Grooveshack is a six piece Funky/Jazzy Dance covers band. Previously known as Idaho the name changed to be more suited to the musical style. Not a Funk band as such and not a Soul band, but with a nice blend of well-known funk, soul and dance covers from the sixties to the present day.
The Music. A variety of dance music with a funky and jazzy touch. From real groovers like Sex Machine and Funky Nassau, to dance classics by Sister Sledge, Donna Summer, Arethra Franklyn, and Jocylin Brown. More up to date hits by Jamiroquai, Spiller, Fat Boy Slim, and Kylie Minogue plus, for those who really like to throw themselves around the B52’s Loveshack. The set does calm down from time and as a special treat they rearranged Tear Drops by Womak and Womak and turned it into a lovely Ballad. There is also a superb version of Ain’t no Sunshine.
Originality is not always easy with covers but Groove Shack adds originality at every suitable opportunity. The aim is to play well-known tunes that the crowd will recognise and enjoy, but to add extra spice and flavour by doing them the ‘Groove shack’ way. This means keeping the original melody or hook and either modifying the groove, adding extra energy and Funk, and/or altering the arrangement with extra instrumental and extended sections. There are also a few original tracks in the repertoire, which are only played when the audience or venue is suitable.
So sorry but we are going to Birmingham all weekend for The Luxury Soul Weekend. Really looking forward to it. A band called Reel People are headlining. Check them out on my top friends, there sound is great.
I was aware I'd miss you again. Fingers crossed for August at Fairway Tavern.
Smoke Feathers have been invited to play at the INDY Music Awards media launch and short list announcement party on Wednesday April 2nd 7pm at the Rock Garden, Covent Garden, London.
It’s no guarantee that we have been shortlisted for the final, but we hope it is a good sign....
Just checked out the tunes. They sound great. There were a couple of what I like to call "jazz notes" in my part tho. Happy new year. I hope we can play together again soon.
Hey, Thanks for the comment on the photo. Yeah, that was a pretty funky night, taken at the Jazz Cafe last Weds...lots of funk indeed :D Liking the tunes by the way. Jam
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Drummster! Hopin' you are good! Welcome to the Jamie Lidell Fan Club! nowt to do with me --- I wish! He's been around a couple o years apparently ... I am seriously funked out! Check his page - in me top friends! 'Multiply' a total Otis Redding vibe! Keep on keepin' on!
