Blowoff With the Dj Sounds of Richard Morel and Bob Mould May 28, 2011

Bob Mould and Richard Morel's BLOWOFF is a DJ event that has become a premier destination for a wide cross-section of appreciative music fans. BLOWOFF is an established event in DC, New York, San Francisco, Provincetown, Chicago, and San Diego.

Mould and Morel DJ in tandem, laying down a signature mix of indie rock, electro and house. With dazzling live visuals by Nick Lopata and stunning poster art by Baltimore-based artist Linas Garsys, BLOWOFF is one of the preeminent DJ events in North America.

Richard Morel is known for his remixes under the name Pink Noise, including the Killers, Yoko Ono, and Pet Shop Boys. In addition, Morel co-wrote and co-produced three songs on Cyndi Lauper’s “Bring Ya To The Bring” album and is presently co-writing songs with Lauper for the musical "Kinky Boots". Morel released his third solo album as Morel, “The Death Of The Paper Boy,” in 2008.

Bob Mould, founding member of the seminal punk band Hüsker Dü and alt-rock favorite Sugar, released his ninth solo album, “Life And Times” (Anti- Records), on April 7, 2009. Mould’s autobiography, "See a Little Light: The Trail of Rage and Melody", will be published by Little, Brown on June 15, 2011.

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