89 Mojo: News/Blog

This Friday night - July 22, 2008

Hey guys!

It's been a while. We had a month off, and after enjoying some summer weekends at home, it's time to get back to the train wreck!

It all starts this Friday.... yeah I said Friday.... for the first ever Friday show at Coin's! SHOW TIME IS 9PM.
We are glad to be back as usual!
We are also happy to be welcoming Bradford class of 88' for an unofficial "Ice breaker".
Al and I graduated in that class. Ya see, we were both highly gifted as kids and graduated at the age of 13. Ironic, isn't it. Now I paint houses and serve drinks, and Al is still in college. So much for accelerated learning. But we have this band going, and we are huge in Japan..... HAHA all you doctors and lawyers from the class of 88!
Seriously, It will be nice to see some old friends.
Trust me, this train is still open to the public and departs at 9pm. You all have to show up so Al and I can atleast prove to people we haven't seen that we have DOZENS of fans!!

We have a TON of shows booked over the next few months. Check out the website for all the upcoming events and enjoy Grant's hard work. Click on our myspace link and be our friend. We are getting close to one thousand friends. The 1,000th friend will get an autographed photo of Uncle Rusty in his TUTU, a Mojo t-shirt, and a chance to play trombone with the group (backstage).

See ya Friday at 9. Peace.

DOM

Happy 4th - July 4, 2008

Here's a little treat for ya' -

Jack Blades may very well be THE coolest frontman ever. Brad Gillis' solo is full of guitar trickery - harmonics, whammy-bar workouts, and some great facial expressions. Then Jeff Watson pulls out his 8 finger technique - and it's great that he does it right in front of the camera (for guitar geeks like me). Kelly Keagy (the drummer) is showing off his horrible fashion sense...it was always some type of Richard Simmon's spandex gear, or pajamas...I'm not sure which is worse. But, hey, it was the 80's - and that excuse never gets old. The great thing, though, is that all this is being done while a huge American flag hangs behind them.

Yes, it's true. You CAN still rock in America.

New music - June 25, 2008

We've been busy working on some new originals (and a couple covers too), so those should start getting their live "auditions" soon...and hopefully your reactions to them will help us figure out what's working and what we need to go re-work. And speaking of new tunes, we also added a few live acoustic songs here on the site. One is the slowed down version of "Glad you're happy" and the other is a little ditty called "Jalisco" that our good friend Paul Geasland wrote. When Grant was out in California, he hooked up with Paul for a few beers, and they decided to try putting it onto his little digital recorder (which is a very cool piece of equipment, btw). Both of these recordings, obviously, are totally live with no overdubs...but they do contain plenty of alcohol.

Our schedule has been slightly updated, and a few more dates will be added soon, so please check back.

Take care -

Immortalized via cartoon - June 19, 2008

It was pretty cool to wake up this past Sunday morning and find us mentioned in the well known "Kenosha County" comic strip. Now we can say we've been immortalized ;-) - and we thank creator Dan Pavelich for it!

Pictures from Saturday - June 17, 2008

- have been posted. Special thanks to our buddy Matt for taking them...nice to have you back! We shared the night with a band from Green Bay called Replica (www.ReplicaLive.com). They were very cool in letting us use their equipment and excellent PA/lighting system. They're also one of the best classic rock cover bands we've ever heard. Check 'em out if you get a chance.

Considering it was Dom's birthday, along with the fact that we had an almost 2 hour break while Replica played - it wasn't the ugly train wreck we thought might happen. But it was still one darn good time! Thanks again to everyone that came out.

Woke up Sunday morning, and saw that "89 Mojo" was referenced in a cartoon strip in the Kenosha News. It was somewhat surreal, yet very cool! We received permission to post it here on our site, so once we get a jpeg made of it we'll get 'er up.

Take care.

peace & love -

Wooo - it's on cupcakes! - June 14, 2008

Tonight (yes, a few hours from now) we're at Coin's in Kenosha for 'Coin's Fest'!
The event started at noon with CCW pro wrestling from 1:30 - 4 ( I think there is a midget coming....),dunk tank (should be drunk tank!), prizes, raffles, giveaways, food, corn roast, Shawn Bodiford from the Packers,cash drawing and a bunch of other cool stuff they do so well at Coin's.
A portion of the proceeds from the event will go to the Boys and Girls club.

As for the music..
3 bands. 3D , 89 Mojo, and Replica
Here's where it gets crazy:
3D starts with a small acoustic set around 6:30
89 Mojo will play from 7:15 - 8:45
Replica will play from 9 - 10:30
Mojo will train wreck from 10:45 - till about midnight
Replica from 12:15 - ?? (and we can finish the night off with properly with you guys).

Mark (the owner) knows it's Dom's birthday, so he threw us this curve ball. Replica and 3D are really good bands. I think he's trying to take the "train wreck" to new levels!
Anyway, this is gonna be a blast. Come out and enjoy yourself. If you're an early to bed kinda person, you got time. If you're busy and can't get there til later, you still got time.
Tickets for the ALL DAY Coins Fest are $20. This is good for the raffles,cash drawing, food,ect.
There is also an 'entertainment' ticket that is good after 7pm for $7. This gets you the ROCK!

