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Re:Russian Espionage and Electromagnetic Fields: The Story o... by afandian on Tuesday May 26, 2020 @09:59AM (#23311182)
Maybe you can help me out. I went to an event in 2003 or 2004 or thereabouts in London. I'm sure it was called MoogFest. It was due to be held at Turnkey, the legendary music tech shop, but a power cut forced a last-minute move to a bar in soho.

Bob Moog was there. It may have been a birthday celebration. He signed t-shirts. I bought one, but but being young and foolish I preferred the silver print on black, so didn't get it signed. I did shake his hand and mispronounce his name to his face though.

But I've looked a couple of times over the years and I can find no mention of that London event online, anywhere. Other MoogFests are documented, but not that one. I know I didn't dream it because I still have the t-shirt...

What event did I go to?

(edit - here's a mention but it's not very descriptive https://www.radioscienceorchestra.com/bob-moog )

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Re:Russian Espionage and Electromagnetic Fields: The Story o... by reality_inspctr on Tuesday May 26, 2020 @11:52AM (#23312685)
In public comment I can just say it has had many owners. The version you describe was before my time but it sounds likely. You might be mixing the names up, though. I believe something like the London Synthesizer Club or a vaguely similar name did events like you’re describing. Look for info about Herb Deustch that might help. The current version is amazing and my favorite.
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