I was invited to MoJo’s Hideaway in downtown Brazil, IN to photograph Paris, IL locals Scott Black, and TJ Johnson. This bar was a nicely put together place and provided a comforting and welcoming environment. Scott and TJ were given a little space to perform their show in, but this duo did not let a small space to work stop them from giving the crowd a memorable night!
TJ and Scott sang cover songs such as The Middle by Jimmy Eat World. All While playing their acoustic set, TJ and Scott stoped the show frequently to engage with fans, and take song requests. “I’m TJ that’s Scott freestyle acoustic, yell shit out and if we can play it we will”. TJ said the the crowd Scott gave TJ the spotlight allowing him to sing a few solos. Scott took time to enjoy the show with his girlfriend while TJ continued to perform. Scott returned to the stage covering Radioactive by Imagine Dragons. Scott and TJ proceeded to duet in covering Fly by Sugar Ray they soon engaged the crowd in a cover of Sweet Caroline by Neil Diamond. Scott put his guitar away and began clapping, and using a music shaker to set the mood. TJ added his own twist to the song leaving the crowed in awe. From the crowd someone yells “I’m getting tore up over here” after TJ added his twist! Getting the crowd back on back on track TJ stops the song and says Scott broke the “egg” (shaker) rocking out. TJ switches the style up and Scott says “if you don’t know this one we have problems! TJ and Scott break out singing Garth Brooks Friends In Low Places engaging the crowd along with them!