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Groovenik
Funk / Jazz / Electronica

THE NEW NORTHERN FUNK SOUND



Newcastle upon Tyne, Northeast
United Kingdom

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Member Since1/14/2006
Band Websitehttp://www.groovenik.com
Band MembersRuth Silversides
- Lead Vocals
Richard Owen
- Bass, MD
Nicky Ortega
- Drums
Lloyd Wright
- Guitar, BVs
Dan Allan
- Sax, Keys, Perc, BVs
Mike Cocker
- Trombone, Perc, BVs

Album Guests
Brooke Macarthur
- Vocals
MC Drop Dead Fred
- Rhymes
Paul 'Winks' Wheaton
- Guitar
Scott Sweeney
- Guitar
John Wheeler
- Sax
Dave Wilde
- Flute, Sax
Jamie Toms
- Sax
Alex Leathard
- Trombone
Kieran Parnaby
- Trombone
Neil Doherty
- Trumpet
Andy Bickerdike
- Trumpet
Tom Rushton
- Trumpet
Brendan Murphy
- Percussion
Matty Ross
- Percussion
Jonathan Marriott
- Percussion

Respect to the extended family - all the people who have played and recorded with Groovenik over the past few years, you know who you are!

InfluencesThe JB’s, The Meters, Fela Kuti, Tower Of Power, The Average White Band, Parliament/Funkadelic, Prince, Headhunters, early Brand New Heavies, Quantic Soul Orchestra, 4Hero, Ltj Bukem, Moving Shadow, 90's Hiphop ...............this list could go on forever!
Sounds LikeA bit like all the influences listed above...................... Mostly though, we sound like Groovenik!

Record LabelFunk Network UK


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 24 2009 8:30P
Limetree Festival, Greenman Stage Grewelthorpe, North Yorkshire, Northeast
Aug 30 2009 5:45P
Shambala Festival, Lakeside Stage Northamptonshire, Midlands
Oct 23 2009 11:00P
World Headquarters Club : ALBUM LAUNCH Newcastle upon Tyne, Northeast

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Groovenik - The New Northern Funk Sound.
By mixing influences from across the whole history of funky music, along with whatever other styles they come across, the band aims to create a unique sound which moves both the body and the mind.

The ‘northern funk’ sound is a carefully blended musical cocktail which is heavily groove based but also has a strong focus on song writing.

The band is equally at home laying down ballsy, brassy funk tunes as it is playing innovative dance tracks fusing funk and jazz with anything from drum & bass to Latin or afrobeat grooves.

Groovenik highlights so far:
July 2008 – Marlborough Jazz Festival.
June 2007 – Supported Antibalas at the Sage Gateshead.
May 2007 – Supported New Mastersounds in Newcastle.
May 2007 – Headined North East Funk & Soul Revue at the Sage Gateshead.
Feb 2007 – Supported Bonobo at Newcastle University.
Dec 2006 – Supported Quantic Soul Orchestra at the Sage Gateshead.
Oct 2006 – Supported Bonobo at Independent in Sunderland.
Sep 2006 – Played on main stage at Minichill festival in Marlow.
Aug 2006 – Played at Edinburgh fringe.
Jun 2006 – Headlined Newcastle Green Festival.
Apr 2006 – 13 date spring tour of the UK.
Nov 2005 – Supported Gwen McCrae at the Sage Gateshead.
Aug 2005 – Won competition for PRS stage, Edinburgh fringe Sunday.
July 2005 – Headlined Newcastle Tall Ships festival.
Apr 2005 – Sold out launch gig at the Sage Gateshead for Cancer Research.

Groovenik is run by Richard Owen, who also started
Funk Network UK
www.fnuk.com
which is a worldwide network of funky bands and musicians.

