird Al directed for The Presidents Of The United States Of America from their album “These Are The Good Times People” is up on YouTube on Al’s account. Enjoy the flippin’ video!