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Other uses2|Moerefimprove|date=June 2009Infobox musical artist| name = moe.| image = Moeband.JPG| caption = moe. tuning their instruments between songs on March 3, 2007. Left to right: Jim Loughlin, Chuck Garvey , Rob Derhak , Vinnie Amico , Al Schnier .| landscape = yes| image_size =| background = group_or_band| origin = Buffalo, New York , United States|USA | genre = Rock music|Rock , jam band|jam , progressive rock , psychedelic rock | years_active = 1989& ndash;present| label = Fatboy| associated_acts = Al and the Transamericans Before Cowboys Ha Ha the Moose Lynch| website = URL| http://www.moe.org| current_members = Rob Derhak Chuck Garvey Al Schnier Jim Loughlin Vinnie Amico | past_members = Ray SchwartzDave KesslerSteve HunterMike StrazzaChris Mazur moe. is an American jam band , formed at the University at Buffalo, The State University of New York|University at Buffalo in 1989. The band members are: Rob Derhak ( bass guitar|bass , Singing|vocals ), Al Schnier ( guitar , Singing|vocals , Keyboard instrument|keyboard ), Chuck Garvey ( guitar , Singing|vocals ), Vinnie Amico ( Drum kit|drums ), and Jim Loughlin ( Percussion instrument|percussion ).
The band's first record, Fatboy (album)|Fatboy ( 1992 in music|1992 ), established the band as a favorite of the 1990s jam band and improvisational rock scene that grew in popularity with bands such as Phish and Widespread Panic . Just as Grateful Dead followers were coined "Dead Heads", avid moe. fans embrace the term "moe.rons." Moe. toured with the 1997 Furthur Festival, appeared at Woodstock '99 , played Summerstage at the Rumsey Playfield in Central Park , opened for The Allman Brothers and The Who , performed at Radio City Music Hall on New Year's Eve 2006 and returned there for New Year's Eve 2007. They have also performed at Bonnaroo Music Festival 5 times (2002, 2003, 2004, 2006, and 2009) in the 10 year history of the festival.cite web|url= http://www.bonnaroo.com/artists/2011.aspx | title=Bonnaroo Artists | accessdate=2011
During an interview, guitarist Al Schnier was asked to describe Moe for those who have never heard their music: "It's an amalgamation of a wide variety of the history of rock, all regurgitated and recycled through the eyes, ears, hands, whatever of the guys in our band and all of that with a sense of adventure, a sense of humor, also a constant desire to push the envelope. All in this arena of taking chances, improvising live, and making things up on the spot."cite web|url= http://www.relix.com/Features/Show_Reviews/Tea_Leaf_Green_& _U-Melt_200704252251.html | title= Q& A with Al Schnier of moe. | accessdate=
The 1990s
The origin of the band goes back as far as October, 1989, when Chuck Garvey, Rob Derhak, and Ray Schwartz got together to play a Halloween show at a friend's behest. The band's first true form began in the winter of 1990. Chuck was joined by Dave Kessler on guitar and Steve Hunter joined on saxophone and vocals. They called themselves Five Guys named Moe , the name of a Louis Jordan song. They opened for a band named Monkey Wrench at Broadway Joe's in Buffalo, NY. Monkey Wrench would later be mentioned in Moe's song Y.O.Y. , where Garvey sings "I wish I could suck like Monkey Wrench."
In the Fall of 1990, Hunter exited. Also, the band's name evolved first into Haggis (for one week) before settling to be simply moe , noticeably without the period. Derhak pushed for the "m" to be capitalized, but a Brooklyn band had that name already. Al Schnier sat in with the band for a show in 1991 in Buffalo when Kessler was absent. After this show, Schnier was a frequent guest. They became known as the moe guitar army because of the three guitarists. The band also officially adopted the period at the end of its name. Schnier joined the band full-time in early 1992 and in the Spring, Kessler left due to a lack of interest.
