National Electronics Museum's Electronica Fest 2011
ORIGINAL INTERNET PRESS DATE: August 13, 2011
Hello to all. This Electronic Music/Experimental Music event, herein known as ELECTRONICA FEST 2011, http://www.nem-electronicafest.com/, is being sponsored by the National Electronics Museum in Linthicum Maryland. This will be a really nice musical endeavor, so we are really looking forward to this day. Please come out & join us for a really fantastic day of knob twisting, pitch bending, wiring mazes, sound shaping & visual explosions that will coincide with an absolutely awesome musical voyage into another galaxy of sound alterations. This will be an indoor event. Happy Bleeps & Bloops and hope to see you there.
Date: (Saturday) September 10, 2011.
Time: from 10:00 am until 9:00pm (Live Music from 12:00pm to 8:00pm)
Location: The National Electronics Museum (www.nationalelectronicsmuseum.org) at 1745 West Nursery Road in Linthicum, Maryland 21090, just off the corner of West Nursery Road & Elkridge landing Road (Phone: 410-765-0230). There is on-site parking available at this facility. Other parking info is listed below in the section titled LOCAL AREA PARKING FACILITIES.
DIRECTIONS - www.mapquest.com
Festival's Entrance (Donation) Fees: $8.00 per person ages 15 +
$4.00 per person for ages 6 to 14
Free entry for ages 5 & below
There will be several interesting & exciting workshops including some really nice military electronics exhibits, so click on the event's official website, http://www.nem-electronicafest.com/, for a complete listing of the day's activities.
This event is also listed on the EVENT page of the Baltimore SDIY Group's FACEBOOK website at http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=269705459707968
Current Lineup of Performers as of 09/02/2011:
1. 12:00pm - 12:30pm: Fast Forty (Keith Sinzinger) & Ryan Jordan http://www.myspace.com/fastforty
Keith Sinzinger (Fast Forty) combines home-built instruments, circuit-bent devices, found sounds and miscellaneous junk to create what he calls Intense Ambient. A lifelong newsman based in Washington, D.C., he records at District of Chaos Studios and has performed at shows sponsored by Sonic Circuits, Electric Possible and the Baltimore SDIY Group, among others.
Recently relocated to the Washington D.C., area, Ryan Jordan is a multi-instrumentalist whose musical influences encompass the nuances of third stream jazz and contemporary classical music. He is currently working as a freelance composer/arranger and continues to perform in a variety of groups encompassing jazz, free improvisation and solo electronics.
2. 12:45pm - 1:15pm: The Duc D'Angelos (John Sullivan, Ed Baldi & Jeremy Berlin) http://www.acidplanet.com/artist.asp?AID=692075&T=7761
The whole of Duc D’Angelos is greater than the sum of its parts; each component may influence other components in a web of incentives, constraints and connections. The slightest change in one part causes tremors everywhere else. The Duc D'Angelos Quartet is dedicated to the idea of non-linear performance. It is music. It is musical form of sound and silence over time but there is no utilitarianism in their approach. They are not useful. They create for the moment, without premeditation. It is décor. It is graffiti via device.
3. 1:30pm - 2:00pm: Tangent (Stuart Rosenzweig & Michael "Mike" Jeffries)
My interest in electronic music was kindled when I was 10 and saw (and heard!) Forbidden Planet
on a Sunday afternoon movie. My interest moved from passive listening (lots of 70's european progressive and
space rock) to active participation in 1975 when I built a my first synth, a Paia 2720 modular, convinced
that it would sound like a Minimoog for a fraction of the cost. About that time, I first met Stuart Rosensweig
and we began to improvise electro-musical marathons on weekends. The marathons continue (after a 30 year pause) to the present day. Other musical "genres" that have influenced me include film scores, throat singing, academic
50's tape music, satellite transmissions, field recordings, and early 80's synth pop. Some of the musicians/artists who have been heroes of mine at one time or another include Mort Subotnick, Frank Zappa, Peter Hammill/ Van
Der Graaf Generator, Larry Fast, Tom Waits, and Bernie Krause. --Michael Jeffries--
My musical influences are Ray Manzarek, Beethoven, Pink Floyd, John Cage, Gary Neuman, Bob Dylan, Woody Guthrie, Peter Paul and Mary, David Bowie, Ninch Inch Nails, Megadeth and last but not least by my fellow SDIY (Synthesizer Do It Yourself) comrades. --Stuart Rosenzweig--
4. 2:15pm - 2:45pm: International Electromatics (Dave Vosh & Frank Vanaman) http://www.myspace.com/safe00
Dave Vosh has been experimenting with electronic music since the 1970s and live performance since 2005 in various solo, duo and trio projects involving modular synthesizers and other devices.
