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The Moss Piglets
Bluegrass / Jam Band / Folk Rock

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Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota
United States

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Member Since11/13/2005
Band Websitewww.mosspiglets.com
Band MembersJohn Barcay : melodica, piano, musical saw, turkey baster, vocals
Ian Gamble : clawhammer banjo, resophonic guitar, vocals, nagging
John Goolsby : acoustic guitar, mandolin, recorder, vocals, law
George Payne : standup bass, percussion, vocals, vwbugs
Mike Zullo : mandolin, guitar, violin, vocals, energy drinks
Influencesanything in any genre that is good. nuff said.
Sounds Like A blend of bluegrass and oldtimey, with some country, altcountry, althillbilly, jugband, and rock. We have a high energy style and use the retro single mic technique, providing an entertaining stage show and authentic acoustic sound from house party to stadium.
Record Labelself produced cd
Type of LabelIndie


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jun 27 2009 9:00P
The White Horse St. Cloud, Minnesota
Jun 29 2009 8:00P
Lake Harriet Bandstand Minneapolis, Minnesota
Jul 4 2009 5:00P
Private Party Ham Lake, Minnesota
Jul 11 2009 3:00P
Private Party Saint Paul, Minnesota
Jul 16 2009 12:00P
University of Minnesota ’Summer at Northrop’ concert MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota
Jul 23 2009 6:00P
Brookview Park, Golden Valley Golden Valley, Minnesota
Jul 24 2009 9:00P
Fineline Music Cafe Minneapolis, Minnesota
Aug 27 2009 7:00P
Salo Park at Silver Lake Village Saint Anthony, Minnesota
Aug 31 2009 6:30P
331 Club w/ the Roe Family Singers Minneapolis
Sep 5 2009 6:00P
Private Party Cloverdale, Minnesota
Sep 13 2009 5:00P
Taste of Art Fundraising event MN Culinary Institute minneapolis, Minnesota
Sep 26 2009 10:00A
Made In The Shade Minneapolis, Minnesota

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   About The Moss Piglets
The story of The Moss Piglets began when John Goolsby met Ian Gamble while taking a break from studying at Grinnell College in Iowa. Although both were walking in the same direction, they somehow managed to run into each other; the subsequent sound produced was considered their first musical composition. Music had always been important to John and Ian, but it was on that fateful day that they began the process of pooling their distinctive talents to make what some call music, and others call a threat to modern civilization.

Ian and John weren't so much musicians in those years as free-thinking performance artists. They explored the various edges of good taste, nibbling on one section after another until they would throw it all away and start over. Where they were going to school, there weren't many other musical acts in the area save for the occasional yodeler, so performances came quickly. As they explored the outer limits of melodic theory, they also began to explore different identities. They called themselves the Dogz, Highstreet Blues Band, The Night Owls, Out of the Blue, and Jam Bag (the Jam Bag groupies were the best!). It would take years (and a few classes in entomology) to finally arrive at the name, "The Moss Piglets".

George Payne began playing with John and Ian at Grinnell. Immediately there was a chemistry, and everyone knew that somehow they would all end up playing together for the rest of their lives. It just felt that good. After a tree fell on his head, George built a standup bass out of the tree and a nearby metal tub, and began playing the thing. George lives in Maple Grove with Brittany, Paul and Melissa. They have two dogs named Spencer and Etta and a bunch of cats. They also have a pool in their backyard.

John Barcay was just beginning his illustrious career as an entomologist when he met Ian Gamble at a work party. When Ian heard John play piano, he convinced John to jump on the Piglet bandwagon and told him that although the band was not going to be the next big thing, it very likely would be the one after that. During a trip to a toy store, John discovered a melodica and became inspired to play his piano licks on the pneumatic contraption. A trip to a hardware store inspired John to introduce a musical saw into the band. We are trying to keep him away from the medical supply thrift stores. John lives in Burnsville with Heidi and a bunch of animals.

John Goolsby is the sticky glue that holds the Piglets together, playing acoustic guitar and often his voice. John is the band lawyer and chief financial officer. He is married to Stacey and they live in Saint Paul with their son Paul and their cat Mozart. Both Paul and Mozart think the Moss Piglets are really cool. Of course, they have little to compare them to, except Barney.

Ian Gamble has been playing music since he was in diapers. He plays burning guitar leads and banjo follows with equal abandon. He lives in Stillwater with Kerri. Kerri comes to almost all the gigs and is our strongest supporter, recently promoted to Vice President of Quality Assurance. They have a dog named Tika. They like to hike and do fun stuff outdoors and sometimes they'll have a party at their house. If you hang out long enough, you can sleep on their couch.

