RoadTrip – Nick Moss Band
September 12 @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
The Nick Moss Band is an award-winning Chicago and electric blues group. Led by vocalist and guitarist Nick Moss, the band combines old-school Chicago, Texas, and West Coast blues with fiery fretwork, wailing harmonica, and modern energy.
Musical Style & Influences
- Genre: Electric Blues, Chicago Blues, and Regional Blues.
- The Sound: They are celebrated for their highly authentic, vintage approach—blending soulful vocals, electric guitar, and harmonica to capture the spirit of 20th-century electric blues while injecting it with a modern, up-to-date dynamism.
- Influences: Moss learned his craft firsthand by playing with blues legends like Jimmy Rogers, Jimmy “Fast Fingers” Dawkins, and Willie “Big Eyes” Smith.
Key Details & Discography
- Current Lineup: Since 2016, the group has primarily toured as The Nick Moss Band Featuring Dennis Gruenling, highlighting Gruenling’s world-class harmonica.
- Label: They release heavily acclaimed music on the prominent blues label Alligator Records.
- Accolades: The band took home prestigious Blues Music Awards for Band of the Year in both 2020 and 2024, along with multiple awards for their albums and songs.