An update from the Moho family . . .
Posted by The Moho Collective , Wednesday, July 28, 2010 1:35 PM
So much is happening! It seems like we only get a chance to blog when we're taking a small hiatus from our busy gigging schedule. For the next two weeks, Kurt is heading up into the north-east to play at a wedding in Vermont, visit some family in northern Mass., and co-write a musical in Boston. Meanwhile, Ryan and Justin will be holding it down in Rochester, playing some gigs, and continuing to grind the Moho gears full force until a slew of August shows once again occupies the Moho Calender. There is a lot to talk about, so we'll get right to it.
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Debuting our live LP "Live Selections from Cyber Cafe West"
We
have officially released our first Live LP on RootSkoot Records. The album features selections from a recent show in Binghamton, NY at the Cyber Cafe West and is being independently distributed at $5, so don't hesitate to ask us about how to get one. Also, stay tuned for an online Moho merchandise store where you'll be able to find all the same goodies that you find at shows . . . plus work from the artists that we work with.
(Front and back covers: The Moho Collective - Live Selections from Cyber Cafe West - 2010)Empire Brew Fest - July 16, 2010
It seems like every time the Moho hits the road, we could write a novel about what goes down. Some totally insane things happened when we made our way to the Empire Brew Fest in Syracuse. As usual, the van broke down - but luckily it waited until we got there to do so. Thanks to the killer sound crew, we played a great set and got a fantastic sound board recording of our first 3 tunes before the batteries died in our recording device (seeing a pattern yet?) You can hear these three tunes on the mp3 player of our website (www.themohocollective.com). It wasn't long after our set that Kurt noticed his phone was missing - and between balancing the logistics of getting a broken van and a trailer full of gear back to ROC, plus finding a phone among a crowd of 5,000+ beer connoisseurs (read: drunk people), complete insanity ensued. We'll spare you the lengthy tale of how everything came together - and how Kurt's phone was obtained by a very uncooperative person (read: #@$%#@%!) - but we will say that we have some AMAZING friends who always seem to be there for us in such trying times!
Our loyal friends and fans Dave and Micheal Moffit and Cassey Rife were nice enough to tow the trailer home for us. Our pal Randy Ford let all five of the Moho crew pile into his mini-van for a lively trip back to the ROC, and our Syracusan trooper Westbrook Shortell was super helpful with the phone situation.
In no particular order of preference or favoritism - The Heroes of Empire Brew Fest:
Mr. Dave Moffit of Co-Working Rochester.
(From left to right) On-Call Moho Driver Randy Ford, The official Moho Tech and Stage Hand - Kris Schramm of KRobin Guitars, and head of the Gear Transportation Department, Mr. Micheal Moffit
Gear Transportation Assistant, Cassey Rife
Westbrook Shortell - Moho Communications and Logistics Coordinator
As always, AAA.
No brake lights?!? No problem.
New-found fans and their new Moho pint glasses!Sadly, the Beer Olympics at RBI in Hornell were canceled, so we had Saturday to recover while there were some non-Moho gigs to be played that night.
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Boulder Music Fest - July 18, 2010
Sunday brought some beautiful weather upon us for a great time at the annual Boulder Music Festival. Both The Moho Collective and slow light were in full force, bringing their tasty sets to the South Wedge. The Moho gladly started the set off by feeding off of the grooves of the nearby Capoeira group (Brazilian marital arts/music/dance - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capoeira) that played in between bands. In fact, we had one of the berimbau players (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berimbau) join us for the intro of Wenindee.
We were super stoked to be given the opening slot for Buddhahood, and the remainder of the night involved mingling with the other musicians and vendors, some impromptu dancing, and of course tasty craft brews courtesy of Magic Hat.
Photo Courtesy of M.Herrington Photo
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Spencerport Canal Days - July 25, 2010
After saying farewell well to Daniel, the next day brought us out to the Spencerport Canal Days. Boy do we wish we had recorded that set! The day turned out to be unassumingly great with fantastic weather, an awesome setting (we played on a gazebo right on the Erie Canal), another fantastic sound crew, and an exciting set with lots of great feedback from some new and old friends. We love being a part of these type of events where there is such a strong community vibe. Thanks to all of those involved! (Especially Porter for his contribution to the Wenindee intro).
Wow! A rare moment - go Wight Photography! It is very unusual to get a picture of Ryan behind the kit with an undistorted and unobstructed face!
See last blog: Recent and Future Happenings
See last blog: Recent and Future Happenings
Rister steps outside the box on his new Fisher Price piano.
Photos courtesy of Wight Photography
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Lastly, we're shopping for a tour van! Let us know if you have any leads on a 15 passenger Chevy Express! (Yes, we know it sounds like overkill, but we're trying to ditch the trailer).
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