Pullin’ ‘Tubes: Orange Blossom Special
Over the last few years, the Southern-fried soul, rock and blues outfit MOFRO has given Wilco a run for its money in the lineup change department. With the 2007 release of Country Ghetto, the band officially changed its name to JJ Grey & MOFRO and added the Hercules Horns to the mix. JJ Grey, the driving force behind the band, cited the personal nature of the songs he’d been writing as the main reason for the new moniker.
JJ and the rest of the MOFRO boys released their latest album Orange Blossoms in late August, which is chocked full of more tunes about the state of the band’s home turf. Let’s check out their debut music video for the soul-infused, horn-laced title track…
The Florida-based band is currently in the midst of lengthy U.S. tour, so be sure to catch them when they hit your town.
More Mofro:
- JJ Grey & MOFRO Live @ ACL Fest 2008
- JJ Grey & MOFRO – Dirt Floor Cracka – Live @ ACL Fest 2005
- MTV News Your Hear It First: Mofro
Previously On HT: Picture Show – JJ Grey & MOFRO In BK
Jeffrey Greenblatt
Jeff joined the Hidden Track team full-time in 2008 and helps guide the site in his role as Managing Editor and Social Media Coordinator. Each week Jeff pens Pullin' 'Tubes, Tour Dates and Bloggy Goodness in addition to features, video posts and more. Jeff is a graduate of The George Washington University ('98), with a degree in Journalism, and has worked in the media and technology industry for the likes of MTV, VH1, A&E and Joost.
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Also, I’ve read that JJ played lead guitar on the CD… makes me wonder even more what the other guy on stage is doing exactly. Gotta say the leads are great. Not complicated or virtuistic, but fit the music perfectly.