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Mojave is an acoustic and folk band fronted by Canadian singer-songwriters Lisa Jarvis and Paul Jarvis accompanied by a varying number of musicians, started in 2007.
Mojave | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
| Genres | Acoustic Folk Alternative country |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Labels | Black Canvas Records |
| Members | Lisa Jarvis, Paul Jarvis |
| Website | mojave |
History
editThe name Mojave comes from the band's deep commitment to the environment,[1][2] and specifically to the Mojave Desert in California.
In 2009 they were voted one of Vancouver's best independent bands by The Georgia Straight.[3] Billboard magazine has called Mojave "Promising newcomers".[4]
Stories (2007)
editTheir first studio album – released Aug 30, 2007. Recorded and produced by Tim Neuhaus.[5] They are also featured on 1% For The Planet's "The Music, Vol. 1" Compilation CD, along with Jack Johnson, Josh Ritter, Grace Potter and the Nocturnals, and many others – which hit the No. 1 spot on Amazon's MP3 Bestseller list.
Crows Funeral (2009)
editTheir second studio album – released May 30, 2009. Recorded Michael Chambers, produced by Dan Achen.[6] To promote the album, they went on a cross-Canada tour from August 2009 to September 2009.[7][8]
Rainy Ghost (2013)
editTheir third studio album – released Aug 6, 2013. Recorded Geoff Johnson, mixed by Mario Loubert and mastered by Dave Chick. 100% of album sales are being donated to animal charities.
Band members
edit- Lisa Jarvis – lead vocals, guitar, acoustic guitar, banjo, harmonica, songwriter.
- Paul Jarvis – vocals, lead guitar, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, bass, songwriter.
Discography
editStudio albums
edit| Date of Release |
Title | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Stories | Black Canvas Records |
| 2009 | Crows Funeral | Black Canvas Records |
| 2013 | Rainy Ghost | Black Canvas Records |
Compilations
edit- 2010 One Percent for the Planet – The Music, Vol. 1
Awards and nominations
edit2009 Georgia Straight
edit- Won 3rd place The Georgia Straight Best of Vancouver, Best Independent Band 2009
References
edit- ^ "Entertainment News, Celebrity News, Celebrity Gossip – E! News Canada". E! Online. 4 February 2009. Retrieved 4 October 2018.
- ^ "Calgary Concert Alert – Mojave! Tonight: August 25th, 2009". Slowcoustic.com. 25 August 2009. Retrieved 4 October 2018.
- ^ "2009 Best of Vancouver – All Winners". Straight.com. 11 August 2009. Retrieved 4 October 2018.
- ^ "Chart Beat Thursday: Ke$ha, Elvis Presley, Rihanna". Billboard.com. Retrieved 4 October 2018.
- ^ "Canadian Music News » Pick up a Copy of Mojave "Stories" – Good Music, Good for the Environment!". Archived from the original on 2011-01-29. Retrieved 2009-11-12.
- ^ "Mojave: For a While". Insomnia Radio: Indie Music Network. Retrieved 4 October 2018.
- ^ [1] [dead link]
- ^ "Mojave heating up Gitter's Pub – High River Times – Alberta, CA". www.highrivertimes.com. Archived from the original on 11 July 2011. Retrieved 14 January 2022.