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Moogfest in Review: Kraftwerk, Pet Shop Boys, Nile Rodgers and More
First things first: The return of Moogfest, and my experience of it, was undeniably positive. Its energy was palpable, the civic pride of Asheville and its attendant culture of inclusion was apparent everywhere and the organizers from Moog Music and the hundreds of volunteers couldn't have been friendlier if they tried. The menu was packed with fascinating speakers on all sorts of subjects and the live music lineup was simply incredible.
The footprint of Moogfest has the festival scattered over several blocks of downtown Asheville, but there's no clear center of activity. For someone unfamiliar with the town's layout, it can take a couple of days to get a bearing on things. This was my case entirely. As luck would have it, most of the shows I really wanted to catch were either at the Thomas Wolfe Auditorium, the free stage on Broadway outside the Moog factory and The Orange Peel, which is several blocks away.
More after the jump.
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Watch a Warm and Fuzzy New Video From the Warm Fuzzies
Photo Credit: Mike White
The unabashed Weezer fanatics that make up local power-pop band The Warm Fuzzies craft hook-heavy tunes that are, well, pretty true to the group's name. So it should come as no surprise that the video for "Oregon," a track from the Fuzzies' brand new album, Extinction, is pretty dang warm and fuzzy.
See for yourself after the jump.
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Win Tickets, T-Shirt, CD: Bear Hands Plays Melting Point Sunday
New York City indie rockers Bear Hands play Melting Point Sunday, May 4 with local upstartsDana Swimmer, and we've got a bunch of stuff to give away to one of y'all lucky ducks. In addition to a pair of tickets to Sunday's show, the winner will receive a Bear Hands T-shirt and a copy of the band's new album, Distraction, on CD.
To enter, tell us in the comments after the jump why YOU deserve this veritable swag bag. We'll choose a winner Sunday at 4 p.m.
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Elf Power, New Madrid, Dead Confederate, Roadkill Ghost Choir, More Confirmed for AthFest
The second wave of AthFest artist announcements went out today, following the revelationat the beginning of this month that Reptar, Kishi Bashi and Drivin' N Cryin' would headline the festival's outdoor stage and Futurebirds would play Saturday, June 21 at the 40 Watt Club.
In addition to those acts, Elf Power, Dead Confederate, New Madrid, Radiolucent, Seven Handle Circus, Family and Friends, Judah & The Lion, Roadkill Ghost Choir, Ike Stubblefield, David Barbe & The Quick Hooks, The Woodgrains and Brothers will all perform during the fest, which happens June 18–22.
Check the promo video after the jump.
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Will Johnson Living Room Show Rescheduled For May 5
Photo Credit: Matt Pence
Intimidatingly bearded Centro-matic frontman Will Johnson returns to Athens Monday, May 5 as part of his current Living Room Show tour. The show makes up for a February date Johnson was forced to cancel due to a death in his family.
As of this writing, there are 25 tickets left for the concert, which takes place at an undisclosed-to-non-ticket-holders Athens residence at 8 p.m. Go grab you one via Undertow.
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R.I.P. 'DJ Rashad' Harden, Chicago Footwork and Juke Pioneer
With the semi-regular feature .ext e n s i o n, Will Cash reaches deep into the Internet to map electronic sight and sound.
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Watch the Trailer for the New of Montreal Documentary
Filmmaker Jason Miller's long-awaited, Kickstarter-funded of Montreal documentary, formerly known as Song Dynasties but now titled The Past is a Grotesque Animal, will see release this summer. The film, which Pitchfork reports will be available on iTunes and other digital platforms on June 24, screens locally at Ciné on Friday, June 27.
Check the trailer after the jump, and read our October 2013 feature on of Montreal.
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Sprockets Music Video Fest Deadline Wednesday
Here's your friendly reminder that the final deadline for submission to this year's Sprockets Music Video Festival, which happens July 18–19 at the 40 Watt Club, is this Wednesday, Apr. 30.
More details can be found on the Film Athens site.
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