JJ Grey & Mofro—Preview for BRIGHTER DAYS, the Live CD/DVD release coming 9/13/11

BRIGHTER DAYS is JJ Grey's first-ever live DVD/CD. The two-disc set includes a full-length movie and a long-awaited live album. Directed by filmmaker Spookie Daly (whose work has been aired on MTV Networks, Much Music and Fuse), the film intersperses riveting concert footage of JJ and his band Mofro with the stunning beauty of Grey's north Florida home, the inspiration for so much of his music. The film also follows Grey and company into the studio and features band interviews along with insightful commentary from Grey and others, recalling the format of classic "rockumentaries." 78-minutes of stellar performances from the film are captured on the accompanying CD.

Shot on January 22, 2011 at the Variety Playhouse in Atlanta, Georgia in stunning HD and boasting 5.1 surround sound, BRIGHTER DAYS finds JJ (vocals, guitar and harmonica) and his band — Andrew Trube on lap steel and electric guitar, Anthony Farrell on organ and piano, Art Edmaiston on saxophone, Dennis Marion on trumpet, Todd Smallie on bass and Anthony Cole on drums — giving everything they have. Singing and telling stories with preacher-like conviction, JJ breaks down the wall between the audience and the performer. "I've always felt that music opens the door," says Grey, "but we've all got to walk through it together."

BRIGHTER DAYS perfectly captures Grey's power as a performer and writer, as well as the talent of his heavy-hitting band Mofro. As old fans know well and new ones keep discovering, a JJ Grey & Mofro show is a musical celebration shared between Grey and his audience, with each driving the other to greater heights. With BRIGHTER DAYS and an overflowing tour schedule, the bond between Grey and his fans grows deeper and JJ Grey's future looks brighter with each passing day.

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[59Gatorboy]

Saw JJ recently in Montreal @ L'Astral Club ! Awesome show, he and the band were great - got the crowd dancing & singing. JJ is is truly a musician with feeling, that energy comes out in droves live. GO SEE HIM....he talks to fans & signs after the show too....got the DVD/CD

[horse3334]

I met JJ at a record shop in Nashville (one of this nicest people I've ever met), been to 6 shows (+1 unplugged solo) & my band covers about 8 of his songs. This guy oozes cool and is an inspiration to me.

[ZurkleEnt]

I move to Florida in 2009 and my roommate played they music everyday and I listen to them every since. What a band and great music.

[jxlone]

saw them n Chicago at The Abbey...was a small show with the Greyhounds But What A Show!!!

[mrsaltham]

I can't wait to go to this show on Thursday in Maine. It will be my first show of many to come. Psyched.

[BluesJudy]

First saw JJ Grey last year at Telluride festival and then were so pleased to see a full set in Tipitinas NOLA. Fabulous band and great voice. Blast Furnace Blues Bethlehem 3rd Time. Definitely in my top five Blues Bands.

[punkdude543]

hey i was there :) 

[1hardtzz]

So looking forward to cheeking this vidio out, This guys song reminds me of some of the ole back wood songs we used to party too !!!! Enjoy, love tohear what you think, will have more details after the previewing for all to read about !!!!

[daveysdd]

JJ..... Ya GOTTA come back to Ann Arbor (The ARK)!!!!! MANY folks are waitin' to see you and Mofro perform again. Many Blessings man.

[jvdbukify]

Brilliant!!