Founded in April, 1995, in Cleveland, Ohio, Mojo Risin features Dexter Zirkle on vocals, Mark Jamieson s, Justin Johnson on guitar, and Steve Zavesky on drums. Unlike other Doors tribute bands across the country, Mojo Risin are Doors purists and use only vintage equipment on stage to capture that unique Doors sound. Gibson Kalamazoo, Rhodes bass piano, vintage Acoustic 260 and Fender amps, Rogers and Ludwig drum kits, Gibson SG and Les Paul for bottleneck guitar. They only use authentic gear and employ no digital processing, synthesizers, or samples to achieve this end. And unlike other Doors tribute bands, they appear in full costume and their show makes full use of lighting and theatrics to complete the illusion. However, what really sets them apart from the other bands is that they re-create a Doors concert as it may have looked and sounded live in 1969, rather than just imitate The Doors as they sounded in the studio. Of course, they started by learning the songs as they appear on the original six studio albums; but from there, they tempered their sound by injecting the "live" element that was evident on the official live releases and the countless bootlegs that are now available. In this way, they present the music of the Doors at its most raw, with all the fire and energy it deserves. No restraints or limits. You never know what might happen next. It could be beautiful, or even grotesque and this keeps the show intriguing, just as a real Doors concert was.
Mojo Risin presents The Doors in concert as they looked and sounded in 1968-69. It is very much a "show" in every respect. We treat our concerts as if we are performing musical theater in the tradition of method acting. Each band member has dutifully studied not only the musical parts, but the personality of their respective Doors counterparts. And like a real Doors concert, there is no set list. Anything can happen. Call out a song, we'll play it. We surf the vibe of the crowd. Trip out on our psychedelic light show and lose yourself in the moment. It's 1969 again!
Bio from doorstribute.com.
"I believe Jim Morrison would be honored by the professionalism and talent exhibited by Mojo Risin. A great time and great show was had by all."Greg DeClue, Tribal Soul Kitchen
"Dancing and wild abandon galore. A natural reaction to the band's fantastic stage presence." Jane Gwaltney, Tribal Soul Kitchen
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