Megafaun in the Moog Sound Lab + upcoming tours + All Tomorrow’s Parties this December.
This past Fall, Megafaun the mountainous pilgrimage to Asheville, NC, and to the Moog Sound Lab.
“Phil Cook takes full advantage of the Full Sustain mode on the Moog lap steel…”
“Brad Cook masterfully uses a Minimoog Voyager to MIDI control Moog’s iPad based synthesizer Animoog…”
“Joe Westerlund uses a Trap-Kat drum pad run through a MF-104Z Analog Delay to MIDI control three Rack Mount Voyagers…”
“Nick Sanborn uses the Little Phatty to provide the song’s bass line, filling and enriching the sound with the MF-104Z Analog Delay.”
Yeah.
WATCH “Hope You Know” above and on the Moog site.
WATCH SPIN’s exclusive feature of “State/Meant” from the same session._________________
Megafaun was announced as part of the initial lineup for All Tomorrow’s Parties 2012 in the UK this December (curated by the National). Tickets are on sale now.
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In one week, Megafaun kick off worldwide tour dates in Europe. We’ll have them in the US in March. Check out their complete tour dates here.
Megafaun is:
Brad Cook
Phil Cook
Joe Westerlund
New album: 9.20.11
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Happy 2012 everyone!!
We couldn’t be more excited for all that this year has in store! It’s already off to a good start- we’re headed to Europe in February for an extensive run that takes us through the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Italy, France, Spain, and Portugal!! Then it’s back to the great United States for March and April. We’re so stoked to have our brother William Tyler with us for the East Coast dates. Additional dates and support will be announced in the coming weeks.
Can’t wait to see you all!
February 2012 EU Tour
02/01/12 – Groningen, Netherlands @ Vera
02/02/12 – Brussels, Belgium @ Ancienne Belgique Club
02/03/12 – Nijmegen, Netherlands @ Doornroosje
02/04/12 – Charloi, Belgium @ L’ Eden
02/05/12 – Gent, Belgium @ Kunstencentrum Vooruit
02/06/12 – Luxembourg @ Rock Hall Cafe
02/07/12 – Schorndorf, Germany @ Club Manufaktur
02/08/12 – Munich, Germany @ Das Provisum
02/09/12 – Madonna, Italy @ Bronson
02/11/12 – Senigalliano, Italy @ Gratis
02/12/12 – Roma, Italy @ Angelo Mai
02/14/12 – Zurich, Switzerland @ El Lokal
02/15/12 – Paris, France @ Cafe de la Danse
02/16/12 – Nantes, France @ Maison de l’Entudiantes
02/17/12 – Rennes, France @ Ubu
02/18/12 – Bordeaux, France @ Le Rocher de Palmer
02/19/12 – Santander, Spain @ Cafe de las Artasz
02/20/12 – Zaragoza, Spain @ Lata de Bombilla
02/21/12 – Barcelona, Spain @ Sidecar
02/22/12 – Valencia, Spain @Sala Loco
02/23/12 – Madrid, Spain @ Club Moby Dick
02/24/12 – Lisbon, Portugal @ Music Box
March 2012 US Tour
03/15/12 – Washington, DC @ Black Cat*
03/16/12 – Philadelphia, PA @ Johnny Brenda’s*
03/17/12 – New York City, NY @ Highline Ballroom*
03/18/12 – Boston, MA @ Great Scott*
03/21/12 – Chicago, IL @ Schubas
03/22/12 – Milwaukee, WI @ Cactus Club
03/23/12 – Madison, WI @ High Noon Saloon
03/24/12 – Minneapolis, MN @ Turf Club
03/27/12 – Denver, CO @ Hi-Dive
03/28/12 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Kilby Court
03/30/12 – Seattle, WA @ Tractor Tavern
03/31/12 – Portland, OR @ Doug Fir
04/03/12 – San Francisco, CA @ Cafe Du Nord
04/04/12 – Santa Cruz, CA @ The Crepe Place
04/05/12 – Los Angeles, CA @ Bootleg Theater
04/06/12 – Tempe, AZ @ The Sail Inn
04/07/12 – Santa Fe, AZ @ Sol Santa Fe
04/10/12 – Austin, TX @ Mohawk
04/13/12 – Atlanta, GA @ The Earl
04/14/12 – Saxapahaw, NC @ Haw River Ballroom
*=with William Tyler
As 2011 begins to wind down, we’d like to thank all of you for the continued support and love over the years- especially this past one. It’s been a big one with the release of our new album, multiple US and EU tours, expanding family (both musically and at home), and so much more. We can’t thank you all enough for being there with us!
