Moonalice
Rock band · formed 2007
- Shows on record
- 60+
- Rooms played
- 53
- Cities
- 38
- Releases
- 19
- Last show
- Aug 31, 2025Cannifest
About
Moonalice is a band, formed in 2007, tagged blues, Carefree, folk by its sources. Shows on record run from 2008 to 2025, across 53 rooms in 38 cities.
- Barry Sless: member — MusicBrainz
- Moonalice has 10 release group(s) on MusicBrainz spanning 2007–2023 — MusicBrainz
- Moonalice formed in 2007 — Wikipedia
- Moonalice has 10 members: Roger McNamee, Pete Sears, Barry Sless, John Molo, Jason Crosby, Lester Chambers, Dylan Chambers, Erika Tietjen, Chloe Tietjen, Rachel Tietjen — Wikipedia
- Moonalice plays Rock — Wikipedia
- Moonalice has 4914 listeners on Last.fm — Moonalice on Last.fm
- Moonalice has released 10 recordings between 2008 and 2016 — Moonalice on Discogs
- Formed 2007 (Wikidata inception) — Wikidata
- Genres per Wikidata: rock music — Wikidata
- Members per Wikidata: Roger McNamee — Wikidata
The summary is assembled from the record fields and shows on this page; each fact listed names its source. See Sources & corrections for what each source supplied.
Shows
60+ on record · archive etree, Songkick, setlist.fmShows per year
- 20085 shows
- 200911 shows
- 20106 shows
- 20118 shows
- 201211 shows
- 20135 shows
- 20147 shows
- 20151 show
- 20171 show
- 20191 show
- 20211 show
- 20232 shows
- 20251 show
| Date | Venue | Billing | With |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2025 | Cannifest · Eureka, Ca.Headliner | Headliner | — |
| Dec 1, 2023 | Auburn Oddfellows Hall · AuburnHeadlinerwith Wreckless Strangers | Headliner | Wreckless Strangers |
| Nov 30, 2023 | Guild Theatre · Menlo ParkHeadlinerwith Wolf Jett | Headliner | Wolf Jett |
| Aug 6, 2021 | Black Oak Ranch · LaytonvilleSupportwith Dark Star Orchestra, David Nelson Band, Poor Man's Whiskey, +2 | Support | Dark Star Orchestra, David Nelson Band, Poor Man's Whiskey, +2 |
| Oct 22, 2019 | The Rex Theater · PittsburghHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Jun 16, 2017 | Analog Theater, The Analog · PortlandHeadlinerwith Garcia Birthday Band | Headliner | Garcia Birthday Band |
| Jun 12, 2015 | Alhambra Theatre · Portland, OregonHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Dec 17, 2014 | The Saint · Asbury ParkHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Nov 28, 2014 | Mystic Theatre · PetalumaSupportwith New Riders of the Purple Sage | Support | New Riders of the Purple Sage |
| Oct 25, 2014 | Cozmic · EugeneHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Oct 23, 2014 | Alhambra Theatre · PortlandHeadlinerwith Garcia Birthday Band | Headliner | Garcia Birthday Band |
| Aug 23, 2014 | JH Ranch · OakdaleSupportwith Marshall Tucker Band, John Waite, April Wine, +4 | Support | Marshall Tucker Band, John Waite, April Wine, +4 |
| May 30, 2014 | Napa Valley Exposition · NapaSupportwith Gin Blossoms, The Cure, Sublime With Rome, +24 | Support | Gin Blossoms, The Cure, Sublime With Rome, +24 |
| May 2, 2014 | Wonder Ballroom · PortlandHeadlinerwith Garcia Birthday Band | Headliner | Garcia Birthday Band |
| Nov 30, 2013 | Mystic Theatre · PetalumaSupportwith New Riders of the Purple Sage | Support | New Riders of the Purple Sage |
| Sep 27, 2013 | The Linda · AlbanyHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Jun 22, 2013 | Drake Park · BendHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| May 11, 2013 | Alhambra Theatre · PortlandSupportwith Stuart Davis, Garcia Birthday Band | Support | Stuart Davis, Garcia Birthday Band |
| Mar 23, 2013 | Winston's · San DiegoHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Dec 9, 2012 | Nectar Lounge · SeattleHeadlinerwith Indubious | Headliner | Indubious |
| Dec 2, 2012 | The Applegate River Lodge · ApplegateHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Nov 24, 2012 | Great American Music Hall · San FranciscoSupportwith New Riders of the Purple Sage | Support | New Riders of the Purple Sage |
