As part of the Smithsonian’s traveling exhibit; Jim Henson’s Fantastic Experience, EMP|SFM [now MoPOP]included a brilliant interactive element; A puppet TV studio where you can be a puppeteer for the Mudgarden Experience, Seattle’s newest rock band. The staff at EMP|SFM have designed a complete music studio stage, with a Sesame Street stoop that you can watch from. Gonzo is running the camera, there is a monitor for the puppeteers, the stage includes a drum kit, key board, stage lighting and even a mini Marshal stack! You can try your hand at professional puppeteering of one of the band members while performing a song live in front of the camera and watching yourself on a monitor just as the pros do! The Mudgarden Experience, is made up of Kurt Cobain, Jimi Hendrix, Carrie Akre and Animal ‘Keith’ Moon. A Muppet Jimi! How cool is that!? And Kurt is just rockin’
