Nick -
Moog Synthesizers, Keys, Programming, Piano, Percussion, Theremin
Eva -
Moog Synthesizers, Theremin, Melodica, Nintendo DS 10 (Korg MS10), Whistling
With Collaborators:
Ross Harris, Roger Manning Jr., Brian Kehew, Justin Meldal-Johnsen, Bernie Worrell and Bryce Recordon
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"Sleeping In"
"Moogsaic"
"Remixes & Rarities"
"Via Human Error"
"Sleeping In"
"Moogsaic"
"Remixes & Rarities"
"Via Human Error"
Influences
Bob Moog, Air, Moog Cookbook, Bernie Worrell, Parliament Funkadelic, Kraftwerk, Beck, Stevie Wonder, Goldfrapp, Dj Me DJ You,Roger Manning Jr., David Bowie, Peter Gabriel, Beastie Boys, Gershon Kingsley, Dick Hyman, Jean Jaques Perrey, Mantronix, Money Mark, Flembo Jonez, Missing Persons, Devo, The Rentals, Ima Robot
Nick Montoya and Anna Rhoney met in 1997 while freshman in high school. In 1998, Anna gave birth to future band member Eva Montoya. They formed The Volt per Octaves while living in Santa Barbara, California in 2004. Consisting of the now husband and wife team Nick and Anna Montoya along with their analog sidekick Evatronic, the trio set out to bring Moog synthesizers back into the spotlight. In a day and age where multi-gigabyte samplers and laptop computers rule the electronic music scene, The VPOs are adamant about performing their original electronic music sans laptop. The name they chose The Volt per Octaves (or The Volt/Octaves) is a direct reference to the genius of Dr. Robert A. Moog, inventor of the Moog synthesizer.
In the beginning the intention was to play a few local gigs in Santa Barbara but The VPO's took their Moog music a bit further. In May 2005, the band got the chance to open up the official "MoogFest" which was held at BB King's Blues Club in the heart of NYC's Time Square. This great experience led to an endorsement with Moog Music Inc, in which the band represented the company at the 2006, 2007, 2008, & 2009 National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) convention, as well as contributing design ideas to the company's popular Little Phatty Synthesizer . They are also featured artists @ Moog Music.com. In January 2006, an interview with the band was featured in the nations leading synthesizer and music technology publication Keyboard Magazine (Jan '06). Nick now contributes occasionally to Keyboard Magazine.
They released their debut album "Sleeping In" which was recorded in Humboldt county in August 2006. The relaxing nature of the ancient redwood forest served as a perfect breeding ground for such a mellow, Mooged out record. The album also features a remix by platinum award winning producer Anthony J. Resta ( Duran Duran, Elton John, Missing Persons).
The VPOs released their sophomore effort "Moogsaic" , in September 2007. The album features collaborations with synth masters Roger Manning Jr. (of Beck, Air, Moog Cookbook) and Ross "Rossangeles" Harris (of Dj Me Dj You, Sukia). As well as a collaboration with fellow Santa Barbarian "Bizzarro Lord Zool". And most importantly, a cameo by their daughter Eva, on Melodica and whistling!
Between studio albums the VPOs released their "Remixes and Rarities" CD featuring remixes and covers of VPO songs by Small Dot Complex, Bizzarro Lord Zool, Anthony J. Resta, Nick Putrid and white:plastiq !
The Volt per Octaves have recently finished their third studio album "Via Human Error" which features collaborations with Brian Kehew (Moog Cookbook, Air, The Who) on Mellotron, Justin Meldal-Johnsen (Bass Player extraordinaire and musical director for Beck) on Bass, the "Wizard of Woo" Bernie Worrell (P-Funk, Talking Heads) and of course daughter Eva on Vocals, Nintendo DS' Korg MS10 and more!
(Nick, Eva, Anna, w/ Brian Kehew and Justin Meldal-Johnsen - Photo By Bethany Burns)
Hey Guys-Its Chris @ Presidio Motel,I was checkin' in to see if yall are still on board for New Years/Wedding ??? I am never on Myspace so please call me on my cell 805-284-2958 or directly at Presidio-805-963-1355 to discuss details such as arrival/departure dates-Hope to hear from you soon-less than a month away,getting excited !!!!!!
A man is lying in bed in a Catholic hospital with an oxygen mask over his mouth. A young auxiliary nurse appears to sponge his face and hands.
"Nurse," he mumbles from behind the mask, "Are my testicles black?"
Embarrassed the young nurse replies, "I don't know, I'm only here to wash your face and hands."
He struggles again to ask, "Nurse, Are my testicles black?"
Again the nurse replies, "I can't tell. I'm only here to wash your face and hands."
The ward sister was passing and saw the man getting a little distraught so she marched over to inquire what was wrong.
"Sister," he mumbled, "Are my testicles black?"
Being a nurse of longstanding, the sister was undaunted. She whipped back the bedclothes, pulled down his pajama trousers, moved his penis out of the way, had a good look, pulled up the pajamas, replaced the bedclothes and announced, "Nothing is wrong with them!!!"
At this the man pulled off his oxygen mask and asked again, "Are my test results back???
You like beer right? You might get a kick out of this Ozzy skit. Here's the new film Gabby Skab and I made last night for upcoming Pabst sales convention. The Skabs "PBR Me Right Now". http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OGPLSnltauk
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