Written by Lucas Armstrong

If you haven’t heard Moon Taxi yet, this is the band to catch. Nashville’s biggest secret is a stellar 5 piece jam rock band led by Trevor Terndrup (guitar/vocals), Wes Bailey (keyboard), Spencer Thompson (guitar), Tommy Putnam (bass), and Tyler Ritter (drums). Moon Taxi’s sound crosses several genres from southern rock with a 70’s twist to soulful gospel. Trevor’s voice is amazing.  He’s got that true rock star quality that can propel them into the spotlight and will cater to the general audience. For those of us who love live music and improv, these guys have what it takes to bring you to your feet and have you celebrating right along.

Moon Taxi played an amazing set on Monday April 7, 2014 in Augusta GA. Opening the night for Umphrey’s McGee, Moon Taxi tore it up. Everyone was pumped to see these guys. I, myself, found it hard not to be too excited! The show was relocated from the Jessye Norman Amphitheater to the Marriot Augusta Convention Center due to weather, but it had no effect on the band’s ability to perform.

We got there early picked up our tickets and headed across the street for some much needed refreshments.  Over there I met a variety of new people who were huge Moon Taxi fans. This nice couple told us they drove all the way up from Saint Augustine for the show. Then we got word that the band was about to go on. So everyone piled over to the convention center. It’s hard to imagine but the setup was really quite humble. A stage like a prom band, makeshift beer stands and almost no security made the Major Rager seem a little disorganized. I want to give props to the fans for handling it so well.  Everyone seemed comfortable as the 2000 people were in a space that could have easily handled 4000 people.

Moon Taxi took the stage and dramatically grabbed everyone’s attention.  These guys rocked a good hour set. Giving us songs like “Mercury”, “All the Rage”, “Whisky Sunsets”, “Running Wild” and “The New Black”. Everyone was enjoying the performance. These guys were rockin! Trevor jumped onto the amp and cranked off a guitar solo like a true hero rock star. People were really getting into it as the guys tore into a space jam bringing you on a ride into outer space and back.

If you’re looking for a band that has everything to offer, amazing lyrics, fantastic vocals, skilled musicians and the ability to improvise their jams, check out Moon Taxi at www.ridethemoontaxi.com.