Announcing electro-music 2008 Festival

mosc · Last edited by mosc on Thu Jul 03, 2008 11:43 am; edited 2 times in total

Calendar Event: August 14, 2008 - August 16, 2008

We proudly announce electro-music 2008, a three day conference/music festival to be held at the Renaissance Center in Kingsport Tennessee, August 14 - 16, 2008. The program will include lectures, demos, jam sessions, and concerts.

The scope of this festival is very broad, covering all aspects of electro-music, experimental electronic music, including circuit bending, computer music, electro-jazz, modular synthesis, musique concrete, improvisation, algorithmic composition, multi-media, visual art and much more. The focus will be on participant involvement, sharing, community development, audience education, and great music.

A three day pass is available for purchase online (click here) for only $50. Tickets for individual concerts/events will be available at the door.

If you would like to participate in electro-music 2008 by giving a musical or visual performance, seminar, workshop, or demonstration, please follow the instructions here. Note that in order to cover the expenses, all participants are required to purchase tickets for the event.

electro-music 2008 will build on the success of the previous electro-music events in 2005, 2006 and 2007. The participants at those events felt it was a ground-breaking and inspirational experience. After three successful years in Philadelphia, the festival moves to Kingsport Tennessee. We expect many of the artists who were at the earlier events to return this year, along with some interesting and talented newcomers. More information can be found at the event web site: http://event.electro-music.com/

Mohoyoho · Posted: Sat Apr 12, 2008 7:44 pm Post subject:

Ok. It's really official. Everyone needs to spread the word. I'm starting to put announcements on all the music sites I participate in. Hopefully others in this forum will do the same.

mtvic · Posted: Sat Apr 12, 2008 7:54 pm Post subject:

We should get quite a response @ cityskies

State Machine · Posted: Sun Apr 13, 2008 7:10 pm Post subject:

OK, I am in, just got two 3 day passes for Robin and I !!! Yippie !!!!! Cool

Bill

ramechling · Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2008 7:45 am Post subject:

Unbelievable... what a thrill to have this within driving distance and to shake hands again with Mr. Mosc, Mark M. and others.
I'll start compiling a long list of questions to ask all of you Smile

loss1234 · Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2008 9:52 pm Post subject:

will a lot of synth diy stuff be going on? id love to put a face to the people i spend all my time with these days!!

egw · Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2008 9:07 am Post subject:

We don't know what will be happening as far as synth DIY until people sign up, but you're welcome to organize something.

loss1234 · Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2008 9:55 am Post subject:

great

it sounds like its been fun in the past!

are there hotels in the area that are recommended?

Mohoyoho · Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2008 10:22 am Post subject:

Here's just a partial list, and in time I will try and list more:

People will be shocked how affordable things are here. For example; MeadowView is a very, very nice hotel with a fine 18 hole golf course and tennis courts. The rates are about $100-$110 a night. They have valet parking, and a nice restaurant. It's about 2-3 miles from the venue.
http://www.hotel-rates.com/us/tennessee/kingsport/marriott-meadowview-resort.html

Here's the Jameson Inn. It also is about 2-3 miles away and costs about $77 a night:
http://www.haveanicestay.com/info/37716/

There are plenty more. MeadowView is the best and most luxurious.

From either of the two motels listed above, it would take you 10 minutes (maybe less) to get to the venue. You would encounter about 4 traffic lights. You would see about 30 or less cars on the road.

There is a great state park with camping less than 10 miles from the venue. \http://www.tn.gov/environment/parks/WarriorsPath/

Here's some more info about the area and there is a list of hotels:
http://www.visitkingsport.com/pages/kcvb_facts.html

From the same site:
http://www.visitkingsport.com/pages/visitors_residents/attractions.html

BobTheDog · Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2008 12:26 pm Post subject:

Hi,

What is the name of the nearest international airport?

Cheers

Andy

Mohoyoho · Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2008 1:06 pm Post subject:

Charlotte/Douglas Intl. Airport
Atlanta Hartsfield Intl. Airport
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Intl

These above international airports fly into our airport, Tri-Cities Regional Airport.

BobTheDog · Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2008 1:09 pm Post subject:

Hi Mark,

Thanks, lets see how much it would all cost now.....

Andy

Wayne Higgins · Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2008 9:37 am Post subject:

loss1234

Wayne Higgins · Posted: Thu Apr 17, 2008 6:40 am Post subject:

I just might go!

Should I bring my guitar?

mosc · Posted: Thu Apr 17, 2008 12:29 pm Post subject:

Acoustic Interloper · Posted: Fri Apr 18, 2008 8:36 am Post subject:

ramechling · Posted: Fri Apr 18, 2008 8:54 am Post subject:

Acoustic..did you say, Doctor ?
My harmonium is acoustic...no power cord...no midi cable... I was thnking last night about bringing it to see if anyone could mic it and process the sound ?
ANY mention of the word "surround" gets my attention Shocked

Can't wait to ask you and Mr. Kissinger about recording/playing in surround

SPIKE the Percussionist · Joined: Jun 06, 2006 Posts: 74 Location: manipulate.net

YAY!!
NEW PLACE!!
NEW NOIZ!!!!

dasz · Posted: Wed Apr 23, 2008 6:09 pm Post subject:

Hi folks.

So I am contemplating going to this event. And I have a set I can play.

Problem is my gear. I will fly in. I can't bring my rig down. So, I was wondering if there might be any way I could get the following gear required for my performance:

2 x G2 Keyb (Expanded)
1 x Waldorf XT
1 x stereo Compressor
1 x Mackie 1202 VLZ or similar

The rest I can bring as on-board luggage.

But, folks, so far the flights are expensive as hell for me, even from Seattle. I will look into this further.
/Dasz

fonik · Posted: Thu Apr 24, 2008 6:11 am Post subject:

i like the logo, howard. KLEE rule the world!

(i wish i could attend. can't afford the tickets to the states, though.)

Mohoyoho · Posted: Thu Apr 24, 2008 6:22 am Post subject:

Dasz, I have a 1202 you can borrow.

mosc · Posted: Tue Apr 29, 2008 11:16 am Post subject:

Dasz, Xeroid Entity will provide a couple of expanded G2 keyboards for you.

kkissinger · Posted: Tue Apr 29, 2008 9:36 pm Post subject: Just applied

Hi! Glad to hear that this will happen this year in August. I just sent in an application letter. Look forward to seeing people that I met last year and meeting new friends there this year!

XpanderXT · Joined: Oct 22, 2007 Posts: 137 Location: the flat universe

wish I could go but airfares are extremely high to fly there.
If it was closer to a city with a larger airport I might be able to make it.

Oh well. Enjoy and shoot video.

dasz · Posted: Fri May 02, 2008 8:08 am Post subject:

It looks going to be too pricey for me, too Sad

Thanks for looking into arranging gear for me.

But hey, I can record another live performance for the event, like I did for new years. Is there a possibility for people to attend and/or perform via skype or other means Howard? Like a live video stream from each lecture hall? Alternatively I like the idea of the video like a few years back.

/Dasz