The Moho Collective eschews simple classification,
professing that creativity is a living, flowing art form. The
instrumental trio from Rochester, NY, expresses that through
dynamic song structures, driving rhythms, and such diverse
influences as jazz, soul, funk, rock, and folk. The artists combine
guitar and pedal steel from Kurt Johnson, bass and effects from
Justin Rister, and an ever changing array of traditional and world
sounds from percussonist Ryan Barclay. And as much as improvisation
and creativity flow from the music itself, a major part of their
vision is the inclusion of community art, whether from contributing
musicians or visual arts creating during live shows. The easiest
and purest description, then, would be that The Moho Collective is
an art band, always eager to push art further.