Frank Vanaman can usually be found playing popular tunes of the 1920s and 1930s. His presence here is something of an anomaly.
5. 3:00pm - 3:30pm: Arthur Loves Plastic (Bev Stanton) http://www.arthurlovesplastic.blogspot.com/
Bev Stanton was born in the Bahamas and raised near Walt Disney World. Stanton has gained recognition as a "remix master" (Washington Post) for deconstructing DC artists such as folksinger Lisa Moscatiello. Her solo material, which combines the quirkiness of Bjork, and the ennui of Moby, has won over a dozen Washington Area Music Awards (WAMMIES) in the Electronica category.
Her music has appeared in shows on the Discovery Channel, VH1, MTV and other cable television networks. Stanton is one of 24 female electronic artists and deejays profiled in Pink Noises: Women in Electronic Music and Sound (Tara Rodgers; Duke University Press, 2010), alongside DJ Rekha and Le Tigre. Ever embracing new technologies, Stanton's recently released a 30-minute download EP influenced and created with iPhone applications.
6. 3:45pm - 4:15pm: Synth Tech Project (Logan Mitchell Sr) http://sites.google.com/site/synthtechproject
I've been interested in electronic music since my teenage years & have many influences such Herbie Hancock, Keith Emerson, Rick Wakeman, Bernie Worrell, Don Preston, Billy Preston, Larry Dunn, Greg Phillinganes, Robert Brookings III, Richard Tee, Don Grolnick, Jason Miles, Gregg Rolie, Tom Coster, Billy Beck, Richard Lainhart, Steely Dan, Terry Trotter, Richard Kermode, George Duke, Tangerine Dream, Gary Wright, Triumvirat, Pink Floyd, Synergy (Larry Fast), Jon Lord, Larry Willis, Chick Corea, Jan Hammer, Wendy Carlos, Kraftwerk, etc. --Logan Mitchell Sr--
7. 4:30pm - 5:00pm: Carlos Guillen (The Expanding Man) & Mike Castor http://www.myspace.com/theexpandingman
"THE EXPANDING MAN - performing name of Carlos Guillen, Baltimore-based audio engineer and sound designer. Combining drum sampling and electric guitar, The Expanding Man pulls from trip-hop, free improv, and jazz-rock influences to create instrumental music with a narrative feel. Carlos does theatrical sound design for The Mobtown Players, and is audio engineer for the yearly High Zero festival at the Theatre Project."
8. 5:15pm - 5:45pm: MIDI Users' Group (Travis Hallenbeck & Paul Slocum) http://www.anotherunknowntime.com/mug.html
MIDI Users' Group will connect MIDI keyboard/drum machine controllers, Travis Hallenbeck's MIDI loopers, delay, and sound modules with Paul Slocum's recently created iPhone sampler app, Sir Sampleton, and his visualization iPhone/iPad app, Magic Carpet, projected (both with MIDI control).
Travis Hallenbeck lives in Baltimore and is from Atlanta. He has performed at Eyedrum in Atlanta, Eyebeam in NYC, Telic in LA, and hundreds of basements, houses and clubs.
Paul Slocum is an independent artist, curator, and musician living in Brooklyn, and former director of And/Or Gallery in Dallas, TX. His work often addresses computer technology and culture. Some of Paul's performances and exhibitions include The New Museum of Contemporary Art in New York, Deitch Projects in New York, Transitio MX in Mexico City, README 2005 in Denmark, The Liverpool Biennial, Museum of Contemporary Art Denver, and the Contemporary Arts Museum Houston.
