grooveshack

Grooveshack is a six piece Funky/Jazzy Dance covers band. Previously known as Idaho the name changed to be more suited to the musical style. Not a Funk band as such and not a Soul band, but with a nice blend of well-known funk, soul and dance covers from the sixties to the present day.The Music. A variety of dance music with a funky and jazzy touch. From real groovers like Sex Machine and Funky Nassau, to dance classics by Sister Sledge, Donna Summer, Arethra Franklyn, and Jocylin Brown. More up to date hits by Jamiroquai, Spiller, Fat Boy Slim, and Kylie Minogue plus, for those who really like to throw themselves around the B52’s Loveshack. The set does calm down from time and as a special treat they rearranged Tear Drops by Womak and Womak and turned it into a lovely Ballad. There is also a superb version of Ain’t no Sunshine.Originality is not always easy with covers but Groove Shack adds originality at every suitable opportunity. The aim is to play well-known tunes that the crowd will recognise and enjoy, but to add extra spice and flavour by doing them the ‘Groove shack’ way. This means keeping the original melody or hook and either modifying the groove, adding extra energy and Funk, and/or altering the arrangement with extra instrumental and extended sections. There are also a few original tracks in the repertoire, which are only played when the audience or venue is suitable.