Rising from dingy college bars in upstate New York, moe. carved a niche for themselves with a distinct blend of Americana, playful melodic turns, exceptional songwriting, and diverse arrangements. While their improvisations were never as experimental as some of their contemporaries, they still managed to earn a devoted following through endless touring. Though all members of the band were born and raised in and around Utica, it took matriculation at the University of Buffalo for moe.