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Biography

Mojomama is fueled by the power vocals of Jessica Rowand making this band stand out from the others. Mojomama combines funk, rock and soul influences from Aretha Franklin to Stevie Nicks leaving you with a new yet familiar sound. Every Mojomama performance excites the crowd with their hip shaking grooves and undeniable melodies filling your head and making you want more.

Jessica Rowand - Lead Vocals and Lyrics
Jessica Rowand, originally from the Garden state of New Jersey, has had a passion for singing all her life. Being influenced at an early age by the likes of Aretha Franklin, Joni Mitchell and Bonnie Raitt. At the age of 8 years old she took the stage for the first time to sing her rendition of winter wonderland. By High School she joined her first of many bands to come. Early in her career she fronted the all female band London Underground. They immediately took on the club scene of New York City and New Jersey playing from Asbury Park to the Wetlands.

In the early 90s Jessica decided to take her talents west as she relocated herself to Boulder Colorado. She stepped into the local scene recording with local musicians and performing part time with many local favorite groups from Lord of word to Second Sound. In 2000 Jessica contributed her smooth vocals to local recording artist “Soul Wave”, a side project of United Dope Front’s Ben Senterfit.

Jessica sang with local high-energy dance funk cover band, Funkiphino, for three years, where she established herself on the local scene as one of the definitive local Divas singing the songs of Aretha Franklin, Diana Ross and other soul legends. Tired of singing other people’s music, Jessica starting writing original songs with Bassist Paul Rogalski and Mojomama was born. Combining funk, rock and soul influences they began the process of finding an original sound. The band is playing live, receiving local radio airplay and getting very positive feedback. They have completed 2 CDs original, and all we can say is we hope the world is ready

Paul Rogalski – Bassist
Paul Rogalski, from Boston Massachusetts, graduated Berklee College of Music in the early 90s with a Professional Music Diploma. Shortly thereafter Paul left the rat race of the East Coast to find residence in Boulder, Colorado.

Once arriving in Colorado, Paul found a very welcoming music scene. Local singer Nina Storey asked Paul to join and collaborate with her talents. They released a live CD, “Nina Storey Band BOOTLEG” and played everywhere from Boulder to the L.A. House of Blues.

Paul formed local band, Coykindred, a funk rock band fronted by local diva Lauren Monroe. Within six months they composed and recorded a strong self-titled CD, which received powerful reviews on the local scene. Finally in 2002, Paul started writing music with Jessica Rowand and there came the birth of Mojomama. Settling into his own groove and creativity makes for a happy bass player. Paul also teaches electric bass full time and offers all of these experiences he has embraced over the years to the next wave of future bassists

Keith Wojciechowski – Guitars
Born and raised in Chicago, Keith grew up listening to local blues artists and legends. So naturally these artists have had a profound impact on Keith’s guitar playing and the feel that he brings to the instrument. Compelled by these influences he played in several bands expanding his musical repertoire to include fusion, rock, R & B and folk. He has studied music theory at Lawrence University and has taken lessons with guitarists Jack Grassel and Roger Brotherhood.

His greatest musical assets are the energy that he brings to the band, the technique that he has worked hard to establish and his tasteful rhythm playing. Listeners find that Keith’s playing sounds inspired, melodic and fresh. His main influences are Jimi Hendrix, Robben Ford, Charlie Parker and John Scofield.

Mike Fogerty – Drums
Mike is a Colorado native and has been on the music scene for 22 years. He has been the timekeeper for various Front Range bands such as The Brokers, Twitch, Dave Davis and Blues Child. Playing different styles of music ranging from blues to metal to funk. He is now settled into the drum position for Mojomama. Being able to bring his experience and positive vibrations to the music, creates the rock steady groove for this mature sounding band.

Doug Carmichael - Saxophones
Doug Carmichael, a Colorado native, started playing saxophone at the age of 11. In his high school years he started studying with CU Professor of saxophone Vince Gnojek. Doug attended the University of Colorado and continued to study from Vince Gnojek and later with Tom Meyer. Doug holds an undergraduate and masters degree from CU in music education and a minor in saxophone performance. He has taught music on various levels ranging from elementary band through the college level.

He has performed with various groups ranging from the Longmont Symphony Orchestra to Big Bands in Fort Collins to small groups like the Jean Pool Trio. He continues to be in demand as a studio player throughout the front-range.

Doug has been influenced by great jazz artists like Charlie Parker, John Coltrane, Miles Davis, Michael Brecker, Kenny Garrett, Joshua Redman, and Bob Mintzer.

Doug brings intellect and a bit of maturity to the sound of Mojomama with his challenging solos, venturing to bring the listener to another place. The tone of his instrument is what you hear in your mind when envisioning a sax within a song. Which is why he has become a vital ingredient to Mojomama, bringing that killer tone to the serve the song.

Doug plays on a Selmer Mark VI Tenor with a Florida Otto Link. His alto is a Selmer Mark VII with a Claude Lakey 53 mouthpiece. His soprano is a Cannonball with a Meyer 7 mouthpiece.

Mojomama performing at Invesco Field.