Chad Rager Groove

About Me

"It's All About The Groove" Chad Rager (ray-gr) is a entertainer that just happens to be a drummer. When you hear him play, he immediately evokes memories of two of the greatest. . . Gene Krupa and Buddy Rich. Chad and his band the Chad Rager Groove are currently touring in support of his first CD "21st Century Groove"with Strokeland Records . The band is performing in large and small concert venues, corporate events, and playing in high schools and colleges all across America as a fundraiser for their music departments.Quotes about Chad and Chad Rager Groove- "Chad Rager demonstrates solid skills and the ability to weave an interesting percussive display. He drives, he floats, and like a preacher, he delivers his "sermon"."The band mixes a variety of moods while introducing the whole band along the way: soloists, sections, and of course Chad Rager's driving drums, as everybody gets a chance to shine"."The horn section often uses lines that are richer and more jazzy versions of Tower of Power horns."Naming the band the "Chad Rager Groove" reflects the fact that this band is not confined to traditional big band selections, but that it is confident enough to venture out into rock and funk selections as well.The guiding principal of the band is the "groove", smooth tasteful sounds that appeals to listeners ears. "Rager's arrangements have reintroduced me to an old friend, only all spruced-up. Familiar, but new. Loved for its familiarity but appreciated in its new incarnation."A truly impressive performance!"If you enjoy most of the styles that jazz can take, Rager offers several "flavors" to choose from, and you won't be disappointed.Chad says-"Every song we select has affected me in a musical and personal way. I feel blessed to be able to perform them!"Chad Rager is a Strokeland Records Recording artist.

The Chad Rager Grooveis a featured artist on Soul Radio OnlineThe station is focused on Soul, Funk & Jazz from all eras; both familiar and rare.

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Member Since: 9/29/2006
Band Website: chadragergroove.com
Band Members: 2 Trumpets, Tenor Sax, Bari Sax, Trombone, Piano/Organ, Bass, Drums

Influences: Gene Krupa, Buddy Rich, Steve Condos, Billy Cobham, Mahavishnu Orchestra, John Bonham, Led Zeppelin, David Garibaldi, Tower Of Power, Butch Miles, Count Basie, Allman Brothers, Randy Jones, Maynard Ferguson, Bobby Colomby, Blood Sweat and Tears, Don Brewer, Grand Funk, Joe Morello, Dave Brubeck.
Sounds Like: A modern horn band...it swings, and it's funky with a high energy groove!!

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Record Label: Strokeland Records
Type of Label: Indie

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The Groove Store is open! clothing accessories and CDs

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Posted by Chad Rager Groove on Mon, 28 Jan 2008 11:21:00 PST

Chad Rager Groove on Youtube!!

Check out "Groovin Hard" and "Sing,Sing,Sing" from Chad Rager Groove’s December ’07 concert! We’ve also posted it here at the myspace site. YouTube - Groovin Hard YouTube - Sing...
Posted by Chad Rager Groove on Thu, 27 Mar 2008 09:49:00 PST

Going back to School!!

The Chad Rager Groove and Chad Rager 3 is going back to school! That's right. . . we're going back to school. We are taking our music and the music before us into high schools all across America by do...
Posted by Chad Rager Groove on Fri, 28 Sep 2007 04:42:00 PST

WICR radio interview

Fron Strokeland Records site 5/16 - CHAD RAGER RADIO INTERVIEWJazz drummer extraordinaire Chad Rager was interviewed today on WICR in Indianapolis, Indiana. The interview is set to air Sunday, May 27t...
Posted by Chad Rager Groove on Thu, 17 May 2007 08:05:00 PST

Jazz USA CD review April 2007

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Posted by Chad Rager Groove on Fri, 23 Feb 2007 03:40:00 PST

Chad Rager Groove Radio Station Playlist

Radio Stations playing "21st Century Groove" SoulRadioOnline.com RADIOIO.COM KMXT 100.1 Kodiak AK WJAB 90.9 Huntsville AL KASU 91.9 &...
Posted by Chad Rager Groove on Tue, 24 Oct 2006 10:55:00 PST

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Posted by Chad Rager Groove on Wed, 07 Feb 2007 04:35:00 PST

21st Century Groove review

Review by "Fritz the Night Owl" Peerenboom WJZA/WJZK Columbus Ohio and Short North Gazette Chad Rager Groove: 21st Century Groove (Strokeland Records SR007CD) It takes only seven words to describe Ch...
Posted by Chad Rager Groove on Fri, 10 Nov 2006 10:47:00 PST

"21st Century Groove" CD now available! @ www.strokeland.com #2 selling CD @Strokeland!! Chad Rager grew up listening to horn bands. And drums.From school jazz bands to the Big Bands &n...
Posted by Chad Rager Groove on Sat, 30 Sep 2006 05:26:00 PST