Performance
Date
Thursday, May 24
The journey is
the destination. While this is a good mantra for
remembering to live your life in the present moment,
it could also go a long way toward explaining the
career path of Seattle-based troubadour Ian Moore.
Texas native Moore first made a name for himself in
Austin's vibrant roots-rock scene in the early ë90s,
gaining national attention for his self-titled debut
on Capricorn Records. While the album established
him as a heavyweight guitar player, Moore eschewed
the role of rock guitar hero on his next release,
Modernday Folklore, recorded with Mark Howard in
Daniel Lanoisí studio. On Modernday Folklore, Moore
asserted his growing sensibilites as a
singer-songwriter; the album was subsequently chosen
as ìone of the best moments in contemporary art in
1996í by Dave Hickey in Art America magazine. But
Moore's follow-up album so confused Capricorn that
the label dropped him. Refusing to see this as a set
back,
Moore took advantage of his newfound freedom to
redefine just who he is and what it is that he does.
For more information on Ian, go to
www.ianmoore.com
