THE HOOCHIE COOCHIE BAND

Interview with Mojo (Tony) Morgan - Coventry Blues / Ska Man TO BE CONTINUED SOON Mojo (Tony) Morgan's musical career has spanned nearly 40 years and he's still playing and developing. He Mojo Morgan - photo by Missy Rose began as a bass player in a range of blues bands in 70's; fronted a Coventry ska band in the early 80's and made a single, played in a band with Roddy Radiation (after the Specials), took the blues on the road with Travelling Riverside blues band in the 80's and ran a couple of venues and in more recent years moved to Wales where he is a blues singer with his own Outfit - The Hoochie Coochie Blues Band. . Trev Teasdel Interview with Mojo Morgan March 2009 1. How and when did you get started on all this music lark and what were your early influences? When I was about 10 years old, my parent's record collection was a very large collection of artist's like Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, Lenor Horne, Billie Robert Johnson- Crossroad Holliday...

Biker Mag..Ireland MOJO SINGI'N THE BLUES Frontman theatricals set in stone as Mojo led the Hoochie Coochie Band on stage. Wearing shades that shouted I'm a blues singer,.......Bikers Festival,Stackpole....Biker Mag..Ireland .

The Hoochie Coochie Band. The Hoochie Coochie Band are a regular feature on Pembrokeshires pub circuit, have supported R & B legends, Dr. Feelgood and traded blows with Pembrokeshires Justice Done in the Face-Off at the Queens Hal, Narberth.THE BLUES are coming to Tenbys De Valence. A night full of rhythm and a lot of soul. The Hoochie Coochie Band came into existence in the last year of the previous millennium headed by Mojo Morgan after his local success with the Mojo Roadshow.

BLUES HIGHWAY BLUES HIGHWAY ....... Thanks to everyone who made it to the club on Saturday evening for the Hoochie Coochie Band double set. It was a pleasure to see audience and band alike enjoying themselves to the extent where we had people on the floor bopping. If I had to pick out a highlight it would be their rendition of the classic The Hoochie Coochie Man. I didn't think it was possible to better the original but for my money they did. The guys remarked at the end of the first set that it was a treat to play for such a knowledgeable and appreciative audience, pat yourselves on the back.

Pembrokes Western Telegraph Pembrokes Western Telegraph --Mojo Morgan's Hoochie Coochie Band -- Fishguard Arms, Haverfordwest. It is often overlooked that pubs as music venues are the live blood and thriving bedrock of the local music community.On arriving at Fishgurd Arms to sample some Cleddau Delta blues, The Hoochie Coochie Band,in unplugged mode,struk up with Dog On Heat,the first of many self-penned numbers by charismatic frontman Mojo Morgan. The band's first set was mellow with reflective blues,sometimes tentative,sometimes strident,as the songs took off on their own journeys-but one of them was called Train Girl after all.Even the front man was different in this unplugged setting-he was seated,playing guitar,his signature shades were nowhere to be seen and his trademark ponytail had been replaced by a cropped more sprightly looking coiffure.But normal Hoochie Coochie service was soon resumed as lead guitarist Vince informed us,in his introduction to the song they are n...

Tony “Mojo” Morgan This month I will be interviewing, Tony Morgan, aka, Mojo Morgan from the UK. Tony and I share a mutual interest, our love for the blues music. Without further ado, I present to you, Tony”Mojo”Morgan. BO: How did you decide to become a blues artist? BM: I didn’t decide Bobbie! It was just a feeling I have when I hear blues music, I was just hooked on these blues. BO: Have you played in the USA? BM: No, but we are playing in Costa-Rica in August 2010, we are truly looking forward to this event. BO: Do you think blues music will live forever in view of the fact that music is forever changing no matter what the genre’ is? BM: I believe blues music will survive and live on and on throughout endless times. BO: What if any significant changes have you noticed in the way blues music is delivered? BM: I think it’s great to have all the styles of blues with funk, Jazz, Rock, everything goes. There is plenty of room for all sorts of blues. BO: What is the most aw...

( FEEDBACK ) MAGAZINE FOR MUSICIANS & MUSIC FANS. THE HOOCHIE COOCHIE BAND. Think of Hoochie Coochie men and you think of Howlin Wolf or maybe Muddy Waters, but The Hoochie Coochie Band is fronted by local charismatic Blues singer Mojo Morgan. The band has had many line up changes over the years, but Mr Chilli on Bass has been there from the start, with guitarist Vince and Drummer AJ joining much later. The Haverfordwest based band play a blend of authentic blues and rock overlaid with some of their own original idea's and their sound has been described as Cleddau Delta Blues. The four musicians have combined to emerge as one of the most exciting Alternative Rock / Blues Funk bands in the country and their Professionalism, Showmanship and musical abilities provide an exhilarating musical experience. The band members have gained a lot of experience over the years with Mojo playing Bass for various bands over a thirty year period before fronting a number of bands, including a mem...

Mojo's music is coloured by the blues BEING a good blues man is not about where you happened to have been born. "Feeling the blues" is about feeling the music, and destitute or not, you either have it or you don't. Coventry has been blessed with some great blues men such as Tim James, Joe Beale, John Warwick, John Alderson and the great Mojo Morgan. Mojo Morgan was born in Gulson Road Hospital, in 1952. As a young man his chosen instrument was to be the bass guitar. He joined the popular 80s ska band EMF. "The blues gives me a feeling, which no other music can," reveals Mojo. "When I was a kid, I was listening to Robert Johnson, Bessie Smith, Muddy Waters, then all the 60s blues from the UK such as Alexis Corner, John Mayall, and the Electric Blues, that came out at that time. As I grew, so did my love of music." EMF supported the likes of The Specials, Bad Manners, The Beat, and the Bodysnatchers. "Even in EMF, a ska band, I was doing a lot o...

THE HOOCHIE COOCHIE BAND LINE UP. Take four talented musicians where their music has a strong Alternative Rock Blues Funk influence overlayed with their own original ideas. A band whose every live performance is a powerful energetic mixture of Alternative Rock Blues giving 100% Members of the band are, Mojo Morgan, vocals// Gareth Price, guitar/slide and vocals// Mr Chilli, bass and vocals// Dr Groove, drums and vocals. ====== Mojo Morgan's Hoochie Coochie Band without doubt one of the most exciting new bands to emerge onto the UKs Alternative Rock scene. Their combination of brilliant musicianship, professionalism and amazing showmanship makes HCB one of the best bands around. Perfect for any Rocking venue, Festival or Party. The Pembrokeshire's HOOCHIE COOCHIE BAND is all about having fun with their music, and their audience. We look forward to seeing you at forthcoming gigs or receiving an email from you. If you would like to contact me, and discuss the possibility of The Ho...