This talented and award winning group of musicians came has created a new sound in Americana and Bluegrass music with a mix of originals and unique covers reflected in their first two CDs Every Second and Blue Diesel. Mark Miller and Randy Hanson created this group with a new, soulful sound rooted in original Folk and Bluegrass music. Joined by Jason “Banjo Slim” Weiss (Banjo and Vocals), Orion Boucher (Bass and Vocals), and multi-instrumentalist Dan Sankey (Fiddle and Vocals), MohaviSoul blends a variety of sounds of contemporary bluegrass to yield a contagious mix of styles that keep you dancing and singing all night.
Mohavi Soul is an amazingly skilled collection of musicians. Their original songs, and their take on others’, showcase the depth and diversity that makes bluegrass so special! But they’re also just good people. When we had to postpone their performance for my Dad’s 80th birthday, they still came by to sing a few songs and lighten his heart. Hire them if you love bluegrass. And hire them if you think heart and kindness still matter!
Response from Mohavi Soul:
Thanks so much Camille and we look forward to more occasions and more birthdays for your dad!!
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What's a farm wedding without a down-to-earth, foot stompin' band??? Incomplete, that's what.
From set up to break down, they followed through, they were intuitive per our needs, and they were interactive in al the right ways. MohaviSoul played soothing acoustic Americana jams during our cocktail hour, played next amidst our guests during dinner, then plugged in for a couple hours as the dancing commenced. They played our requested music with their own artistic flare, and perpetualed the reciprocal feeding that cycles from the dancers to the band to the dancers to the band. We kept each other in high vibes, and they certainly did their job creating an upbeat and celebratory dance floor for our multicultural group.
We would have them back for any future parties. And look forward to going to their shows throughout San Diego.
Cheers to all who made our event spectacular.
I booked MohaviSoul for a vow renewal/wedding type ceremony and reception on the beach. From our very first correspondence, they were very professional and accommodating to my numerous questions or concerns. I spoke with Randy over the course of a few months and he was able to guide me into making the right decisions for our event in regards to their performance. MohaviSoul is a very talented group and because of this they were able to adapt to our specific needs easily on the day of the event. All of the band members are courteous and fun! Hiring this band made our day so much more enjoyable. Not only did they play bluegrass, which we love, but they covered numerous other songs and genres which gave all of our guests a great experience. I'd book this band again in a heartbeat!
Price Range: Contact for rates
Gig Length: 45 - 180 minutes
Languages: English, Spanish
Crazy, musical, spontaneous, story telling balladeers spinning a journey of great music and harmonies. MohaviSoul blends a variety of sounds that include gypsy jazz, folk, Americana storytelling, soulful ballads, and contemporary bluegrass to yield a contagious mix of styles similar to Newgrass Revival, The Steel Drivers, Steep Canyon Rangers, Mumford and Sons, Trampled by Turtles, Old Crow Medicine Show, Hot Rize, Yonder Mountain String Band, the Seldom Scene, the Infamous Stringdusters, Blue Highway, GreenSkye Bluegrass, and the Sam Bush Band. With a strong San Diego following, MohaviSoul is playing regularly at San Diego venues such as House of Blues, the Griffin, the Duck Dive, etc. as well as opening for national acts like Bill Evans and Soulgrass and sold-out house concerts with IBMA Showcase Band Barefoot Movement, etc. Now in our third year this up and coming group is reaching out with fans across the US, Europe, Latin America, and Asia. A showcase band at the California Bluegrass Assoc’s Great 48 Conference in Bakersfield (January, 2014, 2015), feature act at Ramona Bluegrass Festival (May, 2014), and coming to a club, house concert, or festival near you. Will play support act for national regional acts one set up to three set shows for private parties, corporate events, and weddings.
