MOSS

Pop Band

Also Performs As: Blues Band, Indie Rock Band, Rock Band
Country: Australia
Based In: Adelaide, South Australia
Performs: Nationwide
From: $1650

MOSS is a five (5) piece original Rock, Pop & Blues Band with a sound reminiscent of the 1970’s. MOSS writes social / political songs aimed to get messages out there and they love to see you groove. Songs with a social message continue to resonate with them.

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Description

Our show is best described through the eyes of our critics:
“……Their performance interwove inspired lyrics with visuals and performance…….The excellent songwriting of MOSS goes straight to core of what is happening in our times. They are the modern day griots of the Western world ….. They epitomise the creative act of hope….. I would highly recommend supporting this band. They are highly creative, collaborative, and what they are saying is worth listening to.” Ref; Naomi Ebert Smith, Co-Chair, Graham F Smith Peace Foundation
“Moss writes and performs songs that have a ... little more to them than the steady diet of regurgitated emotional claptrap……” Ref: John Schumann; Composer, Performer & Writer
“MOSS’s forte is in writing songs that attract our attention then resonate with us every time we hear them – familiar, effective styles coupled with uniquely presented sentiments of consequence inspiring us to contemplate as we’re tapping our feet. This is how a band stands out in this industry.” Jac Dalton
“……. Modern music as art with a message has a place in our nation and Moss may be at the forefront of this movement” Ref: Peter Withy; Marketing consultant and co-founder of KWP!
“…….Projected images behind the band illustrate the subject matter of most of the songs and guide you through their journey. The music has an unapologetic hat tip to the 70’s. No bad thing and their sound and show are big enough for any arena.” Ref: Pete McLaughlin; Owner of Distillery Studios, Adelaide and veteran of the London music scene.

Set-List

ORIGINAL SONGS:
01-You're braver than you believe: Lyrics: Suzie Craig Music: Clive Pollard & Mark Simpkin
02-Days like these: Lyrics: Suzie Craig Music: Clive Pollard & Mark Simpkin
03-Emily: Lyrics: Suzie Craig Music: Clive Pollard & Mark Simpkin
04-In Excess of Life: Lyrics: Suzie Craig Music: Clive Pollard & Mark Simpkin
05-Belle (Will you still love me when I change): Lyrics & Music: Suzie Craig
06-Mr HYDE: Lyrics: Suzie Craig Music: Clive Pollard & Mark Simpkin
07-Where will you sleep tonight: Lyrics: Suzie Craig Music: Mark Simpkin
08-Start Thinking: Lyrics: Suzie Craig Music: ... Clive Pollard & Mark Simpkin
09-Ode to the 70's: Lyrics: Suzie Craig Music: Mark Simpkin
10-Shift the Axis of your world: Lyrics: S Craig Music: C Pollard, M Simpkin, R Brooking & D White
11-Rock God: Lyrics: S Craig Music: C Pollard, M Simpkin, G Knowles & P Cornthwaite
12-Children in the crossfire: Lyrics: Suzie Craig Music: Mark Simpkin
13-Hats and Halos: Lyrics: S Craig Music: C Pollard, M Simpkin, G Knowles & P Cornthwaite
14-Dust and Dreams: Lyrics: Mark Simpkin, Suzie Craig, Ian (NED) Kelly Music: Mark Simpkin, Ian (NED) Kelly
15-Bankster Blues: Lyrics: Suzie Craig Music: Mark Simpkin
16-Summer of '75: Lyrics: Suzie Craig, Music: Ian (NED) Kelly, Mark Simpkin, Ian Kelly
17-Dirty Game: Lyrics: Suzie Craig, Music: Ian (NED) Kelly, Mark Simpkin, Ian Kelly
18-MeKenzie: : Lyrics: Suzie Craig, Music: Ian (NED) Kelly, Mark Simpkin, Ian Kelly
19-You're my World: : Lyrics: Suzie Craig, Music: Ian (NED) Kelly, Mark Simpkin, Ian Kelly
20-Mediterranean Holiday: : Lyrics: Ian (NED) Kelly, , Music: Ian (NED) Kelly, Mark Simpkin, Ian Kelly
21-Afghan Express: Lyrics: Suzie Craig, Music: Ian (NED) Kelly, Mark Simpkin, Ian Kelly
22-We Gotta Go / Axis Reprise: Mark Simpkin
23-Pippi's Song: Lyrics: Suzie Craig, Music: Ian (NED) Kelly, Mark Simpkin, Ian Kelly
24-Walkin' Cruisy: Lyrics: Suzie Craig, Music: Ian (NED) Kelly, Mark Simpkin, Ian Kelly
25-Rock Rescue: Lyrics: Suzie Craig, Music: Ian (NED) Kelly, Mark Simpkin, Ian Kelly
26-Spinifex Blues: Lyrics: Suzie Craig, Music: Ian (NED) Kelly, Mark Simpkin, Ian Kelly
27-Give a damn Australia: Lyrics: Suzie Craig, Music: Ian (NED) Kelly, Mark Simpkin, Ian Kelly
MOST PERFORMED COVERS
To Love Somebody (Bee Gees)
Chicago (Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
Jumping Jack Flash (The Rolling Stones)
Midnight Rambler (The Rolling Stones)
Paint it Black (The Rolling Stones)
Fortunate Son (CCR)
Waru (The Warmup Band)
A Little Help from my Friends (Joe Cocker Version)
Hey What's the Matter (Skyhooks)
Show me the way (Peter Frampton)
Better (Screaming Jets)
Goin' up the Country (Canned Heat)
Day after Day (Bad Finger)
Various other covers as required

