“The problem with jazz today is that nobody puts their heart and soul into it. These boys put their soul in it."
- Dr. Lonnie Smith
"They're very dedicated to the music. They want to learn funky music, and I'm here to help them...
I'll find time for Groovesect."
- Fred Wesley
“This band will be very important and I am excited to watch them rise up. They are some of my funkiest friends.â€
- Victor Wooten
"The best new funk band from the world's funkiest town."
- Jambase.com
"Leaders of the new wave of funk jam bands."
- Offbeat Magazine
"Groovesect's musical journey, rich in elements of contemporary jazz, soul, and funk infuse their set list with nonstop groove to their audience's delight... Their funkiness inspire and communicate a groove like no other."
- Gatheringofthevibes.com
"The danceability of this music can not be denied. Enjoy these guys while they still belong to us."
- Adam Tustin, New Orleans Concert Examiner, Examiner.com
"Groovesect is a no-nonsense funk machine primed to make itself known to a wider audience, both here in the Crescent City and beyond."
- Groovescapes.com
"Groovesect, though making a name for themselves nationally, will always stay true to their Big Easy roots, so there's no excuse not to catch one of the most innovative, newest, funkiest shows in town."
- Neworleans.com
“The band should end up being this city’s next big music phenomenon."
- Brian McColgan, WWOZ 90.7 New Orleans
Since March 2006, the members of Groovesect began blazing a trail through the streets and clubs of New Orleans, on a mission to secure their place amongst the finest musicians the funkiest town in the world can offer.
Groovesect pays homage to the masters of funk, jazz, rock, and soul music, all the while forging their own distinct and original sound. Musically, they push each other further and further each show while never losing the uncomprable groove they've become rapidly recognized for.
With the addition of Alfred 'Uganda' Roberts in 2007, the culture and music of New Orleans became deeply ingrained in Groovesect's sound and live performances. Uganda was the only steady member of Professor Longhair's band for nearly a decade and has toured and recorded with every New Orleans music luminary imaginable; including Dr. John, The Meters, Allen Toussaint, Earl King, Smokey Johnson, Willie Tee and the Wild Magnolias, and so many more.
Groovesect has recently been sharing stages with Robert Walter, Eric Krasno, Roy Hargrove, George Porter Jr., Ivan Neville, Papa Mali, Bill Summers, Henry Butler, and more. They have begun touring the country extensively, with recent mainstage appearances at the Gathering of the Vibes Music Festival (CT), High Sierra Music Festival (CA), Loki Music Festival (NC), Telluride Jazz Festival (CO), Waterfront Blues Festival (OR), and Voodoo Fest (NOLA). On and off tour, Groovesect regularly welcomes funk legend Fred Wesley to "Make it Funky", in support of their debut album On the Brim, in which Fred appears on three cuts. The album was produced by five time Grammy winner John Snyder, and marks the arrival of the next great New Orleans funk band.
For booking, contact Justin Aliperti at:
516-610-6720 / [email protected]
