Artist Information
Biography
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Lyden Moon decided long ago that the "vocalist" in his band would be his guitar. Possessing killer shred technique and a strong melodic sense, Moon has separated himself from most guitarists anywhere. Steve Vai once hand-picked Lyden Moon to jam with him at Chicago's House of Blues. Lyden Moon and his band have also opened up for a who's-who of big-time rock guitar legends including Gary Hoey, Michael Angelo Batio, Pat Travers, Marc Bonilla, Tracii Gunns, Frank Gamble, Dave Urich and Joe Stump to name a handful. Batio, who was named the number one guitar shredder of All-Time by Guitar One magazine, had this to say about Lyden Moon: “I have been working with Lyden Moon since recording and mixing his first CD. I have also performed numerous shows with him throughout the years. Lyden is an amazing guitarist, songwriter and arranger. When in the studio recording, he was/is always prepared and professional. Lyden has also built up a great following by constantly performing live and promoting. His CDs have sold well all over the world. Lyden Moon has earned his place as one of the great guitarists of our time.” - Michael Angelo Batio.
Guitar9 (guitar9.com/fireitup) had this to say about Lyden Moon and his band. "Lyden has reached a level of maturity in his songwriting that few instrumentalists reach. Well crafted rhythms are accompanied by soaring melodies. The tone is excellent and his band is playing tighter than ever." That band is Mark Kangas on bass guitars (brand new with Lyden after replacing Joel Thierfelder who was with Lyden for more than 10 years) and Drummer/Percussionist Dan Jung who replaced Fillet Altergott in 2008. The rhythm section is also renowned for their own virtuosity and showmanship at live performances.
Music Reviewer Dan Pavelich of Quick Spins succinctly summed up his review of Lyden Moon's newest CD offering with, "Hopefully, "It's What's Inside That Rocks" will gain Moon, Jung and Thierfelder the national attention they deserve. Very well done."
The band is known for being hard workers playing constantly in the Chicago area and upper Midwest US along with being great citizens helping out a number of Benefit shows most notably Thoughts For Food in Wisconsin nearly 10 times helping raise more than $300,000 and 85,000 pounds of food for local food banks.
Instrumentation
Lyden Moon - Guitar
Dan Jung - Drums
Mark Kangas - Bass Guitar
Discography
*Lyden Moon"
"Supersonic Musical Voyage"
"In The Groove"
"Fire It Up"
"It's What's Inside That Rocks" Now available for $11.75 at guitar9.com. Price includes shipping and handling.
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Press
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Lyden Moon has the cred and the chops to lift his axe high with the top guys in guitar
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January 2011 When it comes to his new CD, “It's What's Inside That Rocks” guitarist LYDEN MOON, exp...
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A true virtuoso is hard to come by, but guitarist and well-respected "shredder" Lyden Moon is truly a master of his instrument.
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A true virtuoso is hard to come by, but guitarist and well-respected "shredder" Lyden Moon is truly ...
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Lyden Moon certainly has the Chops
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It’s What’s Inside That Rocks goes back 20 years to when guitar virtuosos were not only making recor...
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Hopefully "It's What's Inside That Rocks" will gain Moon, Jung and Thierfelder the national attention they deserve.
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Before I even get to reviewing Lyden Moon's music, I've got to give it up to artist Laura Thierfe...
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One of the Greatest
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(from Michael Angelo Batio (Jan '09) - rated the World's Number 1 Guitar Shredder by Guitar One Maga...
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Someone to see if you are a guitar freak.
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from club.kingsnake.com (May 13, '06) Lyden Moon - Lyden Moon is a phenomenal guitarist. Plain and...
Setlist
Great shorter set from 20-45 minutes as opener for national headliner or a couple of 45 minute sets if Lyden Moon is headliner.

