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Mojo Depot

Little Rock, Arkansas, United States | INDIE

Little Rock, Arkansas, United States | INDIE
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"Veteran band finds it's Mojo, wins Showcase"

To the people who had watched five weeks of shows to determine the best original music act in Arkansas. Mojo Depot was hitting a critical stage in it's half hour set.
The Little Rock band was following a stunningly impressive 30 minutes by Sun Cured Red, an eclectic band with Fort Smith connections, and the first 10 minutes or so was not inspired.
But at about that point, guitarist Tyndall Jackson turned to a trusty friend: the sitar that sat behind him on stage, waiting to add another unique sound to Mojo's jam repertoire.
The song "Dog on the Road," several judges would say later, helped put Mojo Depot on another level, and it was mostly due to Jackson's fingerwork on the sitar.
The last two-thirds of Mojo's set, including "Dog on the Road" and the finishing "Tell Your Momma" was solid, giving the band it's win in the Arkansas Times Musician's Showcase last Friday at Jaunita's Cantina Ballroom.
Mojo Depot still had to withstand a rousing set by the show's final band, the energetic and modern-rock oriented Hap-Hazard. In the end, the six judges-ranging from music promotors to a radio station employee-gave the nob to Mojo for the title by a mere three points over Sun Cured Red, Hap Hazard and solo act Sean Rock, who could barely sing above the raucous full-house as the opening act, were also close to the leader in the final tally.
The acts were judged on a 60-point scale by each judge, with 30 points going to the originality and song quality. The other 30 points were divided evenly among musicianship, showmanship and crowd response.
"They were all damn good, every one of them," Mojo's Jackson said. "I didn't think we had a chance."
The sitar has an interesting background. It belonged to Jackson's friend Richard Lathem, who died a few years back and who left the instrument to Jackson. He say's he spent the last three years trying to learn its intricacies, and it appeared Jackson's successfully accomplished that along with being maybe the most proficient guitarist in the showcase as well.
Jackson and Mojo front man Rob Moore are both in their 30s and have known each other most of their lives. Sean Rock is 29, while the other bands were 19-25-year-old range and together a short time compared to the five-man Mojo Depot.
"I enjoyed watching all of them," Jackson said. "I think in few years that Sun Cured Red, when they get that thing going, will have Dave Matthews-caliber stuff. Hap-Hazard, they are just damn good. They are going to be monsters if they can keep it together. That's the hardest thing. You face so much turmoil in 10 or 20 years, just keeping the same guys together is difficult."
Mojo Depot embarked this week on a short tour around the Gulf Coast, with a planned performance in Mobile, Ala. on Mardi Gras before a swing through Mississippi and then back home. Hap-Hazard is on a bill Friday night, Feb. 23, at Vino's. Sean Rock appears on acoustic bills regularly in the area, and Sun Cured Red will play the Pour House Bar and Grill next month.
For winning, Mojo earned a spot in Riverfest in May, a lead in slot on a Butch Stone-organized concert at the Amphitheatre later in the season, microphone equipment from Starr's Guitars, food from Trio's, recording time from Lonesome Oak Studio in Pine Bluff and a photoshoot with the Arkansas Times' Dylan Davis, among other prizes.

- Jim Harris Arkansas Times


"Veteran band finds it's Mojo, wins Showcase"

