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5 Guys Named Moe  
     
12 pc show band
     
 
5 Guys Named Moe is a fabulous 12-piece horn-driven show band that's sure to be a hit at your next party or event!

With the ability to tailor our show for your event, we offer a number of “theme shows” that are sure to please. First, if it’s 60’s rock ’n roll, soul or Motown you want, check out our ultra-cool "Rock 'n Soul" show. Or, for an entire show of 70’s & 80’s retro dance hits and disco we'll fire up our full-blown—“Dance-’Til-You-Drop”—party! Other options include a full variety show which is a little bit of everything from the 60’s to the 80’s and a full set of easy listening jazzy standards—perfect for a dinner set. Whatever styles of music you need for your event, we’ve got you covered!

Over the last twenty years, we’ve developed a group that is as much fun to watch as it is to listen and dance to. 5 Guys Named Moe is patterned after the larger, visually creative bands of the 1960’s which used horn sections and back-up vocalists. The resulting full sound—combined with a variety of dynamic lead vocalists and their unique visual energy—sets 5 Guys Named Moe apart from other dance bands and can best be described as the “Ultimate Dance and Show Band”. A 5 Guys Named Moe performance includes:

12 entertainers on stage, including a four-piece horn section, groovin’ rhythm section, back-up vocalists and as many as 6 lead singers throughout the event!

Retro-style costumes and choreography creating visual impact and excitement!

State-of-the-art sound reinforcement and technician as well as lighting system included in the performance fee.

A professional and business-like attitude toward all aspects of the performance.

A vast repertoire from which to select that is a compilation of retro rock, Motown, soul, r & b and retro disco dance hits that is sure to keep the dance floor packed and make your party a smashing success!

Highlights of our variety show feature rock and soul hits from the '60s...dance to hits by Aretha Franklin, The Supremes, The O'Jays, The Temptations and more! Later, it’s back to the 70’s for a funky retro soul and disco set with hits by Al Green, Donna Summer, KC & The Sunshine Band and many more! Also featured are some of your favorite '60s and '70s rock, funk and horn band hits by groups like Chicago, Tower of Power and Earth, Wind & Fire. We have also recently added a full set of hits from the '80s—5 Guys Named Moe has something for EVERYONE and is your perfect entertainment package for events such as corporate parties, conventions, class reunions, fairs, festivals, concerts and wedding receptions.

Your important event deserves the best in live music entertainment. Let 5 Guys Named Moe make it your most memorable occasion ever!

Recent clients include: Portland Trail Blazers, Columbia Sportswear, Mentor Graphics, American Express, Snap-On Tools, American Heart Assoc., Coca Cola, ADP Corp., PG & E, Coopers & Lybrand, Harley Davidson, The Fred Meyer Challenge Golf Tournament, Oregon State Fair, Nature's Fresh Northwest, Chinook Winds Casino, The Tonkin Corporation, Fort Vancouver 4th of July Celebration, The Bite of Seattle, The Bite of Beaverton, The Bite of Salem, The Taste of Vancouver, Georgia Pacific Corp., Wild Horse Casino, 7 Feathers Casino, The Rose Festival, Tigard Balloon Festival, and many more!

Over the years 5 Guys Named Moe has shared the stage with: The Grass Roots, The Supremes, The Kingsmen, The Ventures, Stephen Stills, Johnny Rivers, Billy Preston, Glen Frey, Danny Gans, The Smothers Brothers and Mitch Ryder and the Detroit Wheels.

The band would like to especially thank Steve Koontz who started the band way back in 1984!

Moe's Vocalists

5 Guys Named Moe is absolutely loaded with both lead and backup vocalists! You just never know who will be stepping out front to take the lead on the next tune! This kind of variety makes for an exciting evening of fun and entertainment.

Jeff
Jeff, longtime lead singer for the band, will lead you down the soulful road of hits including "Let's Groove", "Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now", "Ladies Night", "September", "Midnight Hour" and many more!


Kristin
From Aretha Franklin's "R-E-S-P-E-C-T", Gloria Gaynor's "I Will Survive" and Donna Summer's "Hot Stuff" to the Pointer Sister's "I'm So Excited " and many more—you'll love Kristin's energy, dancing and soulful vocals.


Willow
Willow will take you back to such hits as "Keep Me Hangin' On", "Car Wash" and "Mr. Big Stuff". Along with Kristin and Ione, they make a dynamic dancing team on hits such as "Freak Out", "Good Times", and "Love Shack"!


Ione
Ione is an absolute powerhouse of vocal and dancing entertainment. From Vicky Sue Robinson's "Turn the Beat Around " to Donna Summer's "She Works Hard for the Money " and Patti LaBelle's "Lady Marmalade"—you'll love Ione's dancing and soul-drenched vocals.


