Gym Class Heroes and Adult Swim’s Robot Chicken creators Seth Green and Matt Senreich are set to hit the road for a short tour.

The nine-city tour, which is playing roller skating rinks across the country, will not only feature performances by GCH, but also Robot Chicken special guests, celebrity guest stars, Robot Chicken-themed activities and games and exclusive Adult Swim merchandise.

Tour Routing:
July 25, San Diego, Calif.: Skate San Diego-Preview party minus the band but with a guest DJ and extra Comic-Con awesomeness
August 1, Los Angeles, Calif.: Venue TBA
August 2, Las Vegas, Nev.: Rancho Crystal Palace Skating Center
August 4, Denver, Colo.: Skate City Westminster
August 6, Kansas City, Mo.: River Roll Skate Center
August 8, Indianapolis, Ind.: Skateland
August 10, Richmond, Va.: Roller Dome Skating
August 12, Philadelphia, Pa.: Jamz Roller Skating Center
August 14, New York: Venue TBA

At each event, all ages are welcome, admission is free and doors open at 8 p.m. Patrons with an early entry-voucher will be admitted one hour earlier. Early-entry vouchers can be found in the new Robot Chicken: Star Wars Episode II DVD, which will arrive at retail on July 21. Head to Adult Swim for more info.

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Losing Michael Jackson was honestly like losing a member of the family, I was raised by his music, I discovered the love of music and dance though him. I am sad, but I am also relieved. Though Michael Jackson was still young, and his death is sudden and tragic, I find solace in knowing that I can put on a CD and hear his beautiful voice. I can put on a DVD and watch him perform. I can put his name into a search box, press enter, and see pictures that span decades, watch videos, hear music, and experience art by him, of him, and inspired by him. Though he is gone from this world physically, he is forever and always in our hearts. He lives on through his amazing music and he continues to inspire generations of artists after him. I am comforted by this, and I am at peace with it.

August 29, 1958 – June 25, 2009

Written by Nicole.

Travis has been chosen as the 2009 ambassador for the MTV charity ‘Staying Alive Foundation’. Both MTV International and the ‘Staying Alive Foundation’ help raise awareness and money worldwide for HIV & Aids.

In 3 weeks, Travis will trek around the globe, where he will film a documentary as he visits different HIV & Aids foundations in different countries.

Thanks to Travie’s new Twitter account, you’ll be able to follow his journey and read all about his experiences as they happen. Be sure to check back soon to find out where exactly he’ll be heading and much, much more!

Add him at Twitter.com/TravisMTV. Eric also has one at Twitter.com/EricRbrtsGreatG if you haven’t added him already!

The shows will be with Boys Like Girls, The Academy Is…, The Veronicas, and Never Shout Never.

7/21/09 Jackson, NJ – Six Flags Great Adventure
7/23/09 Wantagh, NY – Jones Beach Amphitheater
7/24/09 Wheaton, IL – Dupage County Fair (w/ The Cab)
7/25/09 Gilford, NH – Meadowbrook
7/27/09 Baltimore, MD – Pier Six Concert Pavilion
7/29/09 Louisville, KY – Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom
7/30/09 Eureka, MO – Six Flags St. Louis
7/31/09 Gurnee, IL – Six Flags Great America

Check it out Travis makes an appearance on this song and in this video:

Check out a couple of pictures from Tuesday night’s show at Santa Clara University.  The show was absolutely amazing!

We finally made a Twitter for Upstate Kids.  If you’re on there, go ahead and follow us!

You already know that Gym Class Heroes, Disashi, and DeJesus are already on there–if you didn’t, then follow them too.

Gym Class Heroes just added a handful of new tour dates supporting Lil Wayne. Check them out below, and be on the lookout for more dates to be announced soon:

3/17 Providence, RI @ Dunkin Donuts Center
3/19 Newark, NJ @ Prudential Center
3/20 Baltimore, MD @ First Mariner Arena
3/21 Indianapolis, IN @ Conseco Fieldhouse
3/22 Memphis, TN @ Fed Ex Forum
3/23 Oklahoma City, OK @ Ford Center
3/25 San Antonio, TX @ AT&T Center
3/27 San Jose, CA @ HP Pavillion
3/29 Los Angeles,CA @ Gibson