In June 1992, the band recorded Fatboy (album)|Fatboy , after which Schwartz left the band to go to graduate school. Jim Loughlin joined the band in September on drums. During the Summer of 1993, Chuck left the band due to personal issues, but returned two months later and "begged for re-admittance and more abuse."cite web|url= http://www.moelinks.com/faq/3.html moe.links' | title= Band history at moe.links.com | accessdate= In the Spring of 1994, the band recorded Headseed , officially quitting their day jobs, and all moved to Albany, New York . Loughlin left the band in June 1995 to pursue another band named Yolk, from Binghamton, New York . After Loughlin left, Mike Strazza joined the band on drums, but only from July until the end of 1995, though he officially quit in September. During their two nights over Thanksgiving weekend at the Wetlands in New York City, the band recorded Loaf (album)|Loaf , their first official live release.
Chris Mazur joined the band on drums near the end of 1995 through November 1996. That same month, Vinnie Amico started playing for the band on drums and has continued in that position since. In 1998 the band really hit their stride as a four piece. In early 1999, Loughlin returned to the lineup on percussion, vibraphone, xylophone, flute, backup bass, acoustic guitar, and washboard. Since January 23, 1999, the band moe. has officially been Al Schnier, Chuck Garvey, Rob Derhak, Vinnie Amico, and Jim Loughlin.
Fundraising
The band has taken part in a number of fundraising efforts. moe. held a Tsunami#2004 Indian Ocean earthquake|Tsunami Benefit concert at the Roseland Ballroom in New York City on February 10, 2005. Sharing the stage with moe. were Sam Bush , John Medeski of Medeski, Martin, and Wood , Trey Anastasio , and Anastasio collaborator Jennifer Hartswick . All proceeds from the event were matched by the Dave Matthews Band and his Bama Works Village Recovery Fund to assist rebuilding an east coast sea town in Sri Lanka . Bama Works, Dave's philanthropic brainchild, recorded a final tally of $155,000. http://www.jambase.com/headsup.asp? storyID=6226 Waves of Sound: The performance garnered Moe an award for Live Performance of the Year at the Jammys#Winners 5|6th Annual Jammy Awards .
On January 22, 2006, moe. performed at the Landmark Theatre in Syracuse, New York|Syracuse , NY. This concert raised $35,000 in support of the http://www.kelbermancenter.org Kelberman Center - a comprehensive community resource for individuals with autism spectrum disorder and their families. The evenings proceeds brought moe.'s charitable contributions to over $200,000 between January 2005 and January 2006.cite web|url= http://www.jambase.com/headsup.asp? storyID=7867 | title= moe. Raises $35,000 | accessdate=
Al Schnier on the Kelberman Center:cite web|url= http://www.phantasytour.com/moe/articles.cgi? newsID=557 | title= moe. to Host Autism Benefit| accessdate=
:cquote|The Promise School is one of the leading resources for autistic preschoolers in the country. I was amazed, and grateful, to learn that one of the most highly regarded programs was right here in our community. As we learn more about autism, and as our kids grow older, we are finding that we as parents and our children need that same high quality and progressive resource beyond the Promise Program's objective. The Kelberman Center is fulfilling that need. On April 11, 2006, the band donated $38,000 to the Kelberman Center as part of The Face of Autism telethon.cite web|url= http://www.alschnier.com | title= Al Schnier's blog entry for April 12th, 2006
On January 22, 2010, Moe held a benefit concert again at Roseland Ballroom in New York. This time the funds being raised for WHY (World Hunger Year). This show was also their first of 2010 (and the tour). Guests included: Danny Barnes (Banjo), Marco Benevento (Keyboards), Jeff Austin (Mandolin), Butch Trucks (Drums), and David Sanborn (saxophone).
Festivals
moe.lennium
moe. rang in the new millennium with three nights at The Chance in Poughkeepsie (town), New York|Poughkeepsie, NY , December 29–31, 1999.
moe.down
moe. hosts the annual festival moe.down at Snow Ridge Ski Area in Turin (town), New York|Turin, NY . Started in 2000, festival runs for three days and occurs every Labor Day weekend. The festival has attracted a wide variety of musical talent. Acts range from newer bands just emerging onto the scene (such as Tea Leaf Green , Nellie McKay and Raq ) to big name acts and jam rock staples, such as Les Claypool , Blues Traveler , and Mike Gordon (of Phish fame), to pop rock icons, such as Leo Kottke , The Flaming Lips , The Violent Femmes , and most recently, Perry Farrell . Each year, the amount of moe.down attendees has steadily increased: moe.down I attracted around 3,000 people while moe.down VI in 2005 had attracted close to 7,000, and 12,000 at moe.down 9. After ten years in Turin, moe.down has been moved to the Gelston Castle Estate in Mohawk, NY. In 2012 the event moved back to Turin, but the dates changed to August 10–12.
