Vocals - Dave Whaley; Guitars - Mike Miller; Keys - Brian Burke; Drums - Tim Rae; Bass - Steve Samosky; Sax - Mike McWhorter
Influences
Ray Charles, The Temptations, The Isley Brothers, Otis Redding, Stevie Wonder, Al Green, Taj Mahal, Bill Withers, Van Morrison, Delbert McClinton, T-bone Walker, Bobby Bland, James Hunter, Paul Pena, Jimmy Reed, Jimmy Witherspoon, Sonny Boy Williamson, John Coltrane, Thelonius Monk, Floyd Dixon, Doc Pomus
The Rare Grooves are a Raleigh-based six-piece band with roots in Jazz, Soul, and R&B. The members bring a wide range of influences and experience to the group and create a unique blend of 50's, 60's, and 70's sounds.
The Rare Grooves are: Dave Whaley on Vocals, Mike Miller on Guitars, Brian Burke on Keyboards, Steve Samosky on Bass, Tim Rae on Drums, and Mike McWhorter on Sax.
“Cafe' Mars is without a doubt one of the top performing groups in the Triangle. They're very clever with their song choices ranging from jazz, pop, soul & and even retro! With their powerful vocals and amazing trumpeter, this band is a must see." --Gigi Thigpen - Jazz Entertainment
Hey guys! How are you been? Long time!, I know that it is a long trip but perhaps you would like to have some fun next Jun, 27 and 28 at Austin, MN. I will be playing with Annie Mack at
I have been checking TRG pictures, you did a wedding!, that should have been fun, when I did these gigs back in my country they were nice, free gourmet food and drinks!
Finally I am going to play with somebody, her name is Annie Mack:
www.MySpace/anniemackblue
we are going to be playing blues mostly but she is eager to try some old Detroit Motown that I think it will fit her style.
Last month there was a Blues Festival here in MN (Duluth), maybe you guys would like to give it a try!
Congratulations for your success, hope to hear back from you soon,
Wow men, congratulations!, starting at Amra's!, next step The House of Blues at Myrtle Beach..., best of luck with the gig, guys! Here in MN, lot of snow, lot of work, no music for me yet, let's see what summer brings, congratulations to Tim as well, he pick-up things fast!
I am not going to be able to make it but "break a leg..."
