JJ Grey and Mofro bring soulful blend of music

JJ Grey and his band Mofro will take the stage Thursday at the Cox Capitol Theatre.

Their music features a “deep, soulful blend of blues, rock, funk, gospel and Southern-inspired narratives,” according to a news release, and their latest album, “Ol’ Glory,” gives listeners a sense of the “charismatic” performance Grey gives in person.

“I wanted that crucial lived-in feel,” Grey said in the release.

Songs on the album include “The Island,” “A Night to Remember,” “Turn Loose” and “Everything Is a Song.”

“I like an album to have a balance, like a novel or like a film. A triumph, a dark brooding moment or a moment of peace — that’s the only thing I consistently try to achieve with a record,” Grey said.

With influences running from Jerry Reed to Otis Redding to Run-D.M.C., Grey smoothly brings together multiple musical genres in a fashion that will thrill audiences.

Naughty Professor will open the show.

This story was originally published December 20, 2016 at 12:29 PM with the headline "JJ Grey and Mofro bring soulful blend of music."