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Dave Orban & the Mojo Gypsies
Jazz-inflected blues and old-school R&B
Led by a New Jersey Blues Hall of Fame inductee, Dave Orban & the Mojo Gypsies fuse jazz sensibility, deep-blues roots, and original songwriting into a sound that’s anything but predictable.
Based in the central NJ/greater Philly area, since 1998, they’ve been entertaining crowds from Baltimore to NYC, and as far west as Pittsburgh. And make no mistake: They’re not your father’s blues band™!
Dave Orban & the Mojo Gypsies deliver a fresh, swinging take on the blues, blending jazz-inflected grooves, classic R&B, and a touch of New Orleans funk. Formed in 1998 and based in central New Jersey and the greater Philadelphia area, the band has performed throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. Led by New Jersey Blues Hall of Fame inductee Dave Orban, the Mojo Gypsies feature an unconventional lineup of guitar/vocals, tenor sax, bass, and drums. Their performances combine Orban’s witty, story-driven originals with deep cuts from classic and contemporary blues artists, offering audiences a soulful, energetic, and distinctly non-cookie-cutter blues experience.
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Album Review
“Dave Orban and the Mojo Gypsies did a fine job with I Heard You Twice the First Time, and it’s well worth a listen. But you’ll want to listen to it more than once, as the songs are well-written and provide a personal feel that’s hard to find in the cover songs that fill many new blues albums.” >> Read more.
Meet the Band
Led by songwriter Dave Orban on guitar and vocals, the Gypsies feature Mike Scott on tenor sax; Mike Cruse on bass, and Mark Shewchuk on drums. Playing an eclectic mix of up-tempo jazz-infused blues and old-school R&B — with a dash of N’awlins funk — the Gypsies know how to keep a crowd up on their feet and dancing!
Dave Orban
Guitar & Vocals
Mike Scott
Tenor Sax
Mark Shewchuk
Drums
Mike Cruse
Bass
“Thanks again for making our wedding reception a real dance party! We’re thrilled that you made the music a centerpiece of the occasion!”
Steve T
Arden, DE
“...everyone commented on how good the music was and that the band really knew how to get a party going.”
Michael B
Yardley, PA
“You guys played a terrific set at the Weyerbacher Blues & Brews Festival!”
Bob H
Doylestown, PA
“Many thanks for putting on a terrific show! You guys are definitely on the call-back list!”
Rich C
South Brunswick, NJ
Background
Formed in 1998, Dave Orban & the Mojo Gypsies bring a fresh, swinging approach to the blues, blending jazz-inflected grooves, classic R&B, and a touch of New Orleans funk. Based in central New Jersey and the greater Philadelphia area, the band has performed throughout the Mid-Atlantic region, from Baltimore to New York City and beyond.
Led by Dave Orban, an inductee into the New Jersey Blues Hall of Fame, the Mojo Gypsies stand apart from typical blues acts through their eclectic repertoire and unconventional lineup of guitar/vocals, tenor sax, bass, and drums. Their sound draws from Chicago and West Coast electric blues, Southern country blues, and New Orleans–style marches, all delivered with a modern, jazz-forward sensibility.
Orban has performed with or supported nationally recognized artists including James Harman, Debbie Davies, Rick Estrin & the Nightcats, John Hammond Jr., Lucky Peterson, and Selwyn Birchwood. The band’s performances feature Orban’s witty, story-driven original songs alongside deep-cut selections from classic and contemporary blues artists—music that rewards attentive listeners while keeping audiences dancing.
With an award-winning debut album of original material (I Heard You Twice the First Time, 2016) and a reputation for dynamic live shows, Dave Orban & the Mojo Gypsies deliver blues that’s soulful, swinging, and anything but predictable.
The Mojo Gypsies: Not your father’s blues band™
Q&A with Dave Orban
Mojo Gypsies bandleader Dave Orban is interviewed by Michael Limnios of Blues.gr
“Life. The ups, the downs, the successes, the failures, love, loss… you name it. It’s all about the human condition. If you’ve experienced sadness, heartache or joy, you can write a song about it.”
Read the entire interview here.
Booking and General Inquiries
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(609) 203-4211
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