We are excited to announce the auction of a Moog Little Phatty Stage II synthesizer signed by over 15 artists from the floating musical experience, Jam Cruise 10. The auction, which benefits our educational project, Dr. Bob’s SoundSchool, will be hosted on the Bob Moog Foundation’s eBay portal from January 19 to January 29.

During Jam Cruise 10, which took place from January 9-14 2012, both legendary and contemporary musicians signed the instrument, including:

• Bruce Hornsby
• John Oates (Hall and Oates)
• Robert Walters (Greyboy Allstars)
• Neal Evans (Soulive)
• Joe Tatton (The New Mastersounds)
• Joel Cummins (Umphrey’s McGee)
• Nigel Hall (Lettuce)
• Rich Vogel (Galactic)
• Skerik (Garage a Trois)
• Alex B. (Paper Diamond)
• Adam Deitch (Break Science)
• Steve Kimock
• Toots (Toots and the Maytals)
• Trombone Shorty
• Colonel Bruce Hampton
• That 1 Guy
• DJ Logic
• Ulises Bella (Ozomatli)
• Asdru Sierra (Ozomatli)
• Jamie Shields (the New Deal)

Dr. Bob’s SoundSchool, our educational program, teaches children the science of sound through the magic of music. Using electronic musical instruments such as theremins, synthesizers and effect pedals, as well as oscilloscopes and other teaching aides, the innovative program engages children in the basic physics of sound through the parameters of electronic music. A standardized curriculum for Dr. Bob’s SoundSchool is currently in a pilot phase with the Asheville City Schools at the second grade level and our goal is to grow the program nationwide. Dr. Bob’s SoundsSchool brought its experiential learning experience to 50 children in Jamaica as part of Jam Cruise’s Positive Legacy project.

The Little Phatty® synthesizer was donated to the Bob Moog Foundation by Moog Music, Inc.  The Little Phatty Stage II is a monophonic analog synthesizer manufactured by Moog Music since 2006. It puts the performer in control of 100% analog signal path, two Voltage Controlled Oscillators and the Voltage Controlled Filter. Other versatile features include external audio input, CV and KB gate input, full MIDI controller, MIDI over USB, MIDI Clock Sync, an arpeggiator and Tap Tempo. The Little Phatty Stage II brings true analog synthesis to contemporary performance and production, making it modern music powerhouse.

Bidding on the autographed Little Phatty is now open!  You can place your bid here.

At the center of the campaign is a short, beautiful video about the power of Dr. Bob’s SoundSchool. The video, produced by Flying Pig Studio, features Bob Moog’s own voice. Take a look:

Donation levels on the campaign range from $5 to $5000 with incentive perks being offered at each level. Rewards range from special downloads to CDs, with two centerpiece incentive perks including:

• A chance to win the 2011 Moogfest Minimoog Voyager synthesizer signed by over 25 Moogfest artists!  This gorgeous Select Series synth was donated by our friends over at Moog Music, Inc. and features whitewashed cabinet and a blue backlighting.

• A chance to win a VIP 2012 Moogfest Weekend  including 2 VIP tickets to Moogfest 2012 and a three night “Bed and Breakfast” stay at the beautiful and historic Grove Park Inn Resort and Spa, located just outside downtown Asheville.

Support the Indiegogo Dr. Bob’s SoundSchool campaign by donating at any level!

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The 2011 Moogfest Minimoog Voyager, which has since been dubbed “The most valuable Voyager in the world,” was signed by a legion of superstars and legends including:

• Amon Tobin
• Beak>
• Brian Eno
• Chromeo
• Dick Hyman
• Edgar Froese (Tangerine Dream)
• Ghostland Observatory
• Holy F**k
• Joel Cummins (Umphrey’s McGee)
• Moby
• Passion Pit
• Suicide
• STS9
• Terry Riley
• TV On the Radio
• Wayne Coyne (Flaming Lips)

You can enter to win the Voyager by visiting our Indiegogo campaign here.

Check out this cool gallery of the signed synth and many of the artist signings! Many of these photos were taken by Micah Mackenzie (http://micahmackenzie.wordpress.com/).

That spooky time of year is quickly drawing near…it’s almost Halloween and time for Moogfest 2011

Moogfest is a weekend celebration of the creative vision of sonic pioneer Bob Moog, inventor of the Moog synthesizer. The Flaming Lips, Moby, Passion Pit, STS9, Tangerine Dream, TV on the Radio, Special Disco Version: James Murphy and Pat Mahoney, Umphrey’s Mcgee, Amon Tobin: ISAM, Chromeo, Crystal Castles, Flying Lotus, Suicide, Ghostland Observatory, Childish Gambino, M83, Neon Indian, and St. Vincent are just some of the mind-blowing artists gathering for this epic weekend, October 28th-30th in Asheville, NC.

Plus, in what can only be described as a Moogfest coup, musician / producer / artist / visionary / thinker and all-round renaissance man Brian Eno will be coming to Moogfest this year.  His amazing video installation, 77 Million Paintings, will be exhibited for the first time in the USA outside of the West Coast and Eno will also present a mind expanding “Illustrated Talk.” (Separately ticketed events, specially priced for Moogfest attendees. Learn more here.)

Also, Moogfest 2011 is expanding in a big way.  In addition to concerts at the Asheville Civic Center Arena, the Thomas Wolfe Auditorium, and the Orange Peel, new venues for the weekend will include the newly renovated Asheville Music Hall (formerly Stella Blue), the beautiful and intimate Diana Wortham Theatre and…we’re going outdoors this year! That’s right…stay tuned for more information to come via moogfest.com.

Weekend passes are still available while supplies last.

Can’t come for the whole weekend? Check out the daily schedule and pick up your single day tickets here.  These are currently being offered at a special price.

Visit www.moogfest.com for complete lineup, tickets, & more!   And don’t forget your costume…

In October of 2008 Umphrey’s McGee, long-time Moog enthusiasts and present day rock icons, headlined Moogfest at the Hammerstein Ball Room in New York City. Their fantastic set included keyboardist Joel Cummins swooning the crowd with his masterful playing of the Moog Voyager and Jake Cinninger blowing everybody away with his skills on the new Moog Guitar.

A few months later, in February 2009, Umphrey’s McGee and the Bob Moog Foundation joined forces to present an Umphrey’s McGee Gets Mooged-Out pre-show at MoDaddy’s in Asheville, NC. The  band  thrilled a packed room with all music being processed through moogerfooger effect pedals.  This experimental sonic event was an incredible experience for the fans and band alike . Joel put the Moog Voyager through its paces while Jake and Brendan accompanied him on  the Moog Little Phatty.  Andy, Kris and Ryan were hooked up to moogerfoogers and enjoyed new realms of sonic expression. The show raised over $4,000 for the Bob Moog Foundation.

In a continuing  effort to support the Bob Moog Foundation’s mission toeducate and inspire people through electronic music, and their effort tobuild a Moogseum in Asheville, NC, Umphrey’s McGee is donating the following items to be auctioned on eBay, with all proceeds going to the foundation:

Auction items include:

1.) Signed Mantis Deluxe Edition

2.) Signed Poster from September 8, 2006 St. Pat’s Park, South Bend Indiana

3.) Signed Poster from April 8, 2008 Egyptian Theatre, Dekalb, Illinois

The auction will begin today, November 2nd at Noon CT, and will only go for

seven days, so let the bidding begin!

Here are the links to the items:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130341566746#ht_500wt_1182

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130341565036#ht_500wt_1182

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130341563688#ht_500wt_1182

Many thanks to all of the guys in the band for their ongoing support and to band manager Vince Iwinski for facilitating the auction!