Stellar Lineup of Asheville’s Local Talent  Join Synthesizer Wizard Erik Norlander at Moogus Operandi Fundraising Concert

In the spirit of creative community that unites Asheville and Bob Moog, we are thrilled to  confirm a remarkable lineup of Asheville’s talented musicians who will come together May 27 to perform with symphonic rock keyboard virtuoso Erik Norlander at the upcoming fundraising concert, Moogus Operandi. Norlander, a long-time Moog aficionado, will perform songs from his new album, The Galactic Collective. His massive custom modular synthesizer, affectionately known as The Wall of Doom, will provide the musical centerpiece for the evening.

Embracing the depth and breadth of Asheville’s homegrown musical talent, Norlander has invited the following local musicians to perform with him on the Orange Peel stage:

Strings

Woody Wood – Acoustic Guitar

Andy Pond (CXS-1) Banjo

Ellie LaBar – Electric Violin

Brooks Butler – Electric Guitar

Percussion

Adama Dembele (Afromotive) – African percussion

Shen Hunt – African percussion

River Guerguerian – percussion

Vocals

Lana Lane – Female Vocal

Oso Rey (Soulgrass Rebellion) – Male Vocals

Woody Wood – Male Vocals

Synthesist

Amos Gaynes – Voyager, MidiMurf

By combining the influences of blues, soul, funk, electronica, african and bluegrass  from local musicians into his original symphonic rock compositions, Norlander has at once created a one-of-a-kind musical exploration that is unique to Asheville and serves as a fitting tribute to Bob Moog’s pioneering legacy of unlimited sonic expression.

Moogus Operandi will rock  the Orange Peel on May 27^th, 2010, from 7-11pm. Blind Boy Chocolate and the Milk Sheiks open the show, followed by a set by Woody Wood. The evening includes a Moog-inspired art auction, a multi-media presentation based on Bob Moog’s archives and a raffle for an iPod Touch, Moog Mulit-Pedal, a day of recording at Echo Mountain Studios, 2 tickets to Bonaroo, 2 tickets to the Orange Peel and a case of Moog Filtered Ale. Tickets are on sale at the Orange Peel (www.theorangepeel.net).