That said, we’ve got so much exciting stuff in store for 2012! We couldn’t be more stoked to kick things off with an awesome tour through Europe that takes us to the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Italy, France, Spain and Portugal!! Check out the full dates below and stay tuned for way more 2012 US and EU tour dates, news, etc!
Be well, be safe, and happy holidays,
-MEGAFAUN
FEBRUARY 2012 EU TOUR:
02/01/12 – Groningen, Netherlands @ Vera
02/02/12 – Brussel. Belgium @ Ancienne Belgique Club
02/03/12 – Nijmegen, Netherlands @ Doornroosje
02/04/12 – Charloi, Belgium @ L’ Eden
02/05/12 – Gent, Belgium @ Kunstencentrum Vooruit
02/06/12 – Luxembourg @ Rock Hall Cafe
02/07/12 – Schorndorf, Germany @ Club Manufaktur
02/08/12 – Munich, Germany @ Das Provisum
02/09/12 – Madonna, Italy @ Bronson
02/11/12 – Senigalliano, Italy @ Gratis
02/12/12 – Roma, Italy @ Angelo Mai
02/14/12 – Zurich, Switzerland @ El Lokal
02/15/12 – Paris, France @ Cafe de la Danse
02/16/12 – Nantes, France @ Maison de l’Entudiantes
02/17/12 – Rennes, France @ Ubu
02/18/12 – Bordeaux, France @ Le Rocher de Palmer
02/19/12 – Santander, Spain @ Cafe de las Artasz
02/20/12 – Zaragoza, Spain @ Lata de Bombilla
02/21/12 – Barcelona, Spain @ Sidecar
02/22/12 – Valencia, Spain @Sala Loco
02/23/12 – Madrid, Spain @ Club Moby Dick
02/24/12 – Lisbon, Portugal @ Music Box
Aw yeah! The holiday cloths are coming out, and Cosmo’s gettin’ dirtier by the day! Happy December everyone!
Check out the brand new Megafaun Digital Merch Table!! Megafaun shirts available for the first time online, as well as all of our albums, compilations we’ve contributed to and side projects! Happy shopping!
Kids in a candy store: Thanks to Skip and Logan for the soothing night cap to end our sweet tour!
Thanks to Athens for a great show and a some football on a Saturday afternoon! Props to Alyssa, Shil, Jon and the rest of the Clermont crew!
Day off at home in Durham: Cookin’ Chili, playin’ jazz records, and watchin’ da Packers. Slick Urban Dad stopped by to show off his new digs!
Daytrotter at Echo Mountain!!! Thanks to John and Jessica and crew for an inspiring afternoon committed to tape! Ellis is gonna work the faders next time. We think he’s got the hang of it now.
From the equally marvelous and transcendent John Hodgman:
I could not help but creepily film MEGAFAUN from behind last night as they uplifted the Durham crowd.
PLEASE GO SEE THEM ON THEIR TRI-STATE TOUR!
They are marvelous and transcendent, and I thank them.
PS: watch for the Jon Wurster cameo at the very end.
Today we stopped at the Moog factory for a jam session and a pizza party! Thanks to Jason and the crew for a fun and nerdy afternoon!
The gorgeous Haw River Ballroom. Thanks to everyone for showing up! Thanks to our friends/family in Bowerbirds! What an incredible night!
Megafaun:
- Performing with John Hodgman tonight in Durham
- Southeast tour starts tomorrow
- NPR World Cafe and WFUV Alternate Side sessions
“Everybody: seriously, MEGAFAUN”
So tweeted John Hodgman back in March, when Megafaun was on the road with the Mountain Goats and just out of the studio where they made the album that would bathe us all in sunlight come September. The love continues between Megafaun and Hodgman, and the lucky people of Megafaun’s hometown of Durham will get to see them on stage together tonight. This special engagement, part of John Hodgman’s book tour, kicks off a string of Megafaun dates across the Southeast:11/09/11 - Durham, NC @ Durham Armory w/ John Hodgman
11/10/11 - Wilmington, NC @ Brooklyn Arts Center
11/11/11 - Saxapahaw, NC @ Haw River Ballroom w/ Bowerbirds
11/12/11 - Asheville, NC @ Grey Eagle
11/17/11 - Charlotte, NC @ Evening Muse
11/18/11 - Athens, GA @ 40 Watt
11/19/11 - Knoxville, TN @ Pilot Light
11/20/11 - Nashville, TN @ 3rd & LindsleyBonus round:
Two excellent radio sessions, featuring interviews and in-studio performances of new songs, are airing this week this week.
Hear Megafaun on NPR World Cafe.
Hear / See Megafaun on The Alternate Side.
Our song “Second Friend” will be featured on tonight’s episode of “Revenge” on ABC! Additionally, the song will be available for free download on ABC’s Music Lounge, beginning tonight at 10p EST. Check your local listings for airtime info!
