MO' MOJO: A ZydecoJam Experience
Jen has led Mo' Mojo, a "Pardi-Gras" band, for over 29 years now. This female fronted, 7-piece band features 3 part vocal harmonies, Cajun accordion, rubboard, harmonica, keys, electric guitar, bass guitar, and drums.
Mo' Mojo has served as Musical Ambassadors for the U.S. Department of State over 10 tours to the following countries: Barbados, Belize, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Mexico (twice), Panama, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan.
Mo' Mojo is available for various performances including festivals, dances, clubs, camps, lectures, dance classes.
The band is Jen Maurer on vocals/accordion, Leigh Ann Wise on vocals/rubboard, Sam Rettman on harmonica, Joe Wayand on vocals/keys, Joe Golden on electric guitar, Toussaint English on vocals/bass, and Danny Jenkins on drums.
more info at momojomusic.com
THE JEN MAURER PROJECT: Roots-Based Indie Music
The Jen Maurer Project is a Roots/Indie quintet that plays all originals, which draw from various Roots Music traditions such as Americana, Old-Time, Country, and old-school Blues. The band features acoustic guitars, electric guitar, electric bass, percussion, and drums. The Jen Maurer Project is available for festivals, concert series, and clubs.
THE RHONDAS: Downhome Country Charm
The Rhondas is a female Country and Roots music trio with exquisite trio harmonies. Jen Maurer, Sarah Rolan, and Leigh Ann Wise cover lead and harmony vocals, acoustic guitar, banjo uke, upright bass, and a suitcase drum set. They perform a mixture of originals and covers. They are available for various performances including festivals, concert series, and clubs.
JEN & JOE: Jen's Happy Musical Place with Originals and Covers Graced by the Great Joe Golden, Guitarist Extraordinaire
She's an award winning songwriter, vocalist, and instrumentalist. He's “the guy,” a highly revered guitar hero. Both are kids of musicians and carry on the family tradition.
Jen and Joe played together in Mo' Mojo for 8 years in the Aughts and have played another 5 years in the current lineup. They just started playing in a duo in 2024. That kind of familiarity with each other's strengths allows this duo to shine on whatever kind of music they're playing, especially Blues and Americana. Joe electric guitar soars with the warmest of tones, and Jen joins him on rhythm acoustic guitar. Jen and Joe are available for festivals, concert series, and clubs.
MAURER & LENZ: Blues and More for the Soul
Maurer & Lenz played for 3 years in the 1990s and is back to playing shows. Mike Lenz is a NEOH Blues guitar legend. This duo specialized is old-school blues and jugband material, but can cover any kind of blues related festival, club show, or concert series. Usually they are both on guitar, but upright bass is available
JEN & BILLY: Rockin' Old-Time and Roots Music with Fiddle, Mandolin, and Guitar
Bill Lestock is a NEOH legend we local musicians call "The Great Enhancer" because he makes everything sound better, be it on fiddle, mando, or guitar. This duo alternates between Roots songs (vocals) and Roots tunes (instrumentals), and includes tradition and original music. They are available for festivals, concert series, and clubs.
JEN & JACKSON: Powerhouse Duet Singing with an emphasis on 60s R&B
Jen and Jackson is all about powerful duet singing on songs you know and love, with an emphasis on the 60s, especially R&B. Jackson is a great rhythm and lead guitarist, and Jen plays either rhythm guitar or bass, depending on the performance. Jen and Jackson are available for festivals, concert series, and clubs.