With one of the most energetic, driving, dance-floor-filling rhythm sections
a band could hope for, two of the cheekiest and most talented horn players
around, and a spine-tinglingly good vocalist and frontwoman, groovestone are
one of the UKs most sought-after function bands and their name continues
to spread
"We should have
got a bigger dancefloor
my legs ached the next day from dancing so
much"
"an
enthusiastic and talented group - I would definitely hire them again
for any occasion"
"they were absolutely fantastic"
Kate Brown - Vocals
Jon Gingell - Guitar/B.Vocals
Hal Hutchison - Keyboards
Stevie B - The Bass/B.Vocals
Sammy Smith - Drums
Joe Browne - Sax
Dave Bacon - Trumpet/B.Vocals
Based mostly in the south of England, the group first met at Southampton University
(all reading Music). From these beginnings, the band has gone on to perform
at a range of events including private functions and charity events around
the country, including performances at venues such as Londons 606, and
Silverstone for the 2006 Classic Car weekend, as well as overseas concerts
in The Netherlands and France.
The band are perhaps best known for their energetic wedding receptions and
parties. They cover a range of sounds from classic Beatles (Drive My Car;
Got to Get You into My Life), old soul favourites (Midnight Hour; Respect),
with a pinch of funk (Play That Funky Music) and modern hits (Britney Spears
Toxic).