Moogfest continues to add impressive performers and events to its schedule. The latest additions include hip-hop innovators Q-Tip, El-P and Saul Williams as well as an extensive list of workshops, film screenings and other daytime activities.
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Buncombe Commissioners pass green cleaning guidelines; Moogfest funding delayed
It wasn’t quite a toxic argument, but Buncombe County Commissioners fiercely debated a resolution extolling the virtues of green cleaning Feb. 18.
Buncombe Commissioners to consider Moogfest incentives
At their Feb. 18 meeting, Buncombe County Commissioners will consider a $90,000 incentive package for Moogfest.
Who gets paid: Asheville’s fight over incentives
When Asheville City Council voted 5-1 this week to give $90,000 to Moogfest (including $40,000 in cash), it marked the latest chapter in a long Asheville debate: Whether it’s business or festivals, who should get money from the city?
Asheville City Council: To Moog or not to Moog
Asheville City Council passed $90,000 in incentives for Moogfest this evening, both in cash and services, with the possibility of a partnership continuing for years. However, while its proponents touted it as an important investment in the city’s future growth, one Council member asserted that it’s an unreasonable amount of taxpayer dollars to go to an event not entirely open to the public.
Commissioners approve African-American Heritage Commission, water for CTS residents
At its meeting this evening, the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners gave their approval to the formation of the African-American Heritage Commission and voted to extend city water to people living near the contaminated former CTS of Asheville site.
Moogfest announces local acts
A dozen Asheville-based acts (including Hello Hugo, pictured) are included on the latest round of performers, slated to play Moogfest this April. Click through for a music mix.
Moogfest tickets on sale today, daytime lineup announced
The April, 2014 festival names its first round of “luminaries, pioneers, and visionaries that will constitute its daytime programming.” Okay, so now musicians mentioned yet, but the roster of speakers and presenters is staggering. It’s a who’s who of the brightest and most envelope-pushing inventors, innovators and creative thinkers. Hint: Laurie Anderson is among them.
Ticket giveaway: Black Moth Super Rainbow
Black Moth Super Rainbow is a psychedelic exercise in contradictions. It’s vocals are processed into a robotic hum, and it’s melodies emanate from a host of synthesizers well suited for a sci-fi soundtrack. Yet there’s something undeniably organic about the warm analog effects, a lingering humanity so buoyant it survives the unrelenting tide of mechanics.
At the intersection of art and technology
Moogfest will return in April of 2014 with more outdoor and daytime programming, more workshops and panels, more boundary-pushing music and “More of a focus on people who are doing things like Bob Moog did things — stepping out on a limb and trying to make something new.”
Moogfest announces Spring 2014 dates
The local electronic music festival will return in April of next year. It will also partner with Paxahau, the Detroit-based producer of the Movement Electronic Music Festival and Detroit Jazzfest.
AC Entertainment and Moogfest part ways
AC Entertainment will not license the Moogfest name in 2013. Photo by Rich Orris.
Storify Moogfest: Friday, Oct. 26
In case you were busy running around in costume to get to a different venue (or never made it in because of those long lines), these are the tweets, photos and more from folks on the ground at all of the shows at Moogfest last night. From Nas to Ana Sia, we’ve got you covered. (Featured photo by Rich Orris)
Storify Moogfest: Thursday, Oct. 25
Thursday night’s show by Justice served as the kickoff for this year’s Moogfest. However, Justice wasn’t the only event to get the weekend-long dance party started. Check out the tweets, photos and more from folks on the ground at Justice, Minimoogfest and so much more. (featured photo by @NickLeTellier on Instagram)
Dispatch from the belly of the rhinoceros
In advance of their Moogfest set (tonight at Diana Wortham Theatre, 11:30 p.m.) local instrumental rock duo Ahleuchatistas spoke to Xpress about their 10 year anniversary, their new album, and how their sounds reflects their home town. Click through for the video by Courtney Chappell.
Remix masters
Start Moogfest a day early with Justice.
Moogfest: Everything you need to know on one page
Your weekend-long dance party starts here
MoogFest: Band bios and schedule
MOOGFEST SCHEDULE Where and when FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26 In-depth Friday information ExploreAsheville.com Arena 7-8 p.m. Pantha Du Prince (Xpress Coverage) 8:30-9:30 p.m.Nas 10-11:30 p.m.Primus 12:15-2 a.m.Richie Hawtin Thomas Wolfe Auditorium 7:30-8:15 p.m.Bear In Heaven (Xpress coverage) 8:45-10 p.m. Miike Snow 10:30 pm-11:45 p.m.Squarepusher 12:30-1:45 a.m. Explosions in the Sky The Orange Peel 7:30-8:30 p.m.Killer Mike […]
MoogFest: Friday Schedule
ExploreAsheville.com Arena 7 to 8 p.m. — The bio of Hendrik Weber (aka Pantha du Prince ) opens by expounding on the theories of the origins of music. Heady stuff, but the German producer and DJ was among early Moogfest lineup speculations, one of the most mentioned. And his style, evolved from house music, incorporated […]
Pantha du Prince
Producer Pantha Du Prince talks inspiration and equipment.
Sword play
GZA will perform acclaimed album from ‘95 in its entirety.