Tuesday, May 13, 2014

Moogfest 2014: The Advancement of Culture and Technology


Laser Lights During The Pet Shop Boys
Laser Lights During The Pet Shop Boys
After taking a break for 2013, Moogfest came back stronger than ever in Asheville, North Carolina for an epic five-day adventure of sound and art.  Opting to move from its usual position in late October to beautiful April, festival organizers have saved traveling patrons from the overpriced hotel rooms associated with Autumn in the mountains.  With the addition of the daytime events including lectures, talks, performances, and workshops, Moogfest has secured itself as an east coast commodity.  With the pioneer of electronic music and inventor the Moog Synthesizer, Bob Moog having called Asheville his home for many years, and with the Bob Moog Foundation and the Moog Factory both located in Asheville, it feels natural to bring such an amazing event back to the mountains of North Carolina.  Moogfest carries the strong theme of new technologies, futurism, and synth-heavy music.  Music lovers and geeks unite to watch over 100 musical performances and dozens of educational and interactive talks and workshops.

Monday, May 12, 2014

The Mad Tea Party Jam is Set to Return to West Virginia

The Mad Tea Party Jam
The Mad Tea Party Jam
Fans of truly conscious music and art will rejoice at the return of third The Mad Tea Party Jam presented by Appalachian Jamwich.  Taking place amid the astounding beauty of Hedgesville, WV, from June 19-21 this one of a kind festival is sure to rock your socks off.  The Mad Tea Party Jam features some of the best talent in the jam band and electronic scene today.  Along with their Asheville, NC based headliner Popadosio, The Mad Tea Party Jam features talent from all over the country including Dopapod, The Werks, The Mantras, and New York based sensations TAUK and Consider the Source along with many more.  Many of the bands will play two nights.

Hall & Oats at PNC Pavilion on May 11, 2014

Hall & Oats opened up the season at PNC Pavilion to a sold out crowd on May 11, 2014. Daryl Hall and John Oats were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this year and are doing an extensive tour around the country. Hall & Oats have sold more albums than any duo in music history! They are also making an appearance at several large festivals. The duo played all the songs that the crowd wanted to hear including "Man Eater, Out of Touch, Private Eyes, I Can't Go For That, She's Gone." We were all having fun, live at Daryl's House. (Soundboard shoot, so not many close-ups)

Images by Doug Siegel

Thursday, May 8, 2014

The Dandy Warhols with The Warlocks in Louisville at the Mercury Ballroom

The Dandy Warhols (Portland) and Warlocks (Los Angeles) played in Louisville at the Mercury Theater after Derby Day Weekend. This show was fantastic!!  We talked to people from all over the region who came in for this show. The Dandy Warhols are off to Europe for the rest of the summer and The Warlocks are off to tour with the Ravonettes. We had a good time hanging out with both bands in Louisville. (The lighting at this show was all over the place and we only got to photograph 2 songs, so images aren't great)

Images by Doug Siegel

Ellie Goulding at The Shoe on May 8, 2014

Ellie Goulding played another sold out show at the shoe on May 8, 2014. Ellie is a multiple award-winning singer/songwriter from the U.K. who Adele helped to gain momentum early in her career. This was her last show in the U.S. for a while, as she left for Dubai late last night to go on tour with LMFAO. Ellie has a new album out entitled Halcyon. Check out EllieGoulding.com. More crowd shots at NBC's Music Section in Midwest Region.

Images by Doug Siegel

Wednesday, May 7, 2014

Rock Legends Cruise 3 Sells Out

by Isaac Rodriguez


For those of you that will literally " miss the boat" for this amazing fun cruise, you can only hope to book early for 2016, or be placed on a waiting list and hope that you are lucky. For those of us that purchased tickets, Congratulations!!!! Avery wise choice.This cruise sets sail from Ft. Lauderdale, Fl. on Royal Caribbean's Liberty of the Seas. The dates are February 19 thru 23, 2015. Featured on this cruise are 24 great artists. I will mention just a few which are The Doobie Brothers, Alice Cooper, Paul Rodgers, Don Felder, WAR, The Marshall Tucker Band, and The Outlaws. For more information go to www.rocklegendscruise.com

This event can be described as a Woostock on the high seas. Its four days of fun and music, nothing but fun and music, and I think that's wonderful. Here are a few pictures of the previous cruise last year of artist that are returning.  Paul Rodgers

Tuesday, May 6, 2014

The Temptations Review featuring Dennis Edwards and The Spinners

by Isaac Rodriguez


The Temptations review featuring Dennis Edwards and the Spinners performed Saturday May 3, 2014 at Stage 305 located inside the Magic City Casino in Miami, Fl. This is an excellent intimate concert venue in the south Florida area that brings great acts to the stage. First on stage came the Temptations review featuring Dennis Edwards singing some of the favorites like Cloud 9, My Girl, and of course Papa Was a Rolling Stone. Here are some pictures of the show:



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