Five Guys Named Moe

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VOTED BEST LIVE BAND by the Daily Southtown and Star Newspapers 2001 Reader’s Choice Awards, 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 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 southwest side of Chicago. THE MOES have performed well over 2000 shows during the past eighteen years, which makes FIVE GUYS NAMED MOE one of the hardest working local bands in Chicagoland area.

Jose' Rivera, "BIG MOE", is founder and manager of FIVE GUYS NAMED MOE and can be reached for information and bookings by calling the MOE "PSYCHIC" HOTLINE (708) 532-7318 or at www.fiveguysnamedmoe.com You tell us your problems and we'll tell you ours!

Best regards,

Big Moe a.k.a. Jose' Rivera

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 traveled over 100,000 air miles a year touring the country and performing in over 300 events per year. Jose has also performed before Presidents Nixon, Ford and Carter (1972-1977). As well as 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 in 1974. Since coming back to Chicago in 1977, Jose’ has appeared with many local bands, from jazz bands to big bands as well as rock bands, marching bands and even drum & bugle corps until he formed the group Five Guys Named Moe in 1988. His natural talent on horns, flute and percussion stems from his strong Latin Origin with a wee bit of Irish. Jose’s influences on trumpet range from Al Hirt and Doc Severinsen to Herb Alpert and Maynard Ferguson including Bill Chase and Rafael Mendez. On percussion his influences have been Raul Rekow, Karl Perazzo and Armando Peraza.

Another original member of the MOES is Bob Muraida, (SLOW-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 the piano, organ and synthesizer, Jack Inglis, (AM-MOE), has been performing professionally for over 34 years. He hit the road with his first touring band from 1970-1982. He then went on the road with a touring blues band from 1987-1993. From 1994-1998, he performed with a local rock group out of St. Louis, MO. Over the years, Jack has recorded various albums and commercials throughout the U.S. and Europe. He also performed in five countries throughout Europe. Jack attended the St. Louis Institute of Music in 1967. His influences are Jimmy Smith, Rick Wakeman, Keith Emerson and of course the always entertaining, 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 has also 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 inspiring Jose’ Rivera.

On Drums and Vocals, for the MOES, is On Drums and Vocals, for the MOES, is Bo Pallisard, (KOS-MOE). Bo provides the big pocket sound on the drums for the MOES. He has been performing professionally for over twenty-five years sharing the stage with such acts as: Cheap Trick, The Turtles, Molly Hatchet, Dickey Betts and Survivor to name a few. Bo’s styles range from rock to funk, and blues with a focus on a solid "groove". Some of the other bands that Bo has toured and performed with have been: Shortcuts, Big Guitars From Memphis, Bert Catoni, Vital Sign as well as recording with Enuff Znuff. Bo has also lent vocals to a few radio commercial jingle's over the years. Some of Bo’s influences have been: Ringo Starr, Keith Moon, Jon Bonham, Ginger Baker, Simon Phillips, and don’t you 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. You have got to see this show!!

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