Congratulations to Fairview's Eric Brewer, who has reached the finals of Guitar Player's Guitar Superstar Competition 2008.
The prestigious contest draws hundreds of entries each year. Brewer, who plays in Spooner, and nine other finalists will compete in the finals on Sept. 13 at the Great American Music Hall in San Francisco.
He'll play before a panel of judges that includes guitar gods Steve Vai and Joe Satriani.
"I have to get up in front of my two main heroes and perform. What an experience," Brewer said, by e-mail.
Other judges include George Lynch (Lynch Mob), Elliott Easton of the Cars, and Brendon Small the creator of Adult Swim's Metalocalyse," will be the fifth judge.
The Police's Andy Summers will host the event.
Look for more on Brewer in the Aug. 21 issue of Showcase. He plays with Spooner on Friday at Docksider, and will also be in the house band for the Erie Rock Music Awards on Aug. 24 at the Bayfront Convention Center.

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