hey so when are the 2008 auditions, and where are they being held? If there's one close to me, I might go (just for the experience).

so does anyone know anything about them?? Or do we not have that info yet?

They are up on americanidol.com now

Auditions for the eighth season of American Idol begin Thursday, July 17, at the Cow Palace in San Francisco, CA, and will continue in seven other cities. Once again, auditioners will have an extraordinary opportunity to perform before millions of TV viewers and become household names, with one winning the coveted American Idol title and a major recording contract.
Auditions will be held as follows:

Thursday, July 17
San Francisco, CA
The Cow Palace

Monday, July 21
Louisville, KY
Freedom Hall

Friday, July 25
Phoenix, AZ
Jobing.com Arena

Tuesday, July 29
Salt Lake City, UT
EnergySolutions Arena

Saturday, August 2
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Coliseo de Puerto Rico

Friday, August 8
Kansas City, MO
Sprint Center

Wednesday, August 13
Jacksonville, FL
Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena

Tuesday, August 19
East Rutherford, NJ
IZOD Center at the Meadowlands

Specific information for the San Francisco auditions is below. More details for the additional audition cities will be announced shortly.
San Francisco American Idol Auditions
WHO: Men and women 16-28 years old as of July 15, 2008, who are
eligible to work in the U.S. Some restrictions apply – please visit americanidol.com for specific information.
WHERE: The Cow Palace
2600 Geneva Ave.
Daly City, CA 94014
WHEN: Thursday, July 17
HOW: Wristbands will be distributed from 7:00 AM on Tuesday, July 15 until 8:00 AM on Thursday, July 17. Auditioners will not be permitted to camp out; therefore, once they obtain their wristbands, they will be asked to return to the Cow Palace on Thursday, July 17.

Audition information, including forms and requirements will be available online on americanidol.com shortly. Check back regularly for updates.

oh, thanks!
hmm... none too close to me... how to get to San Francisco...

That's cool that they're doing auditions in Kansas City this year. Wonder what gave them that idea?

Also, it's interesting that they're doing auditions in Puerto Rico.

I saw this on AI.com and on our local news replay tonight...well it looks like I won't have to go far if I go to auditions this year....they are practically in my backyard! Jobing.com arena here I come?

And they miss Milwaukee AGAIN, grrr. I guess the closest to me is Kansas City. I think it will be a little controversial having the auditions in PR.

I'm thinking about road tripping to Kansas City. How old are you Miss Nickie? If you can get to Chicago, we could rent a car and go together? I would leave on Thursday and then spend Thursday and Friday nights in KC, then come back Saturday morning.

I'm 27. I might not audition...but I'd love a roadtrip I'll come along for moral support

Oh, that's no fun! You have to audition too! From the sound of it, you're decent! I think you should.

If we could get a couple more people to split the cost (because gas is a billion dollars a gallon and I'm not rich) I'm totally up for it!

PM me if you're interested and we can talk about it.

I'm totally interested. Yeah, getting two others to split the bill would be a good idea

Awesome! I just posted a topic about it here:

http://www.david-cook.org/Kansas-City-08-0...TRIP-t8751.html

Does anyone know if they do wrist bands a few days before ALL of the audition dates? It seems like that just makes it that much harder for out-of-towners to try out.