Platinum Moon

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Platinum Moon
Origin Katonah, New York
Genres Hard Rock, Rock, Heavy Metal, Pop Rock, Pop-Punk
Years active2018 (2018)–present
Website platinummoonband.com

Platinum Moon is an American rock band based in Katonah, New York. [1] [2]

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Since 2024, Platinum Moon has expanded their live presence with tours across the Northeastern United States and Canada, including support slots with artists such as All Time Low, Train, and X Ambassadors. In 2025, they won first place at the Bitter Jester Music Festival, and they are scheduled to perform at the 2026 Welcome to Rockville festival in Daytona Beach, Florida. [3] [4] [5]

History

The band was formed in 2018 [6] by brothers Anton (guitar and violin) and Joseph Klettner (keyboards and guitar). They were joined by singer AvA Anduze, whom they contacted after watching her perform in a YouTube video, [7] and drummer Ethan Grosman, who was found through a local drum instructor. [8] All were teens. [9] Calvin Strothenke was the original bassist, who was later replaced by Toby Dorfman in the following years. [10] In addition to the songwriting done by the Klettner brothers, who have classical training, [11] [12] [7] AvA, a songwriting major, also contributed a lot to the band's original writing. She cites classic rock artists such as Fleetwood Mac and The Eagles as influences, and describes the band's style as "Modern rock influenced by classic rock, with a little bit of alternative and blues influences". [13] In 2019, a local journalist compared the band's style to Janis Joplin, Blondie and Led Zeppelin. [14] The band initially promoted itself by posting covers online. [15] During the COVID-19 pandemic, they used the downtime to intensify their social media activities. [16]

The band won first place at the 2019 Connecticut's Got Talent competition. [14] Since then, they have performed at venues across the East Coast, and at various festivals, including The Big E, [17] Pleasantville Music Festival (opening for X Ambassadors [18] ), and the Mazzstock festival. [13] In 2025, they won the Bitter Jester Music Festival." [3]

The band has released two albums, Wild Minds (2019; self-produced [14] ) and Under the Riptide, [19] and an EP, Friction (2023). [15]

Following the release of their 2023 EP Friction, Platinum Moon increased their touring activity, embarking on a Northeast summer tour in 2024 that included stops in New York, Toronto, Vermont, Massachusetts, and Connecticut. [20] The band headlined shows and supported established acts across the Eastern United States and Canada, sharing stages with All Time Low, Train, and X Ambassadors. [4] Notable 2024 performances included dates in Cincinnati, Ohio (July 31), Louisville, Kentucky (August 1), and Baltimore, Maryland (June 10, 2024). [21] [22] In 2025, Platinum Moon continued their momentum with additional U.S. dates, including openings for Marty Friedman and Nikki Stringfield in Westland, Michigan (January 31), and Liliac in Lakewood, Ohio (March 6). [21] They also released singles "We Need Therapy" (March 22, 2024), "Hold The Gun" (November 24, 2024), "The Pills" (August 8, 2025), and "I AM" (September 12, 2025), further building anticipation for live sets. [23] A highlight of the year was their participation in the Bitter Jester Music Festival, a Chicagoland battle-of-the-bands competition for emerging artists under 24. Selected from over 100 applicants, Platinum Moon advanced to the grand finale on June 28 in Highland Park, Illinois, where they won first place, earning cash prizes, professional recordings, and the title of Grand Champion. [3] [24] The victory provided opportunities for future showcases, including a potential opening slot at Ravinia Festival. [25] Looking ahead, Platinum Moon is booked for the 2026 edition of Welcome to Rockville, a major rock festival at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida, scheduled for May 7–10. The event features over 160 bands across five stages, headlined by acts including Foo Fighters, Guns N' Roses, My Chemical Romance, and Bring Me the Horizon. [5] [26] This appearance marks a significant milestone, aligning with the festival's record-breaking growth and Platinum Moon's rising profile in the rock scene.

Personnel

Current members

Former members

Timeline

Platinum Moon

Touring

Platinum Moon has performed extensively across the Eastern United States and Canada, focusing on high-energy live shows that blend classic rock influences with modern pop hooks. [4] Early tours emphasized regional festivals and competitions, but since 2024, they have headlined multi-city runs and supported major acts.