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Kate Ceberano and Mark Isham





Jul 15 2009 11:31 AM

Hi! We just posted the first track from the new album "Bittersweet" on our page. The album won't be released in the U.S. until next month, but we thought a sneak peak was in order...Thanks for listening! ~ Mark + Kate
snake eyes ACTION MAN





Jul 15 2009 11:30 AM

yo dudes, check my new tune. It's about my hellish acid 'mare!
Armen Blbulyan





Jul 15 2009 11:29 AM

Thanks for the add.
Red Robot Records





Jul 15 2009 11:29 AM

Thanks

Much Appreciated :)

Pig Balls Records





Apr 17 2009 11:40 AM

Hy!
Theres something going on for the FUNK BREAKER‘s…
Today ist he Pre RELEASE of this 2 new BOMBS exclusive on junodownload.com!
PBR002 PulpFusion – Fonkyy Monkyy EP
With Remixes by: Nick Fonkynson, Zamali, Omegaman, Jim Dunloop, Funcle, Jayl Funk, Johnny Pluse and Dr.
Funkenstein
And
PBR003 Johnny Pluse – Up All Night
Remixed by: PulpFusion
Go here to take a listen and buy:
http://www.junodownload.com/labels/Pig+Balls/releases/
Many Thanks, and may the groove be with you!
;-))



Nick Pride and The Pimptones





Apr 1 2009 11:48 AM

Yo Groovenikers
It's the launch party for our brand new CD at The Head of Steam in Newcastle on Tuesday April 14th.
Amazing night planned, it'd be great to see you all there.
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SMOOVE & TURRELL





Mar 19 2009 7:59 PM

oh to be from Newcastle, class stuff!!!!
Cheers for being our new mates
hope you dig the trax
All the best from good old geordie land
JT
Smoove & Turrell
Armenian Jazz Band





Mar 31 2009 10:57 AM

..THE MAGIC SOUND..

It talks to you, it makes you cry...

it sounds SO familiar to many of you


..NOW ENJOY THE WAY IT ADDS A UNIQUE FLAVOR TO JAZZ!

listen to the track MASISAMBA on ..Armenian Jazz Band - Masisamba

Eastern Blues - AJB

dom & the flow





Apr 2 2009 3:43 PM

Hey thanks for the add!!

best!

Dom
The Apples





Feb 24 2009 1:29 AM

We are on our way for another UK tour to celebrate our new single - The Power!

We would love to see you at one of our shows, so come and say hello...


Liverpool, Magnet - Feb 26
Sheffield, Tuesday Club presents… - Feb 27
Nottingham, The Maze! - Feb 28
Leeds, Hifi Club - Mar 1
Cambridge, Soul Tree - Mar 3
Bristol, Start The Bus - Mar 4
Manchester, Mint Lounge - Mar 5
London, Madame Jo Jo's - Mar 6
Birmingham, Hare & Hounds -Mar 7
Wales, Detonate 10th Birthday Weekender! - Mar 8

see you there!
Bison





Sep 29 2008 4:14 PM

Hail to thee Mr Owen and Co.

Hope all is well.

Just thought we'd let you know about a gig we're doing which might (sniff) be our last. For a number of reasons we're calling it a day after October, at least for a while.

So Saturday the 18th of October is going to be pretty special.

We've got the big Live Room at Plug in Sheffield for the night, and pressganged almost everybody who has ever played with us over the years to join us for an Uber-Gig of Justice.

We're playing from 8 till 10:30 with a bit of a break in the middle. Then we've got the Earth Bar for more dancing and a nice chilled out after-party till 3.

It's £6 in advance from Plug Box Office on rockingham Gate (tel 0114 2413040), Jack's Records on Division Street and online at http://www. the-plug. com/tickets. And this one’s open to anyone over 14 too!

We're going to blast through into a better, oranger dimension. Please join us.

The Cuckoo's Nest





Oct 15 2008 8:37 AM



Tuesday 21st October - Not long to go now.
It is a real treat to have the three of these bands playing together. Tickets are available in RPM as well as online at www. wegottickets. com

£6 in advance, £6.50 on the door.
8pm start; The Cumberland Arms, Byker (just near the Cluny) - www. thecumberlandarms. co. uk

Plus cake stalls, crafts, and bric a brac.

