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Join us in the Knobcon Big Room on Saturday, Sep. 9 for live music and video performances. This event is included in your Knobcon admission.
Start time is around 8:00PM and we'll stop when we feel like it.
Featuring
POB
Vamp Acid
Dub Station Zero
Earth626
Your Opponent
Space Racer
Visual Performances by TBD
Catered Banquet with keynote speaker and live music. $75 per person
Join us Saturday Evening for our annual Golden Knob banquet featuring our esteemed guest of honor Doug McKechnie. Admission includes catered buffet with vegetarian options, and each ticket is an entry into the door prize drawings.
Enjoy live music by the Knobcon Supper Club All Stars featuring Ed & Judy Howard and Cory Flanigan.
Schedule
Cocktails 6:30p
Dinner 7:00p
Our Guest of Honor: Doug McKechnie
Doug McKechnie was the only gigging Moog modular synthesizer solo artist in the psychedelic Bay Area scene of the late 60s. He made history as the first man to play a Moog synthesizer at a rock festival, the Altamont Speedway Free Festival. Even though his relationship with the instrument ended in 1972, it went on to join Tangerine Dream and took a bit of his spirit along for the ride.
Every rave needs a chill-out room, and Knobcon is no different. Five12's Jim Coker will be hosting the Knobcon Communications Chill-Out Room located in Cyan, after the banquet on Saturday night. This event is included in your Knobcon admission.
Start time is around 8:00PM
Featuring
Atoms to Molecules
Meridian Alpha
Kim Bjørn
Nireus
Cindy Reichel
Kako Guzman
Dysonant
The Palindrones
Monaco 74
Visuals
GordonsWireWorks, Golfshoe Music, Velo Mane & PoorJr
Knobcon party with live music and a cash bar. (Sapphire Pavilion)
Your admission fee gets you into the entire 2 1/2 day event, beginning with the party on Friday night, so plan to arrive early! After a day of traveling and setting up, unwind with a few drinks and see some unique gear-centric performances. It's a great opportunity to catch up with old friends and make some new ones.
Those wishing only to attend the party on Friday night must still purchase a pass for the event.
Doors open at 6 pm, music starts at 7pm and runs until 11pm or so. Schedule TBD.
PERFORMANCES BY
Shane Etter
Glacial23
Nick Kwas
Andy Ortmann
Ryan Sullivan
Suit & Tie Guy
TamiX
KNOBCON HIGHLIGHTS
Synthesizers, Workshops, Synthesizers, Performances and more Synthesizers!
Friday night is a party!
Hang out with other knobcon attendees, have a drink and catch gear-centric performances.
Gear, Gear, Gear!
Get your hands on amazing vintage pieces and the latest and greatest boxes. Monosynths, polysynths, modular and more will all be there.
Meet The Makers
Many boutique manufacturers will be on hand demonstrating and even selling the gear they produce.
Join us for Great Build Workshops
Learn the basics of soldering, or take your hobby to the next level!
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2023 SILVER SPONSORS
Feedback from previous Knobcons
As expected, a spectacular event
Learned a lot, laughed a ton, listened to good music, met great people and bought too much new gear. I have no complaints at all!
The whole thing was extremely enjoyable
I made more friends last weekend than I have in years that are in to the same stuff as me. Cheers to everyone involved in planning it!
Had a great time!
Even though I did not know anyone there, I was made to feel welcome and part of the gang.
Thanks for the awesome time everyone!
I saw tons of amazing things for the first time and met tons of cool people, not a bad one in the bunch!
Had a great time!
Learned a lot about modular synths and other gear. Enjoyed the "low-key" relaxed environment and the Knobcon staffers were helpful and very professional. Hope to make it back next year.
Knobcon was amazing!
Loved getting to try out the new and old gear. Everyone there was super cool, and I will definitely be back next year.