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Moogfest, the annual event honoring the remarkable vision of Robert Moog and his amazing musical inventions that changed the course of music, is reinventing itself. This year, moogfest 2010 will move from New York City to Asheville, NC � the place Bob Moog called home for the last 30 years of his life, and will expand to a 3-day, multi-venue event during the weekend of October 29 -31, 2010. During the festival, moogfest 2010 will host artists and audiences from throughout the world in different venues throughout Asheville�s beautiful, historic downtown.Moogfest 2010 will celebrate Bob Moog�s legacy as a sonic pioneer, which will be the thread that unites the festival�s rich array of musical offerings. While the wide range of Moog instruments � synthesizers, the Mini-Moog, Voyager, Big Phatty, the Theremins, moogerfoogers, and the new Moog guitar � will play prominent roles throughout the festival�s events, the artists performing will certainly not be limited to those who create their work on Moog instruments. Instead, artists will be chosen for their role in creating unique and groundbreaking musical experiences that embody the essence of Bob Moog�s visionary and creative spirit. In addition to fantastic concerts by renowned performers of all kinds, moogfest 2010 will also offer opportunities to engage with the artists in panel discussions, question and answer sessions, and workshops. There will also be interactive experiences for the audience to explore their own musical creativity with a variety of Moog instruments. The festival will also offer visual art exhibitions, installations, and film screenings throughout the weekend.
Friday, October 29
Big Boi
Massive Attack
Pretty Lights Ticket Prices (tickets go on sale August 13th at noon):
Weekend VIP Festival Pass � $349.50 plus applicable service fees There are three ways to buy passes and tickets to moogfest 2010:
1. Online at Ticketmaster Each festival goer will be required to exchange his or her pass/ticket for a festival credential upon arriving at the event. Detailed information regarding festival check-in will be e-mailed directly to customers closer to the festival dates. Please make sure to include a valid e-mail address with your order. For more information, please visit moogfest.com. (Images provided by Moogfest 2010.)
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2010 Moogfest Lineup:
Saturday, October 30
Sunday, October 31