Biography

Remember when the quality of music was judged by the raw force of a bands dynamic, as opposed to corporate sales charts and overproduced recordings? Well just in case the world may have forgotten, Grooveyard recording artist Mojo Radio is here to remind you.

With emphasis on ripping guitar lines, solid rhythm backbone, and punchy, soulful vocals, Mojo Radio aims to usher in a new approach to music that’s reminiscent of the great rock ‘n’ roll and blues techniques that have stood the test of time. Drawing heavily from the influences of bands like The Black Crowes, Drive-By Truckers, Rival Sons, Humble Pie, Free, The Faces, as well as blues artists like Muddy Waters, Freddie King, and Sonny Terry. Mojo Radio creates music that commands attention by way of an undeniable blues-rock groove and pure musical mojo.

Mojo Radio has their songs played on radio worldwide. Their music has gained them a sponsorship by Bud Light. Mojo Radio has had the honor of working with legendary Cheap Trick drummer, Bun E. Carlos, on pre-production for their first full length album. Mojo Radio has now signed a deal with Grooveyard Records to distribute their first album. This deal will take the band into new markets. Mojo Radio has shared the stage with the following artists: Ted Nugent, The BoDeans, Kansas, Foghat, Crash Test Dummies, Dan Baird and Homemade Sin (the Georgia Satellites), The Steepwater Band, Clyde Stubblefield, Earl Greyhound, Nic Cowan,The Romantics. Mojo Radio believes that they are best when seen live. They continue to win fans over, show after show.

Adam Zierten: Vocal/Harmonica
Scott Aumann: Bass
Brent King: Drums
Jason Peterson: Guitars

History

Mojo Radio (previously known as Soul Shaker) is a project made up of former members of the Wisconsin Chapter of Trinity James and Big Bad. After playing together for a year in Big Bad ,Jason, Scott and Brent decided to keep things going after Trinity relocated to Nashville. For a few months they were writing new material and moving in more of a blues based direction. Enter singer Adam Zierten from Midwest favorites Reason for Leaving and Jose and Sumlimes. Adam's voice and harmonica skills were the last pieces needed to bring Mojo Radio alive. Mojo Radio entered DNA Studios in May 2009 and walked away with an three song EP. Not too bad for a band that was only months old at that point. They now have a full length album released in late 2011 available at all shows and online for purchase.

Why did you change your name?

As many of you already know, we have changed our name to Mojo Radio. We previously went by Soul Shaker, and have been that for a couple of years. Back in mid 2011, we learned that a fellow in Austin has a trademark on Soulshaker. Long story short, we were legally obligated to change our name. Although this came as a shock to us, we feel really good about the change. Since the name change, we have played some of our biggest and best shows yet. Opening for Ted Nugent, and the BoDeans at the Overture Center, and also opening for the Crash Test Dummies at the Taste of Madison. Our Mojo is working.

One benefit of the name change is that things should be less confusing for our fans in the future. We have noticed a few times were people thought we were playing somewhere only to find out it was another Soul Shaker. If you google that name, you'll see that there are hundreds of bands called Soul Shaker. Now if you see Mojo Radio, it will most likely be us. We don't want you to waste your time on any imposters out there.

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