9. 6:00pm - 6:30pm: Thrillsville (Mike Simons, Robb Pearsall & Ted Staley) http://www.myspace.com/thrillsvilleband
Thrillsville is a 3 piece band staring: Robb Pearsall on guitar and vocals, Mike Simons on bass, and Ted Staley on drums and backing vocals. A few of our influences are The Cramps, The Ventures, and Link Wray. Song samples at: http://www.myspace.com/thrillsville
10. 6:45pm - 7:15pm: Bear and Lampshade (Rob Neubauer & Esmail Hamidi) http://www.myspace.com/bearandlampshade
Bear and Lampshade is Rob Neubauer (Synthesizers/Drum Machines/Sampling/Guitar/Bass), Mike Smith (Vocals, Impressions, Props, Dance), and Todd Johnston (Vocals, Bent Electronics, Turntable, Fuzz) playing a style of avant-garde new wave pop influenced by everything from film scores to experimental electronica and punk rock. The group formed to be able to experiment with audio without the intention of fitting in with certain scenes, while still attempting to create a consumable product. Live performances borrow from the members' theater backgrounds to make them more than just musical experiences. They play everything from any type of concert festival to bar mitzvahs.
11. 7:30pm - 8:00pm: micFreak (Mike Cobaria) http://www.myspace.com/micfreak
From Manila to Arizona, now in Baltimore! The name micFreak was never really intended to be used as an artist name. It was an email address that mic used as an alias in joining egroups. Music runs in mic's blood. He started learning the violin at 8, the piano at 12 but wasn't that happy in playing traditional music. He learned to play the guitar, bass and keyboard during his high school years and joined several new wave bands. His college years was a different trip, he joined an r&b band and played keyboards. Playing other artists songs wasn't mic's calling so he started searching for a new musical direction and eventually found a road that lead to electronica after watching the movie "The Saint" with Val Kilmer which featured the Chemical Brothers' track "The Setting Sun". Listening to artists like OMD, Depche Mode and New Order in his teens, mic easily understood how electronic music could be produced so he bought a pc and learned about MIDI w/ Cakewalk V6. Years later he has developed his own sound fusing melody and harmony with a strong sense of rhythm. Now focusing on dance music micFreak is ready to conquer a new genre of electronic music that would surely be one of a kind. Read more:http://www.myspace.com/micfreak#ixzz0ynWget1c
PUBLIC TRANSIT ACCESS INFO:
(MTA) Maryland Transit Administration - http://www.mtamaryland.com/
The MTA's #17 bus will take you to Elkridge Landing Road where you get off & walk up to the corner of Elkridge Landing Road & West Nursery Road, then walk up the small hill on West Nursery Road to the museum. Look for the large antenna displays on the side & in the front of this single-level building which is right next to the Marriott Hotel.
The #17 bus starts at Patapsco Light Rail station, marked as ARUNDEL MILLS, going to Arundel Mills mall, and runs once an hour on Saturdays from 6:30 am until 10:45pm. It also picks up & drops off passengers at the MTA Light-Rail train's BWI Business District stop, which is right around the corner from the museum
You must use the Light-Rail train that is marked BWI AIRPORT (Southbond direction) in order to get to the BWI Business District stop if your are traveling from a Northerly location. This particular Light-Rail train goes right to BWI Airport then stops just outside of the baggage claim area of the airport's lower level. If you are coming from a BWI Airport inbound flight, then the train will be marked either Penn Station or Hunt Valley, in which case the train is travelling in a Northerly direction & you are only one stop from the BWI AIRPORT stop to the BWI BUSINESS DISTRICT stop. Be sure to pay the $1.60 one-way fare at the MTA's ticket vending machine as the MTA's police force will randomly check to see that you've paid the fare. If you have not, they will gladly give you a citation just before they escort you off the train.
The MTA's base fare (http://www.mtamaryland.com/services/bus/fares/) is $1.60 one-way or $3.50 for a DAY PASS which is good on all MTA local buses, metro subway & light-rail trains from 5:00 am of the present day until 3:00 am the next day.
Here are some schedules & maps for the #17 bus & the Light-Rail train.
#17 Bus Schedule in PDF format: http://www.mtamaryland.com/services/bus/schedule/weblayout17.pdf,
#17 Bus Schedule for Saturdays: http://www.mtamaryland.com/services/bus/schedule/June_15th_08_Route_17_Saturday.cfm
#17 Bus Schedule Map in PDF format: http://www.mtamaryland.com/services/bus/schedule/17map6.pdf
Light-Rail Train Schedule: http://www.mtamaryland.com/services/lightrail/schedule/
(WMATA) Washington Metro Area Transit Authority - http://www.wmata.com/
Metro Opens Doors to BWI with B30 Route - Catch Metrobus Express Route B30 at the Greenbelt station and ride to BWI Airport instead. A one-way trip is $3.00. If you ride Metrorail to Greenbelt, it's only $2.10 with a rail-to-bus transfer. Just remember to pick up your transfer when you enter the Metrorail system. If you ride a bus to Greenbelt, it's only $1.75 with a bus-to-bus transfer.
