Frankie and the Witch Fingers x Mdou Moctar

MOON BLOCK 15 is a fifteen year anniversary celebration for Moon Block, the company that launched Desert Daze + Moon Block Party. October 23-25 in Downtown Pomona @ The Glass House + The Haven.

The first Moon Block Party happened in June of 2011, in the arts colony of Pomona, after Phil Pirrone moved back to the city where he was born. This came after being a touring musician since 2001. Pirrone and friends pulled together every favor they could, “borrowing” a PA from Guitar Center, renting a generator and stage from Perry Tollett of The Glass House; the inaugural DIY event brought 55 bands across 5 stages and drew nearly 5,000 people. Then the desert called and Desert Daze was born during the very first double Coachella weekend at a roadhouse in Desert Hot Springs in 2012. Since then, Desert Daze has become one of the world's most beloved festivals, hosting Tame Impala, King Gizzard, Khruangbin, Beach House, The Marias, Iggy Pop, My Bloody Valentine, Wu Tang Clan, Ween, Devo, Death Grips, Spiritualized, IDLES, Stereolab, Viagra Boys, and many more. Whispers of the festival returning in 2027 are circulating. During its hiatus, Moon Block has provided consulting, creative direction, and talent buying services for various clients: Pappy & Harriet's in Pioneertown, helping launch Farm House Collective in Riverside, and new Seattle venue-based event, Baba Obscura.