Biography

MOSS is a five (5) piece original Rock, Pop & Blues Band with a sound reminiscent of the 1970's. MOSS writes social / political songs aimed to get messages important to them out there and they love to see you groove to it.
We grew up in an era where songs were very much media commentary. The stage was the podium, the lyrics the speeches, as this was our principal platform to express our political and social voice in our early years. We still think there is much yet to be said so we say it through our songs. Songs with a social message continue to resonate with us.
BAND MEMBERS:
Suzie ... Craig: Lead singer
Mark Simpkin: Guitar / Backing Vocals
Ian (NED) Kelly: Guitar, Keyboards / Backing Vocals
Dave Redhead: Bass Guitar
Dave Anthony: Drums / Backing Vocals

Reviews (6 Reviews)

MOSS - Pop Band - Adelaide, South Australia Event Location: The Duke of York Hotel Curry Street Adelaide Event Type: Music Festival 18th December 2016

I have had the pleasure of working with Moss at Adelaide Scorcher Fest. They created a great vibe, and the people who were there enjoyed their show. Moss were great to work with and very organised. Their original meaningful tunes were catchy and powerful, they great stage presence, and were obviously well rehearsed. Over 4 years, their hard work, great music and performance has stood them in good stead for the future.... Andrew Cooper - ScorcherFest

Reviewed by: Andrew Cooper

MOSS - Pop Band - Adelaide, South Australia Event Location: The Governor Hindmarsh Hotel Adelaide Event Type: Concert 7th August 2016

MOSS PERFORMANCE CRITIQUE BY PETER MCLAUGHLIN Moss has had their heads down recently, creating an original album and honing their stage show. The result is a multimedia performance that showcases their well-crafted ‘heartland’ rock, with songs that have a social conscience. Tight and powerful, they own the stage. Front woman and lead vocalist is a formidable force, twirling and swirling around the stage while delivering passionate lyrics that inform us of the many injustices in the modern world. Projected images behind the band illustrate the subject matter of most of the songs and guide you through their journey. The music has an unapologetic hat tip to the 70’s. No bad thing and their sound and show are big enough for any arena. Pete McLaughlin. Owner of Distillery Studios, Adelaide and veteran of the London music scene.

Reviewed by: Pete McLaughlin

MOSS - Rock Band - Adelaide, South Australia Event Location: Wingfield Event Type: Adelaide Fringe Event 21st March 2021

MOSS a five piece ROCK BAND is performing 70’s covers and their amazing ROCK original music which is heavily 70’s influenced with the incredible SUE CRAIG on vocals with a sound reminiscent of Chrissie Amphlett. Peter Tilbrook; former member of the Masters Apprentices

Reviewed by: Peter Tilbrook

Experience

MOSS frequently headlines music festivals such and Riverstock, Australia Day festival playing to over 5000 people, Blues Festivals, Original Music Festivals and the like. MOSS members are seasoned performers with experience that has had some perform to over 25,000 people. Further and more specific details of each member can be found on our website "BIO" page: http://www.mossmusic.com.au/bio

Previous Clients

Details of the venues MOSS has performed at can be found on our Website landing page: http://www.mossmusic.com.au
To the right of the page are the years so you can view our work history in great detail here.

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MOSS

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