Combining elements of jazz, groove, rock, and experimental world music, The Moho Collective, an instrumental trio from Rochester, NY, strives for a raw, open, and free form sound. They accomplish this best through improvisation and dynamic song structures, proving vocals are not necessary to engage the listener if the music speaks for itself.

moho_trioDriven by the rhythm of bassist Justin Rister, percussionist Ryan Barclay, and adding intricate guitar work from Kurt Johnson, the multi-instrumentalist band incorporates a host of different instruments, such as pedal steel guitar, didgeridoo, world percussion, and various effects, found sounds, and samples. All three musicians have percussion experience, a big reason why the rhythmic energy itself can often drive the songs, providing a palette for tasteful melodic development and arranging. Barclay has trained with Billy Martin of Medeski, Martin and Wood, and percussionist Cyro Baptista. Both he and Rister are music educators who lay a tasteful textured canvas for each tune. Johnson brings his own experience and training with master Indian musician Ustad Ali Akbar Khan, bringing elements of Hindustani classical music into the band's varying sounds.

The three musicians embrace the sentiment that music - like all art - is meant to be an experience for the audience. At heart, they are an art band. It's about the experience: where they play, who they're with.

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Past Shows

  • 01/14/12 3HB Anniversary Music Festival @ Lovin Cup 12-12
  • 01/08/12 Lovin Cup Artist Series @ Lovin Cup 7pm (Rochester, NY)
  • 12/07/11 Tom Waits tribute concert @ Finger Lakes Community College
  • 12/04/11 Lovin Cup Artist Series 7pm @ Lovin Cup (Rochester, NY)
  • 11/19/11 Monty's Krown 9pm (Rochester, NY)
  • 11/11/11 Bug Jar 8pm (Rochester, NY)
  • 11/10/11 Finger Lakes Community College Honors House Art Opening
  • 11/06/11 Lovin Cup Artist Series 7pm @ Loving Cup (Rochester, NY)
  • 10/15/11 Cyber West Cafe 8:30pm (Binghamton, NY)
  • 10/14/11 Electric Company 10:30pm (Utica, NY)
  • 10/02/11 Lovin Cup 7pm (Rochester, NY)
  • 09/17/11 Green Onoin Pub 12-2am UMAF Utica Music Festival 2011 (Utica,NY)
  • 09/16/11 Nail Creek Pub and Brewery 12-1am UMAF Utica Music Festisval 2011 (Utica,NY)
  • 09/10/11 Montage (Rochester, NY)
  • 09/04/11 Lovin Cup Artist Release Party 7pm (Rochester, NY)
  • 09/03/11 Monty's Krown 9pm (Rochester, NY)
  • 08/27/11 GCAC - Spokes and Ink: A Bike and Poster Porty (Rochester, NY)
  • 08/06/11 Hogans Hideaway Festival 12pm
  • 08/05/11 Overgrown Music Festival
  • 08/04/11 High Falls Summer Concert Series (click for details) 12:15pm
  • 07/31/11 Spencerport Canal Days (Union St. Stage) 3pm (Spencerport, NY)
  • 07/29/11 The Shop 8pm (Ithaca, NY)
  • 07/23/11 Stone Tavern (Kent, OH)
  • 07/21/11 Annabells 10pm (Akron, OH)
  • 07/16/11 Boulder Music Fest. (Rochester, NY)
  • 07/15/11 The Black Moon Music Lounge 8:30pm (Belchertown, MA)
  • 07/14/11 Silk City Taproom 7:30 (Florence, MA)
  • 07/13/11 Johnny D's (Boston, MA)
  • 07/11/11 Two Boots (Bridgeport, CT)
  • 07/10/11 WPKN 89.5 Radio Show Morning Maniac Music 1-2pm (Bridgeport, CT)

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