JJ Grey & Mofro

The Country Ghetto CD has great blues songs on it.

[quote="The Angry Johnny Revue"

That was the most wonderful song I have heard in such a long time. If I wasn't in such a great mood about discovering this band, I would be in tears. Do you know what this song is about?

I honestly don't think I've liked a recommendation this much since I was introduced to Lucero around this time last year, so thank you once again. Nare Sugar off of Blackwater is one I really enjoy as well.[/quote]

Agreed--JJ is full of emotion,

This version tells the story of the song

PODCAST and NEW SONG at: http://www.wfpk.org/2012/01/23/jj-grey-in-studio/#.Tx72ZDcVjSA.twitter

{b]JJ Grey & Mofro did an interview & played a couple songs at 91.9 WFPK Radio while in Louisville this past weekend. Check it out: [/b]

JJ Grey is the front man for his band Mofro and recently played to a sold out crowd at Headliners. He talks about his musical inspirations as well as getting to play with one of his heroes. There is also a new DVD/CD capturing his live performances and life story called Brighter Days.

The new song is at like 10:40 of the podcast

So I played some stuff to my dad, he loved it. There's a JJ Grey & Mofro all ages show in Philly, about 2 hours from where I live on Friday, and he was on board at such short notice which means he must've really liked it. Then mum announced today she would be away on Friday night so there'd me nobody at home to look after my younger brothers.

The Angry Johnny Revue wrote:

So I played some stuff to my dad, he loved it. There's a JJ Grey & Mofro all ages show in Philly, about 2 hours from where I live on Friday, and he was on board at such short notice which means he must've really liked it. Then mum announced today she would be away on Friday night so there'd me nobody at home to look after my younger brothers.

Man!--almost.

JJ Tours a lot. I am going to the Falls Church show in Virgina on Saturday.

JJ has a fan site:

http://www.mofrofans.com/home.html

bobbyw24 wrote:

The Angry Johnny Revue wrote:

So I played some stuff to my dad, he loved it. There's a JJ Grey & Mofro all ages show in Philly, about 2 hours from where I live on Friday, and he was on board at such short notice which means he must've really liked it. Then mum announced today she would be away on Friday night so there'd me nobody at home to look after my younger brothers.

Man!--almost.

JJ Tours a lot. I am going to the Falls Church show in Virgina on Saturday.

JJ has a fan site:

http://www.mofrofans.com/home.html

Problem is it's very rare for me to find an all ages show for band I like within the NY/NJ/MA/PA area. Hopefully I'll be able to catch JJ next time he's in the North East.

The Angry Johnny Revue wrote:

Problem is it's very rare for me to find an all ages show for band I like within the NY/NJ/MA/PA area. Hopefully I'll be able to catch JJ next time he's in the North East.

JJ will be up north in the summer and fall. If there is an 18 or 21and up show and you cannot get in later this year, let me know and I will see if I can get you in with your dad.

In the meantime, there is a JJ Grey board with news, vids, etc.

http://forums.mofrofans.com/

bobbyw24 wrote:

The Angry Johnny Revue wrote:

Problem is it's very rare for me to find an all ages show for band I like within the NY/NJ/MA/PA area. Hopefully I'll be able to catch JJ next time he's in the North East.

JJ will be up north in the summer and fall. If there is an 18 or 21and up show and you cannot get in later this year, let me know and I will see if I can get you in with your dad.

In the meantime, there is a JJ Grey board with news, vids, etc.

http://forums.mofrofans.com/

Hmmm, all these posts about JJ Grey .... You don't happen to be the JJ Grey do you?

No but seriously, that is incredibly nice of you!

Ha. No, I am not JJ but I know him. He is a very nice humble Guy who can sing and write very well. I enjoy letting people get to know his work.

That's really cool. How did you meet him?

At a concert in Jacksonville, Fla. were we both live and are about the same age. Been to scores of shows and hang out.

Hey--JJ puts all his live shows online for Free--go here to get some

http://www.archive.org/search.php?query=jj%20grey

Webster Hall has gone and pulled a Webster Hall on me, someone to explain please. JJ's site says he's playing there on May 18th, and then on Webster Hall's website there is no mention of him and it says that on May 18th some other band is playing?

The Angry Johnny Revue wrote:

Webster Hall has gone and pulled a Webster Hall on me, someone to explain please. JJ's site says he's playing there on May 18th, and then on Webster Hall's website there is no mention of him and it says that on May 18th some other band is playing?

