Artist description Our music has been described as "a hard rockin', funky, jazz/blues infused mix of Post-Alternative Modern Rock " and, "a well-oiled machine that knows how to deliver a great song." OK, to put it another way...MoG's sound is a hard-edged Toad The Wet Sprocket, Dave Matthews with an attitude, and they definitely stab westward! And, MoG has a secret weapon...MoG features a patented, hybrid of an electric guitar and violin called The Viotar(tm) which, according to one reviewer is alone "worth the price of admission"! It's also been described as "swooping and diving with the agility of an exotic, electronic bird!" "A violin on steroids!" and "a baseball bat with strings!" MõG: a shape shifter; a spiritual warrior who can change shape from human to animal form; a shaman; a haunting vision. MõG (rhymes with rogue) signifies movement and growth, the only constant for this band. The unique songs of MõG differ from the mainstream yet fit in seamlessly with songs that are upbeat, exciting and ever changing. Both live and on CD, MõG grabs your attention and holds on to it with catchy hooks, strong rhythms and dynamic performances.

Music Style Rock, Alternative

Musical Influences Red Hot Chili Peppers, Alice in Chains, Metallica, Toad The Wet Sprocket

Similar Artists Dave Mathews meets Toad The Wet Sprocket meets Red Hot Chili Peppers meets MOG

Artist History Boston based, MõG is Kristen Bruno, vocals/percussion; Bob Schlink, Viotar tm/12 string guitar/vocals; Rob Schlink, electric and acoustic guitar; Alvaro Benevedes, bass; and Pablo Bencid, drums. MõG is comprised of accomplished "musician's musicians." As Bob Pare of Instant Magazine enthuses, "To say these guys could play is to say, yeah, Rembrandt could paint." Incredibly, Bob Schlink, holds a patent for the Viotar tm, a cross between an electric guitar and a violin. This unique 40-fret instrument is played with a bow and according to one rapturous review, "swoops and dives with the agility of an exotic, electronic bird." Schlink, a professor at the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston, is an extraordinary musician who invented the Viotar tm on a whim. While listening to classical music one afternoon, he decided that he wanted to add a violin-like sound to his music without having to learn a new instrument. He was able to modify an electric guitar to achieve this goal. No other instrument sounds or looks quite like the Viotar tm ! Bob has appeared on British TV talk/information shows including the BBC with the Viotar tm. During the fall of 1996, MõG played an exciting week of packed showcases in Los Angeles and gained the respect of the press, the music industry and the public. Their appearance at the sold out LA Music Awards, held at the world-famous Roxy on Sunset Boulevard, resulted in MõG walking away with the Award for BEST NATIONAL ACT !

Group Members Bob Schlink, Viotar, Vocals & 12-String Kris Bruno, Vocals & Djembe Rob Schlink, Electric & Acoustic Guitars Alvaro Benevedes, Bass Pablo Bencid, Drums

Instruments Viotar - 12 & 6 String Acoustic - Bass - Electric Guitars - Drums - Djembe - Vocals

Albums Bizarre Medical Experiments - 1999, Too Fisted - 1996

Press Reviews "Definitely ready for prime time." Northeast Performer, Aug '98 "This band could easily win a Boston Music Award..." Metronome magazine, Sept '98 "Excellent...a new twist on an old genre and it might just get 'em hooked up big time." Boston SoundCheck, Sept/Oct '98

Additional Info Exclusive use of the Viotar

Location Boston, MA - USA

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