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More on Moogfest 2010: The glow stick ban, a smart phone app and more

Jason Sandford October 3, 2010

Jason Sandford

Jason Sandford is a reporter, writer, blogger and photographer interested in all things Asheville.

Some interesting Moogfest 2010 tidbits:

-The glow stick ban: So Moogfest is not allowing glow sticks, which are a favorite prop for the 20-something electronic music fan. Here’s Moogfest organizers, from their page on Facebook:

We understand your disappointment but glow sticks are matter of considerable controversy, for artists and fans alike. Some love them, but many artists and fans hate them. They can be very disruptive to the performance and at least some of the audience’s enjoyment of the performance. Which is a shame. We want to create the best possible experience that we can for EVERYONE. Plus, they’re an ecological disaster, so for those at all concerned about the environment, it’s a big problem as well. Those are the primary reasons.

-Moogsmart: There’s going to be a Moogfest 2010 smart phone app. Details are to come.

-What’s up at Club 828: Moogfest organizers say they will be announcing more shows at the Moogaplex – the space in the Haywood Park Hotel that they’re taking over and making into Moog-central – as well as the old Club 828, which closed down a couple of weeks ago. Anybody got an update on Club 828?

-People are coming from all over the US for Moogfest, according to responses on Moogfest’s page on Facebook. Honolulu, Bristol, Va., Knoxville, Fort Collins, Shreveport, Springfield and Columbia, Mo., and many more. Wow.

Jason Sandford

Jason Sandford is a reporter, writer, blogger and photographer interested in all things Asheville.

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Dan Lewis October 5, 2010

The Bob Moog Foundation and Asheville composer/musician Dan Lewis announce the world premiere and release party for a historic live concert recording, Bob Moog Live. The premiere event will take place on October 10, 2010, at the Lexington Avenue Brewery in Asheville, NC, from 3:30–6:00 p.m. Admission is $7, with proceeds benefiting the Bob Moog Foundation.

Bob Moog Live is the only known recording of synthesizer pioneer Bob Moog publicly performing on his famous Minimoog, the best selling analog synthesizer of all time.
The Bob Moog Live event on October 10 will be a multilayered “happening” that includes listening to samples of the CD and brief informal lectures by Dan Lewis and by Bob Moog Foundation Executive Director Michelle Moog-Koussa. Live original music performed by Dan Lewis on guitar and synthesizers as well as an improvisational synthesizer jam featuring top area keyboardists performing on Moog synthesizers will provide live experimental synthesis as the musical backdrop for the evening. Jeff Knorr (The Funknastics), Mary Frances (Emyrael), Ben Hovey (Asheville Horns), and others will join Lewis on stage. A display of Minimoog material from Bob Moog’s Archives will be on display.
Online CD sales will be available after the event on the Bob Moog Foundation website at http://www.moogfoundation.org/shop.

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coupdeboob October 5, 2010

people are coming from knoxville??? no way! wow indeed.

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Wha? October 4, 2010

So, you're willing to spend roughly $100 in gas to drive to DC for a show that must cost at least $30-$50, on top of pouring more of your hard-earned doe into their local economy by dining and staying there, but won't spend $150 to stay in your hometown and see three days of awesome music? Interesting…

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Kelly October 4, 2010

I'm really disappointed in Moogfest. I was gearing up to go, until I saw the ticket prices. I realize the cost is totally in line with other music festivals across the country, but that's exactly why I don't go to other music festivals across the country! I was hoping Asheville would keep to it's tradition of being different, and offer ticket prices that are in line with what most people in the area make for a living – minimum wage (or not much higher). So, I'll be ignoring this festival just like Bonnaroo and all the others, and going to DC in support of Comedy Central's great pseudo-politicos instead.

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