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New American Groove

About Me


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Rather than conforming to a predetermined style of music, the guys in New American Groove choose to play an eclectic mix of songs spanning several different decades and genres. Formed in 2004, the band has continued to build a strong following in the Upper Ohio Valley. At its core, New American Groove is comprised of two members: Justin Rector and Johnny Whorton; sometimes acoustic, and sometimes accompanied by their very talented friends, the Groove will gladly rock your party or turn your honky tonk into a dance hall. Coming from very different backgrounds, the guys strive to keep their musical roots while navigating styles from old school country to metal to jam band. Check out a show and see what it's all about.
The following slide show is to feature our friends and show you how they love to get their GROOVE on . . .
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Member Since: 10/05/2005
Band Website: nagroove.com
Band Members:
Justin Rector: Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Vocals.
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Johnny Whorton: Drums, Percussion, Vocals.
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Influences: STP, Pink Floyd, The Beatles, Black Sabbath, Sublime, Ben Harper, The Rolling Stones, Stealers Wheels, Marvin Gaye, The Steve Miller Band, John Denver, Grateful Dead, Hank Williams Jr., Johnny Cash, Phish, G'N'F'N'R, Stevie Wonder, Jimi Hendrix, Tool, Santana, Willie Nelson, Dave Matthews, Pure Prairie League, Simon & Garfunkel, Neil Young, Bob Marley, Bob Dylan, Snoop Dogg, Led Zeppelin, David Allen Coe, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Pearl Jam, Sammy Kershaw, The Allman Brothers, Green Day, Barenaked Ladies, Weezer, Marshall Tucker Band, Rage Against The Machine, Ben Folds, Dr. Dre, The Amazing Rhythm Aces, America, CSNY, Jack Johnson, Smashing Pumpkins, John Mellencamp, Cake, Alice In Chains, Sugar Ray, Me First & The Gimme Gimmes, Van Morrisson, Nina, Men At Work, George Jones.
Sounds Like:

The Johnny Cash tour bus crashed into the Weezer tour bus outside of a Stevie Wonder concert . . . and then an all out jam breaks out!!



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Type of Label: Major

My Blog

10th Annual Memorial Day Mountain Jam in Viola, WV 5/22-24/2009!!

Howdy, Followers of the Groove, THIS WEEKEND (5/22-24/2009) is the 10TH ANNUAL MEMORIAL DAY MOUNTAIN JAM in Viola, WV!! Tickets are $30 for the weekend and $15 for a day pass [(304) 363-7054 for ...
Posted by on Mon, 18 May 2009 10:10:00 GMT

Pics from Brush Run Park with Richelle

Greetings, friends of the Groove . . . Last weekend, NAG had the opportunity to back up Richelle Myers live onstage at Brush Run Park in St. Clairsville, OH. It was a great time, all put on by Wheelin...
Posted by on Tue, 30 Sep 2008 23:46:00 GMT

TONIGHT (9/27/2008), NAG w/ Richelle Myers LIVE @ Brush Run Park! Starts at 6:30 PM!

Hey, Groovy People, We just finished sound check at Brush Run Park . . . they have the whole shebang under a covered stage, so don't let the weather stop ya from joining us LIVE (we start at 7:20 pm,...
Posted by on Sat, 27 Sep 2008 20:22:00 GMT

This Sat. (9/27/2008), NAG LIVE on 1170 AM at Brush Run Park with Richelle Myers!

Hey, Groovers & Shakers! This Saturday (9/27/2008), New American Groove will be performing with Richelle Myers at Brush Run Park in Saint Clairsville, OH. It's gonna be a great time, we'll be sha...
Posted by on Tue, 23 Sep 2008 00:34:00 GMT

Recording @ TSG Studios in Wheeling, WV . . .

Greetings, y'all . . . This past weekend, New American Groove spent some time at TSG Studios in Wheeling, WV, under the direction of Mr. Mike Bizanovich . . . we are trying to improve the quality of o...
Posted by on Thu, 06 Mar 2008 06:32:00 GMT

Yeah, we do weddings, too!

Greetings, Groovy Friends!Our little band has had the pleasure to play all kinds of venues, but some of the most memorable times are from the weddings we've played. Recently, we received some great pi...
Posted by on Thu, 27 Dec 2007 13:08:00 GMT

FREE DOWNLOADS @ THE G-SPOT!!!

No, this is not a spam message . . . No ringtones, no Macy's cards, no hot chickies in some non-functioning video . . . We just want you to know we re-worked our Downloads page over at the G-Spot, jus...
Posted by on Tue, 23 Oct 2007 05:28:00 GMT

10,000 Plays!!

Woo-hoo! 10,000 plays on our music player!! Thanks for listening, y'all! We know it's no big deal, but we could always use a cheap excuse to party!! Much Love, http://newamericangroove.comhttp://gspo...
Posted by on Tue, 31 Jul 2007 04:47:00 GMT

JACK FM Band of the Month for July!!

What's happening, Groovy People?Hope this message finds you all doing well, and basking in the glow of this holiday week.We here at the Groove just wanted to send a shout out and some thanks to JACK F...
Posted by on Thu, 05 Jul 2007 21:44:00 GMT

The G-Spot! Maps to the show! FREE Downloads!

Hey, there, Groovers & Shakers . . .   Here at Groove Central, we've been working harder than ever to make sure you get your booty-shakin' groove music right on time and just when you need i...
Posted by on Thu, 11 Jan 2007 10:18:00 GMT