From the Depths of the Rust Belt
Redwater RoJo was formed by Jason Meyers (lead vocals, guitar) and Joe Romito (lead guitar) in 2005. Their mutual admiration for the greats- Freddie King, Robert Johnson, and Lynyrd Skynyrd- was essential in the birth of Redwater RoJo’s patented brew of whiskey-drenched, down home rock and roll.
The eclectic sounds of Redwater RoJo are rare in Cleveland, where metal is king. From hard-hitting numbers, such as ‘Picture of a Memory’ and ‘The Wait’, to reflective tunes like ‘Your Yesterday’ and ‘Country Song Bye-Bye’, Jason Meyers’ lyrics draw the listener in and give them something worth holding on to. The addition of Joe Wheelock (bass, 2006) and Derek Desko (drums, 2008) completed the line-up. Redwater RoJo’s live shows are always the best ticket in town on any given night, delivering a live performance that will brings the crowd back for more.
Redwater RoJo has been building a solid fan base the old-fashioned way: one fan at a time. Their dedicated fans have followed them from gig to gig, from dive bars to concert halls. Cleveland’s radio stations, such as the legendary 100.7 WMMS, have been giving them radio support as well, which is rare for a local band these days. Due to overwhelming demand, Redwater RoJo released their self-titled debut in May of 2007.
Their follow up, titled The Wait, was released in January 2009. The Wait is a great collection of original music that represents the band as it is today, as well as giving the listener an idea of good things to come.
Electrifying live performances, solid original music… Redwater RoJo carries on the proud tradition of the greats that they admire. The best is yet to come.
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