Musicians Organizing Activist Committee (MOAC)
of Asheville, NC
Musicians Organizing Activist Committee (MOAC)
of Asheville, NC
Deadline for Entries Extended to Midnight Nov. 12!
Pissed Off? Frustrated? Creative? Need to let it out? Here's your chance!
We're offering the opportunity to perform and record your protest songs and win prizes!
Here's What Happens Next...
Deadline Extended to 11/12
If you're still working on your song, you have until midnight Tuesday/Wednesday to get it in.
Finalists Selected and Notified
Our judges will select the 14 finalists and notify them. Please RSVP promptly whether you will be able to perform the song for the final contest on Nov. 29.
Contest Finals on 11/29 at Smokey Bear Hemp Co.
The contest finals will be held on Nov. 29 3-6 PM at:
Smokey Bear Hemp Co. and Music Holler
More Details
- OVER 21 ONLY FOR ASMISSION!
- $10 Admission for non-performers
- Only Solo and Duo performers allowed
- Winners determined solely by judges
No Time for Celebrations!
The People Have Spoken, but Who's Listening?
Surely, last week's off-year elections gave us all a much-needed, albeit brief, respite for the despair, loathing and dread we've been feeling all year. "The People have spoken!" pundits trumpeted. Yes, we've spoken, but is the ruling party listening?
There's no way to interpret last week's vote other than as a rebuke for the GOP. It was clearly a referendum on Trump and his policies, and America rendered a roughly two-to-one thumbs-down.
Reasonable politicians might take this as a signal to change course, but not these guys! The GOP doubles down, keeping the House closed while they hold hostage America's food assistance, air travel and God-knows-what's-next. Meanwhile, the Democrats are given the "Sophie's Choice" of allowing millions of Americans to go hungry or to allow millions of American to lose their health care forever. ...And just to add insult to injury, the Dems get blamed for the gridlock!
Yes, the election results were a breath of fresh air, but don't kid yourself that things won't get much worse before Trump and his minions are done. They'll have at least another year to do even worse damage... IF WE'RE LUCKY!
So... take a deep breath and get back to work! Here's your "To-Do" list:
* Write your government officials
* Boycott bad corporate actors
* Support efforts to tie the Fascists up in court
* Campaign for candidates who care
* Talk to your friends and neighbors
* Call out the BS and propaganda
* Support organizations fighting for our rights
* PROTEST!!!
...And, keep the faith, brothers and sisters. We can turn this around together!
Say "Hello" to MOAC-HVL!
Our First "Sibling" Chapter - MOAC Hendersonville!
MOAC is pleased to announce its first satellite chapter has been officially sanctioned under our charter. This "sibling" group, has been working unofficially alongside our Asheville-based group, participating in activism and protests in Hendersonville NC.,
From our beginnings last year, we at MOAC have embraced the axiom, "Think Globally, Act Locally!" With this in mind, it was always our intention to partner with activists in other areas - locally, regionally and - who knows? - maybe even nationally.
"Think Globally, Act Locally!"
From the day we held our first meeting we at MOAC have embraced the axiom, "Think Globally, Act Locally!" With this in mind, it was always our intention to partner with activists in other areas - locally, regionally and - who knows? - maybe even nationally.
More Information Coming Soon!
Their website is www.moac-hvl.org. As Rachel would say (if you know, you know), "Watch this space!" We'll be posting more into and links fpr MOAC-HVL real; soon!
25th Amendment: What's it Gonna Take?
"The President is unhinged. He is unwell."
Caught on a hot mic in conversation with Speaker Mike Johnson, Rep. Madeleine Dean finally voiced what we've all been thinking these past few weeks but no one in government dared say- "The President is unhinged. He is unwell.'
Whether you love him or hate him - and believe us, we HATE HIM! - Trump is very ill and no longer up to the job. He looks terrible, he's slurring his words and mouthing nonsense. He can hardly walk. His speeches devolve into gibberish about himself and his old grievances. His cringeworthy address at the U.N. was an embarrassment to our friends and an encouragement to our enemies.
We have an unstable person at the helm of state. He's driving the US Economy into a ditch while BRICS is rapidly emerging as the world's dominant economic power. He's put our military leaders on notice that their Commander in Chief is not in his right mind. He babbles about how he stopped seven wars while facilitating genocide in Gaza. Our allies are aghast, and everyone else is just laughing. Still, nobody wants to admit what's plain for all to see and do something about it.
Somebody needs to invoke the 25th Amendment quickly. This very sick man still holds the nuclear codes!
"Big Horrible Bill" Passes. THANKS A LOT Ted and Chuck!
Cowardice, Betrayal and Self-Serving at Its Worst!
So, HR1, the so-called "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," passed in the House and Senate this past weekend, The bill basically makes all the Heritage Society's and Stephen Miller's wet dreams come true. It literally TAKES FOOD OUT OF THE MOUTHS of hungry children. PEOPLE WILL DIE for lack of health care when they need it. Disabled seniors and loved ones in nursing facilities will be foisted back onto their families to care for with no assistance or PUT OUT ON THE STREET!
So many of these lawmakers knew damn well this bill was a stinker and what it would to to the constituents who SENT THEM TO WASHINGTON TO BE REPRESENTED, but as usual all they did was represent themselves. They all lined up to kiss King Donald's ring and voted "Yes." "YES I want to betray my constituents by making life harder for them!" And of course here in Asheville we have our own guys, Ted Budd and Chuck Edwards, to thank for this abomination. Thousands and thousands of people wrote, phoned and emailed you, "PLEASE DON'T DO THIS!" But you went ahead and voted "Yes" anyway.
Congratulations, gentlemen. You've visited death, disease, destitution and untold misery upon your people back home. Hope you sleep real well up there in Washington, DC!
...And while we're on our soapbox, we'd like to shout out two standouts. One is Sen. Thom Tillis, who "retired" from the Senate because he wouldn't play ball. THANK YOU! The other is Sen. Lisa Murkowski, who would have put an end to this horror but voted "Yes" anyway. F**K YOU!
"No Kings" Protest Draws Thousands in AVL and Hendo
The People Have Spoken!!
America had its say on Saturday. An estimated five million people turned out coast to coast, to let our government know that we are not going to sit back and let them turn our Republic into a dictatorship.
And WNC was not sitting on the sidelines. An estimated 2-3,000 people turned out for protests in Asheville and another 1500-2000 people in Hendersonville.
Trump "Victory Parade" Flops!
It was great that so many people turned out, but what made it sweeter was that the would-be dictator, President Cheeto Face had a completely miserable day. His "Birthday Parade" was a total dud, not the autocratic display of power that he wanted. In fact, you could make a case that the army was giving him a big middle finger by deliberately not putting on a good show. The parade was sparsely attended and the assembled MAGA officials, from the President on down, seemed embarrassed. Except Melania, who couldn't suppress a smirk over the whole thing.
MOAC Musicians in the Mix
MOAC musicians performed at both the Asheville and Hendersonville protests.to help rally the people! We sure had a blast playing for the big crowds and yes, doing our bit to let the voice of the people be known!
Pics from the Asheville Protest
A great turnout of fired-up folks!
Getting ready to sing out for the people!
We gathered nationwide to tell them, "NO!"
Unlike the Cheeto Presidents dreary Dictator Parade, our gathering was joyful.
Marchers were endlessly cleaver with their signs...
Takin' it to the streets~!
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.
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 Updated 07/09/25 05:30 EDT
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