Moogfest, the annual festival celebrating the groundbreaking
achievements of maverick inventor Robert Moog and
his namesake synthesizer, is celebrating it's 5th year with a big bang. A stellar lineup of top Moog users will gather on Monday, October 13 at the Hammerstein Grand Ballroom in New York City for an evening of ground-shaking music to honor Bob Moog.
Performers scheduled to appear include Umphrey's McGee, Eric McFadden Trio, Bernie Worrell (P-Funk), Aron Magner (Disco Biscuits), Jamie Shields (The New Deal), Joe Russo (The Duo), The Machine and others. To purchase tickets click here.
Moogfest Schedule
6:30 - doors
7:30 - opening remarks from the President of Moog
7:35 - The Machine
8:05 - Prison Shank (featuring: Ryan Stasik along with Aron Magner of The Disco Biscuits, Jamie Shields of The New Deal, and Joe Russo of The Duo)
8:45 - Award to Bernie Worrell
9:00 - Bernie Worrell All-Stars with EMT and Paul Schaffer
9:30 - Michelle Moog (Bob Moog foundation)
9:45 to 11:00 - Umphrey's McGee
VIP Ticket holders will be admitted into the hall at 5:45 pm for a special meet & greet with band members.
Moog Music is proud to announce the winner of the opening band competition for Moogfest 2008 - The Machine. The New York based Pink Floyd Tribute band has been marvelling audiences around the country for the past 20 years extending the legacy of one of Rock's greatest bands. Click here to learn more about The Machine
Here is a rare clip from our first annual Moogfest featuring Bob Moog recounting the first time he saw Keith Emerson before EMO takes the stage for an electrifying performance.
Click here to view it.
And here's a clip of Jan Hammer backstage at Moogfest 2006 talking about the mini Moog.
Click here to view it.