Yes--JJ is playing there May 18. Site sasy it is an 18+ show but I can talk to JJ about it if you are bringing your dad.

http://event.websterhall.com/#d5

Friday, May 18, 2012 - 6:30 PM

JJ Grey & Mofro
Ages 18+
Doors 6:30pm

I will be seeing JJ tonight at a little NE Florida bar: Last night after the Red Jumpsuit Apparatus show in Middleburg, a local musician came up to tell me that her dad loves Ron Paul. Then she said that say that she and her dad will be playing tonight at Preavtt's. She casually mentioned that "JJ and his trumpet player will be sitting in with us to play for Cuz." I asked her if she was talking about JJ Grey who lives like 10 minutes from Preavtts'. She confirmed that JJ Grey will be at this small bar tonight.

Obviously don't trouble yourself or anything but if you were to put the good word in for me I'd be forever in your debt, but the ol' man says he's going with or without me.

The Angry Johnny Revue wrote:

Obviously don't trouble yourself or anything but if you were to put the good word in for me I'd be forever in your debt, but the ol' man says he's going with or without me.

I talked to JJ last night. I can make it happen so you can get in with your dad--will give details in a day or so. Get your tickets.

Pic from last night's surprise show

JJ obviously did show up

Last night I was at Prevatt's Sports bar in Middleburg to see the Red Jumpsuit Apparatus. After the show, a local musician came up to tell me that her dad loves Ron Paul. Then she said that say that she and her dad will be playing tonight at Prevatt's. She casually mentioned that "JJ and his trumpet player will be sitting in with us to play for Cuz." I asked her if she was talking about JJ Grey who lives like 10 minutes from Preavtts'. She confirmed that JJ Grey and Denis will be at this small bar tonight.

She said she hits the small stage at 9 PM.

Wonder if JJ will really show up--she says it is for his good friend Cuz.

bobbyw24 wrote:

I talked to JJ last night. I can make it happen so you can get in with your dad--will give details in a day or so. Get your tickets.

MY HERO!

Let me know the details when you can.

New song that one of JJ's peeps jsut sent me from Germany

JJ GREY & MOFRO UPCOMING
TOUR DATES

April 11, 2012-The Blue Note, Columbia, MO
April 12, 2012-Abode, Witchita, KS
April 13, 2012-The Fillmore, Denver, CO
April 14, 2012-Spring Back to Vail, Vail, CO
April 15, 2012 - Steamboat Springs Ski Area, Steamboat Springs, CO
April 18, 2012-The Gillioz Theatre, Springfield, MO
April 19, 2012-Knuckleheads, Kansas City, MO
April 20, 2012 - Ft Worth Main St. Arts Festival, Ft. Worth, TX
April 21, 2012 - Old Settler's Music Festival, Austin, TX
April 22, 2012 - Houston Int'l Festival, Houston, TX
April 24, 2012 - Cain's Ballroom, Tulsa, OK
April 25, 2012 - The Rev Room, Little Rock, AR
April 26, 2012 - Varsity Theatre, Baton Rouge, LA
April 27, 2012 - Tipitina's, New Orleans, LA
April 28, 2012 - Rhythm & Ribs, St. Augustine, FL
May 11, 2012 - House of Blues, Orlando, FL
May 12, 2012 - In the Pines Music Fest, Chatom, AL
May 13, 2012-Track 29, Chattanooga, TN
May 16, 2012 - Taft Theatre, Cincinnati, OH
May 17, 2012 - House of Blues, Cleveland, OH
May 18, 2012 - Webster Hall, New York, NY
May 19, 2012 - Dominion Riverrock, Richmond, VA
May 20, 2012 - Chesapeake Bay Blues Fest, Annapolis, MD
June 23, 2012 - Monterey Bay Blues Festival, Seaside, CA
July 5, 2012 - Safeway Waterfront Blues Fest, Portland, OR
July 15, 2012 - Grand Targhee Bluegrass Fest, Alta, WY
July 28, 2012 - Prairie Dog Blues Festival, Prairie du Chien, WI
July 29, 2012 - Music at the Zoo, Apple Valley, MN
August 10, 2012 - Big Top Chautauqua Fest, Bayfield, WI
August 11, 2012 - Waukesha Bluesfest, Waukesha, WI
August 18, 2012 - Chenango Blues Festival, Norwich, NY
October 18-21, 2012 - Magnolia Fest, Live Oak, FL

Visit the JJ Grey & Mofro TOUR page for the most up-to-date schedule, times, and further details.

http://jjgrey.com/tour

If I didn't have way too much to do I'd probably check out the show in Columbia tomorrow. I work for the venue and I've been hanging up fliers for it for a few weeks now.

simo wrote:

If I didn't have way too much to do I'd probably check out the show in Columbia tomorrow. I work for the venue and I've been hanging up fliers for it for a few weeks now.

Do what you can to go.

trust me: you will be glad that you did.

Here I am talking to JJ about The Angry Johnny Revue--a 13 year old music fan who learned about him from this forum. JJ was very excited to hear about this

http://www.flickr.com/photos/7972809@N07/6786024640/