Public Relations


Physical Address:
107 Jackson Street
(Corner of Center and Short Street)
Berea, KY 40404

Mailing Address:
Berea College Public Relations
CPO 2142
Berea, KY 40404

Phone: 859-985-3018
Fax: 859-985-3556


Mojo and the Bayou Gypsies to rock Berea College Oct. 9
 
September 18, 2002
 
   
MojoBerea, Ky (9/18/02) Berea College's Seabury Center will be rockin' when Mojo and the Bayou Gypsies perform there Oct. 9.

Beginning at 8 p.m., Mojo and his Krewe will perform original Zydeco and Cajun music, Bayou comedy, introductions to Bayou culture and dance lessons, all with audience participation. Featured on television, radio, and in print media, Mojo and his band are leading performers of Cajun music who bill themselves as "the mos' fun y'all can have wit' clothes on."


Mojo, the leader of the Bayou Gypsies, has performed for more than thirty years. He is the host of the syndicated radio show, “The Red Hot Mojo Hour”, the star of the television show, “Zydeco Experience”, and he has performed across America and Canada, on television and radio, and recorded nine albums.

The Bayou Gypsies are each accomplished musicians who have toured the United States and Europe and has been featured on various recordings with numerous Zydeco musicians such as Bo Didley and Otis Bush.

The band also donates their time and talent on behalf of children's organizations and charities, such Urban Gateways: Center for Art Education. More information can be found online at www.redhotmojo.com.

This event is free and open to the public. A complete calendar of BC Convocations for 2002-03 can be found at www.berea.edu/convo.

   
CONTACT:
Jennie Godfrey, (859) 985-3024 or Julie Sowell, (859) 985-3028, Berea College Public Relations

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