By 2008, Hoboe began to solidify as a permanent band with steady members Bob Bergeron (bass), Thom Metz (guitar) and Jon Bangs (drums) contributing their talent to help develop a distinctive oboe-rock sound fronted by oboist Zen Ben.
By 2008, Hoboe began to solidify themselves as a permanent band with steady members Bob Bergeron (bass) joining in December, 2007, Thom Metz (guitar) joining in February, 2008 and Jon Bangs (drums) joining in September, 2008. Each contributed their talent to help develop a distinctive oboe-rock sound fronted by oboist Zen Ben.