This dynamic trio were created to provide a musical alternative to the home grown, agriculturally provocative, party-down atmosphere of the Minnesota State Fair back in 1996.By blending familiar musical genres of each player; Marcus-Guitar (from Chicago/Muddy Waters/Howling Wolf/Ipso Facto), Art Haynes-Bass (from Lincoln/Marvin Gaye/Bobby Blu Bland/R Factor) and Mick LaBriola-Percussion (from Chicago/Big Twist and the Mellow Fellows/Ed Volker from the Radiators/Simon Shaheen/Pansequito/Paco Fonta); MOJO ROOTS formulated a enticing aura of exuberance and boogie down jams.