August 8, 2007
Austinist Previews Austin City Limits: JJ Grey & Mofro and Charlie Musselwhite
JJ Grey & Mofro churn out funky swamp rock of the breed that made Creedence Clearwater Revival famous, minus the whole, you know, Vietnam War protesting angle. The sound is southern rock full up of funk -- music for getting down, even when the steam's so thick you could cut it with a knife.
JJ Grey & Mofro
Jacksonville, FL
Latest Release: Country Ghetto, 2007
Friday the 14th, 5:15 p.m., Austin Ventures Stage
Like many great bluesman, Charlie Musselwhite spent some time in Memphis. He also battled alcoholism and staged a comeback. Today, Musselwhite continues to produce rich delta blues, heavy on history and musical skill. Even if you've never bothered much about the blues, you've probably heard a few of his licks -- much of the music on Black Snake Moan is actually Musselwhite's work.
Charlie Musselwhite
Sonoma County, CA
Latest Release: Delta Hardware, 2006
Sunday the 16th, 4 p.m., WaMu stage
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Just because CCR played 'Born on the Bayou' does not mean MOFRO sounds anything like them. And they don't
Well, for sounding nothing like CCR, they sure seem to produce songs that sound a lot like CCR with more of a funk influence.