Musicians Organizing Activist Committee (MOAC)
of Asheville, NC
Musicians Organizing Activist Committee (MOAC)
of Asheville, NC
"No Kings" Protest 6/14
Join Us on June 14 in Asheville or Hendersonville!
So, Donald f**king Trump is finally going to get his little military parade worthy of Kim Jong and Putin (and, dare I say it, the H-Word). It's to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the US Army (congrats guys), but like everything else, It's all about him!
If you don't think that all these people in the news and on TV are blowing smoke when they say that Democracy is on the line, you had better think again! It's fiendishly ironic that the Republicans have launched an all-out assault on our republic. They want A COUNTRY OF, BY AND FOR THE KLEPTOCRATIC RICH!
MOAC members will be at different events, helping to raise our voices. Stay tuned for more details.
When and Where
On Saturday, June 14, we’re standing up for democracy—and standing against the authoritarian turn our country is facing.
Asheville
Pack Square, Asheville
12-3PM
Details TBD (watch this space)
Hendersonville
📍 Start Location: New Courthouse, 200 N Grove Street
🕙 Meet at 10:00 AM to march to the Historic Courthouse on Main Street
🎤 Rally Begins: 11:00 AM at the Historic Courthouse
This isn’t just another protest. It’s a declaration: we are a democracy, not a monarchy. We reject the idea of any one man holding absolute power. We reject corruption, extremism, and those who seek to crown themselves above the people.
Make Yourself Heard!
If you don't think that all these people in the news and on TV are blowing smoke when they say that Democracy is on the line, you had better think again! It's fiendishly ironic that the Republicans have launched an all-out assault on our republic. They want A COUNTRY OF, BY AND FOR THE KLEPTOCRATIC RICH!
Mary Trump Says: Stay Safe!
Mary Trump discusses why we are marching and gives tips to stay safe at protests in this video.
Democracy At the Tipping Point
The Project '25 playbook that's being implemented is the product of decades of brainstorming and plotting by evil think tanks like the Heritage Foundation. They don't want We the People to have a say anymore. They have all the money so they think they should have all the power, too. WE HAVE TO LET THEM KNOW THEY CAN'T!!!
If the people who voted for Trump had actually read the Project '25 website, they would have known what they were voting for, and most of them likely wouldn't have voted for him. But they didn't. And now we're on the verge of a dictatorship.
ALL HANDS ON DECK!
People, THIS IS IT. RIGHT NOW. It's ALL HANDS ON DECK for Democracy. Get your ass out there and START SCREAMING! Join us.
5/18 Day of Action for Lives at Risk
Hundreds Protest in Pack Square
The Day of Action for Lives at Risk on 5/18 several hundred demonstrators to Pack Square Sunday. Numerous area groups manned tables including Indivisible, the Sierra Club, League of Women Voters and the Buncombe Co. Democrats. The event drew 4-500 people, many of whom were affiliated with the groups sponsoring tables in Pack Square for the afternoon.
May Day Protests!
Hundreds Protest in Asheville and Hendersonville
An estimated 500 protesters came out for two separate rallies in Hendersonville and several hundred more at Pack Square in Asheville May 1. Keep the pressure on, friends! (Photo: Citizen Times)
A Message for These Times...
20 Lessons on Tyranny
The ResistDance!
Rockin' for Democracy!
Wow! What a great day it was at One World Brewery West, where MOAC and Indivisible AVL co-sponsored our first-ever "ResistDance." The idea was formed by the members of MOAC (Musicians Organizing Activist Committee) and made a reality with a lot of help from a lot of good people!
If you weren't there, you sure missed out! But don't worry, we'll be planning more events. and announcing them soon. Bookmark our site and keep coming back!
The Music
Along with our speakers we had three great Asheville bands playing on one terrific bill. Rock While Rome Burns opened up the afternoon with their hard-rocking message songs. O-Vad-Ya followed with their musical alchemy, a mixture of musical influences like no one else has. And finally, Sal Landers Party Rx, led by a lady who leaves it all on the stage every time!
The Speakers
Although music abounded, the "ResistDance" was primarily a POLITICAL event. We had two great speakers to get the room fired up. Indivisible-AVL was our co-sponsor and their President, Robin Lively Summers, sure gave us plenty to think about. Asheville City Councilwoman Kim Roney also did some serious rabble rousing!
The Vibe
It was an afternoon of music and politics, but the best part the "ResistDance" was the vibe. There was a feeling of togetherness among like-minded people who don't wear red hats! So many of us have been upset and worried about what's going on since the current regime took power.
American institutions are being dismantled. People are being arrested with no charges and jailed with no trial. Shameless, unbridled corruption permeates the government, and everything seems to be "for sale!" Unelected hatchet men are tearing down the services we depend on. Many of us have this sinking feeling that America is morphing into something the Founding Fathers never meant it to be - a kingdom!
It's scary, we're all worried about what the next few months will bring. But we're not powerless -we can write our officials, flood their phones and jam their email boxes. We can show up at their offices and their town halls and MAKE THEM LISTEN! We can meet, we can dance, we can network, we can plan.
Remember what "V" said in the movie "V for Vendetta" - A revolution without dancing is a revolution not worth having!
Thank You Thank You Thank You!
As with any event of this nature, many people worked together to make it happen. and we'd like to think them here:
- One World Brewing for hosting us at their fine establishment. Especially to their wonderful staff.
- Indivisible Asheville for co-sponsoring and manning a table.
- City Councilwoman Kim Roney for speaking.
- Indivisible AVL President Robin Summers for speaking.
- IamAVL for live streaming our event.
- The bands - Rock While Rome Burns, O-Vad-Ya and Sal Landers Party RX
- The MOAC Team - Alan, A.G., Charlie, Holly, Jim. Dee, Bryon, Kate and the rest of the crew.
- But most of all, we want to thank EVERYBODY WHO TURNED OUT! Keep pushing ahead and fighting the good fight!
Our Mission
MOAC strives to organize events and peaceful protests thru music to support justice and freedom for all.
We the People and Organizers of the “Musicians Organizing Activist Committee” (MOAC):
- Exists to utilize music to better our communities.
- Raises awareness about guaranteed freedoms.
- Inspires resistance agains harm to all humans.
- Lifts up those whose voices have been silenced.
Furthermore, we believe in fostering a civilization that values the human rights of all peoples through artistic expression that upholds our Democratic values founded within our Constitution that unites those in our communities to stand firm against the oppression of such individuals.
Last Update0 5/19/25 09:30 EDT