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Groove Cartel
Funk

"May the Funk be with you..........."

Peterborough,
United Kingdom

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Last Login:  7/17/2008
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   Groove Cartel: General Info
Member Since1/23/2006
Band Websitegroovecartel.co.uk
Band MembersMartin (vocals)
Marcus (guitar)
Hugo (organ)
Jamie (bass)
Dave (drums)
Paul (percussion)
Mark (sax)

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Record LabelCool wash, do not tumble dry
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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 13 2008 9:00P
The Periwig Stamford, Midlands
Aug 15 2008 8:00P
Rootz Festival - Brewery Tap Peterborough, Midlands
Aug 22 2008 8:00P
Peterborough Beer Festival Peterborough, Midlands
Aug 30 2008 10:00P
The Yardbird Birmingham
Sep 6 2008 8:00P
Fletton Club Peterborough
Sep 26 2008 9:30P
Mi Familia Stamford
Sep 27 2008 9:00P
The Parkside Long Sutton
Oct 3 2008 9:00P
Zing Bar Ipswich
Nov 28 2008 9:00P
Zing Bar Ipswich
Dec 12 2008 10:00P
Mi Familia Stamford, Midlands
Dec 20 2008 8:00P
The Yardbird Birmingham

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   About Groove Cartel

Groove Cartel is a collaboration of like minded musicians from the Cambridgeshire area, playing a mixture of original Funk and hand-picked gems from the oldskool archives. With a positive, danceable vibe throughout, their sets travel from laid back, groove-based riffs to frenetic rock-outs dripping with organ/guitar duelling and vocal-led crowd participation.

Groove Cartel is currently made up of the following:

Martin Ferguson : Vocals. A very experienced soul and funk vocalist, Martin performs with Zanzara and Soul Patrol as well as Groove Cartel. After a long search we are stoked to have him on board.

Hugo : Hammond & Rhodes. Hugo was classically trained and got a Music degree, whereupon he discovered Soul and Funk, and with them the sublime, warm sounds of the Hammond Organ and Rhodes Piano. His sound is decidedly retro, with no synthesizers required or desired.

Marcus Rayner : Guitar. Founder member and Cartel boss man. Marcus put together GC's previous incarnation 'Soulflower' in early 2005. Influenced by many modern guitarists, he is the flip-side to Hugo's retro sound.

Paul Hughes : Percussion. A very experienced percussionist with a passion for jazz-funk. Paul has previously worked with both Martin and Lewis. Currently Pauls percussion rack takes up more room than Daves drum kit!

Dave Sole : Drums. Dave plays in several local bands and is also a drum tutor and owner of Taramik Drums in Peterborough.

Mark Wilkinson : Sax. Mark can also be found in the Mark Wilkinson Trio if Jazz is your bag, but here he keeps it strictly funky. Mark is also responsible for all GC's artwork.

Jamie Lynch : Bass. Young Jam would like you to think that he 'puts the Groove in Cartel' and he's not wrong. Jam's got musical maturity beyond his years and style for miles.

May The Funk Be With You.

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Groove Cartel's Friends Comments
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Miss Kristin





Jul 16 2008 10:34 AM

Make sure you get your free tracks here!

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Randall Rootz





Jul 14 2008 1:26 PM

Please come and enjoy our festival with us!

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Jul 14 2008 8:20 AM

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Phil Simmonds





Jul 10 2008 5:50 PM

new tunes eh?? GREAT STUFF!! very funky guys! :P

cool! x
Colin





Jul 8 2008 12:14 PM

Hey thanks for saving my life.
I love you guys X
Soulberry Jam





Jul 8 2008 5:01 AM

Hey

Where's 'Hold It Down' gone?

I wanted to listen to ur version of it again.

Can't get enough of that tune.
The Banana Splits La la la lalalala la la la la la





Jul 7 2008 5:14 AM

Another tasty set at the riverside fest guys, really love ur music gotta love that sax.

Could really feel the funk oozing off the stage
ROB [b.t.p]





Jul 6 2008 2:24 PM

your music is amazing, i love the saxaphone and the organ.
they sound incredible, great drums too :) go dave
Becky ♥





Jul 6 2008 10:06 AM

Well Done For Yesterday Guys.
You Were Good - If Not Better Than Last Year.

Becky x
clare





Jul 6 2008 5:08 AM

The picture was taken about 2003, I have silver hairs now ;)Looking forward to the Brewery Tap gig !! x
Soulberry Jam





Jul 5 2008 4:36 AM

Hey Guys

Love ur version of hold it down.

I'll mos def be @ Zing to see ya'll.

Peace

Beresford
murray hockridge





Jun 21 2008 3:28 AM

Woah....that's going back a way Marcus! 1995 I think. Dragonfruit was a funk outfit I formed with my brother (he was on bass). Great to hear from you and hope the music is going really well for you guys.
See you soon - all the best, Murray
FUNK'N'STEIN The Band





Jun 3 2008 11:58 AM

IT IS GOING DOWN....THIS WEEKEND!!!
We thank you for joining our mission,
As promised, we are coming your way.
Spread the word and join us for our last performance on London grounds.
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LET THE GOOD FUNK ROLL!
Jamie Lynch - Bassist for hire





May 30 2008 6:08 AM

Just remember boys...

I put the Groove in Cartel!!!
PulpFusion (NEW TUNE UP!!!)





May 19 2008 10:44 AM

thank you verry much for the FRIENDSHIP! hope you dig my tunes... ;-)
IN FUNK WE TRUST and may the groove be with you... ;-)
there is a BRAND NEW tune in my player... a fusion of: ROCK, FUNK, BREAKs, WORLD, GOA, GOSPEL, DRUM n BASS, and...
;-)
Big salute from Lucerne, switzerland!!!
PulpFusion
Molly x





May 12 2008 10:31 AM

Arg I'm so annoyed at only just finding that comment about the Peterboro gig. I bet you were awesome though, hope you maybe come here sooner than the Sept one shown.
Keep happy x
tasha





May 2 2008 10:33 AM

when ya playing boro again? xxx
Bob Baldwin





Apr 28 2008 5:36 PM

Click Here To Get A Free Song From Bob Baldwin!
Mi Familia





Apr 24 2008 5:25 AM

Art and Soul





Apr 9 2008 7:56 AM

jo





Apr 5 2008 8:05 AM

Cheers for a wickedly groovy set at Mi Familia last night. We hadn't realised you guys were playing upstairs til I noticed the loo ceiling was about to fall in below. Glad we caught the last 5 or so tunes. We'll be down to catch you at the Cherry Tree.
Jo x
Morning Mint





Apr 1 2008 3:48 PM

you better be back soon to Leeds.
It was unforgetable!! x x
Pure Filth





Mar 31 2008 12:03 PM



Pure Filth Room - Filthy Techno:

Tim Wright
aka Tube Jerk (Live!)

(Novamute/Sativae/Tresor)

Esther Ofei
(Sheer/UglyFunk/Neue Heimat)

Plus
The Resident Filth:
Mr Seavers & Filthy Dave

SubLogik Room - Dirty DnB:

Agent Smith
Suspect One
Fijjitt
Steff B

Manifesto Room - DubStep, Funk & Soul:

el DAT vs Constant Bob
Ether
Rigbee Deep

BluePrint
509 Alfreton Rd, Nottingham, NG7 5NH

Saturday 5th April '08

Doors: 10pm - 3am
Tax: £6 otd

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