Groove Star is an 8 piece male and female led band playing hits from Aretha Franklin to Plan B; from The Beatles to Ce Lo Green. The band can perform jazz music for fine dining to all-out dancing! Prices: From £2169+
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"I have been using Alive now for 3 years and find their service great. As always, they lived up to my expectations.
Groove Star are a wonderful lively band who play a variety of different music to suit all ages. Everyone enjoyed their performance."
Line up:8 Piece Band Female and Male Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Keyboards, Drums, Saxophone and Trumpet Can add additional vocalists and brass as required.
Highlights * UK's leading corporate and wedding function/party band with male and female musicians * Male and Female vocals complete with brass section * Repertoire ranges from Aretha, the Beatles and Stevie Wonder to Robbie Williams, Kings of Leon and Ce Lo Green * Previous clients include GSK, Parento, RAF, Tesco and The Independant Newspaper as well as countless private and wedding clients * Fully self-contained with 2000 watt PA and disco lighting as standard * Available as 8 piece band - great to suit many venue and budget restrictions * Available as a Jazz repertoire for elegant dining * Available throughout the UK and Worldwide with past experience of large scale international gigs
Biography The highly acclaimed Groove Star is one of the country’s leading function and wedding bands offering the ultimate live entertainment package.
This hard-hitting vibrant and dynamic band will provide that all-important ‘wow factor’ that will literally bring your party to life whilst catering to every possible musical taste.
Nowhere will you find a more entertaining soulful and energetic ensemble hosting some of the finest and highly praised musicians and vocal entertainers in the industry. Many of their musicians have had the privilege of performing with the UK’s top artists such as Lilly Allen Joss Stone and Will Young as well as performing in London’s West End.
* Groove Star pride themselves in offering the most diverse range of songs; everything from 60’s; 70’s; 80’s and 90’s classics to present chart hits. * A bespoke experience in which the client can create their very own individual set list from the band’s extensive catalogue of songs * Global and UK availability * All lighting transport PA system disco and background music before between and after sets (if required) extra staging (if necessary) and insurance included in the price.
As well as playing at countless weddings birthday parties and corporate events throughout the UK and abroad the band have played for such prestigious clients as:
The Chairman of Tesco; The Independent Newspaper; Sennheiser; GSK; The RAF and DeLoitte to name a few.
They currently offer as standard: Standard 8 piece band - Female Vocal Male vocal Guitar Bass Keyboards Drums Trumpet and Saxophone
Whether it's a laid-back dinner jazz set a 'blow the roof off' reception or both...Groove Star will be more than happy to deliver!
Testimonials "We were delighted with the band. Thought you were great and would definitely like to use the band again in the future. It has been a pleasure dealing with you and hopefully we can work together again in the very near future." - Kathleen - Corporate Event Feb 2013
"We felt totally confident of a good night having heard your band at a previous wedding and you didn't disappoint us. You're music was superb and since Emily and Marcus' wedding we have had so many positive comments about your music. It was lovely to see the dance floor full from the moment you started playing. Prior to the wedding you were very helpful guiding Emily and Marcus as to what to play. You were charming on the phone and reassuring.” - Barbara Maynes - Wedding September 2012
“Wow! You guys were amazing! You really brought the house down and everyone loved you! Thank you so much for making our big day so special and ending the evening off with exactly what we wanted – an enormous bang! We will definitely be recommending you guys to everyone….” - Simon and Becky Grott – Wedding August 2012
“Just a quick line to say thank you so much for last Saturday. The client loved you guys and will definitely be booking you again…” - Premiere Management – April 2012
“You guys really delivered – thank so much for doing “exactly what you say on the tin”! Full of energy, passion and great repertoire… fab!” - Full Circle - August 2011
“Thanks for making our wedding SO special!! We thoroughly appreciated the effort you made to go that extra mile and everyone had a great time! Watch out as you may be approached to play in Paris!! Thank you again so much." - Mr & Mrs Freddy Powell - French Wedding June 2011
“Thank you so much for the being such a great experience at our Wedding. We have just returned from honeymoon and had so many compliments about the band so you are certainly going to be remembered! It’s safe to say Groove Star are no longer a secret….!!" - Katie and Simon Aspell – Wedding May 2010
“You guys did it again! Everyone loved you and thanks so much for accommodate all the requests! Great band and we love you!… same time next year?!” - Nicholas Holting – Events Mananger – gig at Sony – Feb 2010
