Last year, when Durham Beat was little more than a month old, we got press access to Moogfest. I was elated. All full of fire about it. We spent the four days of the festival covering all of the locals. Long hours and hoards of fun. We are proud of the work we created from that experience. I am excited to be doing Moogfest again this year. It’s almost ceremonious. We did just celebrate our first birthday last weekend! I think I’m still a little bubbly about it. And now here we are… our second Moogfest.
We have prepared a little sampling for you, a taster tray of free and local stuff. I asked my fellow staffers to send their picks and this is exactly what they said:
Riley Says:
Mamis and the Papis at Quarter Horse
The Mamis and the Papis are a local latin/cuban/pan-american DJ collective and I’ve followed their Instagram for like a year and never seen them live.
Party Illegal is a fun queer dance party series! They’re into weird shit and are really invested in building up a grungy local EDM scene.
Ari Says:
I second on the Mamis and the Papis. Fun, energetic DJs. Will certainly play some Wu-Tang if you have that look on your face.
Stephen Says:
FREE Raund Haus: get local & support the Bull City!
Free tip. Go into any local restaurant and bike shop (Bulls Eye). Bulls Eye sells beer, so you can stand in the shop and hang with musicians. Ask who plays in a band. Get the names of these bands go home and listen to them. This is free and will help you explore the Bull City soundscape. Enjoy local food and meet artists before they get too big to meet in person.
If you have never been on a cruiser ride call Bulls Eye bikes. Thursday, free bike ride around town. Meet locals get tips.
Challenge…take pictures with you and a local artist and send them to the Durham Beat.
Zoe Says:
1. Suzi Analogue
7:15 PM – 8:15 PM | Saturday, April 27, 2019
ATC Cage | Free Programming
I missed Suzi Analogue last time and got major FOMO, so hopefully I can make up for it this year.
2. QUESTLOVE
4:00 PM – 5:30 PM | Saturday, April 27, 2019
ATC Cage | Free Programming
I’m all in for this one. I’m a fan of the Roots, but I’ve never seen Questlove solo before.
3. PARTY ILLEGAL
8:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Thursday, April 25, 2019
Quarterhorse | Free Programming
dance! Dance! DANCE!
Adair says:
Questlove
Why WOULDN’T you want to see Questlove? Especially for free! He’s a creative genius, and you get a chance to see him for free? Yes, please.
Modular Marketplace
Ok, this may seem like a boring pick, because of course people are going to stop by there. But last year, there was some amazing vinyl booths. My husband and I scored an original pressing of Pinkerton by Weezer and an original pressing of Pleased to Meet Me by the Replacements. My vinyl collection is super excited to see what’s in store this year. My wallet? Not so much.
MOOG STORE BY GUITAR CENTER
I mentioned that I recently started dabbling in songwriting. A few years ago, I picked up a guitar for the first time (well, first time with the intention of playing it) and have been hooked ever since. Now, one of my favorite pastimes is looking at guitars. I just can’t help it.
Matia (me) says:
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Thursday, April 25, 2019
Quarterhorse | Free Programming
Inclusive fun. Don’t miss this.
8:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Thursday, April 25, 2019
Quarterhorse | Free Programming
I had a super fun time the last time I went to a Party Illegal show. I’m excited for
this set.
11:30 AM – 3:30PM | Saturday, April 27, 2019
ATC Cage | Free Programming
This sounds
magical.
4:00 PM – 5:30 PM | Saturday, April 27, 2019
ATC Cage | Free Programming
Obviously.
4:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Saturday, April 27, 2019
Quarterhorse | Free Programming
Erogenous isn’t a word you see a lot, but the sentiment is clear. Arouse your senses with some local fun.
Tickets for the festival are still available so you can catch some of this year’s esteemed lineup. Check out the full schedule here and be sure to check out the single day passes.
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