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Meet
MOJO &
The
Bayou Gypsies

MOJO & The Bayou Gypsies are
powerfully talented musicians and entertainers who immerse the audience
into all original Cajun and Zydeco music and dancing in the Southwest
Louisiana tradition. No one will be able to sit still, and
everyone will remember MOJO & The Bayou Gypsies forever.
MOJO’s
truly unique musical adventure literally delivers lifetime
memories. MOJO music is infectiously happy, and all ages go nuts
- to put it simply. MOJO shows are wild, but totally natural and
positive, appealing to EVERYONE in all walks of life- Boomers, kids,
teens, and even seniors.
MOJO (Accordion and Vocals)

Mojo,
leader of the Bayou Gypsies, has been performing for more than
forty
years, and from the way he moves, it's obvious that he's still excited
about what he's doing. Mojo is the vocalist,
accordion player, songwriter, and father figure for MOJO & The
Bayou Gypsies. Internationally known for his work, Mojo has
performed across America, in Europe and Canada, and is a truly
charismatic
performer.
Mojo
is also the man who, in collaboration with Frottoir maker, Tee Don
Landry, got the Frottoir -- the Zydeco rubboard -- inducted into the
Smithsonian Institution Museum of North American History Folk Music
collection!
MOJO’s
work to benefit children is legendary. As a Touring Performance
Artist and Artist in Residence, Mojo and his band deliver hundreds of
performances each year to inner-city, underprivileged and handicapped
children. Their work continues to the college level where they
perform, mentor and provide master classes. Mojo’s working tools
embrace the philosophy that “no man stands so tall as when he stoops to
help a child.”
A
portion of proceeds from every MOJO concert is donated to
charity. MOJO’s performances have benefited Rotary International,
Masonic charities, Shriners Hospital for Children, Public Action to
Deliver Shelter, Prevent Child Abuse, Habitat for Humanity, Masonic
Childrens Home, IL Foundation to Prevent Drug and Alcohol Abuse, Drug
Treatment Facilities, Masonic Hospital, American Cancer Society, Urban
Gateways Arts Outreach, YMCA and many more just in the last 12
months!
Zydeco T Carrier, Frottoir (Rubboard)

Zydeco
T Carrier is a legend known for her skill as a player of the Frottoir,
and as a charming AND exciting performer. A native of Church
Point, LA, Zydeco T is a French-speaking Creole from the famous Carrier
family. Her brother is Roy Carrier, her nephew is Chubby Carrier.
With her million dollar smile, Zydeco T is a pleasure to watch.
Greg "The Fire"
Hirte, Fiddle

Mojo’s
Fiddler, Greg Hirte, is an industry legend. Widely known for
great solos, Greg is a classically trained violinist and actor who
started playing violin at age four, and studied acting at the Piven
Theatre workshop. In 2002, Greg was nominated for a Joseph
Jefferson award for best original score. Greg came to MOJO &
The Bayou Gypsies after performing with Billy Corgan, Nick Tremulus,
Ronnie Specter, and Steve Earl. Greg’s performances are
always a treat.
Tee John Moser,
Drums

Tee
John Moser, drummer for Mojo & The Bayou Gypsies, is a lifetime
performer known for his fabulous ability. He is young, good
looking, and plays like a monster. As a drummer/percussionist,
John has performed and toured the United States, Canada and Europe. His
high-energy playing has landed him over 30 full length CD debuts along
with Radio jingles and TV spots on 3 major networks. His
career as a professional started in the mid 90's, including tours and
performances with Tito Puente, Blue Lou Marini (Blues Brothers), Clark
Terry (Johnny Carson Show), Louie Bellson, and Tito Corillio.
This young man is clearly an accomplished
musician. What else can we say? Just watch him play!
Beau Brian Burke,
Bass

Beau
Brian Burke, on bass, is a great musician and a great sport.
Playing amazing bass all night long, Beau Brian fills out Mojo's
powerful rhythm section. With a Master's Degree in Jazz Bass
Performance, Beau Brian has distinguished himself with a wide variety
of touring and performances. He is a much sought after "John Paul
Jones" actor/performer in Led Zeppelin tribute productions. Beau
Brian is also the object of the Mojo
Family's playful teasing, often in French between Mojo and Zydeco
T. You see, Beau Brian is the youngest at 23, and the whole crowd
joins in every time to say, "He's REALLY young."
Rich
"Tex"
Stitzel, Drums & Percussion

Rich
"Tex"
Stitzel, drummer and percussionist with MOJO & The Bayou Gypsies,
comes from the great Texas Percussion tradition and from a long line of
famous Texas musicians and music educators! Tex is a monster
player! He began his career at the University of North Texas, and now
tours with legendary performers and can be heard on dozens of
recordings
(albums, jingles & industrial films) playing jazz, pop, country,
latin and beyond. He has played with Mary Wilson & The Supremes,
Brad Thompson (Texas Singer/Songwriter), Bertha Coolidge (acid-jazz),
Chuck Rainey (Steely Dan), Christian Howes (Les Paul Trio),
Keith Carlock (Steely Dan), Cornelius Bumpus (Steely Dan & Doobie
Brothers), Andy Timmons (Olivia
Newton John), The Jim Widner Big Band, The Texas All-Star Big Band, and
many, many others.
The Songs
The
songs you'll hear from MOJO & The Bayou Gypsies are all Mojo
originals, from the shuffle "Louisiana Saturday Night," to the waltz,
"Cypremort Point," to the funky spooky "Madame Magique." They're
all different, they're all fun, and they all bring the spicy taste of
Louisiana Bayou country to wherever Mojo performs.
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Photos by Steve Harman Photography, Franklin, TN
MOJO's accordion built by Larry Miller, Iota, LA
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