Bill Moio

Born and raised on the east coast, Bill Moio picked up his first guitar at the tender age of eight and made his professional debut at just fifteen years old. After finishing high school, Bill was accepted to the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston, where he studied under the late William G. Leavitt.

After leaving Boston, Bill returned home to begin teaching at The University of Maine at Augusta. It was at this time that Bill founded his first band, ''The Bill Moio Quartet.'' The group performed an eclectic blend of jazz, Latin, and funk music, hi-lighted by Bill's fiery guitar playing.

1979 found Bill heading west for a two week engagement at the MGM Reno; the two weeks turned into nine months as he found himself emersed in the show circuit throughout Nevada. Bill served as the house guitarist for Harrah's Reno and Harrah's Lake Tahoe for seven years. He held down the position of orchestra leader for Harrah's Tahoe for two years, and most recently finished a three year run in the showroom of The Rio Suites Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.

Bill has performed with the legendary soul band, Tower Of Power , and has appeared with jazz and contemporary jazz artists, Marc Russo, Richard Elliot, Ellis Hall, Bill Watrous, and Joe Diorio, to name a few.

Currently, Bill has just finished his newest solo project entitled, ''Lets Go.'' The album showcases Bill's phenomenal guitar playing, writing and arranging, featuring well crafted originals and fresh takes on the classic standards, ''Angel Eyes'' and ''My One And Only Love.'' Bill Moio's, ''Lets Go,'' is a cool blend of contemporary jazz and smooth grooves that fit perfectly into the NAC format of the 90's .