Mister Jackson’s Van (hereafter called MJV) was founded in the summer of 2007 by Chris and Pat Perrin. The focus of the band was to write songs about life in North Eastern North America as a (half-hearted) reprisal for the rise of surf and surfer music and a focus on West Coast style and lifestyle. The intent was to play a relaxed, catchy, and simplistic folk-rock that centered on skiing, hiking, and other pursuits that reflected the North Eastern context of the band, or, to be phrased, Eastern Mountain Music.
The Mission of MJV is thus rather simple and straight forward: to express (through lyrical content and song styles) an interest in the lifestyle of the North East as well as life in general, taking on the folk ethos of promoting an awareness of the world as it is today. Furthermore, MJV hopes to remain a low-impact group that pays attention to the environment and promotes sustainable living and responsible actions. Although this might not be a focus of lyrical or musical promotion (meaning that there is no absolute need) MJV is settled on being responsible members of the musical world.
MJV is not a political band and will, in keeping with the above mentioned Mission, remain non-partisan as best it can with regards to overt and specific political commentary and aggression. Although aggression is a fact of the world (and thus applicable to the MJV Mission) there is enough aggression in the world without MJV promoting or being a party to it.
Outdoor life, fun, seasons, and human experience in a light-hearted vibe are the primary focus, fixation, and objective of MJV and Eastern Mountain Music.
If you want to change it, leave and form your own.
Chris Perrin
18 August 2010