Mike Zullo is the latest addition to the Moss Piglets roster, filling the gaps with mandolin, violin, and a sense of humor. Mike teaches guitar in the Twin Cities and routinely offers carpooling to John Barcay who lacks a reliable form of transportation. Mike is a dedicated vegetarian, makes a mean pizza, and has an obsession for energy drinks with extra sugar. He lives in an undisclosed location due to security reasons.

   


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The White Horse Bar & Restaurant





Jun 24 2009 3:49 PM

can't wait fer ewe to bring yer
banjer playin asses to st cloud..!
Telge Brunflo Boogie





Jun 5 2009 2:29 AM

Yihaa! Great music
Jonny





Jun 3 2009 9:33 PM

Hey Ian and boys - glad to see the folks of the White Horse have you on the calendar. See you around!
The New North String Band





May 19 2009 7:38 PM

Well thats a bummer!  I was loking forward to jamming with ya'll!  But there will be another time. Have fun down in Iowa though!  We will do the same at El Rancho!  The CD will be out on the 30th.

Ryan

The New North String Band





May 19 2009 4:54 PM

See you guys in a few weeks?! Looking forward to it.. we're just about to release our debut album, we invite you to check a few tracks out online...

www.TheNewNorthStringBand.com

Take it easy, see you at EL RANCHO!
The Boys n’ The Barrels





May 7 2009 1:13 PM

hey guys thanks for sharing a stage with us it was a fun night. been jammin to your CD for a couple of days now, nice work. we're curious about your recording process
Nikki and The RueMates





May 5 2009 2:54 PM

Hello, Good seeing you all again and your new CD sounds and looks excellent! Hope to see you again soon.
Nikki, Rich, & Carrie
Dave Evans





Apr 23 2009 2:10 PM

Thanks for the request and have a nice week.
BAND OF MEN





Apr 21 2009 8:05 PM

Great sound indeed, guys, and very original! Fine playing.

Pier
Simon Todd





Apr 18 2009 2:13 PM

Great to "meet" you.


Keep safe,

Simon
T.R.H.~~RECORDINGS





Apr 4 2009 6:31 PM

had a great time last night! lookin forward to Jun 29 at the Lake Harriet Bandstand.
Tracy





Mar 30 2009 5:27 PM

You sound great!

Keep Pickin'

- Tracy
(a fellow Grinnellian and Banjo player)
Cities Never Sleep (PICK OUR EP UP ON ITUNES!!)





Mar 21 2009 3:43 PM

Hey!! we are playing in Hudson WI at coffee house live today!!!! you should come and hang out with us!!!!
Urban Monroes





Mar 20 2009 10:57 PM




We’re just dropping by to say howdy and hope you have a great weekend

~the Urban Monroes

Jonny





Mar 10 2009 5:47 PM

Always good to see the Piglets. Last friday was sweet. The following night was the MN Bluegrass Band at Dulono's so it was a grassy weekend! Peace.
Pascal





Feb 24 2009 11:39 AM

Bonjour
Thanks for the friendly add
I like your good energy and good sound
Best wishes from France
Pascal
Glacier Studios





Feb 9 2009 12:11 AM

Great show last night... That was pretty awesome jamming afterwards too. Everyone had a fun time and several people mentioned to me how cool The Moss Piglets are! Keep it up.

Peace,
David
The North Georgia Jug Huggers





Jan 28 2009 7:01 PM

Thanks For Being Our Friend!
Jonny





Jan 8 2009 9:04 PM

NYE was great fun Ian!! Thanks for coming - In the aftermath I discovered a tuner and it's case! A cooler full of Celebration Ale - YUM! and a couple picks! There was about one shot each in the Jag, Absinthe, and Crown bottles ... I thought briefly about how they might taste in one jumbo shot ... then the room started spinning ...
M.Swenson (July 23rd @ Terminal Bar)





Dec 7 2008 4:53 AM

Hey whats up guys? 2Cat tells me you've been jammin a bit lately. We'd love to have you at one of our shows this spring. And i also wanted to tell you to check out 'One Fast Move', a band out of St.Paul that I've been listening to lately. I think you 2 would make for a good night.

We'll be in touch,

Mike
GBP (presents)
NoOneSoldier





Dec 3 2008 10:16 PM

Blood Root Mother


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Nov 29 2008 10:36 PM

Hey! Just wanted to let you know about our charity show @ Hard Rock Cafe next Saturday. It'll be fun...hope you can make it out.

Later,
Elliot


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Nov 25 2008 9:07 PM




Last Night - Junebug from SIX-TON PRODUCTIONS on Vimeo.
Lee's Liquor Lounge





Nov 21 2008 9:01 PM

Photobucket..
~bSue~





Nov 18 2008 4:29 AM


Good Luck with
the new CD... Everyone
should get one for
their Christmas Stocking.
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