Ian Moore performs at the Magnolia Acoustic Concert Series, Oct. 16

From a press release:

Ian Moore performs at the Magnolia Acoustic Concert Series, Oct. 16

Morris Broadband, WTZQ and Carolina Investment Brokers present a special concert featuring Ian Moore in the 9th concert of the Magnolia Acoustic Concert Series at Flat Rock Cinema, located at 2700 Greenville Highway in Flat Rock, NC. The live concert, produced by Howard Molton and Tom Fisch, will be at 8:00 pm on Thursday, October 16th. Doors open at 7:30.

“The journey is the destination.” While this is a good mantra for remembering to live your life in the present moment, it could also go a long way toward explaining the career path of Seattle-based troubadour Ian Moore.

Born in Berkeley, Ian Moore grew up in Austin, Texas, and made his mark there in the early ’90s as a blues guitar virtuoso. Early sideman duty for Texas roots legend Joe Ely led to a 1993 self-titled solo record on Capricorn that propelled him to those critical opening gigs for the Stones and Dylan, as well as a notable appearance in Billy Bob Thornton’s indie hit Slingblade. Moore’s broad palette of influences and interests was further explored in the video for “Harlem,” directed by rapper and actor Ice Cube.

Critics have long loved Moore’s studio output: Dave Hickey in Art in America magazine called Moore’s Modernday Folklore “one of the best moments in contemporary art in 1996,” while Harp magazine observes, “Since the early ’90s the native Texan has refused corporate molding in favor of freedom and the artistic rewards are staggering.” Moore’s 2004 release Luminaria received numerous accolades, including from Billboard’s Chris Morris, who noted, “The burden of the contemporary singer/ songwriter is in formulating a sound that is completely unique. With Luminaria, Ian Moore accomplishes just that.” And of his 2007’s To Be Loved, All Music Guide wrote, “Moore has created a brand of challenging yet highly melodic new-millennium pop-rock that establishes him as an audacious songwriter and player. He has struck that rare balance between astute complexity and utter pop appeal.”

Moore has done hundreds of television appearances, from regional TV shows to the Today show and the Late Show With David Letterman to a one hour Direct TV special, while avid watchers of American Idol have seen contestants cover Moore’s songs “Blue Sky” and “Satisfied.” And the Austin Music Awards have repeatedly voted him Best Singer, Musician and Band.

The manner in which Moore has moved across styles and cultural boundaries has rallied critics but, sometimes, confused his longtime fans. On El Sonido Nuevo, the blues and rock guitar he’s best known for is back, bolstered by confident songwriting and the absorbed echoes of those influences and stylistic adventures. Moore openly addresses his need to break out of a preconceived mold on the purposeful “Salt Mines” and the jaunty “Let Me Out.”

The special appearance in the Magnolia Acoustic Concert Series was added to compliment Moore’s east coast acoustic duo tour with Kullen Fuchs, a multi-instrumentalist from Texas. Kullen brings unusual savory flavors to the music that he makes with instruments such as trumpet, vibraphone, theremin, organ, accordion and omnichord.

“We jumped at the opportunity to add Ian and Kullen to the schedule when they became available,” says Howard Molton, the concert series producer and owner of Flat Rock Cinema and Carolina Investment Brokers. “It’s on a Thursday night instead of our normal Sunday afternoon concerts but we couldn’t pass this up. Ian was last here in 2007 and it was a full-blown rock concert. This concert will be acoustic and will show a different side of Ian than what most people get to experience. He’s so creative and talented – and has a stunning voice. It’s going to be one to remember”

Tickets are $15 plus tax and are available online. Flat Rock Cinema’s complete food and beverage menu, including wine and local brews, will be available and can be seen, along with a map, driving directions and ticket information, at www.MagnoliaConcertSeries.com. Information can also be obtained by calling the cinema box office at (828) 697-2463.