Moogfest 2011

Really? Has no on gotten this yet?

Its not on the website or FB yet.

Garageland, you're the shit. Thanks for being so on the ball with all the updates. I feel like these boards are more up to date with what is going on at Moog than their facebook or website.

Would be more excited about that if my phone wasn't an idiot.

Just realized I should post this here, too. I put it in the Recent Shows thread, but it applies directly to Moogfest, so I'll copy it to here. Please check them out at Moog! I know I'll be back, barring some disastrous conflict.


Saw Adrian Belew Power Trio with Stickmen last night at the Bijou in Knoxville. Actually, I got there too late to see Stickmen (I teach until 7:35 and had to eat afterward), but I saw ABPT and the King Crimson set afterward. WOW!! I was absolutely blown away. The drummer for ABPT was phenomenal! He had some real chops.

After the main act, they did a short break before coming back on- just Adrian, Pat, and Tony. They played a few songs, and then the guitarist from Stickmen joined. On the next song, the drummer from ABPT joined, and then the bassist from ABPT joined for the last 3 + the encore of 2 or 3 more. One of the last songs featured a duel between the two drummers, and it was absolutely nuts. It was like an old Western film shootout, in drum form. They had fundamentally different styles, so when they dueled back in forth, it wasn't like a battle to one-up each other. It really was something to behold. I hope a video surfaces online soon (I'll be looking- I saw people recording it).

Adrian was top notch as well. He really hasn't lost his stride at all. He did a lot of really creative stuff plus played with a lot of cool effects. One of my favorites was when he made his guitar play piano songs, presumably through the macbook that it was hooked into. He did some cool piano playing without ever having a piano, and the slides down the strings sounded really interesting in piano form.

I was surprised by how few younger people were there. In a crowd of about 200-300 people, about 90% looked to be above 45 (which is pretty rare in a mostly college-aged or 20-something city). It makes sense that it would be that way given they're famous for being in King Crimson, but still. To eb fair, though, I went with my dad (who is 62) because he is a huge King Crimson fan. In fact, he saw them perform back in their heyday.

So I just saw this.

moogfest.com/activities/clothing-drive/

Now here is the thing. I have garbage bags full of clothes I'm getting ready to donate. You folks think its a summers breeze thing to do and make them give me entries for all the clothes I have?

EDIT: WOAH! ...and this!

moogfest.com/activities/trick-or-treat/

TRICK OR TREAT
Who says trick or treating is just for kids! Asheville is not only one of the most picturesque cities in the US but has one of the best downtowns filled with a ton of local artisans and amazing places to eat and drink. So to encourage you to experience all Asheville has to offer, while your gettin moogy with it, we have teamed up with local businesses all throughout Asheville to offer you special “treats” during the Moogfest weekend. Stay tuned for further details and a complete list of all the “treats”, costumes are optional but highly encouraged!

I really like that idea. Kinda makes you wander around.

Bare minimum I figure CDs and swag. They have been pushing that stuff as of late.

Maybe tickets will be involved.
Fingers crossed though for Kit Kats though. They my favorite.

Have you tried the White Chocolate Kit Kats though?

We'll split it up after the haul.

Before or after the Silver Qluster appearance?

Spaceman .. Are you writing this down?

It is. I'm sure I have a few floating around in my head but I'm also sure its nothing new.

1) How did Eno come to involvement with Harmonia and Cluster?
2) Is there any space in particular that you like to play or record?
3) What artists (musicians or otherwise) made you want to play music?
4) Can you describe the differences between Kluster/Cluster/Qluster?
5) Knowing how extensive your catalog is .. Do you have any personal favorites?

Thats all I got for now, oshoney. I'm sure I'll have some more in the AM.

you should totally do it. in the few emails back and forth i've had, he's such a cute old foreign man. exactly how you think he'd talk, that's how he has. haha.