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CROSS MOJO
The story of
CROSS MOJO: Well, you all are probably wondering “what the hell is a” or “who the hell are” CROSS MOJO. So, sit back and relax. Grab your beverage of choice, because this could take awhile. A long time ago, on a foggy morn’, a creature arose from the primordial ooze that encompasses the muddy banks of the Mississippi River. It was a creature so hideous, that people fell lifeless at but a mere glimpse of its retched form. “They” say that the creature fed on the young (and young at heart) nightly. It crept upon the innocent and took their very souls. Oops, wrong story! The origins of CROSS MOJO were actually set in motion long ago as well. I don’t think there was any fog involved, but there was a light show triggered by bass drum beats. Oh, I digress. But, that ROCKED!! Anyway, Dale and Mike met while they were in “Raizing Cane” and “Dirty Work” respectively. “Dirty Work” allowed “Raizing Cane” to open several different shows for them in attempts to get bookings at the clubs. A bond started between the two bands. “Dirty Work” dissolved and “Raizing Cane” needed a learned sound technician to tweak their knobs. A good sound tech can make or break a band, and Mike is one of the best. Over time, unrest grew in the “Raizing Cane” camp. Different tastes in music and direction drove the wedge that would lead to Dale’s departure from the band. Dale and Mike set out to conquer the world together (or at least the Clinton / Quad City surrounding areas, big and small). They performed together in several bands with several other players to varying degrees of success. It had seemed that their collective star had burnt and run its course. Dwight had embarked on his own musical journey. He played guitar for various local projects including “R.O.C.O.”, but the road to CROSS MOJO became evident when he switched to bass guitar. Dale and Dwight met each other through work; their friendship forged the roots for what was soon to come. Dwight had been performing with “Hedroom Hertz”, Mike had been performing with “The Bones”, and Dale had been involved with a couple of projects, waiting to see something special, some kind of spark. And faithful readers, the stars finally aligned for Dwight, Mike, and Dale. The result is a Rock N’ Roll machine that we like to call CROSS MOJO.
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