Hoboe is a unique hybrid of musical genres, made possible by the unlikely amplification of an oboe, a “classical†instrument. With the help of sound effects, Hoboe's "train conductor", oboist "Zen Ben" (also known as "Zennifer"), infuses the oboe in a rock setting, bringing in multiple influences--rock, grunge, punk, classic, classical, jazz, psychedelia, glam, mod, electronica and folk. Hoboe's original rock sound transcends genre boundaries."This can be the challenge to booking gigs," says Zen Ben, "many agents try to book bands from the same genre all in one bill--you'll have your metal night, goth night, singer/songwriter night, punk night, or jamband night, etc., etc.--and that's the problem--people say we don't sound like anybody else." Hoboe appreciates booking agents that are willing to take a chance on something new, and Hoboe has shared the stage with bands of various styles.Hoboe is a versatile music project, capable of an edgy hard-rock sound at major rock clubs, an acoustic folk or jazz sound at smaller cafes, or an electronic lounge sound for smaller, up-scale venues.Hoboe's local touring in May and June consists of three shows at lounges and wine bars, so look for a definitively new and unique Hoboe sound at White Heart, Slainte and Blue. Hoboe is also playing some festivals, a benefit concert for curing cancer in June, and rock clubs.Hoboe has been astounding Portland and Boston audiences this year with its unique stage presence and sexy oboe. Audience members are hard-pressed to pinpoint or categorize the Hoboe sound, furthermore challenged by the sometimes drastic changes in style and sound from show to show. Hoboe attempts to make each show in each venue special in its own way.Contact Hoboe to book a performance by clicking Contact on the menu.Rock has new tracks to course as we ride into the 21st century on the oboe train, and Hoboe hopes you will be a part of this great adventure.
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ALL ABOOOOARD!
A BRIEF NOTE ABOUT THE SONGS--"Forfeit" and "Ghost in my Heart" were performed at Geno's Rock Club on 4/19/2008, and recorded by v69 Recording Studios . "All Aboard", "Maineac" and "I Need a New Song" were performed at the Alehouse in 2005. Hoboe will be recording more of its live performances, and hopes to get a diverse representation of its various sounds posted for its fans.
