Mojave (band)

Mojave
OriginVancouver, British Columbia, Canada
GenresAcoustic
Folk
Alternative country
Years active2006–present
LabelsBlack Canvas Records
Members
  • Lisa Jarvis
  • Paul Jarvis
Websitemojave.fm

Mojave is an acoustic and folk band fronted by Canadian singer-songwriters Lisa Jarvis and Paul Jarvis accompanied by a varying number of musicians, started in 2007.

History

The name Mojave comes from the band's deep commitment to the environment,[1][2] and specifically to the Mojave Desert in California.

In 2009 they were voted one of Vancouver's best independent bands by The Georgia Straight.[3] Billboard magazine has called Mojave "Promising newcomers".[4]

Stories (2007)

Their first studio album – released Aug 30, 2007. Recorded and produced by Tim Neuhaus.[5] They are also featured on 1% For The Planet's "The Music, Vol. 1" Compilation CD, along with Jack Johnson, Josh Ritter, Grace Potter and the Nocturnals, and many others – which hit the No. 1 spot on Amazon's MP3 Bestseller list.

Crows Funeral (2009)

Their second studio album – released May 30, 2009. Recorded Michael Chambers, produced by Dan Achen.[6] To promote the album, they went on a cross-Canada tour from August 2009 to September 2009.[7][8]

Rainy Ghost (2013)

Their third studio album – released Aug 6, 2013. Recorded Geoff Johnson, mixed by Mario Loubert and mastered by Dave Chick. 100% of album sales are being donated to animal charities.

Band members

  • Lisa Jarvis – lead vocals, guitar, acoustic guitar, banjo, harmonica, songwriter.
  • Paul Jarvis – vocals, lead guitar, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, bass, songwriter.

Discography

Studio albums

Date of
Release 		Title Label
2007 Stories Black Canvas Records
2009 Crows Funeral Black Canvas Records
2013 Rainy Ghost Black Canvas Records

Compilations

Awards and nominations

2009 Georgia Straight

References

  1. ^ "Entertainment News, Celebrity News, Celebrity Gossip – E! News Canada". E! Online. 4 February 2009. Retrieved 4 October 2018.
  2. ^ "Calgary Concert Alert – Mojave! Tonight: August 25th, 2009". Slowcoustic.com. 25 August 2009. Retrieved 4 October 2018.
  3. ^ "2009 Best of Vancouver – All Winners". Straight.com. 11 August 2009. Retrieved 4 October 2018.
  4. ^ "Chart Beat Thursday: Ke$ha, Elvis Presley, Rihanna". Billboard.com. Retrieved 4 October 2018.
  5. ^ "Canadian Music News » Pick up a Copy of Mojave "Stories" – Good Music, Good for the Environment!". Archived from the original on 2011-01-29. Retrieved 2009-11-12.
  6. ^ "Mojave: For a While". Insomnia Radio: Indie Music Network. Retrieved 4 October 2018.
  7. ^ [1] [dead link‍]
  8. ^ "Mojave heating up Gitter's Pub – High River Times – Alberta, CA". www.highrivertimes.com. Archived from the original on 11 July 2011. Retrieved 14 January 2022.