Hope to see ya' there -

Bloomin' Days - June 9, 2008

We really enjoyed playing at Bloomin' Days this past weekend. The weather held up (at least through our set), and it was very nice to be able to play a different kind of set for a different group of people (which included young kids to grandparents). The pictures from the day are up.

Don't forget about next week's show at Coin's. It's gonna rule. Dom's birthday as well as Coin's Anniversary bash. More info on it soon...

Today!! - June 7, 2008

Hey all,

Looks like summer has finally arrived. About time. With that brings our first outdoor show.
Saturday we will be at Bloomin' Days in Downtown K-town. We play at 3pm on the Friendship park stage. Located on 6th ave and 59th st. Will be doing a one hour acoustic show. For more info -http://bloomindays.exposekenosha.com/street-music-schedule
Lotta stuff for the whole family- thus, no 'sitter' or 'too late' excuses will be accepted. Best of all: it's FREE.
Come on out, the weather is supposed to be great.

Don't forget Coins fest next Saturday, June 14th. Wow, that just happens to be Dom's birthday.....

Thanks to all who came out to Ivanhoe last Saturday. That was insane!! GOOD TIMES.

We will have cd's and t-shirts for sale today. We will have tickets for the 14th for sale as well.

Be safe.

Coming up...and one kickass drummer! - May 28, 2008

Hey all!
It's been a few weeks. We've been working on some new material, Grant went to Southern Cali, Dom did some yardwork, we all went from really white to just 'kinda' white, watched the brewers collapse, and got really jacked about the next three weekends.
HERE WE GO!

This Saturday we are at The Ivanhoe in downtown Racine. Great place to play, awesome food, great drinks!! We are excited about playing some of the new material for ya. Show time is 9:30 pm. Come early to get a good spot!
http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=168456061 Ivanhoe's myspace page.

Next Saturday we are in Downtown K-town for Bloomin' Days. An outside acoustic show during the afternoon. Bring the whole family.... we'll keep it PG.
We'll remind you more about this next week!

June 14th we are at Coin's Anniversary Bash. Mojo - 3D - Replica. Good tunes! It also happens to be Dom's birthday! Do ya hear that train comin' down the track.....???
Yikes, sounds like trouble.

So, here's the deal. Come out this Saturday, next Saturday, and the following Saturday. Simple. We miss ya.
It's not the same old train wreck.... it's a new and improved 'fresh' train wreck. Nothing like it.

I'll sleep when I'm dead-- Jon Bon Jovi
Play like you never grew up -- Mark Harrod
Big Party -- Bobby Sluga
You only get one today in your whole life -- Dom
Chicks and booze, that makes me happy -- Plags
You can still rock in America - Night Ranger
Tonight's the night we make history -- STYX
Is KFC still open? - Frank the Tank

Oh, it could go on and on...

And here's a little treat for any fans of cool, rockstar drumming -

Back in the saddle - May 23, 2008

How's everyone doing?! It's been a little while - but sometimes a break every now and then is a good thing, right? Anyway, just wanna remind you about our show next Saturday at Ivanhoe. Fun place, good drinks, cool people, and some rock 'n roll. And if you get there early, they have some great food as well...plus, you will already have a seat for the night! Hope to see y'all there.

Have a great Memorial Day and weekend, and be safe.

About last week's trainwreck - May 8, 2008

Yeah...um....sorry 'bout that. I guess when there's a round a shots after every song, they're gonna catch up to you. We promise the next show will be a more focused set of music and rockin' (and just a wee bit less drinkin'). We're still working on some more new originals, and hopefully we'll continue to add one or two with each gig.

Pictures from the "Putting the Screws 2 MS" benefit are now up. Thanks to the folks that sent in them in, and also big thanks to all involved in putting the whole thing together.

That's it for now. Take care, and enjoy life a little -

Grant

Manana - May 2, 2008

Okay, our computers don't give us the option to put the little squiggly line over that first "n" in Manana (which means "tomorrow", for those who didn't take Spanish in school, or have watched Dora). Speaking of "Manana" - it's one of many great new songs by our heroes Roger Clyne & the Peacemakers. Pick up their new disc "Turbo Ocho" if you get a chance...good stuff. Also speaking of Manana - that's right, tomorrow at Coin's is gonna kick ass. Yeah, I said it. We've got some new originals to play, some old school originals, and many Mojo-fied covers that go great with celebrating Cinco de Mayo (which is the Freak's birthday as well).

Oops, and did I forget to mention that the Miller Chill Girls will be on hand?! Yup - so you don't even have to look at our sweaty mugs all night.

Cervezas.
Musica.
Bueno!!

Donde este el bano, senor?

Mojo de Mayo...or is it Cinco de Mojo - May 1, 2008

Yeah my espanol is not so hot. But add Tequila and I'm LOCO.