"Thank you for such an amazing night’s entertainment. You blew all our guests away with your stunning professionalism and great musicianship. All generations from 18 months to 95 were present and all got on the dance floor at some point in the evening. We will recommend you highly to anyone that asks." - Alex King 33 Portland Place Charity Fashion Event April 2009
"Everyone at our wedding reception thoroughly enjoyed it and our family and friends have all mentioned how terrific Groove Star were. We sincerely thank you for making our special day a memorable one." - Jackie & Richard Everton Surrey January 2009
"Just want to say well done! You really got the party in the mood and everyone had a great time! We will definitely be booking you next year! The secret's out!" - Tim Central Locations Agency London September 2008
"Wow! What a band - what a sound! Thank you! Such entertainment.. we will be seeing you again next year..!" - Hampton Court Event August 2008
Groove Star's Set List / Repertoire
00’s – Present Day Upside Down- Paloma Faith Mercy- Duffy Crazy in Love- Beyonce Take your Mama Out- Scissor Sisters Moves like Jagger- Maroon 5 and Christina Ag Forget You- Ce-Lo Green I Love you I do- Jennifer Hudson (Dream Girls) Shine- Take That 10/10- Paulo Nutini Pack Up- Eliza Doolittle American Boy - Estelle Locked Out of Heaven- Bruno Mars Party Rock Anthem- LMFAO I Got A Woman/ Golddigger- Elvis/ Ray Charles/ Kanye West Rolling In the Deep- Adele Empire State Of Mind- Alicia Keys Let me Entertain You- Robbie Williams Love Machine - Girls Aloud All these things that I’ve done- The Killers Valerie- Mark Ronson ft Amy Winehouse Boys and Girls - Pixie Lott Sex On Fire- Kings of Leon Rehab- Amy Winehouse Just haven’t met you yet- Michael Buble Everything- Michael Buble She Said- Plan B Teenage Dream- Katy Perry Just the Way You Are- Bruno Mars Black and Gold- Sam Sparro Crazy- Gnarls Berkley Bad Romance- Lady GaGa
90s Friday I’m in Love- The Cure Livin On A Prayer- Jon Bon Jovi You Can Call Me Al- Paul Simon Canned Heat- Jamiroquai Mama Told Me not to Come- Tom Jones & Kelly Jones Mustang Sally- Wilson Pickett You’re Still the One- Shania Twain The Way You Look Tonight- Michael Buble Kiss- Tom Jones Hard to Handle- Black Crows
70s & 80s Hey Mickey- Toni Basil Lady Marmalade- Patty Labelle Blame It on the Boogie- Jackson 5 Disco Inferno- The Tramps Shake Your Tailfeather- The Blues Brothers Material Girl- Madonna Can’t turn me Loose/ Everybody Needs somebody - Blues Brothers I’m Gonna Be (500 miles)- The Proclaimers Minder Theme Tune- Dennis Waterman Hot Stuff- Donna Summer Get Down Tonight- KC and The Sunshine Band Superstition- Stevie Wonder Mamma Mia- ABBA Proud Mary/Rollin on the river- Tina and Ike Turner Play that Funky Music- Wild Cherry 9 to 5- Dolly Parton Brown Sugar - The Rolling Stones Signed Sealed Delivered- Stevie Wonder Walking on Sunshine- Katrina and the Waves Maggie May- Rod Stewart Don’t Stop Believin’- Journey I’ve had the time of my life- Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes The Way You Make Me Feel- Michael Jackson Wonderful Tonight- Eric Clapton I Wanna Dance With Somebody- Whitney Houston I Will Survive- Gloria Gayner I’m Coming Out- Diana Ross Grease is the Word- The Bee Gees Here Come the Girls- Spencer Davis Group Brickhouse- Commodores You Can Leave Your Hat On- Joe Cocker Easy like Sunday morning- The Commodores Nobody Does it Better- Carly Simon Aint no Sunshine- Bill Withers No Woman No Cry- Bob Marley I Shot the Sheriff- Eric Clapton/ Bob Marley Power of Love - Huey Lewis and the News Knock On Wood- Eddie Floyd Land of 1000 Dances- Wilson Pickett Car Wash- Rose Royce
50s & 60s Higher and Higher- Jackie Wilson Son of A Preacher Man - Dusty Springfield With a Little Help from my Friends- Joe Cocker At Last (first dance)- Etta James Fever- Peggy Lee Think- Aretha Franklin Hey Jude- The Beatles Hold On I’m Coming- Sam & Dave Nothing can change this love I have for you- Sam Cooke One Way or Another- Blondie You Really Got Me- The Kinks I Feel Good- James Brown Don’t Stop me Now- Queen Are you gonna go my way- Lenny Kravitz Your Song- Elton John Sway- Pussycat Dolls Sir Duke- Stevie Wonder I Wish- Stevie Wonder Respect- Aretha Franklin All Night Long- Lionel Ritchie Brown Eyed Girl- Van Morrison
Jazz Set Blue Bossa Alice in Wonderland Bags Groove Just the two of Us- Bill Withers Cantaloupe Island Moondance- Van Morrison Girl from Ipanema Autumn Leaves Summertime- Various Moon River As Time Goes by Misty Watermelon man Heard It Through The Grapevine Marvin Gaye Midnight At The Oasis Maria Muldaur Lady is a Tramp Ella Fitzgerald C’est Ci Bon- Louis Armstrong
New!Christmas Repertoire! Last Christmas Santa Baby It's Cold Outside I Wish it Could be Christmas Everyday Step into Christmas All I Want for Christmas is You Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas White Christmas Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! (Dean Martin) Jingle Bell Rock Last Christmas I Gave you My Heart The Pogues 'Fairy Tale of New York'
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Customer reviews for Groove Star
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16/07/2012 Groove Star
"I have been using Alive now for 3 years and find their service great. As always, they lived up to my expectations.
