JJ Grey

North Florida's JJ Grey plays roots music comprised of raw, rural blues, swampy Southern rock, and more in a loose, natural sound while maintaining a potent edge. His songs draw deep on his heritage and the world around him. He's traveled across the U.S. and Europe seeking the right musicians for his backing band, Mofro; the players usually change with each release. 2001's Blackwater and 2004's Lochloosa appeared on the Fog City label. After signing to Chicago's Alligator, Grey continued to hone Mofro's Southern Gothic approach on Country Ghetto (2007) and Orange Blossoms (200...