You can hear some of the Research's new tunes at www. myspace. com/theresearch and Das Wanderlust at www. myspace. com/daswanderlust

it would be great to see you x
Blank Studios(Recording-Mixing-Mastering)





Nov 10 2008 2:52 PM

CONTRARY TO WHAT WAS PUBLISHED IN 'THE CRACK' MAGAZINE, THE NEXT OPEN STAGE NIGHT IS ON TUESDAY 18TH NOVEMBER. NOT WEDNESDAY THE 19TH.

SOME OF THE BEST TRACKS FROM THE NIGHT WILL BE BROADCAST ON 'THE CRACK' MAGAZINES WEBSITE PODCAST THE FOLLOWING MONTH.

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Pig Balls Records





Feb 14 2009 9:29 AM

thank you for the Friendship! ;-))
we hope you like our breakzzzzzz! ;-)
if you do, watch out for the forthcoming releases...
Like this one!
Coming out at 28. February...
will be downloadable at junodownload, itunes, etc...

At junodownload you will find also 2 exclusive mixes (from Umbo & Balatz and second mix from Matty Blades!)

Mr. Spen





Oct 17 2008 12:13 AM

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Sep 29 2008 9:39 PM

hey groovenik.... really lookin forward to your trip to the yardbird next week... we will give you a very warm welcome.... can't promise much on the dj front tho....pair of amateurs on the decks down there! lol... see you soon....
The Does





Sep 12 2008 4:09 PM

Thanks for the add!
Spellbound (Twitter.com/Spellboundband)





Sep 10 2008 7:44 AM

hola! we still love you & have a new song "rhythm of mi corazon' for you to enjoy. from the new spellbound cd 'brighter days ahead.' "..paz y amor.."
Verbal Terrorists ALBUM OUT NOW





Sep 4 2008 7:42 PM

Hey
Album Launch Flyer (front)
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Sep 1 2008 6:45 AM

Have a wonderful day, my friend

best regards
Gordon
Funk Network UK





Aug 6 2008 9:45 PM

Newcastle Green Gathering Coming Soon... Sat 30 and Sun 31 August 2008
Newcastle Green Gathering website
NGG Facebook group

The Cuckoo's Nest





Jul 14 2008 9:47 AM



2 lovely Cuckoo events!

THIS SATURDAY 19TH JULY: THE CUCKOO'S NEST STAGE AT NARC FEST 2008

full details on our page and on our facebook event for the gig. Five amazing bands, stalls, caster sugar soundsystem, tombolas, and cakes. ALL FREE FROM 6PM, don't be late!

Then: SUNDAY 27TH JULY
Jose Vanders plus Rebecca Jones

full details on our myspace and on facebook - Jose's first tour with a full band. Previous collaborations include Adem and Johnny Flynn. Live performances & interviews on Radio 1's Rob da Bank show; features on Perez Hilton's blog & appearing on BBC3 every night at 7pm.

£4 only; 14+. The Cumberland Arms (near the Cluny), 8pm.

hope to see you at either of these! xx
LimeTree Festival





Jul 7 2008 6:15 PM

WIN TICKETS TO SEE GROOVENIK IN THIS WEEKS YORK PRESS
DIALOG - FREE PODCAST + MIX DOWNLOADS :)





Jul 3 2008 6:55 PM

Thanks for accepting my friend request.. Here’s a free gift for your time!
"Monday Memories" – The Brilliant NEW Monday Murkage free PROMO Mix-CD...
Mixed and recorded live by DIALOG (VV) – June 2008
To download any of the free mixes, please follow the link - (cut+paste)

http://dialog. podomatic. com

The Monday Murkage Live-Mix includes 34 Big-Tracks of current and classic noises such as..
Tinchy Stryder – Mainstream Money
DJ NG – Tell Me
Wiley – Rolex Sweep
David Lewis – When You’re Not Here/ Hands On Her
Moloko/ Todd Edwards – Pleasure Seeker
Ramsey and Fenn – Lovebug
CBD – feat. Kanye West
TS7 – American "Bwoy"
JKL-feat. MC Neat – Get Down
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The full track listing is available within my profile blog!
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Jun 27 2008 5:24 PM

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