Selected Tour Dates

DateCityVenueNotes
2024-06-10Baltimore, MDBaltimore SoundstageHeadliner. [27]
2024-07-31Cincinnati, OHSpring Grove Community RoomHeadliner; Northeast Summer Tour. [28]
2024-08-01Louisville, KYPriceless Occasions Events and MoreHeadliner; Northeast Summer Tour. [29]
2025-01-31Westland, MIThe Token LoungeOpening for Marty Friedman and Nikki Stringfield. [30]
2025-02-21Winchester, VABackseat EventsOpening for Liliac with Nero’s Fiddle. [31]
2025-02-22Annapolis, MDRams Head On StageOpening for Liliac. [32]
2025-02-25Clifton, NJDingbatzSupport for Very Best. [33]
2025-03-03Québec, QCL'Anti Bar & SpectaclesHeadliner; Single release show for "We Need Therapy". [34]
2025-03-06Lakewood, OHWinchester Music TavernOpening for Liliac. [35]
2025-05-15Knoxville, TNOpen ChordHeadliner; Regional tour stop. [36]
2025-06-28Highland Park, ILPort Clinton SquareWinners/Headliners; Grand Finale of Bitter Jester Music Festival (1st place, $2,000 prize, Ravinia showcase opportunity). [37] [38]
2025-09-26Rockford, ILHard Rock Live - RockfordOpening for Here Come the Mummies with Lachy Doley (Mummfest Tour). [39] [40]
2025-10-16Wilmington, NCWilson Center at Cape Fear Community CollegeHeadliner; East Coast fall tour. [41]
2025-10-17Charlotte, NCNeighborhood TheatreOpening for Here Come the Mummies with Lachy Doley (Mummfest Tour). [42] [43]
2025-10-26Falls Church, VAThe State TheatreOpening for Here Come the Mummies with Lachy Doley (Mummfest Tour). [44]
2025-11-07Fort Wayne, INThe Clyde TheatreOpening for Here Come the Mummies with Lachy Doley (Mummfest Tour). [45] [46]
2025-11-09Detroit, MISaint Andrew’s HallOpening for Here Come the Mummies with Lachy Doley (Mummfest Tour). [47]
2026-05-07Daytona Beach, FLDaytona International SpeedwayFestival appearance; Welcome to Rockville (multi-stage event with 160+ bands; headliners Foo Fighters, Guns N' Roses, My Chemical Romance, Bring Me the Horizon; specific day TBD). [48] [49]

Additional 2025 dates include support appearances on The Mummfest Tour with Here Come the Mummies (e.g., October 26 in Falls Church, VA; November 9 in Detroit, MI) and openings for X Ambassadors in select Northeastern markets. [21] [50] The band's 2025 schedule features over 25 U.S. and Canadian performances, emphasizing high-energy sets from their Friction EP and recent singles. [51]

Discography

Studio albums

TitleRelease date
Wild MindsOctober 12, 2019
Under the RiptideSeptember 24, 2021
Friction [a] June 23, 2023

Singles

TitleRelease date
Dark KnightOctober 31, 2020
All We Ever DoFebruary 27, 2021
Your ToxinsMarch 4, 2022
Lockdown NRGOctober 28, 2022
We Need TherapyMarch 22, 2024
Hold The GunNovember 24, 2024
The PillsAugust 8, 2025
I AMSeptember 12, 2025

Notes

  1. ↑ Classified as an EP

References

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  2. ↑ "Katonah Band Wins CT's Got Talent". What to Do: Armonk, Bedford & Chappaqua. Retrieved March 1, 2024.
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  4. 1 2 3 "Band and Judge Bios - Bitter Jester Music Festival 2025". Bitter Jester Foundation for the Arts. 2025. Retrieved December 1, 2025.
  5. 1 2 "Here's every band scheduled to play Daytona's Welcome to Rockville 2026 by day". The Daytona Beach News-Journal. November 18, 2025. Retrieved December 1, 2025.
  6. ↑ Goodyear, Liz (December 2, 2022). "Rock 'N' Roll Show Gives Women the Stage". RiverJournalOnline. Retrieved March 1, 2024.
  7. 1 2 Wilbur, Martin (July 5, 2022). "Young Musicians to Relish Moment in Music Festival Spotligh". The Examiner News. Retrieved March 1, 2024.
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  9. ↑ "CT's Got Talent winners Platinum Moon play Norwalk's Wall Street Theater". Norwalk Hour. July 12, 2019. Retrieved March 1, 2024.
  10. ↑ Zuckerberg, Elisa (December 22, 2022). "Review: Four Local Bands Rock the Paramount". RiverJournalOnline. Retrieved March 1, 2024.
  11. ↑ "John Jay's Joseph Klettner Earns Music Scholarship". Halston Media News. June 20, 2023.
  12. ↑ "Here's Who Won the 2018 Darien's Got Talent Competition [With Updates]". Darienite. June 24, 2018. Retrieved March 1, 2024.
  13. 1 2 Hardy, Kaitlyn (June 1, 2022). "A Quick Connect with Platinum Moon". Connect To Magazine. Retrieved March 1, 2024.
  14. 1 2 3 Belders, Kate (December 13, 2019). "Local Students Win Connecticut's Got Talent". Katonah Lewisboro Times. Halston Media News. Retrieved March 1, 2024.
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  43. ↑ "Here Come the Mummies at Neighborhood Theatre". Songkick. 2025. Retrieved December 1, 2025.
  44. ↑ "Here Come the Mummies at The State Theatre". Songkick. 2025. Retrieved December 1, 2025.
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  46. ↑ "Here Come The Mummies: The Mummfest Tour with Lachy Doley and Platinum Moon". Clyde Theatre. April 14, 2025. Retrieved December 1, 2025.
  47. ↑ "Here Come the Mummies at St. Andrew's Hall". Songkick. 2025. Retrieved December 1, 2025.
  48. ↑ "Here's every band scheduled to play Daytona's Welcome to Rockville 2026 by day". The Daytona Beach News-Journal. November 18, 2025. Retrieved December 1, 2025.
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