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FIVE GUYS NAMED MOE

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FIVE GUYS NAMED MOE have been entertaining crowds at Concert Openings, Night Clubs, Summer Festivals, Concerts in the Park, Corporate Events, Private Parties, Benefits and Weddings throughout the tri-state area for thirty-seven years, where they have headlined as well as opened for such National Acts as the following:

SANTANA – KANSAS – B.T.O. – SURVIVOR – THREE DOG NIGHT – FOGHAT – NIGHT RANGER

THE IDES OF MARCH – RARE EARTH – THE GREG KIHN BAND – CRYIN SHAMES – NEW COLONY SIX

THE GUESS WHO – MOLLY HATCHETT – THE BUCKINGHAMS – THE GRASS ROOTS – BLOOD SWEAT & TEARS

VOTED BEST LIVE BAND by the Daily Southtown and Star Newspapers 2001 Reader’s Choice Awards, As well as 3 years in a row, the Southlands Best “LIVE” Entertainment for 2021, 2022, 2023. THE MOES are the ultimate party band. They perform a wide variety of music with their own special twist of humor. The energy that THE MOES project to their audience makes “MOE-OLOGY” happen with awesome choreography, great music and the power of our following called the MOE-HEADS. It’s easy to see how THE MOES are one of the most exciting and entertaining bands to come out of the suburbs of Chicago. THE MOES have performed over 4500 Moe shows during the past 37 years, which makes FIVE GUYS NAMED MOE one of the hardest working local bands in the Chicagoland area.

The MOES WIDE VARIETY OF MUSIC ranges from blues, rock, funk and soul to rhythm & blues including Covers and Originals. The MOES invite you to join them for some great music, good times and our strong following of fans called The Moe-Heads so you can experience for yourself what is called “MOE-OLOGY”!

Jose’ Rivera, “BIG MOE“, is founder and manager of FIVE GUYS NAMED MOE and can be reached for information and bookings at www.fiveguysnamedmoe.com

THE MOE”S BIO

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 U.S. 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 in 1988. 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, and Herb Alpert. On percussion his influences have been Raul Rekow, Karl Perazzo, Armando Peraza and Joe Mosello.

On Lead Guitar, Rhythm Guitar and Vocals 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 Bass and Vocals is Jamie Mock (JAM-MOE). Jamie brings 45 years of rock experience on multiple instruments. Bass, Guitar, drums, and trombone. Jamie has toured nationally in Europe, and the Caribbean. Jamie’s musical career include High School Band, Joliet Junior College Jazz Band, Eastern Illinois Jazz Ensemble, Quest Rock Band while in the United states Army. Chicago Bands are blues Victim, SPOT an all Original Rock Band, The Snaps, and Sleeper Car. Jamie was the Bassist on the SS Seabreeze Main Orchestra cruse ship. Jamie’s influences are Chicago, Iron Maiden, Steely Dan Black Sabbath, Chick Corea, AC/DC, Duran Duran, YES, The Who, Led Zeppelin, Michael Becker, Queen, Frank Zappa, James Brown, Van Halen and the always entertaining Jose’ Rivera!

On Keyboards and Vocals is Jim Lundsford. (DR. MOE) Jim started playing music when he was 9 years old in Arizona and has been performing throughout Chicago for the past 25 years. Jim has a BA in music Theory and Composition and an MM in Conducting. Jim has been teaching High School and College Music for the past 25 years. Jim has also worked as a studio and album keyboardist who has performed throughout the U.S., Europe, New Zealand, and Mexico. Jim is currently an Instructor / Director at the award winning School of Rock in Oak Park, IL. Jim’s musical styles are Rock, Blues, Latin, R&B, and Swing. Jim has shared the stage with Bonie Raitt, The Four Tops, Bo Diddley, Bobby “Blue” Bland, Delbert McClinton, clarence “Gatormouth” Brown. Jim’s influences are The Beatles, Los Lobos, Bonnie Raitt, Chuck Leavell, Bruce Hornsby, Dr. John and the always entertaining Jose’ Rivera!

On Drums and Vocals 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, J.S. Bach and don’t forget about the amazing Jose’ Rivera!

So 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.