The Dirty Mojo Blues Band - It Is What It Is (2021)

Personnel:
Shawn Strickland: Vocals, Harmonica
Al Meck: Guitar
Gary Strickland: Guitar

The Dirty Mojo Blues Band is a Williamsport-based blues band with strong rock, funk, and soul influences; they bill themselves as a guitar and harmonica-driven blues rock band. Formed in 2009 by Shawn Strickland and his father, Gary Strickland. Performing as a four piece at many local clubs, festivals, and fundraising events, but it was not until 2013 that they finally felt that they found their true sound with the addition of Al Meck on second guitar, and the rhythm section of Mark Peterson on drums and Tim Reinhard on bass. Member Shawn Strickland is a Seydel Harmonicas endorsee and has competed solo in the solo/duo category at the 2012 International Blues Challenge in Memphis, representing the Billtown Blues Association, the 2013 IBC representing the Natchel Blues Network and the 2015 IBC as a duo with his father and fellow band member Gary Strickland representing the Natchel Blues Network.