MohaviSoul: New & original Contemporary Bluegrass from the soul, rooted in Folk and Americana
This talented and award winning group of musicians came together in 2012 to create a new sound in Americana and Bluegrass music with a mix of originals and unique covers. Mark Miller and Randy Hanson created this group with a new, soulful sound rooted in original Folk and Bluegrass music. The group immediately recorded and released our first CD, “Every Second” (January, 2013) produced by Mannequin Variety Records. Our new second CD “Blue Diesel” was released in December, 2013, featuring the nationally up and coming John Mailander on fiddle (Darol Anger Student at Berklee and Berklee classmate of our bass player, Orion Boucher). Both CD’s have received rave reviews local and nationally. The talented Dan Sankey has also joined us on fiddle for our West Coast performances. MohaviSoul blends a variety of sounds that include gypsy jazz, folk, Americana storytelling, soulful ballads, and contemporary bluegrass to yield a contagious mix of styles similar to Newgrass Revival, The Steel Drivers, Steep Canyon Rangers, Mumford and Sons, Trampled by Turtles, Old Crow Medicine Show, Hot Rize, Yonder Mountain String Band, the Seldom Scene, the Infamous Stringdusters, Blue Highway, GreenSkye Bluegrass, and the Sam Bush Band. MohaviSoul has opened for national acts like Bill Evans and Soulgrass and sold-out house concerts with IBMA Showcase Band Barefoot Movement, etc. After playing to Sold-Out crowds at the 24-Hour Film Festival Finale (> 500 people) and the Stone Brewing 18th Anniversary Beer Festival (>3,000 people) and club shows in the Gas Lamp at the new venue Tin Roof, Winston's, Duck Dive, etc…..MohaviSoul continues to bring it to it’s growing San Diego fans. Now in our third year and working on our 3rd CD, this up and coming group is reaching out with fans across the US, Europe, Latin America, and Asia. A showcase band at the California Bluegrass Assoc’s Great 48 Conference in Bakersfield (January, 2014, 2015), feature act at Ramona Bluegrass Festival (May, 2014), the Route 66 Bluegrass Festival, and Millpond Music Festival, and coming to a club, house concert, or festival near you is looking to go national in 2016. Check out one of our several live radio performances on San Diego's KSON Bluegrass hour in April, 2013, 2014, and 2015.
We can play completely acoustic or completely plugged in. If electric we require four vocal mics and a fiddle mic as well as DI's for guitar, bass, mandolin,and electric banjo.
MohaviSoul - Master Setlist
Set 1
1 To Be With You Again G steeldrivers
2 Lonesome Now A original
3 White Freightliner C townes van zandt
4 Every Second C original
5 Blue Diesel E original
6 The Way Em fastball
7 On My Way D original
8 Hometown Blues A original
9 Hobo's Song A Peter Rowan
10 Mr Engineer G Jimmy Martin
11 Full Moon G original
12 Wanted E original
13 PCH E original
14 Silver B original
15 No Expectations A rolling stones
Set 2
1 Get Lucky Dm original
2 Nashville Blues Dm Earl Scruggs
3 Blue Side of the Mountain E steeldrivers
4 Fall on my knees A traditional
5 Put that Needle Down G original
6 Gettie Up E original
7 Minor Swing Dm Django Reinhardt
8 Dozen Roses B original
9 Less and Less E Tim O'Brien
10 Working on a Building F traditional
11 99 Years A Hot Rise
12 With Car From Someone Em Dillards
13 Wild Horses G rolling stones
14 Steam Powered Aereoplane G John Hartford
15 Man of Constant Sorrow F traditional
Set 3
1 The Weight G The Band
2 Stuck in the Middle D Steeler's Wheel
3 Wagon Wheel G Old Crow Medicine Show
4 Somewhere Over the Rainbow F Harold Arlen/E.Y Harburg
4 Stuck in the Middle D Steeler's Wheel
5 Texas Eagle E Steve Earl
6 What's Going On Em Marvyn Gaye
6 Working On A Building F traditional
7 High on the Mountain F Vince Gill
8 Hotel California E Eagles
8 Lay Your Needle Down G original
9 Long Monday C John Prine
10 Canon in D D Johann Pachelbell
10 First Day of My Life Bright Eyes
11 Good Woman's Love D Cy Coben
12 Better days A original
12 1952 Vincent Black Lightning C Richard Thompson
13 Amie A Pure Prarie League
14 On and On G Bill Monroe
14 Just Won't Pay A original
15 Simple Man D Lynyrd Skynyrd
16 Long Haired Country Boy A Charlie Daniels
16 Ashoken Farewell D Jay Unger
17 Can't you see D Marshall Tucker Band
18 Turn the page Am Bob Seger
18 Drink Up and Go Home G Waylon Jennings
19 Stay Tuned D original
20 Folsum Prison Blues G Johnny Cash
20 Gold Dust Woman G Stevie Nix
21 Knee Deep in the Blues E Jimmy Martin
| Randy Hanson | Mandolin, Vocals, songwriting |
| Mark Miller | Guitar, Vocals, Songwriting |
| Jason Weiss | Banjo, Vocals |
| Orion Boucher | Bass, Vocals |
| Will Jaffe | Dobro |
| Dan Sankey | Fiddle |
MohaviSoul blends a variety of sounds that include gypsy jazz, folk, Americana storytelling, soulful ballads, and contemporary bluegrass to yield a contagious mix of styles similar to Newgrass Revival, The Steel Drivers, Steep Canyon Rangers, Mumford and Sons, Trampled by Turtles, Old Crow Medicine Show, Hot Rize, Yonder Mountain String Band, the Seldom Scene, the Infamous Stringdusters, Blue Highway, Cadillac Sky, GreenSkye Bluegrass, and the Sam Bush Band and many more!!
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