The B30 Express takes you directly to the lower level of the terminal, where you can also catch a return bus to the Greenbelt station. Buses run 25 times each weekday, 21 times on Saturdays and Sundays-about every 40 minutes.
See the MetroBus B30 timetable.
For more information, call WMATA at 202-637-7000 or TTY 202-638-3840
This bus begins its 1st trip from the Greenbelt Metrorail station on Saturdays at 8:45 am arriving at the MTA Light-Rail's BWI Business District stop at 9:20 am with a 10 minute layover before it makes its return trip back to the Greenbelt MD Metrorail station. The last trip from the MTA Light-Rail's BWI Business District stop is at 10:45 pm arriving back at the Greenbelt Metrorail station at 11:21 pm.
ONSITE FOOD VENDOR - There will be onsite hotdogs, snacks, drinks, popcorn, and gourmet cotton candy.
LOCAL AREA FOOD & RESTAURANT FACILITIES :
Bob Evans Restaurant - www.bobevans.com
996 Corporate Blvd, Linthicum Hts, MD - (410) 684-2102
McDonald's Restaurant
776 Elkridge Landing Road
Linthicum Heights MD 21090
410-859-8983
Ruby Tuesday - www.rubytuesday.com
950 International Dr
Linthicum Hts, MD 21090-2200
(410) 694-0031
Starbucks Coffee - www.starbucks.com
1700 W Nursery Rd, Linthicum Hts, MD
(410) 859-1233
LOCAL LODGING ACCESS INFO:
1. Comfort Suites BWI Airport (http://www.comfortsuitesbwi.com/) 815 Elkridge Landing Road , Linthicum Heights, MD, US, 21090
Phone: (410) 691-1000, Fax: (410) 691-1275
2. Country Inn & Suites (Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, BWI Airport) 1717 West Nursery Road Linthicum, MD 21090
Reservations: 1-800-596-2375 US/Canada Toll-free, Telephone: (443) 577-1036 Fax: (443) 577-1037, Email: cx_bwia@countryinns.com
3. Courtyard Marriott (Courtyard Baltimore BWI Airport) 1671 West Nursery Road Linthicum, MD 21090
Phone: 1-410-859-8855, Fax: 1-410-859-5068
4. Hilton Hotel (Hilton Baltimore BWI Airport) 1739 West Nursery Road Linthicum Heights, Maryland, USA, 21090
1-410-694-0808
5. La Quinta Inn & Suites (La Quinta Inn & Suites Baltimore BWI Airport) 1734 W. Nursery Road Linthicum, MD 21090
Phone: 1-410-859-2333, Fax: 1-410-859-2357
6. Marriott Hotel (BWI Airport Marriott) 1743 West Nursery Road Baltimore, Maryland 21090 USA
Phone: 1-410-859-8300, Fax: 1-410-691-4555, Sales fax: 1-410-691-4515, Toll-free: 1-800-228-9290
LOCAL AREA PARKING FACILITIES: Prices are subject to change at the parking facility's discretion
1. Free parking on the grounds of the National Electronics Museum
2. Airport Fast Park, Blue Lot: 1718 W. Nursery Road Linthicum Heights, MD 21090 410-691-0009 (Locations & other info)
3. Airport Fast Park, Red Lot: 786 Elkridge Landing Rd Linthicum Heights, MD 21090 410-691-3333 (Locations & other info)
The rate for parking at Airport Fast Park is $8.40 + $0.60 for the Anne Arundel County Parking Tax for a total of $9.00 per day. There is a coupon on the website that offers $2.00 off of that price per day for a total of $7.00 per day. Please click on the LOCATIONS & OTHER INFO links above to go directly to the Airport Fast Park website for more info.
This website was created on 08/13/2011 & was last updated on 09/11/2011 by Logan Mitchell Sr. © All Rights Reserved 2008-2011