To the people who had watched five weeks of shows to determine the best original music act in Arkansas. Mojo Depot was hitting a critical stage in it's half hour set.
The Little Rock band was following a stunningly impressive 30 minutes by Sun Cured Red, an eclectic band with Fort Smith connections, and the first 10 minutes or so was not inspired.
But at about that point, guitarist Tyndall Jackson turned to a trusty friend: the sitar that sat behind him on stage, waiting to add another unique sound to Mojo's jam repertoire.
The song "Dog on the Road," several judges would say later, helped put Mojo Depot on another level, and it was mostly due to Jackson's fingerwork on the sitar.
The last two-thirds of Mojo's set, including "Dog on the Road" and the finishing "Tell Your Momma" was solid, giving the band it's win in the Arkansas Times Musician's Showcase last Friday at Jaunita's Cantina Ballroom.
Mojo Depot still had to withstand a rousing set by the show's final band, the energetic and modern-rock oriented Hap-Hazard. In the end, the six judges-ranging from music promotors to a radio station employee-gave the nob to Mojo for the title by a mere three points over Sun Cured Red, Hap Hazard and solo act Sean Rock, who could barely sing above the raucous full-house as the opening act, were also close to the leader in the final tally.
The acts were judged on a 60-point scale by each judge, with 30 points going to the originality and song quality. The other 30 points were divided evenly among musicianship, showmanship and crowd response.
"They were all damn good, every one of them," Mojo's Jackson said. "I didn't think we had a chance."
The sitar has an interesting background. It belonged to Jackson's friend Richard Lathem, who died a few years back and who left the instrument to Jackson. He say's he spent the last three years trying to learn its intricacies, and it appeared Jackson's successfully accomplished that along with being maybe the most proficient guitarist in the showcase as well.
Jackson and Mojo front man Rob Moore are both in their 30s and have known each other most of their lives. Sean Rock is 29, while the other bands were 19-25-year-old range and together a short time compared to the five-man Mojo Depot.
"I enjoyed watching all of them," Jackson said. "I think in few years that Sun Cured Red, when they get that thing going, will have Dave Matthews-caliber stuff. Hap-Hazard, they are just damn good. They are going to be monsters if they can keep it together. That's the hardest thing. You face so much turmoil in 10 or 20 years, just keeping the same guys together is difficult."
Mojo Depot embarked this week on a short tour around the Gulf Coast, with a planned performance in Mobile, Ala. on Mardi Gras before a swing through Mississippi and then back home. Hap-Hazard is on a bill Friday night, Feb. 23, at Vino's. Sean Rock appears on acoustic bills regularly in the area, and Sun Cured Red will play the Pour House Bar and Grill next month.
For winning, Mojo earned a spot in Riverfest in May, a lead in slot on a Butch Stone-organized concert at the Amphitheatre later in the season, microphone equipment from Starr's Guitars, food from Trio's, recording time from Lonesome Oak Studio in Pine Bluff and a photoshoot with the Arkansas Times' Dylan Davis, among other prizes.

- Jim Harris Arkansas Times


"'Band of Brothers' Mojo Depot hits Cajun's stage"

Mojo Depot began some two decades ago when Jason Adams (drums), Tyndall Jackson (guitar and vocals), Rob Moore (vocals and guitar) and John "Johnny B" Wright (bass and vocals) got together under the name The Loose Change, performing at clubs that include the White Water Tavern. After a few years the band moved to the Bay Area and then to Los Angeles, where a debut CD, Phantom Train, had it's beginnings.
A new name emerged , Mojo Depot, and the group traveled and wrote more music, which became the next CD, Crazy to Believe. For a time the band was a coast to coast phenomenon, with Moore living in Berkeley, Calif., and Jackson attending Berklee College of Music in Boston. Eventually, the two rejoined their Arkansas pals and began recording off-and-on in Arkansas City, where they could work in seclusion, away from the temptation of the big city of Little Rock.
Like the "band of brothers" they consider themselves, Mojo Depot has opened shows for The Allman Brothers Band, The Neville Brothers and The Cate Brothers. Along with original songs, Mojo Depot performs selected material from The Rolling Stones, The Grateful Dead, The Allman Brothers, Taj Mahal and Robert Earl Keen. - Arkansas Democrat-Gazette


"'Band of Brothers' Mojo Depot hits Cajun's stage"

Mojo Depot began some two decades ago when Jason Adams (drums), Tyndall Jackson (guitar and vocals), Rob Moore (vocals and guitar) and John "Johnny B" Wright (bass and vocals) got together under the name The Loose Change, performing at clubs that include the White Water Tavern. After a few years the band moved to the Bay Area and then to Los Angeles, where a debut CD, Phantom Train, had it's beginnings.
A new name emerged , Mojo Depot, and the group traveled and wrote more music, which became the next CD, Crazy to Believe. For a time the band was a coast to coast phenomenon, with Moore living in Berkeley, Calif., and Jackson attending Berklee College of Music in Boston. Eventually, the two rejoined their Arkansas pals and began recording off-and-on in Arkansas City, where they could work in seclusion, away from the temptation of the big city of Little Rock.
Like the "band of brothers" they consider themselves, Mojo Depot has opened shows for The Allman Brothers Band, The Neville Brothers and The Cate Brothers. Along with original songs, Mojo Depot performs selected material from The Rolling Stones, The Grateful Dead, The Allman Brothers, Taj Mahal and Robert Earl Keen. - Arkansas Democrat-Gazette


"Mojo Depot"

