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John Paul Labno: Guitar (electric), Saxophone | Sasha Pfau: Keyboards, Vocals | Jovi Butz: Bass guitar | Jason Hooper: Drums | Brad Lee: Trumpet

Genre: Alternative, Blues & Soul, Rock

RIYL: Grand Ole Party, Mr. Tube, Black Heart Procession

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Synoposis

Inception: San Diego, 2009

Influences: The Vision of a Dying World, Grand Ole Party, Mr. Tube, Black Heart Procession

Background:

Indie neo-R&B rockers the Hot Moon was formed by members of Grand Ole Party, Mr. Tube, and Black Heart Procession. The band includes John Paul Labno (Grand Ole Party) and his Mr. Tube and the Flying Objects compadres Jovi Butz and Jason Hooper. Frontwoman Sasha Pfau play keyboard and channels Billie Holiday-like vocals. They played their first gig September 19, 2009, at Sight and Sound, a North Park Arts event.