| Oct 20, 2012 | IOTA Club · ArlingtonHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Oct 19, 2012 | 8X10 Club · BaltimoreHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Sep 29, 2012 | Winston's · San DiegoHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| May 12, 2012 | Domino Room · BendHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| May 10, 2012 | Applegate River Lodge · ApplegateHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Apr 3, 2012 | Off Broadway Theater (Yale University ) · New HavenHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Apr 1, 2012 | The Arch Street Tavern · HartfordHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Mar 17, 2012 | Flagstaff Brewing Company · FlagstaffHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Nov 25, 2011 | Great American Music Hall · San FranciscoSupportwith New Riders of the Purple Sage, Mookie Siegel | Support | New Riders of the Purple Sage, Mookie Siegel |
| Oct 11, 2011 | The 8x10 Club · BaltimoreHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Aug 20, 2011 | Pacifica Gardens · WilliamsHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Aug 6, 2011 | The Mint · Los AngelesHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Aug 4, 2011 | Orange County Fair · Costa MesaHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Jul 2, 2011 | Hangar On The Wharf · JuneauHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| May 4, 2011 | Union Square · San FranciscoHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Apr 4, 2011 | IOTA Club And Cafe · ArlingtonHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Sep 23, 2010 | Mexicali live · TeaneckHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Jul 25, 2010 | Dante's · PortlandHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Jul 23, 2010 | The Silver moon Brewery · BendHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| May 30, 2010 | High Noon Saloon · Madison WI USAHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Apr 10, 2010 | E-String Bar And Grill · HendersonHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Apr 9, 2010 | The Sail Inn · Tempe, AZ U.S.A.Headliner | Headliner | — |
| Nov 28, 2009 | Great American Music Hall - Benefit for Rex Fdn · San FranciscoHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Nov 28, 2009 | Great American Music Hall · San FranciscoSupportwith New Riders of the Purple Sage | Support | New Riders of the Purple Sage |
| Oct 25, 2009 | Skipper's Smokehouse · TampaHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Oct 19, 2009 | 8X10 · BaltimoreHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Oct 14, 2009 | North Star Bar · PhiladelphiaHeadlinerwith Ge Smith, Pete Sears, The Real Feel, +1 | Headliner | Ge Smith, Pete Sears, The Real Feel, +1 |
| Sep 5, 2009 | Fishlips · BakersfieldHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Aug 27, 2009 | Haines Fairgrounds · HainesHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Aug 21, 2009 | Silver Moon Brewery · BendHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Aug 19, 2009 | Hi Dive · SeattleHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Apr 27, 2009 | IOTA Club & Cafe · Arlington VaHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Feb 22, 2009 | Skipper's Smokehouse · TampaHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Dec 2, 2008 | Wow Hall · EugeneHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Nov 29, 2008 | Mystic Theatre · PetalumaSupportwith New Riders of the Purple Sage | Support | New Riders of the Purple Sage |
| Sep 12, 2008 | Eugene Celebration · EugeneHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Sep 4, 2008 | Mercy Lounge · Nashville, TN.Headliner | Headliner | — |
| Jul 5, 2008 | The Knotty Pine · VictorHeadliner | Headliner | — |
Showing the latest 60 shows; the record holds more.
