The seven-member group hails from the Poconos, but the roots of most of the members are in New Jersey and New York City. The band was formed in late 2009 with three members of the New Orleans-style funk band Funk ‘N Gumbo and a number of New York jazz/soul/R&B musicians who relocated to the Poconos. The members of MOJOMO! have backed NYC and World Music acts throughout the country and the world.
As a member of the nationally known The Coasters, lead vocalist and percussionist Ron Richardson has toured the world and was one of the first Americans to perform in Red China. Saxophonist Michael Williams has performed at in New Orleans at Jazz Fest and has toured worldwide, including a tour in Africa.
The songs on the new EP release “Trippin’ for Biscuits” represent a cross-section of the music the band performs. The first cut, “Storyville,” is about a regular visitor to the one-time red light district of New Orleans. The funky title cut, “Trippin’ for Biscuits,” is the first original the band composed. The EP is being released in advance of a full-length CD due later this year.
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