Moses

Moses are a UK folk rock group based around brothers Paul Mosley and David Mosley. They form in 1998 and build a sound that starts with acoustic guitar and two voices before expanding to include cello, horns, mandolins and other instruments that become part of their live set. The classic line-up includes Paul Mosley on singing, piano, melodica and percussion; David Mosley on singing and guitars; Colin Smith on guitars, bass, singing and flute; Gav Fawcett on drums and percussion; Harriet Davidson on cello; Katy Dent on violin; and Sophie Traves on singing. For live performances they are often joined by Helen Evans on violin.

Career

Their debut single, No-one's Home, is playlisted by BBC Radio 2, and the parent album The Swimming Zoo is named as one of BBC 6 Music's albums of the year. The group tours widely, including appearances at Glastonbury and the Royal Festival Hall, and performs in a range of unusual settings as well as with other acts such as Shane MacGowan and Misty's Big Adventure. A second album, Golden Flatts, and the mini-album Django follow, reflecting the broadening of their arrangements.

Later activity

Moses mostly produce children, but still perform occasionally. David Mosley also plays live as a solo act and with his own band, while Paul Mosley continues to release lo-fi solo albums backed by a rotating group of guest musicians.

Other usage of the name

There are other groups called Moses, including a blues rock band from Esbjerg formed in 1969 and active until 1972, and another act with albums Almost Everything Is Bullshit and I Still Believe! Do You?. Those acts are separate from the UK folk rock group.