Ruby Tuesday knocked off previous Invitational winners Duane’s World and Popesack to secure their first ever Grand Slam on the tour. It was an impressive win, as they scored 45 in the final round to break out from the pack of seven teams that were within one question of the lead heading into the final round (And they had several more teammates, only three were left by the time the photo was taken).

Music between rounds and the awesome live audio round were supplied by the Levee Drivers, who were truly terrific. Since we were in the National Mechanics building, which was built in 1837, our wild card round was 1837. Since it was Clint Eastwood’s birthday, our speed round was films he had directed since 1992. Thanks to everyone for coming out, thanks to National Mecahnics, and thanks to the Levee Drivers for putting on such a great show. Here were your final scores:

1. Ruby Tuesday (Bards) 135
2. Duane’s World (Founding Fathers) 132
3. Popesack (North Star) 130
4. Imaginary Pablo and the Goat (Industry) 126
5. #1 Government Team Competitor (Rendezvous) 123
6. ISIS ISIS Baby (All Over) 122
7. Encyclopedophiles (O’Neals) 113
8. Missing Heads (Industry) 112
9. You Can’t Sit With Us (Rendezvous) 111
10. Synchronized Trampoline (Rendezvous) 106
11. Hooter and Chuff (O’Neals) 105
12. Dr. Gary Lewis (Sidecar) 104
13. Hopservation Desk (North Star) 103
14. Inkspot (North Star) 99
15. There’s No I in Quizzo (Sidecar) 92

WHO: The teams that earned invites over the past 10 weeks of the spring season.

WHAT: The 5th annual JGT Spring Invitational.

WHEN: Sunday, May 31st at 5:30 p.m.

WHERE: National Mechanics (22 South 3rd Street, between Chestnut and Market)

WHY: Why not?

IS THERE AN ENTRY FEE: Yes, it’s $10 a pop.

WHAT DO I GET FOR MY MONEY? In addition to a shot at over $300 in prizes, there will also be live music between rounds supplied by the Levee Drivers.

EARLIER YOU SAID THE WALLACE BROTHERS. Yeah, I know, they had to cancel a few days ago.

WHY DO BANDS ALWAYS CANCEL ON YOU, GOODTIMES? YOU’RE CHECKS BOUNCING? No, my checks aren’t bouncing. Everything is fine, one of the Wallace Brothers got approved for some surgery and they could only do it on Saturday.

LIKELY STORY. ARE THESE NEW GUYS GONNA BE GOOD? Yep.

ANY BEER SPECIALS? Yep. Evil Genius drafts will be $4.

IS NATIONAL MECHANICS A COOL BAR? Yeah, it’s an awesome bar.

HOW MANY CAN I HAVE ON MY TEAM? Up to 8 players per team.

WHAT IF MY TEAM DIDN’T MAKE THE CUT? CAN I STILL PLAY? If you want to come solo or with a friend, I can try to team you up with another team that’s not maxed out.

WHAT TEAMS HAVE CONFIRMED?

Imaginary Pablo

Synchronized Trampoline

Ruby Tuesdays

ISIS ISIS Baby

Jitney Spears

Duane’s World

Inkspot

Popesack

Missing Heads

Dr. Gary Lewis

Hopservation Desk

There No I in Quizzo

You Can’t Sit With Us

Encyclopedophiles

MAYBES:

Hooter and Chuff

#1 Government Team Competitor

Savage Ear

Bears Love Jazz Hands

 

Here you go, our final scores in the JGTSpI. Teams in yellow all earned an invite. Teams in orange are on the bubble (waiting to see if any teams decline their invites. I’ll also extend an invite to any bubble teams who can finish top 2 this week). Teams in blue…well let’s just say that it’s “win or go home” time. If you win this week you get an automatic invite. Hope to see ya this week and best of luck: Sunday’s gonna be a lot of fun.