Mojomama is fueled by the power vocals of Jessica Rowand making this band stand out from the others. Mojomama combines Old School R&B and Funk influences from Aretha Franklin to Stevie Nicks and Susan Tedeschi leaving you with a new yet familiar sound. Every Mojomama performance excites the crowd with their hip shaking grooves and undeniable melodies filling your head and making you want more.
Jessica Rowand, originally from the Garden state of New Jersey has had a passion for singing all her life. Being influenced at an early age by the likes of Aretha Franklin, Joni Mitchell and Bonnie Raitt. At the age of 8 years old she took the stage for the first time to sing her rendition of winter wonderland. By High School she joined her first of many bands to come. Early in her career she fronted the all female band London Underground. They immediately took on the club scene of New York City and New Jersey playing from Asbury Park to the Wetlands.
In the early 90’s Jessica decided to take her talents west as she relocated herself to Boulder Colorado. She stepped into the local scene recording with local musicians and performing part time with many local favorite groups from Lord of word to Second Sound . In 2000 Jessica contributed her smooth vocals to local recording artist “Soul Wave”, a side project of United Dope Front’s Ben Senterfit.
Jessica sang with local high-energy dance funk cover band, Funkiphino, for three years, where she established herself on the local scene as one of the definitive local Divas singing the songs of Aretha Franklin, Diana Ross and other soul legends. Tired of singing other people’s music, Jessica starting writing original songs with Bassist Paul Rogalski and Mojo Mama was born. Combining Funk, Rock and Soul influences they began the process of finding an original sound. The band is playing live, receiving local radio airplay and getting very positive feedback. They have completed 2 cds original, and all we can say is we hope the world is ready
Paul Rogalski from Boston Massachusetts graduated Berklee College of Music in the early 90’s with a Professional Music Diploma. Shortly thereafter Paul left the rat race of the East Coast to find residence in Boulder Colorado.
Once arriving in Colorado, Paul found a very welcoming music scene. Local singer Nina Storey asked Paul to join and collaborate with her talents. They released a live CD, “Nina Storey Band BOOTLEG” and played everywhere from Boulder to the L.A. House of Blues.
Paul formed local band, Coykindred, a funk rock band fronted by local diva Lauren Monroe. Within six months they composed and recorded a strong self-titled CD, which received powerful reviews on the local scene. Finally in 2002, Paul started writing music with Jessica Rowand and there came the birth of Mojomama. Settling into his own groove and creativity makes for a happy bass player. Paul also teaches electric bass full time and offers all of these experiences he has embraced over the years to the next wave of future bassists
Bob Murnahan,on electric guitar
I attended The Ohio State University where I majored in jazz studies and also received two great years of classical guitar instruction. As a member of the OSU Jazz Ensemble I had an opportunity to tour Europe which included gigs at The North Sea and Montreaux Jazz festivals.
Some of my favorite guitarists and influences include Larry Carlton, Robben Ford, Pat Metheny, Pat Martino, Chet Atkins, Albert Lee and Eddie Van Halen. This is definitely the short list. There are many others. I am a big fan of good guitar, regardless of the style.
Steve comes from Los Angeles and brings a tight groove and modern chops to Mojomama.
He has a family background in music and continues to contribute and explore music expression through his drumming.
We're excited to have him as part of the Mojo.
SONG LIST:
1. 1 Ain’t no sunshine - Bill Withers
2 Baby I love you - Aretha Franklin
3 Black Magic woman - Santana
4 Call Me the Breeze - Lynyrd Skynyrd
5 Cissy Strutt - Funky Meters
6 Crossroads - Eric Clapton
7 Dark star - CSN
8 Don't change horses - Tower of Power
9 Don't wait too long - Madeline Paireaux
10 Fire on the Mountain - Grateful Dead
11 For heavens sake - Mojomama
12 Frankilins Tower - Grateful Dead
13 Funk 49 - James gang/Joe Walsh
14 Funk outta my face - Brothers johnson
15 Funkify your life - Funky Meters
16 Hair - Graham Central Station
17 Heard it thru the Grapevine - Gladys Night
18 Hound Dog - Elvis
19 Into the mystic - Van morrison
20 Just the two of us - Bill Withers
21 Let the good times roll - BB King
22 Let's stay together - Al Green
23 Love and happiness - Al green
24 Love me like man - Bonnie raitt
25 Master Blaster - Stevie Wonder
26 Midnight Hour - BB King
27 Miss you - Etta James
28 No satisfaction - RollingStones
29 Papa's got a brand new bag - James Brown
30 Rock Steady - Aretha franklin
31 Shakedown Street - Grateful Dead
32 Simple Song - Sly and family Stone
33 Sir Duke - Stevie Wonder
34 Spanish Moon - Little Feat
35 Stir it up- Bob Marley
36 Stray cat Strutt - Stray cats
37 Superstition - Stevie Wonder
38 Sweet Home Alabama- Lynyrd Skynyrd
39 Tell me somethin good - Rufus/Chaka Kahn
40 Thankyou - Sly and family Stone
41 Use me - Bill Withers
42 Waiting in Vain - Bob Marley
43 We want the funk - George Clinton
44 What's goin on? - Marvin Gaye
45 When u say nothing at all - Allison Kraus
46 Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong
47 Love the one you're with - Stephen Stills/Aretha
48 Damn your eyes - Etta James
49 Son of a preacher man - Joan Osbourne
50 I wish - Stevie Wonder
51 Crosstown Traffic - Jimi Hendrix
52 What is hip - Tower of {Power
53.Josie - Steely dan
54.Bring it on Home to me- Sam Cooke