ROGER
"I was born in Jackson, MS and grew up listening to the bands Pops was in and all the records they were learning and playing. Those soul, funk and rhythm & blues standards were my early life's soundtrack. Later on, when I was 10 or so, I used to go to the Gospel service on the Air Force base chapel. The deacon who was greeting folks would let my friends and I (who were not at all dressed for an audience with the Lord) sit upstairs in the balcony. That had a huge impact on me; seeing how the music truly moved and united this entire group of people, how important and sure the rhythm was. There was a choir but everybody sang, there was a band but everybody stomped and clapped.
I started Mingo Fishtrap while attending UNT because I really missed hearing those soul tunes and needed some music that was non school-related. It just took off, and we went with it. It has been quite a ride so far.
I love music. I want to chase it around like a little kid chases a dog. I feel blessed and grateful to be able to try to catch it everyday."
I started Mingo Fishtrap while attending UNT because I really missed hearing those soul tunes and needed some music that was non school-related. It just took off, and we went with it. It has been quite a ride so far.
I love music. I want to chase it around like a little kid chases a dog. I feel blessed and grateful to be able to try to catch it everyday."
Roger Blevins, jr. plays and endorses:
Fender Guitars
Fender Guitars
Instrument(s): guitar, vocals
Nicknames: Rog, Raj, Raja, Little Roger
Where'd you grow up: Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas, Nebraska, California, Michigan
Sign: Cancer
School(s): University of North Texas
Favorite food: Etouffee, muffaletta, poboy, gumbo, pecan pie...
Fav drink: Really good sweet tea, Reese's Pieces shake at Alamo (pretty please put it on the regular menu).
Coke or Pepsi (or): Who's this festival sponsored by again? What about Dr. Perky?
What Toppings Do You Like On Your Pizza?: Roni, sausage and black olives. Anyone who puts a fish on a pizza should be stoned.
Favorite Magazine: G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #21 (March 1984). Don't judge me.
Car you drive: The big one with all the band nerds in it.
Annoying habit: Putting my wallet and keys in different quadrants of the known Universe
Listens to: The little voice in my head, my wife and Otis.
Favorite movies: Empire, Raiders, Standing In the Shadows of Motown. And anything that makes me laugh so hard I cry.
Favorite Season: When it's not 100°, I like that.
Strangest thing you ate when you were a kid?: A bee. Not a good day at the pool.
Do you believe in aliens? No doubt about it. I'm just waiting here for my ride.
Hobbies: Being crappy at iPhone games... man, I should really get a hobby.
If I weren't a musician, I'd wanna be: A drummer. OOOOH, BADDA BING!
Most embarrassing moment?: When I was about 7 I went out the emergency exit of a restaurant and the siren went off and the lights were flashing and the whole nine. I've done far more dumb stuff than that, but that's one that sticks with me. Ooh, and one time all my guitar pedals fell out of my bag at a security check point in the Copenhagen Airport. But really, embarrassment gives way to fear when there are machine guns in the room.
Worst gig you ever played: Ummmm, well there was this horrible gig in... too soon... too soon...
Words of Wisdom: Pretty much anything that Ben Franklin said. Really.
If the moon were made of ribs, would you eat it? Not unless it was boneless, like say... a McRib. Then I'd eat it and be back for an apple pie. Wait... what impact would this delicious lunar snack have on the tides?
Jibba or Jabba? No thanks, I'm stuffed after that Moon and apple pie.
Nicknames: Rog, Raj, Raja, Little Roger
Where'd you grow up: Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas, Nebraska, California, Michigan
Sign: Cancer
School(s): University of North Texas
Favorite food: Etouffee, muffaletta, poboy, gumbo, pecan pie...
Fav drink: Really good sweet tea, Reese's Pieces shake at Alamo (pretty please put it on the regular menu).
Coke or Pepsi (or): Who's this festival sponsored by again? What about Dr. Perky?
What Toppings Do You Like On Your Pizza?: Roni, sausage and black olives. Anyone who puts a fish on a pizza should be stoned.
Favorite Magazine: G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #21 (March 1984). Don't judge me.
Car you drive: The big one with all the band nerds in it.
Annoying habit: Putting my wallet and keys in different quadrants of the known Universe
Listens to: The little voice in my head, my wife and Otis.
Favorite movies: Empire, Raiders, Standing In the Shadows of Motown. And anything that makes me laugh so hard I cry.
Favorite Season: When it's not 100°, I like that.
Strangest thing you ate when you were a kid?: A bee. Not a good day at the pool.
Do you believe in aliens? No doubt about it. I'm just waiting here for my ride.
Hobbies: Being crappy at iPhone games... man, I should really get a hobby.
If I weren't a musician, I'd wanna be: A drummer. OOOOH, BADDA BING!
Most embarrassing moment?: When I was about 7 I went out the emergency exit of a restaurant and the siren went off and the lights were flashing and the whole nine. I've done far more dumb stuff than that, but that's one that sticks with me. Ooh, and one time all my guitar pedals fell out of my bag at a security check point in the Copenhagen Airport. But really, embarrassment gives way to fear when there are machine guns in the room.
Worst gig you ever played: Ummmm, well there was this horrible gig in... too soon... too soon...
Words of Wisdom: Pretty much anything that Ben Franklin said. Really.
If the moon were made of ribs, would you eat it? Not unless it was boneless, like say... a McRib. Then I'd eat it and be back for an apple pie. Wait... what impact would this delicious lunar snack have on the tides?
Jibba or Jabba? No thanks, I'm stuffed after that Moon and apple pie.
