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Influences
everything and everybody, from willie nelson to bob marley, from frank sinatra to motley crue, from harry conick jr. to jimi hendrix. You get the picture
The year 2000 was rolling right along, and in the backwater badlands between the heart of the Delta Blues and the capital of Country Music many different styles and sounds were starting to mutate into a sonic brew that was less style, more substance, a little less country, and a little more rock-n-roll, great taste and less filling. A five man powerhouse that would be known as THE GROVE.
Webster's defines a grove as being a group of trees with the same root system, and that's a pretty accurate description of the band. With all five members hailing from hard working musical families and cutting their teeth on local music scenes before they had lost their baby teeth, each one brought a unique attitude, sound, and perspective.
Jonathan Singleton, a one man band, who at one time or another had played and learned almost every instrument known to man stepped up to the plate as front man and lead guitarist, squeezing as much emotion from the burnt frets of his guitar as his gritty smoke and soul-covered vocal chords.
Josh Smith comes in covering lead vocals and rhythm guitar and complimenting the rough and real delivery of Jonathan's with a voice as smooth as glass and sweet as molasses.
The funk is with Andy Dixon, youngest member of THE GROVE. Blending the mastery of Victor Wooten with the soul of Larry Graham and the melodic sensibility of Paul McCartney, Andy's subsonic assaults and energetic performance continue to make him a bassist's bassist.
William Coats meets Andy's musical challenges with laid back authority and rhythmic domination, changing tempos and time signatures like the channels on a television. A lifetime student of concert sound performance and music in general, professional isn't Willie's middle name, but it should be.
Rounding out the equation of THE GROVE, is the newest member, keyboardist, Justin Dudley "Do Right". This central Florida native has received notariety in the gospel scene. The neo, soul, jazz, r&b night spots of Memphis, TN were his stomping grounds before he crossed paths and joined forces with the Musical Army that is THE GROVE.
2003 saw the release of the group's long awaited debut album More Than People. It is a promising first statement from five dedicated young poor boys who are all about the music.
Jacob's Lounge in HALLS, TN has the BRAND NEW PARTY ROOM open complete with stage and Air conditioning!!! Come ROCK OUT with AUDIO SUICIDE on JULY 11, 2009 from 9pm 'til 1am!!! This is gonna be one HELL-OF-A-PARTY!!!! ROCK ON!!!!
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Whats going on? Ok so my debut album is coming out on JUNE 30th!!!!!! and I wanted to make sure and remind you to mark your calendars for the day! I'd really really appreciate if you'd pick one up....I promise you'll like it haha. You can get it on iTunes or CDBABY.com WOO!!! Dont be a stranger :)
Hey there! I want to thank you for helping make my Debut album such a success. I am so excited about the future, not only with my singing, but my songwriting.
I will be singing Wednesday, May 6, at the Presidents Reception of the West TN Strawberry Festival in Humboldt, TN. I will sing a couple of songs starting at 5:30pm. This reception is located at the Humboldt General Hospital Conference Center. This event is open to the public this year. I would like to extend you an invitation at attend. Also check out all the great events of Strawberry week at www.wtsf.org. It is great family fun all week!
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Thank you so much for the friendship, Spread the word about my music and request me on www.locmradio.com daily and watch me soar up the charts! It's much appreciated!
Hey!!!! I just added another song to my profile. This is one of my favorite. The name is JESUS RUNS WITH A ROUGH CROWD. Please listen to it, and let me know what you think.
Just wanted to stop in and let you know I am so Happy you all are getting your break!! I am very excited for you!! I really have enjoyed all the times I have seen you play and the new song is GREAT!!!! Well take care and Hope God Blesses you on this journey. GOOD LUCK to you all. :)
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