Was fascinated watching Bryan playing with the theramin after the NoHo show.  Did a little hunting for info - discovered it was invented in 1919 as an attempt to make an improved radio and has a really  interesting musical history.  Also stumbled over this and given the  "Thermin Blues" appearance in the set it's just too fun  to not share it  http://www.thereminworld.com/news.asp?s=764 

btw:  it's very easy to fall in love with Asheville  and  there is something special about the Orange Peel, ragged though it may be