Mojodepot - Mojo Depot offers a montage of musical styles reflecting a broad range of influences; the result is a great variety of flavorful music producing truly memorable audio and visual experiences. The band is made up of four lifetime colleagues forming an intriguing core group, attracting an ever-changing lineup of special guests while encouraging contributions to the creative process. A liberal approach to live and recorded music promotes and ensures a unique happening, whenever Mojo performs. Mojo Depot delivers over fifteen years of collaborative effort evoking one of the tightest and most professional rock & roll shows on the road today. After spending six years in Los Angeles, the band returned to its roots in Little Rock, Arkansas. This vantage enabled Mojo to continue pursuing their dream of playing rock and roll since their formation in 1983. Mojo has had the privilege of playing with such music greats as: The Allman Brothers, Neville Brothers, and the Radiators. Mojo Depot released Crazy to Believe in 1999 following 1996's Phantom Train, their first commercial production. Crazy to Believe incorporates the creative use of such instruments as the violin, flute, harmonica, steel guitar, and sitar. Mojo Depot is currently embarked on the exciting You Can't Get Rid Of Us! tour. The band is committed to touring with special guests as often as possible. This enriches the tapestry of this unique musical EXPERIENCE. Mojo Depot notifies essential media before gigs, conducts mail outs, and provides promotional material. - Burning Man, Black Rock City llc.


"Mojo Depot"

Mojodepot - Mojo Depot offers a montage of musical styles reflecting a broad range of influences; the result is a great variety of flavorful music producing truly memorable audio and visual experiences. The band is made up of four lifetime colleagues forming an intriguing core group, attracting an ever-changing lineup of special guests while encouraging contributions to the creative process. A liberal approach to live and recorded music promotes and ensures a unique happening, whenever Mojo performs. Mojo Depot delivers over fifteen years of collaborative effort evoking one of the tightest and most professional rock & roll shows on the road today. After spending six years in Los Angeles, the band returned to its roots in Little Rock, Arkansas. This vantage enabled Mojo to continue pursuing their dream of playing rock and roll since their formation in 1983. Mojo has had the privilege of playing with such music greats as: The Allman Brothers, Neville Brothers, and the Radiators. Mojo Depot released Crazy to Believe in 1999 following 1996's Phantom Train, their first commercial production. Crazy to Believe incorporates the creative use of such instruments as the violin, flute, harmonica, steel guitar, and sitar. Mojo Depot is currently embarked on the exciting You Can't Get Rid Of Us! tour. The band is committed to touring with special guests as often as possible. This enriches the tapestry of this unique musical EXPERIENCE. Mojo Depot notifies essential media before gigs, conducts mail outs, and provides promotional material. - Burning Man, Black Rock City llc.


Discography

Phantom Train
Crazy To Believe

Also Streaming on My Space:
www.myspace.com/mojodepot
You Tube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CzZvzZTkS1c
We have some Radio Rotation
on KABF in Arkansas.

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·Mojo Depot began some two decades ago when Jason Adams (drums), Tyndall Jackson (guitar and vocals), Rob Moore (vocals and guitar) and John “Johnny-B” Wright (bass and vocals) got together under the name The Loose Change, performing at clubs that included the White Water Tavern. After a few years, the band moved to the Bay Area and then to Los Angeles, where a debut CD, Phantom Train, had its beginnings. A new name emerged, Mojo Depot, and the group traveled and wrote more music, which became the next CD, Crazy to Believe. For a time, the band was a coast-to-coast phenomenon, with Moore living in Berkeley, Calif., and Jackson attending the Berklee College of Music in Boston. Eventually, the two rejoined their Arkansas pals and began recording off-and-on in Arkansas City, where they could work in seclusion, away from the temptations of the big city of Little Rock. Like the “band of brothers” theyconsider themselves, Mojo Depot has opened shows for The Allman Brothers Band, The Neville Brothers and The Cate Brothers. Along with original songs, Mojo Depot performs selected material from The Rolling Stones, The Grateful Dead, The Allman Brothers, Taj Mahal and Robert Earl Keen. Mojo Depot offers a montage of musical styles reflecting a broad range of influences; the result is a great variety of flavorful music producing truly memorable audio and visual experiences. The band is made up of four lifetime colleagues forming an intriguing core group, attracting an ever-changing lineup of special guests while encouraging contributions to the creative process. A liberal approach to live and recorded music promotes and ensures a unique happening, whenever Mojo performs. Mojo Depot delivers over twenty years of collaborative effort evoking one of the tightest and most professional rock & roll shows on the road today. After spending six years in Los Angeles, the band returned to its roots in Little Rock, Arkansas. This vantage enabled Mojo to continue pursuing their dream of playing rock and roll since their formation in 1983. Mojo Depot released Crazy to Believe in 1999 following 1996's Phantom Train, their first commercial production. Crazy to Believe incorporates the creative use of such instruments as the violin, flute, harmonica, steel guitar, and sitar. Mojo Depot is currently embarked on the exciting You Can't Get Rid Of Us! tour. The band is committed to touring with special guests as often as possible. This enriches the tapestry of this unique musical EXPERIENCE. Mojo Depot notifies essential media before gigs, conducts mail outs, and provides promotional material.