moe. at The Bellwether

moe. is a one-of-a-kind band that has never been easily categorized. Its sonic adventurousness are distinctly and undeniably its own. Praised by American Songwriter for its “mind-bending musicality,” moe. is treasured for its mesmerizing musical synergy, unfettered showmanship, and smart, resonant songcraft.

The founders of moe. are Al Schnier (guitars, vocals), Chuck Garvey (guitars, vocals), and bassist-singer-songwriter Rob Derhak. The ranks are bolstered by longtime drummer Vinnie Amico, since 1996, and Jim Loughlin on percussion and vibes who, apart from a four-year hiatus, has been a part of moe. since 1992. The band recently welcomed Nate Wilson, formerly of Percy Hill and Assembly of Dust, as a full-time member on keyboards. Initially stepping in during guitarist Garvey’s recovery from a stroke, Wilson has seamlessly integrated into the band's dynamic, now contributing to the rich tapestry of moe.'s live performances as they return to touring following Garvey's remarkable recovery.

The band’s vibrant blend of inventive musicality and genre-blurring is on full display on a series of now-classic LPs. These include 1998’s Tin Cans & Car Tires; 2004’s Wormwood; 2007’s The Conch (which reached #1 on Billboard’s “Heatseekers” chart); and 2012’s critically-acclaimed What Happened To The La Las. In 2020, the band released its 12th studio album, This Is Not, We Are, and the Not Normal EP. Additionally in 2020, moe. officially celebrated its 30th anniversary—a bittersweet accomplishment as the band marked the milestone stuck at home during the pandemic.

moe.’s longevity is no doubt due to the family spirit shared between its members, and reflected in its engaged fanbase, lovingly dubbed famoe.ly. Band and famoe.ly have fortified its bond through decades on the road. moe. has performed innumerable headline tours, international festival sets, music-themed cruises, and sold-out shows alongside countless household name artists. In addition, moe. has both promoted and headlined at multiple festivals of its own, including snoe.down and moe.down.