This Saturday we'll be at Coin's in Kenosha. We are officially making the call, it will be Cinco De Mayo 'observed'! The 3rd of May is close enough.
Only two shows in May. This one and May 31st at Ivanhoe in Racine. So don't miss out!
We will have sombreros, sing about Mexico, and quote Dora The Explorer often. It's also the FREAK's birthday observed.

Big Party! Tell all your friends.
Fiesta Grande!! Tell all your amigo's.

Hope to see ya at 10pm on Saturday.

Peace -

Double the fun! - April 18, 2008

We're playing Saturday night and then doing it all again a few hours later, on Sunday afternoon!! If you thought the Saturday Night Train Wreck was bad...wait until you see the Sunday Hangover Train Wreck! If we see ya' at both shows, we'll buy ya' a shot...or a drink...or some chips (we're easy).

4/19 - Drifter's (Paddock Lake, WI) - 10pm
4/20 - Coin's (Kenosha, WI) - 1pm

The Sunday show is for an annual MS Benefit. Not only is it very well put together, it is also a great time for a really good cause. Plus, there are tons of prizes, raffles, and lots of food.

Hope to see ya' soon.

Take care -

MySpace - April 10, 2008

When you get a chance, check out our new MySpace page - www.myspace.com/89mojo.
Al got his hands on it and pimped it up "propper"! Fo' shizzle!! Besides the sweet background, he added a bunch of pictures and a slideshow too. And if you're not one of our "friends" yet, what are ya' waiting for?!

We've been working on some new original songs, and we're really excited about them. A couple of them may even be tried out at Drifter's on April 19th...

Tonight - April 4, 2008

Just a quick reminder that we start at 9pm tonight at South of Disorder (Hemingway's Port of Call in Lake Geneva). First set will be some fun acoustic stuff, so try to make it out early! Hope to see ya' in a few hours...

Coming up - April 2, 2008

Hey all!

A rare Friday night show this weekend! We play at South of Disorder in Lake Geneva this Friday night. Cool place with a nice stage and sound system, and just oozing that Island - Buffet feel. That's cool, cuz that kinda goes hand in hand with drinking!!
Should be a good time. I hear the food is killer as well.Stop out, we could use some familiar faces in the crowd!

Here's the address:
N3270 County Road H
Lake Geneva WI 53147

Thanks to all of you who came out to coins on the 15th! Wow, what a blast. Check out the photo page to see if you're in there.

Lots of cool shows coming up, so please check back here for updates. If you don't have our new "LIVE" cd.... get on it!! Also, we are nearing 900 myspace friends, I think we should run some kind of "prize" for the 1000th myspace mojo friend. Send me your suggestions..... this ought to be good....

Hey, it's baseball season! Always brings a smile to my face, til about mid MAY!!

Support local live music. We don't know how to do much else, so this is all we got!!

Peace.

DOM 89 Mojo

J to the C - March 26, 2008

More pics from Coin's are now up. We'd really like to thank Dommer's cousin Patti for taking them and getting them to us. You rock!

Cubby Bear last weekend. Oh, where to start. Well, we've been doing this band thing for many many years, and have NEVER even come close to encountering a person like that of a man known simply as "Jack and Coke". He was rip-roaring drunk, and ready to dance or heckle us like no other human could even imagine. When we started one of our original songs, he yelled "NOOOO! ONLY COVERS! ONLY SONGS I KNOW!" To make matters worse, many of the covers we did do, he didn't recognize...even a Sublime medley. He told us we sucked. He told us nobody was dancing. This was, for the most part, true - as whenever any ladies would come out to dance, J&C would obviously join them, and they would make a quick exit. But every once in awhile we'd play a song he liked, and then we were the greatest band ever. This happened all night long, by the way. Y'see, Jack and Coke - and it's DOUBLE jack & cokes that he drinks...of course! - is a very regular customer at Cubby Bear. So, they didn't really want to kick out a large source of their income, and we understand that. So, knowing that, we ended up bantering a little bit back and forth with him from the stage...and that made it all, in some strange way, a bit more enjoyable. Good times. Yup, hopefully we'll see him at the next Cubby Bear show. But next time, his name will be up on the marquee as the headliner!

More pics! - March 21, 2008

We just received a bunch of new pictures from Coin's, so we'll be adding them very soon...

Hopefully we'll see you tomorrow night at Cubby Bear. This is truly one of the best places to see live music, as well as a very cool place to hang out...or have some great pub grub!

As promised - March 18, 2008

The pictures our good buddy M-Dizzle took are posted here. It was really cool having Chad there to lend his guitar playing on some tunes, and more importantly, he's one heck of a cool dude to have around. (Thanks for making the trip down from Madison, buddy). And once again, thank you so much to everyone that took the time to hang with us. We realize you have a ton of other options, and we appreciate you supporting us, and live music in general.

This Saturday we'll be back at the Cubby Bear in Lincolnshire. Awesome stage with an incredible sound and lighting system. Add great food and drinks and you've got a nice night planned for you....although the morning is another story...

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