Band Biography

Jan 2012

MOOSSA …the Arabic word for Moses is also the name of a Richmond VA based band that has been delivering strong eclectic lyric driven original rock both live and across four full length studio albums since 2002. After the 2004 indie release of Get Away, an exercise in excellent roots rock that received play on over 100 radio stations across the U.S and Europe, Moossa continued to play and write while releasing two more albums ; Step Right Up(2006) and Route 17 (2008). After performing over 600 shows from 2002 thru 2007 the band took a hiatus from touring. Regrouped, recharged and reinvigorated Moossa returns in 2012 with its first CD in 4 years Bright Lights and Faded Signs. While maintaining its roots the band has ventured beyond its jam band foundation. Songs seamlessly flow one into the next in a collage of snapshots of life’s daily struggles: lost love and family, finding peace and one’s place in the world. The band features not one but two dynamic lead singers….an inventive lead guitarist with pedigree….awesome bass… the kinetic cadences of drummer Dennis Vignola. Gutsy performances build around the excellent songwriting, fleshing it out with three and four part harmonies and a clearly evident passion for the stage. They have been called a lot of labels including “dirty fresh” but one fact remains clear; this group cannot be pigeon holed in any one category besides MUST HEAR!

Discography
Last Night (2002) John Moossa
Get Away (2004) Moossa
Step Right Up (2006) Moossa
Route 17 (2008) Moossa
Bright Lights and Faded Signs (2012) Moossa

Band Members
Nancy Waldman Vocals
John Moossa Vocals, Acoustic Guitar
Ryan Davis, Bass, Vocals
Trey Batts Guitars, Sounds, Mixes, Vocals
Dennis Vignola Drums, Muppet

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www.moossa.com
804.615.2221
jmbmoose@hotmail.com