The Barking Spider came alive with the high energy, rockin’ zydeco sounds of Mo’ Mojo this past Sunday. Nestled into the heart of the Case Western campus, the Barking Spider is a quaint venue dedicated to live music. It was packed to the gill on Sunday with people ranging from young college students to those with heads of silver enjoying their extended weekend. And everyone was clearly entertained by the lively music filling the rustic space.
It was but a few songs into the set when the front tables were pushed to the side and the audience came spilling out of their seats. Never once throughout that evening was that space empty again. The zydeco sound, so aptly captured by this group of northeast Ohio musicians, finds its origins in southwest Louisiana Creole music but has adapted and changed with the times, integrating many musical genres. Mo’ Mojo’s performance captured this diversity, filling the intimate space with a lively spirit that left toes tapping, voices singing and faces smiling from wall to wall.
The energy of the evening never wavered or waned. The zydeco spirit flowed flawlessly from band to audience and back again. As the close of the evening’s festivities impended, the shared spirit was accentuated as the audience was pulled in to assist with the last song. It didn’t take long for the entire venue to be filled with voices; "Sing it one more time like that, sing it one more time like that, sing it with me please don't let me sing alone. Sing it one more time like that, sing these troubles off my back, sing it one more time like that before you go…"
Mo’ Mojo consists of a fluid cast, but were present Sunday evening with their most common line up - Jen Maurer on accordion and lead vocals, Bill Lestock on fiddle, Joe Golden on guitar, Darren Thomas on bass, Rod Lubline on drums and Davidione Pearl on rubboard, sax, and rhythm. Sam Rettman also joined in as a guest on harmonica. If an evening of great music, dancing and fun is in your near future, take a look to see if Mo’ Mojo might be groovin’ through your neighborhood. They’re sure to provide you with an evening filled with good music, smiles and energizing entertainment.
To find out more about one of the hottest bands rocking through Northeast Ohio visit their website at www.momojomusic.com.
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