Plant’s Leslie Armstrong talks about hosting Moby, the vegan Moogfest performer who called Asheville “idyllic,” in her restaurant.
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Moogfest streetstyle, part 3
One more look at the many alter egos of Moogfest
Dispatches from Moogfest: Day two
We’ve been exploring Planet Moogfest from horizon to horizon. Here’s a roundup of thoughts and photos from the second day of the festival. Moogfest continues all weekend at venues throughout downtown Asheville.
Video: Fine Peduncle performs at Asheville Music Hall
Cole Murphy, a.k.a. Fine Peduncle from Knoxville, Tenn., performs as part of Moogfest in Asheville, N.C.
Dispatches from Moogfest: Day one
We’ve been exploring Planet Moogfest from horizon to horizon. Here’s a roundup of thoughts and photos from day one of the epic musical and cultural event. Moogfest continues all weekend at venues throughout downtown Asheville.
Brian Eno podcast, part 2
A second clip from Brian Eno’s press conference at the YMI Cultural Center in Asheville. Here, he takes a question from Xpress.
Brian Eno podcast, part 1
During a press conference for his installation, 77 Million Painting, Brian Eno talked about the synthesizer and Bob Moog’s contribution to music as we know it.
Go Rogue!
Passing on Moogfest? Or looking for more local electronic music this weekend? Don’t miss RogueFest at the Garage at Biltmore. The two-night extravaganza includes Asheville-based performers like Quetzatl, GalaxC Girl and many more.
Harvest Records announces two in-store shows by Moogfest bands, and a listening party
The Field and The Drums (pictured) both play Harvest Records (Friday and Sunday, respectively); on Saturday there’s an exclusive early release and listening party for Brian Eno’s Panic of Looking.
Podcast: Moby on Bob Moog, Moog equipment and Asheville
In advance of his Friday set at Moogfest, electronic musician/producer/DJ Moby talks about his favorite Moog instruments and why he’s inspired by the man behind those creations.
Podcast: An interview with The Flaming Lips’ Wayne Coyne
The Flaming Lips have been one of the most predictably unpredictable outfits in music for nearly 30 years. This weekend, frontman Wayne Coyne will serve as ringmaster to a circus of psychedelic madness when the band performs outdoors at the Animoog Playground. Xpress caught up with Coyne to discuss his approach to the creative process, gummy skulls, the band’s new direction and much, much more.
One-person bands at Moogfest
There are the DJs and the composers, the ambient musicians and the producers. Some use a stage name, some use a given name. Some sync music to imagery and light shows, others work from behind the anonymity of a mask. This graphic by Roger Soles breaks it down.
The Art of Moog
Free and open to the public, the SYNTH Art Show will feature more than a dozen of the top concert-poster artists and graphic designers from around the country, each of whom have designed and donated one-of-a-kind, hand-printed, Moog-themed posters for sale inside the Moogaplex (aka Haywood Park Hotel). What’s more, proceeds go to support the Bob Moog Foundation.
Moogfest bands and video games
Ten different acts have close ties to video games. Many created music for games, some created music using video game parts, and at least ones shares a name with a game.
The Moogfest Q&A
Moogfest bands weigh in on some seasonally appropriate topics, such as favorite horror movie and creepiest place they’ve ever been to. (Oh, and their favorite Moog equipment, too.)
Brian Eno’s events at Moogfest are open to the public
Even if you’re not a Moogfest pass holder, you can still see Eno’s Saturday, Oct. 29 event. It’s ticketed separately from the rest of the festival, and open to the public. Win a pair of tickets to Brian Eno’s Illustrated talk by following @MXArts on Twitter in the 12 p.m. hour today.
Moogfest costumes and contests
Two chances to show off your fashion/dress up/alter-ego prowess (and there are some pretty nice prizes up for grabs).
Moogfest discount tickets for locals
As a thank you for the “best live show of 2011” nod from Xpress readers, Moog Music offers a special price for weekend passes.
You can see The Naked and Famous at Moogfest. Or in New Zealand. Or both.
The Kiwi indie-rock band offers fans a chance to win a dream trip to see its post-Moogfest performance at the New Zealand Music Awards.
Moogfest adds yet more performers to its lineup
Legendary composer Terry Riley, his son Gyan Riley, local producer Marley Carroll and Swedish artist Axel Willner (The Field) are the acts recently added to Moogfest’s 2011 roster.
Moogfest adds three more bands
Neon Indian, Emancipator and Shahzad Ismaily are now on the schedule. Get acquainted with them here.