snoe.down
moe. hosted Snoe.down II March 17, 2006 through March 19, 2006. This event, which kicked off the week long Adirondack Almost Springfest celebration, took place at the Herb Brooks Arena|Olympic Center in Lake Placid, New York , home of the 1932 Winter Olympics and 1980 Winter Olympics , and at nearby Whiteface Mountain|Whiteface . During the concerts (not moe.'s sets) fans even had the option of ice skating while listening to the show. Bands included Soulive , Everyone Orchestra, Assembly of Dust , Tea Leaf Green , and others.cite web|url= http://www.moe.org/snoedown2.htm |title=snoe.down 2 Official Information
Chuck on snoe.down II:cite web|url= http://www.moe.org/diary/archives/2006/03/post_placid_upd.html|title= Chuck Garvey comments on snoe.down II.
quotation|Our set outdoors (that's right, outdoors on a ski slope in 10 - 15 degree weather) was brisk and inspired by hot coffee and a touch of whiskey. The gloves that I cut up to "protect" my hands from the cold ended up looking like something from Pat Benatar 's 1980s video wardrobe when I was done making field alterations onstage to accommodate playing with my slide........hmmmmm. A bad sign, usually, but a crowd of 2,000+ made it their business not to budge the whole time. Kudos all around& #33; Completely worth it - especially if you get to ski right up to your workplace!!
moe. Cruise
From March 7, 2004 until March 14, 2004, moe. embarked on their first musical cruise aboard the Norwegian Sun through Les and Lynn Berger of Rhythms at Sea Cruises (formerly Rock the Boat Cruises). Setting out from Miami , FL, the Norwegian Sun visited Jamaica , The Cayman Islands , Costa Maya , and Cozumel before returning to Florida . The band performed each day except for the 12th on the pool deck, Stardust Lounge, and the Observation Lounge. The shows on the 10th in the Observation were acoustic sets and featured questions and answers with the band.
In January 2007, the band returned for its second cruise, again through Les and Lynn Berger of Rhythms at Sea Cruises. The cruise took place January 7, 2007 through January 14, 2007 on the Norwegian Jewel . Fans were treated to a different itinerary this time: the ship headed east out of Miami and hit the ports of San Juan, Puerto Rico|San Juan ( Puerto Rico ), St. John's, Antigua and Barbuda|St. John's ( Antigua ), and Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands|St. Thomas ( US Virgin Islands ). Unfortunately due to rough seas, the ship did not port at Islands of the Bahamas|Great Stirrup Cay ( Bahamas ).
Other festivals
Moe has also played at a number of already established festivals, including;
High Sierra Music Festival , Quincy, CA - 2001
Jazzfest|The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival , New Orleans, LA - 2002
Al Schnier – guitar, keyboards, vocals (1991 (guest); January 1992 - present)
Vinny Amico – drums (November 21, 1996 - present)
Jim Loughlin – percussion, flute, acoustic guitar, bass, washboard, etc. (January 23, 1999 - present)
Former members
Ray Schwartz – drums (October 1989 - Summer 1992)
Dave Kessler – guitar (Winter 1990 - Spring 1992)
Steve Hunter – saxophone, vocals (Winter 1990 - Fall 1990)
Jim Loughlin – drums (September 1992 - July 15, 1995)
Mike Strazza – drums (July 22, 1995 - December 9, 1995)
Chris Mazur – drums (December 29, 1995 - November 17, 1996)
Audio
Akimbo Audio|Moe2004-11-05d1t06.ogg|Listen & ndash; from a live concert on November 5, 2004 at the Tower Theater (Upper Darby, Pennsylvania)|Tower Theater in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania . Taped by Chris Kantner, the show can be freely downloaded http://www.archive.org/details/moe2004-11-05.flac16 here.
See also
Al and the Transamericans
References
Reflist
External links
Wikiquote|moe.
Official website| http://www.moe.org/
http://www.archive.org/details/moe Live moe. Shows at Archive.org
Allmusic|class=artist|id=p194915
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