American Idol Auditions Thursday, Write About it on Patch

Auditions for the next American Idol take place in San Francisco on Thursday, and Albany Patch is looking for a contestant from Albany to blog about it.

We want one of you to write about what the audition is like, how long the lines are, what song you want to sing, what kinds of crazy characters are in line with you and more. E-mail emilier@patch.com if you're interested.

San Francisco is the last stop on the show's Season 10 tour, and wristbands for the tryouts will be given out at AT&T Park until 8 a.m. Thursday.

Thursday's auditions begin at the park at 5 p.m.

Those who want to audition are not allowed to camp out in the area, but are asked to return to the park after receiving a wristband.

(As an aside, the Idol website offers a tip clearly geared toward tourists: "Just because it is summer, doesn't mean it will be hot. You may want to bring a sweater to protect you from the notorious SF fog!")

The line begins at Third Street and Terry A. Francois Boulevard. 

Bay City News Service contributed to this report.