Mojomama combines Old School R&B and Funk influences from Aretha Franklin to Susan Tedeschi to Steely Dan leaving you with a new yet familiar sound. The band behind Jessica's voice is tight and explosive with their tight rhythms and face melting guitar work.
Every Mojomama performance excites the crowd with their hip shaking grooves and undeniable melodies filling your head and making you want more.
Mojomama just released a new LIve Cd." Alive and Kickin'" is now available for download at CD Baby.com
7 original songs,recorded LIVE in October of 2012 and finalized by Mojomama themselves.
MOJOMAMA: Bio/CoverSongs
Jessica Rowand - Lead Vocals and Lyrics
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 - Bassist
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 - Guitar
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 Saviano - Drums
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.
MOJOMAMA Cover Song List - Private Events
SONG LIST:
1. Ain’t no sunshine - Bill Withers
2 Baby I love you - Aretha Franklin
3 Hurts so bad - Susan tedeschi
4 Kid Charlemagne - Steely dan
5 Summer time
6 Black friday Steely dan
7 Pretzel Logic Steely dan
8 Sea of love Eva Cassidy
9 Don't wait too long - Madeline Paireaux
10 Fire on the Mountain - Grateful Dead
11 Mojo workin
12 Heard it thru the Grapevine - Gladys Night
13 Funk 49 - James gang/Joe Walsh
14 Hound Dog - Elvis
15 Into the mystic - Van morrison
16 Let the good times roll - BB King
17 Love and happiness - Al green
18 Love me like man - Bonnie raitt
19 Master Blaster - Stevie Wonder
20 Midnight Hour - BB King
21 Miss you - Etta James
22 Spanish Moon - Little Feat
23 Stir it up- Bob Marley
24 Stray cat Strutt - Stray cats
25 Superstition - Stevie Wonder
26 Tell me somethin good - Rufus/Chaka Kahn
27 Thankyou - Sly and family Stone
28 Use me - Bill Withers
29 Waiting in Vain - Bob Marley
30 What's goin on? - Marvin Gaye
31 Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong
32 Love the one you're with - Stephen Stills/Aretha
33 Son of a preacher man - Joan Osbourne
34 I wish - Stevie Wonder
35 What is hip - Tower of {Power
36.Josie - Steely dan
37.Bring it on Home to me- Sam Cooke
38. Bodhisattva - Steely dan
39. Don't Take me Alive - Steely Dan
40. I Can't make you love me - Bonnie Raitt
41. Shakey Ground - Temptations
42.Seven days - Sting
43.Street life - The Crusaders
44.Fragile - Sting
45.Do it again - Steely Dan
46.Yellow Moon – Neville brothers
47.Take me to the river – Al Green