November 10, 2015 - 7:30 pm
About this event
The passion that infuses the music of JJ Grey & Mofro on records truly explodes in live performances. Grey and his bandmates mix Southern rock, soul, country, funk, gospel, and blues, drawing on Grey's deep roots in the rural, blue-collar area around Jacksonville, Florida. In fact, he still lives and works on the family farm. On stage, Grey is mesmerizing, crooning with eyes closed or shouting hoarsely as the spirit moves. He sings with a fierceness that reflects his love of the land and the people he writes about. They're flawed, but genuine. And sometimes, as he says in "Everything Is a Song" from his latest album, "Ol' Glory," they bring him "the joy with no opposite." As a bonus, concertgoers can enjoy a pre-show party with refreshments in the Grand Lobby starting at 6 p.m. Tickets may be purchased online, by phone or in person at the MSU Riley Center Box Office. Click the "Link" below for more information.