Moe. From modest beginnings in a Buffalo basement over two decades ago to today’s multifaceted
success, the members of moe. have never lost sight of the earnest, elemental goals that they
aspired to from their very first show: to deliver honest, heartfelt music and to ensure the audience
has a good time. Considerate and conscientious in their actions and decision-making, moe.’s
refreshingly unpretentious attitude has won them a devoted legion of dedicated fans (ranging
from seasoned concert-goers to eager young newcomers) and has given rise to a thriving cottage
industry – a self-contained nation-state in which the band and their audience live as equals,
thriving on a reciprocal appreciation rare in today’s increasingly fragmented musical landscape.
2010 marks the twentieth anniversary of moe.’s frontline of Rob Derhak (bass, vocals), Chuck
Garvey (guitar, vocals), and Al Schnier (guitar, keyboards, vocals), who continue to perform
together with the addition of drummer Vinnie Amico and percussionist and multi-instrumentalist
Jim Loughlin. Keeping a consistent lineup intact and productive over two decades is no small
feat. moe.’s saga is made all the more remarkable because they have consistently done so on
their own terms, as independent artists who actively manage their own affairs while staying well
ahead of industry and technological developments, including successfully self-releasing their
own music and offering instant on-site digital concert recordings at their shows.
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