Groove Juice

Groove Juice – Funky Soul and Disco kings make their return to The Brook for a Saturday night dancefloor filling fiesta. Artists covered include James Brown, Kool & The Gang, Stevie Wonder and a great spread of 70s 80s classic dance hits. This six piece band never fails to bring out the original feel good factor in gallons once the show begins so come rain or shine, get down to The Brook for this one.

Originally formed by bass guitarist Lloyd Orford in 1997, Groove Juice supported acts including Edwin Starr, Ruby Turner, Courtney Pine, Shalamar, The Real Thing, Imagination, and Heatwave. They have clocked up well over a thousand gigs in the UK alone.

The current line up has been compiled over the years from the very best players in the working function band side of the music industry. They are one of a handful of UK function bands who actually make a living from private bookings, weddings and parties and so have no delusions of stardom. Once in ‘the zone’ the ease with which the players blend musically in Groove Juice is something which only comes from years of playing together and a unique chemistry has evolved within the band.

Alex Southgate (Keyboards BV) and Lee Burnett (Guitar) have had the unenviable task of trying to recreate the sounds of the original multilayered disco tracks which often had several guitar and keyboard parts all happening at once, a five piece brass section and a large string section. However, with Groove Juice there is no cheating with sequencers or backing tracks. It’s 100% Live and this is evident in the spirit and freedom of their live performance, blistering guitar solos and all.

Drummer Sean Kane provides the engine that Groove Juice always needed, a smooth groove so balanced and emotionally responsive that a German car maker could learn a thing or two from his playing. Saxophonist Matt Jones has something of Maceo Parker about his playing with a real rhythmic punchy style that complements the band perfectly. Most noticeable in Groove Juice is their genuine enjoyment of playing together on the stage.

Ace frontman Llew the Fly …they say, will release the exhibitionist in your Grandma. In fact to be safe, better keep her at home! This Jamaican born singer has charisma pouring down the steps, flooding the stage before his shoes have even left the dressing room.