Five Guys Named Moe

About Five Guys Named Moe

FIVE GUYS NAMED MOE

The MOE'S are a 100% all natural classic Rock-N-roll band that delivers pure energy, heart and a lot of soul! The MOE'S have a diverse repertoire and each MOE Show is a non-stop party. The group features 4 outstanding lead vocalist, magnificent harmonies, horns & percussion. The MOE'S perform over 110 shows a year and are one of the favorite bands of the Chicago White Sox. In addition to many appearances at Corporate Events, Festivals and Concerts in the park all over Chicago, as well as Wisconsin, Indiana and Michigan. They have a great following that are called the Moe Heads! The MOE'S perform 70's, 80's, 90's classic rock music they way it should be played “LIVE and improvised” right before your very eyes and "NOT" by the aid of a computer or any backing tracks. Providing a wide variety of dance and sing-a-long music, it's clear to see why these guys love to perform and it shows! Please feel free to contact anyone on their tour schedule via their website www,(expired link) or visit their 2 sites on Facebook. (expired link) & (expired link) for a reference or review the video sample links below. The MOE'S are a very polished, professional and totally entertaining band. And,“they always start on time”! THESE GUYS LOVE TO PERFORM AND IT SHOWS!!!

THEY'RE A GREAT BAND TO PARTY, DANCE & SING-A-LONG WITH!

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WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT TO HEAR:
3 Doors Down
38 Special
AC DC
Aerosmith
Average White Band
BadFinger
Big & Rich
Bob Seger
Bon Jovi
Buddy Miles
Cheap Trick
Collective Soul
Doors
Eric Clapton
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Foghat
Georgia Satellites
Huey Lewis & The News
Jason Aldean
Jeff Healy Band
Jethro Tull
Joe Cocker
John Mellencamp
Journey
Kid Rock
Lynyrd Skynyrd
Outfield
Ram Jam
REO Speedwagon
Robert Cray
Santana
Sly & The Family Stone
Spin Doctors
Steely Dan
Stevie Ray Vaughan
Styx
Ted Nugent
The Monkeys
Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers
Van Morrison
War
Wilson Pickett
ZZ Top
AND MANY "MOE"

FIVE GUYS NAMED MOE have been entertaining crowds at Large Concert Venues, Concerts in the Park, Night Clubs, Summer Festivals, Corporate Events, Private Parties, Benefits and Weddings throughout the states of Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin and Michigan where they have headlined as well as opened for such National Acts as the following:

SANTANA
KANSAS
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THREE DOG NIGHT
FOGHAT
NIGHT RANGER
THE IDES OF MARCH
RARE EARTH
CRYIN SHAMES
THE GUESS WHO
MOLLY HATCHETT
THE BUCKINGHAMS
THE GRASS ROOTS
BLOOD SWEAT & TEARS
THE GREG KIHN BAND

The Band Members:
Jose' Rivera, (BIG-MOE), is the founder / leader of the MOES. Jose’ serves as lead vocalist for the MOES, doubling on trumpet, flugelhorn, pocket trumpet, flute, bongos, congas, timbales and vibra-slap. Jose's strong upper register horn playing dates back to his early days as Section Leader and Soloist for the United States Marine Corps. Where he performed before (expired link). Presidents and numerous Heads of State between the years of 1972-1977. He traveled over 100,000 air miles a year touring the country and performing in 300 events per year. Along with sharing the stage with Trumpet greats Doc Severinsen at the Michigan State Fair and Al Hirt at the grand opening of the Superdome in New Orleans. Since coming back to Chicago, Jose’ has appeared with many local bands. From jazz bands to big bands as well as concert bands, marching bands, drum & bugle corps and rock bands until he founded and formed the group Five Guys Named Moe. His natural talent on vocals, multiple trumpets, flute and percussion stems from his strong Latin Origin with a wee bit of Irish. Jose’s influences on trumpet include Arturo Sandoval, Rafael Mendez, Maynard Ferguson, Bill Chase, Al Hirt, Doc Severinsen, Herb Alpert, Joe Mesello, Ted Piercefield. On percussion his influences have been Raul Rekow, Karl Perazzo, Armando Peraza and Joe Mesello.

Another original member of the MOES is Bob Muraida, (SLO-MOE). Bob provides the band with a strong bottom end bass sound as well as strong lead and background vocals. He has performed with various bands since 1973, first as a lead singer then doubling on bass and vocals after 1976. Some of the bands Bob has appeared in include Badge, Union and In-Sync. Bob has been with Five Guys Named Moe since the beginning. Bob's playing styles cover pop, rock to swing and heavy funk. The main influences on Bob's musical style are George Cassas, Tiran Porter and the always electrifying Jose' Rivera!

On Lead Guitar, Rhythm Guitar and Vocals for the MOES is Frank Capek, (FRANKEN-MOE). He’s a Monster on guitar! As an accomplished guitarist, Frank is experienced in all types of music. Frank’s most notable contributions have been in the fields of Blues and Rock. Frank was with a group called The Kind in the 80’s. They had two albums which produced several hits as well as they went on tour to promote their albums. Frank has toured with the following bands: The Kind, Lovecraft, Lonesome City Kings and Backstreet. Frank also has a discography consisting of six albums. Frank has performed, toured and/or recorded with the following artists: Freddy King, Buddy Guy, James Cotton, Jimmy Rogers, Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf, Paul Butterfield, Sam Lay, Johnny Young, Eddie Campbell, Big John Horton and of course the always inspiring Jose’ Rivera!

