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More bands added to Asheville’s Moogfest line-up: Jonsi, Big Boi, Caribou

Jason Sandford July 26, 2010

Jason Sandford

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

Here’s the word from metropulse. Wow:

The second round of lineup announcements for AC Entertainment’s MoogFest, scheduled for Halloween weekend in Asheville, N.C., is even better than the first. The initial announcement a few weeks ago included heavyweight headliners Massive Attack and MGMT, along with the Washington, D.C.-based electronic duo Thievery Corporation. Now you can add Big Boi (one half of OutKast, whose new album Sir Lucious Left Foot: The Son of Chico Dusty was released earlier this month to rave reviews), Jónsi (the frontman for Sigur Ros, who has just released his first solo album, Go), and the Canadian producer/programmer Daniel Snaith, who performs under the name Caribou and whose 2010 album Swim is very nice.

The full schedule and lineup will be announced on Aug. 10. Tickets go on sale Aug. 13. MoogFest will take place Oct. 29-31 at the Asheville Civic Center, the Thomas Wolfe Auditorium, and the Orange Peel.

Jason Sandford

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

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Traci Malone July 30, 2010

Totally agree Ricky…..finally something different. I really hope to have a chance at tickets…..I haven’t had such good luck w/ previous BIG shows to come to Asheville….sell out at the box office and online in seconds…..

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Ricky Party July 29, 2010

Jonsi ?!?! And Caribou?? What else could they possibly have up their sleeve for this festival?

Thanks, Moog, for finally bringing a festival to Asheville that does not center upon jam/jazz/funk fusion banality.

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me July 27, 2010

Wow! This is a big deal for Asheville, just hope I can get tickets to some of the shows.

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Jennifer S. July 26, 2010

Aug. 10 is new official lineup announcement date, a change from the former date of July 27. Moogfest tix on sale Fri Aug. 13. Gave my +1 away, will ask about press passes.

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Orbit DVD July 26, 2010

Caribou seals the deal.

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