Groove Star are a wonderful lively band who play a variety of different music to suit all ages. Everyone enjoyed their performance."
Customer review by Catherine O'Donoghue
08/04/2012 Groove Star
"Groove Star were absolutely fabulous at our wedding! Not only was their music brilliant keeoping everyone dancing for the whole evening but the band's correspondances before our wedding via email were great, they were very accommadating and professional.
On the day they arrived on time, were prepared and ready to go without the wedding party noticing which was great - no fuss!
A big thank you - so many guests commented on you guys and just how great you sounded and looked - the whole set up was fantastic!
Good luck for the future!
love Sarah & Tim Beard
"
Customer review by Sarah & Tim Beard
31/03/2012 Groove Star
"Groove Star are an amazingly professional and competent band, with extremely talented singers and musicians. They intermingled with the guests on the dance floor from time to time which was fun; they played good songs; the dance floor was buzzing right to the end; we have received lots of comments saying that Groove Star were brilliant.
We would definitely recommend this band for a function playing to any age group. Our guests were aged 16 - 86 and everyone loved the band. We would book this band again if having another party - maybe a wedding one day!!"
Customer review by Elaine Ott
03/09/2011 Groove Star
"Guys you were fantastic. All the praise I had put on you lot and you didn't disappoint, you were amazing..!!
At breakfast everyone was commenting on what a great day and particularly night it was! A lot of that down to the band. I said in my speech you were one of the best I had heard, but you are now definitely the best. Please send all our thanks to everyone.
Mick Brown (Father of the Bride)"
Customer review by Mick and Sue Brown
04/07/2011 Groove Star
"We chose Groove Star through Alive Network because it was such a user-friendly site allowing us to hear bands before we made our choice. Also, we had a personal call very quickly after we had requested the band, so that was reassuring.
Groove Star are an amazingly professional and competent band, with extremely talented singers and musicians. They intermingled with the guests on the dance floor from time to time which was fun; they played good songs; the dance floor was buzzing right to the end; we have received lots of comments saying that Groove Star were brilliant.
We would definitely recommend this band for a function playing to any age group. Our guests were aged 16 - 86 and everyone loved the band. We would book this band again if having another party - maybe a wedding one day!!
"
Customer review by Tricia Robertson
10/09/2010 Groove Star
"I just have to reiterate my thanks to you and the band for making last Friday night’s gala dinner such a memorable occasion in Bournemouth. The event was a resounding success and the music delivered by all of you was so well received by the delegates as you saw!!
It was a delight to work with such a professional team who truly enjoyed entertaining the crowd!
Catherine Riley
BBTS Events Manager"
Customer review by British Blood Transfusion Society
14/04/2010 Groove Star
"Thank you for such an amazing night’s entertainment. You blew all our guests away with your stunning professionalism and great musicianship.
All generations from 18 months to 95 were present and all got on the dance floor at some point in the evening.
We will recommend you highly to anyone that asks."
Customer review by Portland Place
01/06/2009 Groove Star
"Dear Secret Showband,
Thanks for making our wedding SO special!!
We thoroughly appreciated the effort you made to go that extra mile and everyone had a great time!
Watch out as you may be approached to play in Paris!!
Thank you again so much."
Customer review by Freddy and Anna Powell
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