The Bob Moog Foundation had a spectacular NAMM Show, which takes place annually in Anaheim, California. Over 1,500 exhibitors and 100,000 attendees gathered to celebrate new developments in the music technology industry.
The Bob Moog Foundation Booth at NAMM 2024 just after setup on January 24th — the calm before the storm
This year, our focus was honoring the legendary keyboardist Patrick Moraz, who played in such bands as Mainhorse, Refugee, YES, and the Moody Blues. In our booth, we featured our Story of Moraz traveling exhibit as well as having Patrick in the booth with us each day.
The Story of Moraz exhibit at the Bob Moog Foundation booth at NAMM 2024
Canadian synth collector Lee Keeley generously loaned us Patrick’s vintage Minimoog, which he played on YES’ Relayer album, and Patrick’s Minimoog Voyager, which Patrick purchased directly from Bob Moog at a NAMM Show many years ago. We rounded out the synth offering by bringing a vintage Moog Liberation keytar from the Bob Moog Foundation Archives.
Our synth setup from left to right, Patrick’s vintage Minimoog, Patrick’s Moog Voyager, and the vintage Moog Liberation from the Bob Moog Foundation Archives.
An attendee explores Patrick’s Minimoog Voyager
Exploring the vintage Moog Liberation Keytar, with BMF team member Lee Sebel offering some guidance
Stevie Wonder stops by to play Patrick’s vintage Minimoog!
Inspiring the next generation of creative thinkers
We also offered a TEC Tracks Session at NAMM with musician, producer, author, and historian (and so much more!) Brian Kehew interviewing Patrick.
Brian Kehew interviewing Patrick Moraz at the TEC Tracks Session at NAMM
To say that it was an animated discussion would be an understatement…
Our goal to bring Patrick’s legacy to light was hugely successful. Hundreds of people came by our booth and were inspired by Patrick and his instruments. It is deeply meaningful for us to fulfill our mission in this momentous way.
Patrick in conversation with Ikuo Kakehashi, son of synthesizer pioneer and founder of Roland, Ikutaro Kakehashi. Ikuo told Patrick that he was deeply inspired by Patrick’s Story of I (on the right) album and considered it his favorite album.
Patrick in conversation with the president of the Board of Directors of the Bob Moog Foundation, David Mash
Patrick with Geoff Downes, keyboardist for the Buggles, YES, and ASIA
We were also very fortunate to have musician, composer, and producer Andrew Colyer demonstrating Spectrasonics Bob Moog Tribute Library at the ILIO booth. 100% of the proceeds from the Bob Moog Tribute Library are donated to the Bob Moog Foundation to empower our work. Thank you, Andrew, for your time, energy, and wonderful enthusiasm.
Andrew Colyer demonstrating Spectrasonics Bob Moog Tribute Library.
Andrew Colyer enlightens Bob Moog Foundation super supporter Robert Schindler about the timelessness of the Bob Moog Tribute Library
Many thanks to our team that made this NAMM possible, from left to right: Drew Sencabaugh, communications coordinator, Craig Frustaci, assistant director, Dave Lovelace, graphic design guru, Lee Sebel, online education coordinator
Thanks to all who visited our booth and attended our TEC Tracks Session. We thrive on inspiring people of all ages through the intersection of science, music, technology, and innovation. We look forward to seeing you at NAMM 2025!