In 1988, FIVE GUYS NAMED MOE was formed as a result of several friends / musicians with the desire to get together and play some kickin' music with a twist...they wanted to entertain people in addition to playing or performing for them! They wanted to make it fun for everyone including themselves. 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 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 250 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 even drum & bugle corps until he formed the group Five Guys Named Moe in 1988. His natural talent on a variety of percussion instruments 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 Chuck Acosta, (WHAM-MOE). Chuck provides the big pocket sound on the drums for the MOES. He has been performing professionally for over twenty-five years. Chuck’s styles range from rock to funk, even jazz and blues. Some of the other bands that Chuck has toured and performed with have been: Standing Room Only, Scramble, The Mix, Delrays, Shot of Therapy, The Drifters, Jade, Lil’V & the Heartstoppers, Kevin Lee and Otis Clay. Chuck had his own original blues music played on Buzz Kilman’s Blues Show on WLUP radio in Chicago. Some of Chuck’s influences have been: Ringo Starr, Stewart Copeland, Keith Moon, Dino Danelli, Tony Williams, Bill Bruford, Cozy Powell, Lenny White, Steve Smith, Jaco Pastorius, Dennis Chambers, Frank Capek and don’t you forget about the amazing Jose’ Rivera.
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