Where they play
53 rooms in 38 citiesRooms played most
- Great American Music Hall · San Francisco3 shows
- Mystic Theatre · Petaluma3 shows
- Alhambra Theatre · Portland2 shows
- Skipper's Smokehouse · Tampa2 shows
- Winston's · San Diego2 shows
Cities played
- Portland5 shows
- San Francisco5 shows
- Bend4 shows
- Baltimore3 shows
- Eugene3 shows
and 33 other cities
Live history
69 shows on record- Shows counted
- 69
- First on record
- Aug 2007
- Latest on record
- Aug 2025
Shows per year
- 20076
- 20089
- 200910
- 20106
- 20118
- 201211
- 20135
- 20147
- 20151
- 20171
- 20191
- 20211
- 20232
- 20251
Top rooms
- Mystic Theatre, Petaluma · 3
- Great American Music Hall, San Francisco · 3
- Alhambra Theatre, Portland · 2
- Winston's, San Diego · 2
- 8X10 Club, Baltimore · 2
Top cities
- Portland, OR · 5
- San Francisco, CA · 5
- Bend, OR · 4
- Baltimore, MD · 4
- Petaluma, CA · 3
Often on the bill with: New Riders of the Purple Sage, Cubensis, David Nelson Band, Garcia Birthday Band, Dark Star Orchestra, JGB, Pete Sears, 31Knots
Counted from the shows BandSlate holds; missing shows are not counted.
Releases
19 releases, 2007–2023Light Side of the Moonalice: An Acoustic Adventure
2023 · Album
Full Moonalice Vol. 2
2022 · Ep
Full Moonalice, Vol. 1
2022 · Ep
High 5
2016
Dave's Way - Vol. 1-8
2012
Dave's Way #1 - #6
2011 · Ep
Dave's Way - Vol. 5
2011
Dave's Way Vol. 4
2010
Dave's Way Vol. 1
2010
Dave's Way Vol. 3
2010
2009-05-02 Narrows Center for the Arts, Fall River MA
2009 · Album
Moonalice
2009 · Album
Don Quixote's, Felton, CA (1-31-2009)
2009
Tell Me It's Okay
2008
The Jewish Mother, Virginia Beach, VA (4-15-2008)
2008
Moe's Alley, Santa Cruz, CA (3-1-2008)
2008
Compliments of Moonalice
2007
Dave's Way #7
Ep
Dave's Way #8
Ep
Lineup
- Barry Sless
Airplay
No airplay on record.
Lineup history
6 members on record- Barry Slesstenure unknown
- G.E. Smithtenure unknown
- Jimmy Sancheztenure unknown
- John Molotenure unknown
- Pete Searstenure unknown
- Roger McNameetenure unknown
Years come from public music databases. Where none says a member left, the end is shown as unknown; it does not mean they are still in the band.
Members also play in: Cowboy Jazz (via Barry Sless), Phil Lesh & Friends (via Barry Sless)
Shares members with: Bruce Hornsby And The Range (via John Molo), East Coast Offering (via John Molo), Hot Tuna (via Pete Sears), Jefferson Starship (via Pete Sears), Jorma Kaukonen Trio (via Pete Sears), Les Fleur De Lys (via Pete Sears), Liquid Jesus (via John Molo), Mill Valley Bunch (via Pete Sears) and 10 more
Photos, art and posters
Sources & corrections
| Source | Used for |
|---|---|
| MusicBrainz | Artist facts |
| Wikipedia | Artist facts |
| Moonalice on Last.fm | Artist facts |
| Moonalice on Discogs | Artist facts |
| Wikidata | Artist facts, Photos |
| archive etree | Show history |
| Songkick | Show history, Show posters |
| setlist.fm | Show history |
| TheAudioDB | Photos, Logo |
| Discogs | Credited on the record; no item on this page cites it |
| Genius | Credited on the record; no item on this page cites it |
| Last.fm | Credited on the record; no item on this page cites it |
This is a partial record of publicly documented activity. Missing shows, releases or members do not mean there are none. It does not confirm availability for booking.