The Ladies
Choreographed dancing all night long by our backup vocalists!


Moe's Rhythm Section

5 Guys Named Moe's rhythm section will groove you all night long. With over 100 years of combined musical experience these guys will "lock it in" and get you on the dance floor!

Jim
A veteran of the west coast scene, Jim will rock you with many tunes including "MONY, MONY", "Disco Inferno " and many more!


Gary
Gary is the driving force behind 5 Guys Named Moe! His vast playing experience means there's no style of music we can't cover. From jazz standards to seventies and eighties funk and everything in between, Gary can do it all!


Tracy
Tracy is our ace behind the keyboards. Keep an ear open for some tasty Hammond organ lines and an eye out for some "roving Roland action" (pictured) later in the night!


Jay
Jay's vocals will take you back with Earth, Wind & Fire's "Sing A Song ", George McCrae's "Rock Your Baby", The Temps "My Girl" as well as The Commodores "Easy" to name a few—he'll also rock you with some stinging guitar solos all night long!



Moe's Dancing

Irresistible to dancers young and old, 5 Guys Named Moe offer something for everyone! Highlights of our variety show feature a trip back to Motown and other soulful hits of the '60s including a Temptations medley. Then it's off to the '70s as we feature 8—count 'em 8—vocalists on a dancin' discoDancers set as well as a tribute to Earth Wind and Fire. Also featured are some of your favorite Rock, and horn-band hits from the '60s, '70s, and '80s.

A very versatile show band, 5 Guys Named Moe can tailor their show for your event. You can select the full variety show, which is a little bit of everything from the 60's to the 80's over the course of the evening or you may request one of our theme shows dedicated to a specific type of music such as our popular full-blown "Dance-'til-you-drop" '70s/'80s disco party! We also can provide a swingin' dinner set if your event needs a softer start before we turn your event into an "All-Out Dance Party"!

So whether you want Motown, disco, soul, R&B, rock or even swing with some jazz standards for a dinner set—we'll work with you to make sure your event is a rockin' success!

Soulful 60's Moe's

ArtistSong Title
James BrownI Got You
Papa's Got a Brand New Bag
Popcorn
Aretha FranklinR-E-S-P-E-C-T
The TemptationsAin't Too Proud To Beg
My Girl
Martha & the VandellasHeatwave
Dancin' in the Streets
Ike & Tina TurnerProud Mary
The BeatlesTwist & Shout
Saw Her Standing There
Drive My Car
Mitch Ryder & the Detroit WheelsDevil with the Blue Dress
Good Golly Miss Molly
CC Rider
Four TopsI Can't Help Myself
Chuck BerryNo Particular Place to Go
Eddie FloydKnock On Wood
RonettesBe My Baby
Wilson PickettMustang Sally
Land of 1000 Dances
In the Midnight Hour
Sam & DaveSoul Man
Hold On I'm Comin'
When Somethin' Is Wrong
With My Baby
The Bar KaysSoul Finger
Righteous BrothersLittle Latin Lupe Lu
Marvin GayeCan I Get a Witness
It Takes Two
Jr. Walker & the All StarsShotgun
Edwin Starr25 Miles
Otis ReddingHard to Handle
Sittin' On the Dock of the Bay
Fontella BassRescue Me
James & Bobby PurifyShake a Tailfeather
Isley BrothersIt's Your Thing
Shout!
Spencer-Davis GroupGimme Some Lovin'
The KingsmenLouie Louie
Sly & the Family StoneI Want to Take You Higher
Thank You
Rare EarthGet Ready
Richie ValensLa Bamba
The RascalsGood Lovin'
The KinksAll Day, All Night
Tyrone DavisTurn Back the Hands of Time
Arthur ConleySweet Soul Music
Little Johnny Taylor
Who's Makin' LoveIdes of March
Vehicle




Dancin' 70's Moe's


ArtistSong Title
Stevie WonderSuperstition
Uptight
Signed, Sealed, Delivered
I Wish
Earth,Wind & FireSeptember
Shining Star
Let's Groove
Sing a Song
Patti LaBelleLady Marmalade
Van MorrisonDomino
McFadden & WhiteheadAin't No Stoppin' Us Now
Wild CherryPlay That Funky Music
Sly & the Family StoneI Want to Take You Higher
Thank YouSing a Simple Song
Jeanne KnightMr. Big Stuff
DISCO DOWN! 
Vickie Sue RobinsonTurn the Beat Around
Gloria GaynorI Will Survive
Kool & The GangLadies Night
ChicFreak Out
Good Times
The EmotionsBest of My Love
Rose RoyceCar Wash
The TrampsDisco Inferno
Bee GeesYou Should Be Dancin'
Village PeopleY-M-C-A
KC & the Sunshine BandGet Down Tonight
That's the Way I Like It
Shake Your Bootie
Boogie Man
Donna SummerBad Girls
Hot Stuff
AbbaDancin' Queen
LTDBack in Love Again
The CommodoresBrick House
Great Horn Band Tunes from the 70's 
Average White BandPick Up the Pieces
Tower of PowerYou're Still a Young Man
Don't Change Horses
So Very Hard to Go
Knock Yourself Out
Chicago25 or 6 to 4
Make Me Smile
GrassrootsMidnight Confession




