A Certain Groove

A Certain Groove is a different kind of cover band. The band first started as an idea in the head of drummer Matt Souza in the Fall of 2012. The concept was to put together a top-notch group of musicians able to take well-known pop and rock songs and reinterpret them through a lens of classic funk. Veteran guitarist John Jackson was looking for a fun project with high creative potential when he saw an ad on Craigslist that was just what he needed. Jackson quickly brought in funk/jazz bassist Sam Corea to round out the rock-solid rhythm section. The project quickly gained steam when Matt Dzugan and Brian Rosenbaum showed up with brass in hands, playing trombone/sousaphone and trumpet, respectively, forming the staple of every great funk band: a bad-ass horn section. Now all they needed were some pipes. They lucked out when they found Fred “FL” Jones, a charismatic Broadway performer, and Jenay Versey, a soulful singer with music in her genes to handle the mics and run the show. The band played its first gig at Brennan’s Pub in Marina Del Rey to high acclaim and tremendous response. They’ve since wowed crowds at Trip, and will soon be rocking The Mint, Tower 42, St. Rocke (opening for Stooges Brass Band), and will have a featured slot at Burbstock 2013. A Certain Groove prides itself on revitalizing classic jams, fusing them with the soul of funk to create something unique, accessible, artful, exciting, and always hip. Their live shows feature creative adaptations of popular songs, clever mashups, high-intensity jams, and even light-up sousaphones. Their shows are epic explorations of your favorite tunes (from the Beatles to Adele to NIN), guaranteed to make you smile and shake your hips. A Certain Groove will bring a night that you’ll never forget to your club, bar, festival or private/corporate event. For booking please visit www.facebook.com/ACertainGroove