Moth (band)

Moth
Brad Stenz (left) and Kevin Hogle (right) at the American Sign Museum in October 2008
Background information
Origin	Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
Genres	Alternative rock, indie rock, power pop, garage rock revival
Years active	1989–2007
Labels	Holographic (1992-1993) Wonder Boy (1994-1996) Virgin (2000-2002) Vital America (2003-2004) Hey Domingo! (2004-2006) High Wire Music (2006)
Associated acts	Cover Model, Bastion, Mack West, 500 Miles to Memphis, The Turnbull AC's, Cari Clara
Website	Myspace.com/moth
Past members	Brad Stenz Kevin Coleman Jason Hounshell Bob Gayol Mike Lamping Zy Orange Lyn Dan Allaire Greg Slone Theodore Liscinski Adam Willard Kevin Hogle Bill Buzeck Eric Diedrichs Eli White Ryan Malott

Moth is a U.S. alternative rock band from Cincinnati, Ohio formed in 1989. The band has released five albums including a major label release on Virgin Records. They have done live performances on The Late Late Show, AOL, and Mancow's Morning Madhouse, numerous national tours and a UK tour. They have received critical acclaim from Rolling Stone, Blender, Spin, Billboard, Alternative Press, Stuff, CMJ, Guitar World, The New York Times, and Los Angeles Times.

Stenz grew up in Westwood after moving from New York City when he was 11 years old. At 15 he was a fledgling songwriter who didn't want to sing. He was the reluctant frontman and only ended up singing because no one else would. Stenz attended the School for Creative and Performing Arts, until he convinced his parents he should just do music. He formed the band in 1989 with bassist Jason Hounshell and drummer Kevin Coleman. They called themselves "Bug" for a while, after the album by Dinosaur Jr., whom they admired greatly. In 1991, they recorded their first album.