Maf getting reflective.

Luse telling you what!

For more shots of the performance, check out the DMP flickr set. To see more of Elizabeth Lemon’s work, visit her blog.

The local business sponsors who helped pay Elizabeth and the rest of the DMP media crew were Get Fit MAT Pilates and Manny’s Universal Cafe, both located in downtown Greensboro.

I would go as far as to say that the present is stupid.

For more shots of the performance, check out the DMP flickr set. To see more of Elizabeth Lemon’s work, visit her blog.

The local business sponsors who helped us pay Elizabeth and the rest of the DMP media crew were Get Fit MAT Pilates and Manny’s Universal Cafe, both located in downtown Greensboro.

If you’re ready and you know it clap your hands.

Bet.

There won’t be a better place to be this Saturday night.

See you there.

The event occurred at the Green Street Club in downtown Greensboro. Donations were collected, raffle tickets sold and seven local bands came and performed for a wall-to-wall crowd, showing their support for Tim and Kaylan. Halfway through the show, Tim gave a moving speech where he asked for one more favor: keep spreading awareness for ALS.

Photo by Elizabeth Lemon

All Aces Media shot video and the dotmatrix project recorded the show to create a compilation album. Both the video and album will be available shortly. All Aces is also currently working on a web series about Tim called, Often Awesome The Series.

Thanks to everyone who came out and made this wonderful night possible, especially Michael Sileno, who organized the entire evening.

Photo by Elizabeth Lemon

Photo by Elizabeth Lemon

Photo by Elizabeth Lemon

Michael Sileno introducing Josh Neas

Photo by Mark Smith

Photo by Elizabeth Lemon

Chris Jackson of Citified joins Josh Neas for a song.

Photo by Mark Smith

Treason and DJ Royale

Photo by Elizabeth Lemon

“if you love hip hop…”

Photo by Elizabeth Lemon

Social Life giving it their all.

Photo by Mark Smith

Photo by Elizabeth Lemon

Raffle ticket sales were through the roof!

Photo by Elizabeth Lemon

Photo by Elizabeth Lemon

Mutant League

Photo by Mark Smith

Photo by Mark Smith

The Numbers

Photo by Elizabeth Lemon

Photo by Mark Smith

Jews and Catholics

Photo by Elizabeth Lemon

Photo by Elizabeth Lemon

Come Hell or High Water

Photo by Elizabeth Lemon

Come Hell or High Water
Photo by Mark Smith

To see more photos from this show, check out our flickr site.

I have to say, it’s a pretty cool experience to have doors open for you like this when you’re simply doing what you love to do. A big shout of thanks to both Nash and Bruce Roberts for introducing me to Sean O’Connell and this awesome event.

This decentralized conference, nestled in venues throughout downtown Asheville, was time well spent. We were able to take in the culture of the city — eating great food, watching films, catching live shows — while experiencing thought provoking panels and meeting some truly inspiring creative and business talents.

But I could go on and on. Instead of me babbling, check out a bit of what Elizabeth captured over the weekend.

‘Til next year’s Hatchfest!

Our weeked kicked off with a killer tour of the Moog Music factory, courtesy of one Jason Daniello

Purists might hate it, but the Moog guitar is capable of some truly innovative sonic goodness.

Onto the Live at Moog Music studio, where Jason demonstrated all their goodies, from the Little Phatty to the out of this world Theremin.

Later on Friday afternoon, we made our way downtown to catch a presentation titled, If a designer can imagine it… we can actually build it by Rajeev Kulkarni. Coming from the world of software design, I assumed I knew what this would be about. Wrong. Rajeev is the VP of Global Engineering at 3D Systems, the company that invented 3D printing. His presentation completely altered my understanding of modern manufacturing processes, no matter the industry. Pretty amazing stuff.

After lunch we caught a panel discussion called, The End of General Interest: In the Digital Age, Does Niche Media Win?. The panelists consisted of Fritz Kramer (Producer, Frontline), Rachael Maddux (Editor, Paste), and Starre Vartan (Blogger, Eco Chick). Moderator: Jess McCuan (Editor, Verve)

Saturday evening, we caught Frank Bell opening for Matt Morris just hours after they spent the afternoon together writing and recording a song on the The John Lennon Educational Tour Bus.

After the music, we popped up the block to catch the amazing documentary, It Might Get Loud, sponsored by the good folks over at Moog Music. If you’re a music fan, the instruments and personalities will blow you away. I mean, Jimmy Page, The Edge and Jack White in one room? Each strapped with their sonic weapon of choice? Sick.

Later than night, we stopped in for the gig at the innovator’s lounge. The sponsored (free) beer was pretty bad, but the party was fun and we got to chat with a bunch of fellow Groundbreakers and Mentors.

Sunday afternoon, it was my turn to get on stage and share just what it is that we do in these here parts. Notice how I can’t stop speaking with my hands. Oy. The panel conversation focused primarily on the events we each put on and how we approach building community around them. From left to right are Molly Kummerle (Moderator and performer from Ruby Slippers), Matt Morris, Jason Wilkins (Owner Next Big Nashville), Catherine Enny (Guerilla Management & Power to the Peaceful Festival) and Jenny Greer (Music Video Asheville)

Finally, a post panel Q&A at a nearby gallery where I had the pleasure of speaking with Erin Scholze from Dreamspider Publicity, Sarah Southerland (she’s trying to pull together artists out in rural Franklin, NC) and Ken Klehm who owns The Rocket Club in West Asheville, who didn’t have a card on him, so his name was stricken from my memory banks the moment we stopped talking.

Charles “the cleave” Cleaver intensely works the keyboard as Max Indian closes up another great evening with The Dotmatrix Project. Thanks to all the fans who braved the wind and snow to come and support local North Carolina bands! If you like the photos, you can see more of my work on my blog.

Carter Gaj changing it up.

Ryan Gustafson who also plays with The Light Pines and Max Indian, has his own self-named project with a folk/indie style and a lot of heart. If you are interested in seeing more of my work, please feel free to take a look at my blog!

Josh Moore on acoustic guitar

John Pope shares a laugh with Carter Gaj in The Light Pines first live performance on January 29 @ the Duke Coffeehouse. They opened up the night for Ryan Gustafson and Max Indian. All three bands shared a few key members while rotating others, giving each band a sound to set them apart. Fans braved the snowy streets and packed out the venue for an upbeat and entertaining evening. If you would like to see more of my photos I’d love for you to check out my blog!

Will Dawson connects with camera and crowd.

Fans become part of The Alcazar Hotel’s performance as Will Dawson moves off the stage and into the crowd.

To see more of my work, check out my blog.

Liza Jane gets the crowd to participate in the music.

Josh Johnson makes final adjustments to his amp.

To see more of my work, check out my blog.