The post-grunge/ hard rock band Blacktop Mojo was formed in 2012 by lead singer Matt James and drummer Nathan Gillis in Palestine, Texas, a town all 5 current members still call home. Along with guitarists Ryan Keifer and Kenneth Irwin, as well as bassist Chris Davis, Blacktop Mojo released their debut album “I Am” just two years later. In 2015 Matt Curtis replaced Davis, and Irwin’s departure in 2018 made way for Chuck Wepfer to […]
BLACKTOP MOJO LIVE AT THE WEBSTER UNDERGROUND
Blacktop Mojo came a-calling to Ct. this past week. They played an audacious set at the famed Webster Underground in Hartford. Blacktop Mojo is a five piece dynamic steamroller that transforms the stage into a visual and aural jubilee. The band romps around the dais like devilish maniacs. All the while, their musicianship is outstanding. Blacktop Mojo is known for their powerful live shows and once again they did not disappoint. Blacktop Mojo is based […]
BLACKTOP MOJO – ARTIST SPOTLIGHT & ALBUM REVIEW
Blacktop Mojo is a hard hitting rock band from Palestine, Texas who have just released their fourth album aptly entitled Blacktop Mojo. Formed in 2012 by vocalist Matt James and drummer Nathan Gillis, the group has developed a driving sound that encompasses elements of hard rock and grunge with a classic rock foundation. The remaining members of the quintet are Ryan Keifer (Guitar), Chuck Wepfer (Guitar) and Matt Curtis (Bass). Self describing their music as […]