Mojave is an acoustic and

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band fronted by

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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, and specifically to the Mojave Desert in

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

''Stories'' (2007)

Their first studio album - released Aug 30, 2007. Recorded and produced by Tim Neuhaus. 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. To promote the album, they went on a cross-

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tour from August 2009 to September 2009.

''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 –

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guitar The guitar is a fretted musical instrument that typically has six strings. It is usually held flat against the player's body and played by strumming or plucking the strings with the dominant hand, while simultaneously pressing selected stri ...

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harmonica The harmonica, also known as a French harp or mouth organ, is a free reed wind instrument used worldwide in many musical genres, notably in blues, American folk music, classical music, jazz, country, and rock. The many types of harmonica inclu ...

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. *Paul Jarvis –

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Discography

Studio albums

Compilations

* 2010

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- The Music, Vol. 1

Awards and nominations

2009 Georgia Straight

*Won 3rd Place The Georgia Straight Best of Vancouver, Best Independent Band 2009

References

External links

Mojave Official Website

Mojave's CDBaby Discography

Mojave On Myspace
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