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.

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

History

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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

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

Discography

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Studio albums

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

Compilations

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Awards and nominations

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2009 Georgia Straight

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References

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  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.
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