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MOJO LOCO!!!
Timothy Perkins (Upright bass, electric basses, and vocals) has developed his skills as a true all-around bassist. While living and performing for several years in Kansas City he honed his skills as a Classical, Jazz, Rock, and Fusion musician. Tim consistently provides rock-solid bass grooves and is equally able to move into the spotlight with solo work ranging from fluid, lyrical melodies to the energetic speed work and finger gymnastics typically associated with the guitar and saxophone. While actively participating in the classical and jazz scenes in Kansas City, Tim had the opportunity to perform with many of the acts that toured across the United States.
Often considered the most unusual keyboardist in Wisconsin, Greg Pagel began playing piano and composing at the age of 9. In 1995, he received a Master of Music degree from New England Conservatory in Boston. For much of the 1990’s, Greg was active in that city’s jazz and avant-garde music scene.
Greg has performed at Jordan Hall and Symphony Hall in Boston, as well as Lincoln Center in New York. He has shared the stage with such notable musicians as Kenny Wheeler, Benny Golson, Bob Moses, Luciana Souza, Janet Planet and Bobby Vinton.
In addition to MOJO LOCO!!!, Greg also performs with the jazz quartet, Groove Revolution
Born and raised in Manitowoc, WI, Tom Sobel studied classical piano at the Holy Family Conservatory from the age of 5. Tom began studying saxophones and woodwinds in addition to piano at the age of 14 and continued his jazz/musical studies at UW Eau Claire. Tom is well-versed in Jazz, Blues, Rock, Soul, Gospel, and R&B (and… Polka). Tom's musical career spans almost 5 decades. He has performed with many notable artists, including: James Solberg , Luther Allison, Buddy Miles, Taj Mahal, The Nighthawks, Clyde Stubblefield, The Box Tops. Mic Fleetwood, W.C. Clark, Vic Ferrari, Dave Steffen Band, Paul Flipowicz, The Blues Disciples, Reverend Raven, The Bel-Airs, Jimmie Vaughan, and Dave Mason. In addition to his passion for music, Tom is a private pilot, avid motorcyclist, automobile enthusiast, horseback rider, and metal & wood fabricator.
Brett Oemig was born into this world, annoyingly tapping on everything, eventually turning this annoying habit into an even more annoying habit on the drum set at age 13. After studying music at UW Stevens Point, Brett began teaching and performing professionally. He has played live and recorded with many musicians in Wisconsin in the years since, but hasn’t yet found a permanent home performing.
That is, UNTIL NOW. With Mojo Loco, Brett brings the boogyin’ beats you know and love, with a bit of his own spice to a repertoire that we’ll say is….a bit different.