On the piano and organ Gerry Burns, (GERONA-MOE). Gerry started performing at the age of 16 at nightclubs throughout the south side of Chicago. The Bands 215 West, Streetwise, Side Effects, Third Floor and the Burns Brothers Band. Gerry studied music theory and classical piano with Professor Ted Berg of Daley College and continued his education at DePaul University under the direction of the Chicago Symphony pianist Mary Sauer. Shortly after the conception of Five Guys Named Moe Gerry joined the band and for eight years the Moe-Heads (our fans) knew him as KEY-MOE. He then took a sabbatical from the Moe’s to form a traveling group called 215West. The group toured the United States, South America, Asia and Europe. Fourteen years later Gerry returns to the Moe’s as GERONA-MOE. Gerry’s influences are varied and still growing. Not to mention the always entertaining, Jose' Rivera!

On Drums and Vocals, for the MOES, is Paul Townsend, (MIGHTY-MOE). A graduate of Berklee College of Music 94' in performance. Paul brings over 20 years of experience in various styles of playing drums. Including Jazz, Latin, Fusion, Progressive Metal, Death Metal, R&B, Grunge, Pop rock, Hard rock and Blues. Paul has played with JP and the Cats, (pre-Berklee) for 6 months filling in for Jimmy Chamberlain of Smashing Pumpkins. He has played with Deep Blue Dream, Blues Victim, The Masses, Stawhouse, Lickity Split, Nova Soul, Joel Moore Quartet, Shawn Maxwell Quartet, Agnieszka Iwanska Group and most recently Five Guys Named Moe. Paul is influenced by the music of Frank Zappa, Led Zeppelin, The Who, XTC, David Berne, James Brown, John Zorn, Naked City, Masada, Bill Frisell, Yes, Rush, AC/DC, early Van Halen, Iron Maiden, Rammstein Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Tito Puente, Opeth, Meshuggah, Porcupine Tree, Miles Davis, Tony Williams, Pat Metheny, They Might Be Giants, Steve Coleman, John Coltrane, (expired link). Bach and don’t forget about the amazing Jose’ Rivera!

Please come out and join the fun and see and hear why people are talking about FIVE GUYS NAMED MOE and "MOE-OLOGY". Come see for yourself why they are one of the most popular bands in the Chicagoland area.

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THE MOE-LLENIUM TOUR

The MOE's continue to have repeat appearances at many of these following summer festivals:

Alsip Summerfest, Blue Island Festival,
Blue Island 4th of July, Crestwood Summer Festival,
St. Christopher Fiesta, Matteson Festival,
Richton Park Festival, Orland Park 4th of July,
Our Lady of Loretto's Festival, Oak Forest Festival,
Tinley Park’s Oktober Fest, St. George Festival,
Park Forest Festival, Darien Festival,
Northbrook Days, Chicago Ridge Festival,
Oak Lawn Family Days, Worth Days,
St. Christiana's Festival, Posen Festival,
Dolton Festival, Lansing’s 4th of July,
Calumet City Festival, Skipper’s Summer Festival,
Vietnam Veterans Festival, Justice Festival,
Kankakee River Regatta, Downers Grove Heritage Festival,
Peotone Festival, Oak Lawn Concert On The Green,
Oak Lawn's Fall Festival, Bourbonais Friendship Festival, Brookfield Days, Tinley Park’s (expired link). Festival, Channahon Festival, Shorewood Crossroads Festival, Frankfort Fall Festival, Bridgeview’s 50th Anniversary, New Lenox’s Proud American Days, The Naperville Rib Festival, Orland Park Days, Kankakee County Fair, Bradley’s Fire Dept. Fish Fry, North Aurora Days, Kankakee Township Fire Dept. Dance, St. Fabian’s Family Fest, Bridgefest - Allegan, Michigan, Clifton Homecoming Festival, Queen of Martyr’s Festival, St. Nicholas Festival,
St. Richard’s Festival, The USA Festival,
St. Mary’s Festival, St. Joe’s Catholic Church Festival,
Lansing’s Family Festival, Richton Park’s Concert in the Park,
Oak Lawn’s Fall on the Green, The Great Midwest Fair,
Taste of Orland Park, Yorkville River Festival,
Beecher 4th of July Festival, Grundy County Corn Festival,
Queen of the Universe Festival, Tinley Park’s Caribbean Block Party,
North Aurora Days, Chesterton, IN Summer Festival,
Portage Fire Dept. Festival, St. Daniel’s Festival,
Naperville Wine Festival, St. Albert The Great - Summer Festival,
Berwyn Oktoberfest, Monee Fall Fare,
Peoria Heights Music Festival, Romeofest,
St. John Fisher Fall Festival, Polish Fest at Toyota Park,
Oktober Fest at Toyota Park, The Promenade in Bolingbrook,
Gald Peach Festival, Coloma, MI, Coloma 4th of July Festival,
St John Fisher Summer Festival, Moekna Wind Festival,

WE’RE A GREAT BAND TO PARTY, DANCE & SING-A-LONG WITH!