2008 Woodie Awards
'Bliss' takes success in strides
Misty Lester
Issue date: 9/6/07 Section: Intermission
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It wasn't fame and fortune that lured the rock/indie/powerpop band Moxie Bliss into the limelight. The recognition the guys are getting stems from talented song writing, melodic hooks and the realization by its band members that life is about so much more than just them.
The band became a personification of "9 Day Wonder," a band Moxie drummer, Paul Budish, created. Band members include front man Dayton Dodge (lead vocals, guitar), Paul Budish (drums) and Luke Albertson (bass).
Budish started the band by gathering musicians. He connected with one of Dodge's roommates as Dodge came in as a guitar player. When they needed a bass player, they asked Aaron Junkert, who was later replaced by Albertson. In the end, Moxie became a three-piece, and because the group dynamics are working so far, they plan to keep it that way.
Moxie Bliss has been described as an aggressive sounding indie-rock band with strong elements of the old wave/new wave sound. Hailing from St. Paul, Moxie has gotten considerable airtime from local radio stations. Although the trio does not actively seek out shows, they participate in shows when asked. Their next performance will be at the Energize Festival.
Many musicians use MySpace as a tool for promoting their music and gaining a following, but Moxie believes, at least for them, it is merely a more effective way for fans to become familiar with bands after they have seen them perform.
Following the release of their hit debut album "Halfway Between the Snow and Angels" (2003), Moxie released "Ghosts of St. Paul," another full-length album that solidified the band's talent and audience acceptance.
The band played for the first time at First Ave. Aug. 15 along with Morrisson, Danger is My Middle Name and The ReadyGoes, where they showcased a five-track, extended play album titled "Her?" These tracks are a precursor to their full-length, self-titled album due out this winter. The album name stemmed from a running gag on the television show "Arrested Development."
The band became a personification of "9 Day Wonder," a band Moxie drummer, Paul Budish, created. Band members include front man Dayton Dodge (lead vocals, guitar), Paul Budish (drums) and Luke Albertson (bass).
Budish started the band by gathering musicians. He connected with one of Dodge's roommates as Dodge came in as a guitar player. When they needed a bass player, they asked Aaron Junkert, who was later replaced by Albertson. In the end, Moxie became a three-piece, and because the group dynamics are working so far, they plan to keep it that way.
Moxie Bliss has been described as an aggressive sounding indie-rock band with strong elements of the old wave/new wave sound. Hailing from St. Paul, Moxie has gotten considerable airtime from local radio stations. Although the trio does not actively seek out shows, they participate in shows when asked. Their next performance will be at the Energize Festival.
Many musicians use MySpace as a tool for promoting their music and gaining a following, but Moxie believes, at least for them, it is merely a more effective way for fans to become familiar with bands after they have seen them perform.
Following the release of their hit debut album "Halfway Between the Snow and Angels" (2003), Moxie released "Ghosts of St. Paul," another full-length album that solidified the band's talent and audience acceptance.
The band played for the first time at First Ave. Aug. 15 along with Morrisson, Danger is My Middle Name and The ReadyGoes, where they showcased a five-track, extended play album titled "Her?" These tracks are a precursor to their full-length, self-titled album due out this winter. The album name stemmed from a running gag on the television show "Arrested Development."