It all began with an acoustic guitar, two voices and a Vancouver beach. In 2007, Paul and LJ started writing songs together as a mellow release from their hard rock bands. By the time those bands called it quits, the duo had enough material for the first Mojave album, Stories. The Mojave sound takes Paul & LJ’s hard rock roots and winds in softer harmonies. LJ’s clear vocals soar over delicate acoustic guitars, viola, violin, and eclectic percussion – weaving melodies, telling stories.
Mojave’s second album, Crow’s Funeral, was produced by Dan Achen (City & Colour, Feist) and recorded at Catherine North studios in Hamilton, ON. The response has been overwhelmingly positive, and after being approached by several established labels, Mojave decided to launch their own imprint, called Black Canvas Records. It’s a move intended to give the band full creative control and take greater advantage of social media, guerilla marketing, promotion, and digital distribution strategies.
Called “haunting and just absolutely gorgeous” by Canadian Music News and “one of the best acoustic offerings you will hear this year” by Ravenheart Music, Crow’s Funeral is a passionate follow-up to the band’s critically acclaimed first effort, Stories. Mojave was also voted one of the “Best Local Bands” in the Georgia Straight’s Best of Vancouver awards.
Mojave spent much of 2008 touring Canada and the U.S., with stops at top venues including Hollywood’s world-famous Whisky a Go Go and the House of Blues in Las Vegas. Like all their previous outings, Mojave has ensured their recent 2009 cross-Canada tour left a light footprint on the planet by carbon offsetting all travel and energy use with Less.ca.
Inseparable from Mojave's music is a deep commitment to the earth. As well as carbon offsetting, the band also donates a portion of their profits to to environmental charities through 1% for the Planet. The Crow’s Funeral CD is printed on FSC paper with soy ink and a biodegradable overwrap. Paul & LJ also help raise money for the Rest.Q Animal Sanctuary and the Stillpointe Llama Sanctuary, where they have adopted a charmingly mischievous llama named Starman.
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