Chris Hersch & The MoonRaiders

...the MoonRaiders, is an instrumental twang type of project – an amalgamation of country, jazz, rock, and, well, space. It’s the soundtrack to exploring the galaxy as it exists in the confines of a spaghetti Western – with a side of extra sauce. It’s tasty. It’s worthy of seconds, thirds, and even fourths. So extend the belt, make room, and get ready for a smattering of fun.”

EDGE Magazine

Space Lasso

Chris Hersch & The MoonRaiders

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The MoonRaiders debut album “Space Lasso” features six originals by Hersch, and threestandards rearranged by Hersch.

Combining western swing,rock ‘n roll, and country jazz - The MoonRaiders showcase stellar musicians and a unique improvisational style that will please both the dancer and the hardcore music aficionado.

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The MoonRaiders debut album “Space Lasso” features six originals by Hersch, and three standards rearranged by Hersch. 

Combining western swing, rock ‘n roll, and country jazz - The MoonRaiders showcase stellar musicians and a unique improvisational style that will please both the dancer and the hardcore music aficionado.  

“Space Lasso” is an interstellar journey of western swing, country jazz, and rock n’ roll!

Chris Hersch - Guitar Mark Zaleski – Saxophones Michael Bean – Pedal Steel, Lap Steel David Andrew Moore – Drums Greg Toro - Bass

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Honky Tonk Trucker Jazz & Rock n' Roll

Chris Hersch & The MoonRaiders

The MoonRaiders are a Western Swing band that combine elements of Jazz, Rock n' Roll, Country, and Truck Driving music.

Award winning guitarist Chris Hersch (www.chrishersch.com) leads this quintet of accomplished musicians, improvising and singing their way through an eclectic set that will please both the dancer and music aficionado.

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The MoonRaiders are a Western Swing band that combine elements of Jazz, Rock n' Roll, Country, and Truck Driving music.

Award winning guitarist Chris Hersch (www.chrishersch.com) leads this quintet of accomplished musicians, improvising and singing their way through an eclectic set that will please both the dancer and music aficionado.

Drawing on a unique repertoire often overlooked in the American Songbook, The MoonRaiders pivot between Bob Wills, Chuck Berry, Dave Dudley, Commander Cody, and original music, all in one show.

This is their first EP, a calling card of sorts, featuring some choice covers that exemplify what they're all about: 'Honky Tonk Trucker Jazz & Rock n' Roll'
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Chris Hersch & The MoonRaiders is a raucous melting pot of influences...if Dick Dale met Link Wray in a Bakersfield dive and found Dana Colley to play sax, it might sound like The MoonRaiders on their debut album Space Lasso.”

The Hippo