“I always remember that enthusiasm of, ‘Music’s a fun part of life that lifts us up and should be celebrated,’” says Jake Keegan, vocalist and dobro player of rising Kansas City Americana outfit, MoonShroom. Keegan, along with his partner and bandmate, Lily B Moonflower, grew up surrounded by living, breathing creativity and artistry, whether it be at a young age in church or late night at a festival jamming under the stars. Collectively, they use words like “connecting,” “joyous,” “celebratory,” and “liberated artistic expression” to describe both the spirit of MoonShroom and their upcoming debut album, Take a Trip, which greatly reflects their collective musical upbringings. Joined by Zach Bozeman on upright bass and Colby Allen Walter on mandolin, electric guitar, and vocals, the quartet draws from an abundance of on-stage experience as individuals to create a whole new sonic universe, drawn from a blend of rock, bluegrass and indie folk and distilled into an otherworldly, energetic Americana sound. The resulting ten-song adventure of Take a Trip was recorded live at Element Recording in Kansas City.
Today, MoonShroom shared their first single from Take a Trip, the lunar invite everyone wants to get for a funky “Party on the Moon.” Jumping back and forth between a country-leaning train beat and a horn section- and electric piano-filled groove, “Party on the Moon” is all good-time all the time. “Sometimes life feels like slow-moving drudgery. It gets monotonous, and at times, there’s negativity that can’t be escaped,” say Keegan and Moonflower. “Music is a portal to another world, far away from your problems and the everyday struggle. For a brief moment in time, all the other complications that cloud our experience are lifted as we are transported to another dimension, free of all the bullshit.” “Party on the Moon” aims to do just that, barreling towards a cosmic climax of joyful celebration. “By the end of the track,” says Keegan, “all emotions and music are left on the floor, and the only thing to do is bask in it.”
Americana Highways, who premiered the single, said "...there is a touch of heartland rock here in their old-timey twang mix. This is one of those summertime, jamband festival songs, hitting the bulls-eye on capturing the heights of what a party on the moon would be. Lots of interweaving and euphoria make this simply irresistible. The video footage is pure joy."
Fans can stream or purchase “Party on the Moon” and pre-order or pre-save Take a Trip ahead of its June 27th release here. A full list of MoonShroom tour dates can be found below or at moonshroomband.com.
Take a Trip Tracklist:
Sunflower State of Mind
More with the Miles
Take a Trip
Somewhere on a Mountain
Drivin’ Through the Night
Waves of Love
Do the Damn Thing
Livin’ the Dream
Weekend with Me
Party on the Moon
Catch MoonShroom On Tour:
May 2 - Sioux City, IA • Vanguard Arts
May 3 - Omaha, NE • BBar
June 5 - Denver, CO • Velvet Banjo
June 6 - Salt Lake City, UT • The Garten Cider House
June 7 - Boise, ID • Penguilly Saloon
June 13 - Eugene, OR • Sam Bonds Garage
June 18 - Bend, OR • Old St Francis School
June 20 - Breckenridge, CO • RMU Breck
June 21 - Mankato, KS • Mammoth Festival
June 27 - Lawrence, KS • Granada Theater (Album Release Show)
July 9 - Kansas City, MO • Boulevard Brewing Live Broadcast Concert Series
July 10 - St. Claire, MO • Pickin on the Picnic Music Festival
July 18 - Denver, CO • Velvet Banjo
July 19 - Park City, UT • Silver Lake Concert Series
July 24 - Breckenridge, CO • RMU Brek
July 26 - Evergreen, CO • Cactus Jacks
July 27 - Edgewater, CO • Lot 46
August 1 - Marion, KS • Bluegrass at the Lake Festival
August 2 - Tahlequah, OK • Terp Float Festival
August 7 - Ames, IA • Allivial Brewing
August 9 - Bellevue, NE • Power & Progress Festival
August 16 - Colorado Springs, CO • Briarfest
August 24 - Jasper, AR • End Of Times Festival
September 5 - Steamboat, CO • Schmigitys
September 18-20 - Winfield, KS • Walnut Valley Bluegrass Festival
About MoonShroom: MoonShroom takes the Americana art form to the Moon! Formed in 2022 by Kansas City Songwriters Lily B Moonflower and Jake Keegan, the group quickly established itself as an act to keep your eye on, performing alongside the likes of Yonder Mountain String Band and Leftover Salmon at a variety of festivals and venues across the country with their bandmates: Colby Allen Walter (electric guitar/mandolin) and Zach Bozeman (bass). Expanding upon Americana, bluegrass, country, folk, and rock stylings by blending genuine lyrics, tight vocal harmonies, and intricate instrumental conversation, their signature “Grassadelic Twang” shines through on their debut album, Take A Trip. Due out June 27, 2025 and touring across the country to celebrate, hop on the cosmic train and come join the PARTY ON THE MOON!
