Moga Family Band Contemporary Blues Music Artist Biography and Sound
BANDS
9 Lounges Team
7/1/2025


Meet the Moga Family: A Lineup Built on Love and Talent
This isn’t your average blues band—it’s a family-inspired musical feast filled with vibrant personalities and next-level artistry. Each member brings their own flavor to the mix:
Sister Emme Cannon: A vocal powerhouse who stirs every lyric with soul-soaked emotion.
Uncle Eric Fortaleza: The groove machine on bass, grounding the band with thunderous rhythm.
Brother Jake Baynes: Guitarist extraordinaire whose licks and riffs fuel the fire.
Cousin Cav Mims: The secret sauce on keys, blending blues tradition with modern textures.
Papa Liam Hogan: Drum lord and rhythm architect, holding down the beat with finesse.
Baby Owen Fader: A dual threat on vocals and saxophone, injecting the band's sound with jazzy intensity and youthful energy.
The familial monikers aren’t just for show—they’re part of the band’s ethos. Everyone is welcome. Everyone belongs. And when you join their show, you’re part of the Moga Family.
In a music landscape constantly evolving, The Moga Family Band has emerged as a seismic force in contemporary blues, delivering electrifying performances and deep grooves that blur genre lines. Drawing from their diverse musical roots, this collective is equal parts jam-band, soul revival, and pop powerhouse, unified by a shared mission: bring everyone to the table and ignite the stage.
A Live Experience Like No Other
If you haven't caught The Moga Family Band live yet, you're missing out on one of the most sensory-saturated live shows touring today. Their performances are wild, warm, and overflowing with joy—every night is a celebration, every venue becomes a living room.
With layered harmonies, sax solos that stop time, and synchronized stage chemistry, their shows feel like a family reunion with a funk-blues soundtrack. The result? Total audience immersion.
They’ve graced stages from intimate listening rooms to major festivals, turning every space into a playground of rhythm, movement, and soul.



Sound That Defies Genre
While rooted in blues, The Moga Family Band doesn’t color within the lines. Their songs flow between gritty Memphis-style grooves, funky jam breakdowns, and sing-along-ready pop hooks. It’s a hybrid of blues, soul, funk, jazz, and rock that appeals to longtime genre lovers and new-age music explorers alike.
Think vintage Muscle Shoals soul, modern jam-band complexity, and festival-worthy energy rolled into one unstoppable sonic experience. They’re not just playing songs—they’re telling stories with heart, fire, and fellowship.
Building a Community, Not Just a Band
The Moga Family Band isn't just about the music—they’re about movement, connection, and inclusion. Their message is simple but powerful: "It takes a village to change the world. We just gave it a name: The Moga Family Band."
Whether you're a fan of jam bands, gospel soul, blues rock, or pop, their music invites you in. You don’t need a ticket—just a heartbeat.
What’s Next for the Moga Family?
With new recordings, festival appearances, and more original music in the works, The Moga Family Band is showing no signs of slowing down. Their unique sound and magnetic presence position them as trailblazers in the new wave of contemporary blues.
From Emme Cannon’s soaring vocal runs to Owen Fader’s blazing saxophone solos, every track and show adds a new page to their growing legend. They’re not following the rules of the industry—they’re building their own house, and it’s big enough for everyone.
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Whether you're a long-time blues enthusiast or just discovering the genre, The Moga Family Band offers a fresh, fiery, and inclusive approach to live music. They are not just a band—they are an invitation to belong, to dance, to feel, and to feast on sound.
Pull up a chair. You’re part of the family now.