ABout The MOments
Naomie April and the Moments is a meeting of minds, with every song made, a world is built. Named with the intent of being in the present, their music has a way of pulling you into the moment with them. Launched by Naomie April, who was born and raised in Mills River, NC.
The core members include Micah Thomas (Drums), Alex Taub (piano), Brennan Dugan (Bass), Alex Travers(Violin) and Naomie April( Vocals/Piano). Each band member and feature artists brings a different influence/ background of genres to pull from, I.e. Jazz, pop, rock, country, blue grass, funk, ska, classical.. Some describe their music as "Jazzalachian"- A mix of jazz, indie, appalachian and pop!
At their shows you may find yourself dancing, crying, laughing, and hanging on every word as each song tells a different story. They have mastered the craft of speaking a language through their music.
Meet the BAND
NAOMIE APRIL
Singer/Songwriter/bandleader
Naomie April is a singer and songwriter from western North Carolina. Writing since the age of seven and recording since the age of twelve, Naomie’s roots in the Appalachian mountains are reflected in her bands upcoming debut album.
Piano is her main instrument, and her operatic voice that tolls like a belltower. Naomie’s original songs deliver an emotional journey through lyrical poetry. Her music radiates authenticity and evokes the deep struggle that is the human condition. Pain, wonder, joy, love and loss — Naomie April’s young voice speaks to generations of living struggle and triumph.
Photo by: Brennan Dugan
Alex Travers
Violin
Based out of Asheville NC since 2017, Alex grew up in Cary, NC playing in regional orchestras and local bands from the age of 7 and up. In 2014 he graduated with a bachelor's in Violin performance from Appalachian State University followed by several years in Nashville TN studying the music business and songwriting. Since moving to Asheville he has played with a number of great artists and bands (i.e. Asheville Symphony, Fancy and The Gentlemen, My Magnificent Nemesis, Abby the Spoon Lady, Pink Mercury, Dinah's Daydream, Parker's Back, Carly Taich, Naomie April and the Moments, Blaze the City and more) and shared the stage with such national acts as Dionne Warwick and Explosions in the Sky. Often found busking in downtown Asheville when he's not teaching at the Asheville Music Academy, Alex has a rare passion for performance and pushing boundaries of the status quo when it comes to violin. An avid student of baroque and classical music, he traverses genres with his fiddle in every project he puts himself in.
Photo by: Elliot Shwartz
Micah Thomas
Drums
Micah Thomas began his music career in 2007, soon after moving to Asheville, NC. His passion for drumming and collaborating with members of the Asheville music community has been steady and evolving throughout the years.
Whether it's playing jazz in local venues and hosting a neighborhood concert series. Recording and touring with Tall Tall Trees, teaching drum set at WCU, or playing hand percussion on the rooftops of downtown Asheville; Micah does it all for the music and community that he loves so dearly.
Photo by: Elliot Shwartz
Alex Taub
Piano
Since moving to Asheville, North Carolina in 2013, Alex has been a mainstay of it's thriving and eclectic music community. Highly versatile among a wide variety of genres, his touch, feel, and musical depth have made him one of the most in-demand musicians on the scene. He recently returned from Montreal where he received a master's degree in jazz from McGill University.
Photo by: Tom Farr
Ben Colvin
Saxophone
Ben Colvin is an Asheville based saxophonist who’s been active on the scene for the last 10 years. He’s played with a variety of groups over the years including The Juan Benavides Group, Indigo de Souza, Jointkiller Brass Band, Black Sea Beat Society, Rahm Squad, and countless others. His unique style pulls from many different genres of music that he has studied including jazz, Afro-Cuban, reggae, funk, and Turkish music. Ben holds a bachelor of music degree in jazz studies from UNC Asheville.
Photo by: Cory Marie Podielski