Whoever said jam bands were a dying breed never listened to these guys. Originally formed in Buffalo, moe. has been a ground-breaking force in the jam-band music scene since its inception in 1991. With an earthy, intense, almost rootsy sound, these veterans of the infamous Woodstock ’99 concert have garnered much critical acclaim for their energy-driven tunes and skillful musicianship. Influenced by groups such as the Grateful Dead and Primus, moe. uses the diverse styles of its individual members to create sustained high-octane improvisations that whip audiences into frenzies wherever they perform. moe. brings its unique show back to WNY just one day after a benefit concert to raise money for the Kelberman Center, an autism organization associated with Upstate Cerebral Palsy, held in Utica, NY. With an upcoming album to be released in May, moe. hopes to give Buffalonians a small taste of what they have to serve by heating up what has been an unseasonably warm winter.

Monday, January 23 @ 7pm. Town Ballroom, 681 Main St. (852-3900). $20-$23.