- Rock N Ink ExpoJanuary 25-27
Rock N Ink Tattoo Expo 2013 presented by Inkwitch Tattoo
The Sherman Theater Rock N Ink Expo presented by Inkwitch Tattoo is a 3 day tattoo and piercing convention for the alternative minded and otherwise, piecing together multiple attractions fit into an entire weekend. Set to feature over two dozen tattoo artists and piercers as well as various vendors, Rock n Ink features some of the region AND the world's finest artists as they tattoo and pierce people live each day. Each day will feature various events during the course of the expo, beginnining with, including the eclectic sound of This Way To The Egress, who bring a burlesque show and carnival freak show, including fire eaters/breathers, sword swallowers, contortionists, and other amazing artists. Tattoo contests with live judging and a Tattooed Beauty Pageant will take over the stage, while music will be kept to the Living Room, allowing for the best communication possible between artists and potential customers.
Artists and piercers interested in participating can download the application: 2013 Tattoo Artist and Piercer Application
Retail and merchandise vendors can download this application: 2013 Vendor Application
Featuring dozens artists from all around the country, including Inkwitch Tattoo, House of Ink, Rocky N Willy's Tattoo, EB Tattoo, Sarah Miller (runner up from Season 2 of Spike TV's Ink Master and Wyld Chyld Tattoo), The Quillian Tattoo, Hard Knock Ink, Teddy Bear Ink, Sink It In Tattoo, Reflections of the Soul Tattoo, Gold's Tattoo, Los Tattoos, Hole In The Sky Tattoos, 187 Tattoos, Bad News Tattoos, Electric City Tattoo, and more!
Featuring retailers Metal Dogz, the Shakedown Shack, the Swisher Xtreme Booth featuring the Swisher Sweeties handing out samples, Killer Kollectible's, the Hotel of Horrors, Gold's Tattoo Supply, Metal Di Muse Jewlery, The Art of John Kolbek, Passion Party, and more!
Featured bands:
Friday 1/25/13
The 4 Walls
Drive Band
Toxic Sunshine
Bushman's Blend
Saturday 1/26/13:
Twisting Life
From Georgia To Maine
Movements
Atom Strange
Drakona
Burden My Surrender
The Hollow
Sunday 1/27/13:
Governing Murphy
Katie Kelly & The Charming Beards
Tattoo Contests
Friday, January 25th Entry 5:00 PM 8:00 PM
Best Sleeve- half or full
Best Back Tattoo
Best Leg Tattoo
Best Neck Tattoo
Most Creative Body Piercing
Best Tattoo of the Day
Saturday, January 26th Entry times 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM; 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Best Color Tattoo
Best Black and Gray Tattoo
Best Large Tattoo 6" or more
Best Small Tattoo Less Than 6"
Most Creative Tattoo
Sexiest Tattoo
Best Tattoo of the Day
Sunday, January 27th Entry time: 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Best Portrait Tattoo
Most Unusual Tattoo
Most Realistic Tattoo
Best Animal Tattoo
Best Tribal Tattoo
Best Tattoo of the Day
Date: Friday, Saturday, Sunday- January 25th, 26th, 27th
Show Time: (Friday 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM) (Saturday- 12:00 PM to 11:00 PM) (Sunday- 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM)
Doors: Friday- 4:00, Saturday- 12:00, Sunday- 12:00 PM
Seating: General Admission
Ticket Price: $17.00 for a 3 day pass, $12.00 for a single day
All ticket sales are final. No refunds or exchanges will be given for any reason.
