Mama Tried and Mojo Pie

Mama Tried is a 5-piece band from Charlottesville, Va., with Susan Munson on guitar and vocals, Charlie Pastorfield on guitar and vocals, Stuart Holme on bass, Kent Raine on drums, and Sam Johnston on keys, vocals and harmonica. These five play high-energy versions of early Grateful Dead songs, plus their own impressive material, with a heavy accent on improvisation. Even though their name is taken from a Merle Haggard tune, they are definitely a “jam band," with the ability to go out exploring while remaining cohesive, then get back smoothly to the original song, and make it all sound good. Members in Mama Tried also perform with some of Charlottesville's favorite bands, including Alligator, Mojo Pie, The Cows, Indecision and the Skip Castro Band. These seasoned musicians will not disappoint!

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Mojo Pie was created when Susan Munson (Alligator, Mama Tried) invited Frank Bechter (Her Checkered Past) to a songwriting workshop, and they've been bringing original songs and eclectic covers to wineries, restaurants and events in Central Virginia ever since. With the addition of Chad Page (Project Bluebird, June Baby) and Clayton Daniels (Boxed Lunch, Project Bluebird, Midnight Buzz) this slice of Mojo Pie is sure to get you up and dancing.

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