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Mojo Mac — Feeling the Groove by STEPHANIE CRIDER As space allows, Up & Coming Weekly enjoys hearing from local bands and sharing their stories with our readers. Recently we had a chance to hear from Mojo Mac. UCW: Who are your band members and what instruments do they play? MM: Kent Prevatte handles vocals and guitar. Danny Bryan is our lead guitar, David Poole’s on bass guitar and Jamie Wellington plays the drums. UCW: Give us a brief history lesson on the band. When and where did you get started? MM: In Lumberton, N.C. Danny and Jamie had played together in other bands for years. They go way back. David and Danny met via the Internet in November of 2009. Danny and Jamie and David hooked up for a few sessons and felt a groove coming on. Kent joined us a few weeks later and the magic was on. All members have had plenty of stage experience. We are all mature (late 40’s, mid 50’s) and family oriented. But don’t let the grays and face lines fool ya. Mojo Mac rocks! UCW: How did the band get its name? MM: Mojo Mac was the name of Danny and Jamie’s old band. And the name was on the band wagon anyway. We and our families felt the immedi- ate Mojo and decide to keep the name. We’d like to thank Chrissy at Froggy Bottoms for our logo design. UCW: How would you define your music? MM: Classic rock with a funk/blues twist. UCW: Who are your favorite bands/influences on your music? MM: The Stones, Van Morrison, Albert King, ZZTop and The BeeGees. UCW: Do you write your own music and where does that inspiration come from? MM: Yes, we have a few originals and currently focusing on more. Real life experiences inspire us. UCW: If you only had two words to describe your band what would they be? MM: Good-time party- band ( is two hyphenated words ok? ) UCW: What are your hopes/goals for the future of your band? MM: We’d like to play out a few times a month. We love making and playing music. We’re not in it for the money. Just enough for gas and music gear! We’re working on our first cd — Interstate Blowout. release date set for spring 2011 UCW: Where do you see the band five years, 10 years from now? MM: We’d like to continue playing benefits, bars and partys and maybe buy some new equipment. UCW: Where can Fayetteville music lovers check you in the near future? MM: Froggy Bottoms, Marianis, Blackies, VFW and Last Resort. We love biker friendly benefits and pig pickin’s. 18 UCW DECEMBER 8-14, 2010 STEPHANIE CRIDER, Staff Writer COMMENTS? 484-6200 ext. 222 or Stephanie@upandcomingweekly. com CONNECTION Concert BIG APPLE 5900 Yadkin Rd. • (910) 868-5559 bigapplefay.com Thurs. Smooth Jazz with Essential Elements Sat. Eric Newsom CHARLIE MIKE’S PUB 195 Star Point Road • 826-6453 Tues. Open Jam — Bring your own instrument Sat. Open mic THE DOGHOUSE 3049 Owen Dr. • 910-826-9761 www.thedoghousegroup.com Dec. 8 Mike Odonell Dec. 10 Third Degree Dec. 11 The Rippin’ Dixie Band Dec. 12 Johnson Kinlaw Dec. 15 Mike Odonell HUSKE HARDWARE- HOUSE 405 Hay Street • 437-9905 www.huskehardware.com Thurs. 80’s Ladies Night Fri. & Sat. Live DJ and Dancing Dec. 15 Chris Hurst Dec. 22 DL Token Dec. 29 Ethan Hanson IT’Z ENTERTAINMENT CITY 4118 Legend Ave. • 910-826-4635 www.itzentertainmentcity.com Dec. 9 DJ Shawn Dec. 12 DL Token LIDOS — THE EURO SPOT 102 Person St. • 222-8237 Wed. Karaoke Thurs. Live Music Fri. & Sat. Top 40 Dance Club Dec. 8 Chris Hurst PADDY’S 2606B Raeford Rd. • 910-677-0055 www.paddygibneypub.com Wed. Steel Tip Dart Competition Thurs. Paddy & Bill Fri. Paddy & Bill POINDEXTER’S SALOON 115 Dunn Rd. • 433-2089 Wed. Bike Night with live music THE ROCK SHOP MUSIC HALL 128 S. King St. • 910-321-ROCK www.therockshoplive.com Dec. 10 Soulfl y/Straight Line Stitch/ Incite/Desperate Union Dec. 11 SALIVA/The Infl uence/Super Bob Dec. 17 Blizzards of Ozzy Dec. 18 The Murder and the Harlot/ Memphis Witch/Salvacion/ Ender Dec. 26 Morris Zardenas & The Rockfi sh Band presents Holiday Reunion Jam Dec. 31 New Years Eve Bash/Betray Your Own/Oakcrest/Schmegma The Hip-Nip Trio/Loudwater Fury/New Machine/Joy Island CALLING ALL LOCAL BANDS Fayetteville wants to know you! So here’s your opportunity. We will feature all local bands in our Concert Connection, but it’s going to take a little effort on your part. 1. E-mail Stephanie@upandcomingweekly.com for our Q&A. 2. Fill it out and e-mail it back to us. 3. Send a recent, high-resolution photo of your band. 4. Look for your article in an upcoming issue. WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM