More Moby at Moogfest 2011
Gives you a great feel for what it was like on the floor at the Asheville Civic Center for Moby.
Welcome to Moogfest!
The weekend festival celebrating the legacy of musical pioneer and former Asheville resident Bob Moog officially kicked off Friday afternoon with a welcoming reception at the Moog Factory at 160 Broadway Street in downtown Asheville. “Moogfest is a long time in the making,” said Ashley Capps, president of AC Entertainment of the electronic music festival [...]
Asheville radio show host Matt Mittan: More details coming soon about departure from Clear Channel
Comment from Matt Mittan, posted on the initial news here about his departure from Clear Channel: FYI: I was not part of the force reduction that occurred. I plan on talking to Jason (and others) about it in more detail soon. Right now I’m working hard to sort out taking care of my family while [...]
Asheville TMZ: Damien Lewis of Showtime’s ‘Homeland’ dines at Mela
From loyal reader Jen at thebrandinghouse.com: Hey Jason, Not that you have any lack of news to blog about with Moogfest going on, but we did have a celebrity pay Asheville a visit yesterday. Damian Lewis of the showtime ‘Homeland’ show as well as ‘Band of Brothers’ dined at Mela last nite. He liked the [...]
Welcome music-lovers: Moogfest 2011 arrives in Asheville
Pre-game’s done. Time for the show. Enjoy. Be safe.
Tweeting from the jury pool as Asheville murder trial gets underway
A first-degree murder trial is getting underway in Asheville. The case involves the 2007 brutal beating death of Alexander Chriss, a man who lived in western Buncombe County. Three people were charged in the case, but the first one to go to trial is Brandon Gross. He has pleaded not guilty to the homicide charge. [...]
Moogfest 2011: Brian Eno brings painter’s aesthetic to celebration of electronic music
Brian Eno may be best known as an influential musician and record producer associated with classic tracks by Roxy Music, U2, Talking Heads, Depeche Mode and Coldplay, but Thursday afternoon it was Eno the visual artist who addressed his work 77 Million Paintings which debuted at the YMI Cultural Center as part of the Moogfest [...]
‘Iron Man 3′ to shoot in Wilmington
More good news for North Carolina’s film industry. Press release here: Today, EUE/Screen Gems Co-owner and COO Chris Cooney confirmed that the Marvel Studios production of “Iron Man 3” will shoot at EUE/Screen Gems in Wilmington, NC for the majority of the production. North Carolina Governor Beverly Perdue joined Cooney at a press conference at [...]
Rumor control: Big changes afoot at Clear Channel; Matt Mittan and station part ways
It’s unclear whether these people were jumped or were pushed, but word on the street is that several people are out at Clear Channel Asheville. And WWNC has issued a statement today that popular talk radio show host Matt Mittan and the station have parted ways. Here’s the official statement from the station. The New [...]
Harvest Records in West Asheville celebrates Moogfest
Harvest Records has a host of cool Moogfest-related events coming this weekend. Great locally owned business. Check ‘em: -Moogfest wristband holders get 10 percent off all weekend. -Free in-store performance at 3 p.m. Friday by The Field; right after the performance, the store will give away a Saturday pass to Moogfest. -Listening party for Brian [...]
Geocaching day at North Carolina Arboretum set for Nov. 5
Press release here: The high-tech treasure hunt activity known as geocaching is gaining popularity in the mountains of Western North Carolina and around the world. On Saturday, November 5, The North Carolina Arboretum will host its second annual Geocaching Day, offering families, individuals, and groups an opportunity to take part in an outdoor adventure. [...]
Costume party Friday at Loretta’s Cafe in downtown Asheville to benefit Brother Wolf
From loyal reader Jackie: The sexy kitties and scary beasts will be the Vampire’s (Fur)Ball Halloween Costume Party on Friday, October 28th from 8pm-12am at Loretta’s Cafe, 114 N Lexington Ave in Asheville. Costume contests and games, cash bar, DJ, fortune teller, risque raffle prizes, ghoulish hors d’oeuvres, and more. $15 admission (age 21+ only). [...]
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