recent review dubbed catching a Majors Junction show as, “A lot like robbing a Louisville bank, then escaping on a Harley through the back hills of Kentucky." It went on to note, "Audiences in both a beat joint in San Francisco or a Broadway bar in Nashville would tip their hat to Majors Junctions' fun-loving vibe – a vibe that could run away straight from Chicago all the way to Folsom Prison.
Rich textures created by the quintet have been described as “Plush Lonesome Western Blues.” Attracting a listener base whose musical taste ebrace the roots, Majors Junction produces a diverse meld of country honky-tonk blues with folk undertones and hints of bluegrass, Rock & Roll, and reggae. It’s a unique sound that celebrates individuality and hard work, two qualities the band shares with its home town of Chicago.
The band came together in the fall of 2002 to elaborate on a recording project of award winning songwriter/singer/musician Mike Mulcahy and singer/songwriter/musician, Marc Johns. Johns continues to contribute to Majors Junction but has passed the lead guitar role on to the back alley playing of Kevin Klein and Jay Septoski. They, along with singer/actress-Heather O’Brien, drummer- Colin Williams and bass guitarist-Michael Duplessis and keyboardist.
Majors Junction can be regularly seen and heard around Chicago playing clubs like Martyrs’ and the Kinetic Playground as well as honky tonks and bowling alleys like Lincoln Square Lanes and The Horseshoe. Mj also performs at festivals such as the Taste of Chicago and the famous Greeley Stampede in Colorado.
Their recently completed debut CD, A Desert Oasis encompasses their stand alone style of music. With tracks like Seven Miles, Damn Neil, Urban Hippy Girl and Through Chicago as illustrators, the disc tells an adventurous story about life, love, death, mental struggles and triumphs. Plus, songs like Brighter Day, 4 O’clock Road, Wasted Time and Downtown Sin make you want to put the top down on your ’72 Eldorado and cruise a stretch of road that hasn’t been touched in a while.
A recent review dubbed catching a Majors Junction show as, “A lot like robbing a Louisville bank, then escaping on a Harley through the back hills of Kentucky." It went on to note, "Audiences in both a beat joint in San Francisco or a Broadway bar in Nashville would tip their hat to Majors Junctions' fun-loving vibe – a vibe that could run away straight from Chicago all the way to Folsom Prison."
With its population of 2 people and a dog named dog, Majors Junction symbolizes the stand alone maverick qualities of the band that shares its name. Compromising for no one Majors Junction utilizes its unique song writing and imagery to take you places you have never been. The place is real, the music is real. Dust off your jeans, have a seat and enjoy the ride.
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