Groovin' 80's Moe's

ArtistSong Title
The Pointer SistersI'm So Excited
Gloria EstephanConga
LabelleAin't Nobody
Kool & the GangCelebration
Sister SledgeWe are Family
MadonnaDress You Up in My Love
Bob SegerOld Time Rock 'N Roll
Billy IdolMONY, MONY
Blues BrothersSoul Man
BTOTakin' Care of Business
Rolling StonesStart Me Up




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Dear 5 Guys Named Moe,
Just wanted to let you know that I heard from the buyer from last weekend's wedding. He was over the top about how fabulous you were. Thanks once again for doing an absolutely excellent job. I have come to expect nothing less than excellence from your band. You're the best!
Becky Stroebel - Sterling Talent, Inc.

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.........That's all I can say........What an incredible musical performance you guys put on Saturday night.........All of my family and friends have been calling and saying that they've never attended such a fabulous wedding celebration.......I can't wait to see the video of the wedding .......... Please extend my warmest and most sincere thanks to each and every person in the band......Despite the incessant heat, you guys played on and played with emotion and spunk........I will most assuredly be recommending your wonderful band to anyone needing a top quality entertainment group........Put me at the top of your referral/recommendation list..............Cheers to an unforgettable evening!!!!!!!!!!!!
Kim - Father of the Groom

Dear 5 Guys Named Moe,
Thank you all for an incredible evening of dancing! Everybody raved and raved and had a fabulous time. Any future event - we would love to have you again!
Kim Agnew

"We would like to extend a very overwhelming THANK YOU ... we absolutely enjoyed the music and your great talent! W look forward to having you play for us again!"
Jeff Howe & Dave Spotts - Snap-On Tools

"...you were incredible and the highlight of our party on Friday night. Thanks for allowing the "Village People" on stage and for providing the grand entrance for Elvis!"
Tom Eisiminger, Battalion Commander - U.S. Army Recruiting Battalion

"Our group has had the best time having 5 Guys Named Moe perform at our events. We've never had a better time dancing and being entertained. With all the different singers, you never know what's coming next....they are our favorite band!"
Vikki DeGaa, Meeting & Events Coordinator - Columbia Sportswear

"Thank you for making our 75th anniversary celebration a huge success. Everyone is raving about the performance and your staff is great to work with!"
Christie - Farmer's Insurance

"Thanks so much for a fabulous performance at our wedding ... everyone had a terrific time!!!"
Jennifer and Edgar - Portland

"Great Sound!!! Great stage show!!! Great tunes!!!"
Scott - Vancouver


"You have a great show. Thanks for showing everyone a great time!"
Alan - Portland


"Totally AWESOME!"
Jim - Roseburg, OR


"Your music brought back alot of memories—aside from that, the music/sound/rhythm/beat sounded identical to original groups which is something you don't always hear."
Xavier - Vancouver


"I think the band was great!!! Our group had the best time.. Thank you very much for some great memories...!"
Oliver - Salem


"Awesome performances, great enthusiasm and very talented band. I have enjoyed my evenings on every occasion that I have seen you."
Bambi D. - Vancouver


To whom it may concern:

"5 Guys Named Moe were absolutely fabulous! They played all the music we requested and sounded terrific. They have a big sound, great singers and musicians and interpreted all our favorite songs perfectly throughout the evening...Our guests never sat down, but danced all night. Everyone has commented on 5 Guys Named Moe asking us where we found them. They all said they are the best dance band they have heard here in Portland...

...5 Guys Named Moe surpassed our expectations and everyone had the most wonderful fun dancing to their music."
Laurie - mother of the bride


To whom it may concern:

"I have been involved in the music business for over 30 years as a musician, producer, manager, songwriter and agent. When I get a call for a great band the first band that I contact is 5 Guys Named Moe. They define excellence with great stage presence, high energy and stage production. I always look for the best with all my clients and when I work with 5 Guys Named Moe I know that's exactly what the client will get."

"I would say that they are simply the best that there is when it comes to getting a show that will stand head and heels above the rest of the pack. Simply put, I love 5 Guys Named Moe and I'm sure you will too!"

"So when you want your event to have that special flair there's only one call you should make...say it loud... 5 Guys Named Moe!"
Calvin Walker - Music Management & Production, Portland, Oregon
     
 
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