Groove Allstars are the north of England’s premier function and event band, consisting of a collection of top session musicians. Each member of Groove Allstars has been specially selected for their area of expertise and style and together they are by far the coolest, funkiest and freshest party band available to hire today.
Available from a 6 to 9 piece, the band perform dance floor classics from the funk, soul and motown era, with a sprinkling of modern day hits for good measure. Mix this with the bands vast musical ability, performance experience and showmanship and you have the perfect recipe to get your event grooving from the first note to the last!
Groove Allstars have bags of experience when it comes to weddings, corporate events, launch parties, Jewish celebrations or charity ball’s. The band offer a full entertainment solution so that clients can sit back, relax and enjoy seamless and memorable entertainment.
Groove Allstars are fully self sufficient providing your event with everything from a quality PA system, lighting rig, transport, mixed party music to be played before between and after live sets and the option of both formal and informal stage wear. Set times consist of 2 x 1 hours or 3 x 40 minutes
Groove Allstars perform the best Funk, Soul and pop hits from the last five decades from artistes such as Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross, Beyonce, Curtis Mayfield, Aretha Franklin, Maroon 5, Rihanna, Jamiroquai, Taio Cruz, Jesse J, Chaka Khan, Amy Winehouse and James Brown to name a few. Grove Allstars pride themselves on recreating authentic and accurate renditions of their repertoire and a have been told in the past that they sound even better than the original artists!!
Groove Allstars always provide a friendly and efficient service from the initial booking right through to the day of the event. With a unique approach to every individual event, Groove Allstars work to an exceptionally high standard as musicians and maintain a professional attitude at all times. This helps to maximise the band’s live performance and optimise the overall experience, creating seamless and memorable entertainment for you the client.
The bands experience together is priceless and have played at many prestigious venues around the UK and the north of the country including the Grosvnor, The Savoy Lumley Castle, Matfen Hall, Slaley Hall, Close House, The Hilton, Alnwick Gardens, The Copthorn, Linden Hall, Ramside Hall and many many more.
Line-up
Band line-up options: -
6 Piece – Male Vocals, Female Vocals, Drums, Guitar, Bass and keyboards
7 Piece – Male Vocals, Female Vocals, Drums, Guitar, Bass, keyboards and Saxophone
8 Piece – Male Vocals, Female Vocals, Drums, Guitar, Bass, keyboards, Saxophone and Trumpet
9 Piece – Add 2nd Female Vocals or 3rd brass section
The band can also offer entertainment before the main band in the form of either: -
Jazz duo, trio or quartet
Funk, soul, jazz and boogaloo quartet
Solo pianist
Solo guitarist
Solo saxophonist
We can’t thank Groove Allstars enough for their professional approach and outstanding performance at our wedding in the Wylam Brewery. We booked the 8 piece band (male and female singers plus brass) and they literally had the whole wedding dancing all night. They were very accommodating with learning our first dance and also let us select a load of songs off their repertoire to work into their current set list. Can’t recommend these guys enough!!
I attend a large number of events a year with my job and I can say with a shadow of doubt that Grove all starts are the best band I’ve seen. Every song was a floor filler the way they got the whole room dancing all night was amazing. I would highly recommend this band for any occasion you won’t be disappointed.
Very professional to deal with & great party vibe!
"Thank you very much for your email! Hannah and I had an amazing time, and the Groove Allstars were a huge part of that! All of our friends and family can't stop talking about how great the band was. We really appreciate how accommodating the band was in learning our first dance song, as well as playing PYT! Please thank everyone for making our wedding celebration so much fun! All the best!!!
Nick and Hannah, wedding in Todi, Italy at private house – 12th August 2017"
"We can't thank Groove Allstars enough for the amazing service they provided pre-wedding, and the quality of their music on the evening of our big day itself.
Emails and arrangements were sorted quickly and efficiently and the band were true professionals. They were able to accommodate our requests and were able to answer all our questions. Everyone was up dancing and had a fab evening which speaks for itself.
We wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to close friends and family and they were an absolute pleasure to hire - Book them today - you won't regret it!""
Lauren and Louis Shelmerdine, wedding at Vallum Farm near Hadrian’s Hall – 29th July 2017"
"We were absolutely delighted with the Groove Allstars band and they exceeded all our expectations. The soul and funk had everyone dancing from the first dance to the end of the evening - and there were some first class dance-offs. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend.
Anna and Sean (O’Brien), wedding at Doxford Barns in Northumberland – 29th April 2017"
"Thank you for playing at our wedding!! We had the best night ever and the dance floor was never empty. I really appreciate you playing the songs we had requested. Such talented singers & musicians...the full band created a great atmosphere! Thank you Groove Allstars!!
Kylie Walker, wedding at Archerfield House near Edinburgh – 29th December 2016"
"Groove Allstars performed at our wedding in December and they helped make the day really special. The music was fantastic - they got everyone up and dancing and we received lots of lovely feedback. They were so helpful before/during - basically just accommodating all our requests and answering questions we had. Thanks a lot to all the band, you were brilliant!
Holly and James Down, wedding at Hornington Manor on 3rd December 2016"
"We just wanted to say a massive to thank you to all the members of Groove Allstars for making our wedding night so much fun! You were so professional and played a ton of our favourite songs we had requested. Book this guys and you won't be disappointed! Xx
Joseph and Laura, wedding at Hexham Winter Gardens – 28th October 2016"
"We had Groove Allstars for our wedding evening at Lumley Castle and they were a perfect choice. For such an occasion with a mix of ages and tastes it is not always easy to find the right band and music mix to suit everyone. Groove Allstars put on a great show with the perfect blend of music available in their repertoire to choose from so that everyone had a great night. Thank you!!
Loreta & Howard, wedding at Lumley Castle, County Durham on 24th January 2016"
Funk and Soul
Ain’t Nobody – Chaka Khan
And the Beat Goes on – The Whispers
Are You Ready For Love – Elton John
Brick House – The Commodores
Canned Heat – Jamiroquai
Cosmic Girl – Jamiroquai
Cramp Your Style – Breakestra
7 Nation Army – Ben L’Oncle Soul/White Stripes (GA Funky version )
Dance To The Music – Sly and the Family Stone
Express Yourself – Charles Wright
Get Up Offa That Thing – James Brown
Give Me The Night – George Benson
Give Up the Funk (Tear the Roof off the Sucker) – Parliament
Got To Be Real – Cheryl Lynn
Hard To Handle – Otis Redding
Harvest for the World – Isley Bros
Higher Ground - Stevie Wonder
I Feel Good – James Brown
I Found Lovin’ – Fatback Band
I Heard It Through The Grapevine – Marvin Gay
I Say A Little Prayer – Aretha Franklin
I Wish – Stevie Wonder
If You Want Me To Stay – Sly and the Family Stone
In The Midnight Hour – Wilson Pickett
Isn't She Lovely - Stevie Wonder
It’s a Shame – The Spinners
Let’s Get It On – Marvin Gay
Let’s Stay Together – Al Green
Long Train Running – Doobie Brothers
Love Fool – Jamiroquai
Love Man – Otis Redding
Master Blaster – Stevie Wonder
Move On Up – Curtis Mayfield
Mr Big Stuff – Jean Knight
Never Too Much – Luther Vandross
Night To Remember – Shalamar
Rescue Me – Fontella Bass
Sex Machine – James Brown
Papa’s Got A Brand New bag – James Brown
Sir Duke – Stevie Wonder
Signed Sealed Delivered – Stevie Wonder
Superstition – Stevie Wonder
Somebody Else’s Guy – Jocelyn Brown
Stand By Me - Otis Redding
Play That Funky Music – Wild Cherry
Street Life – The Crusaders
(Sittin’ On) The Dock Of The Bay – Otis Redding
Soul Man – Sam and Dave
Pick Up The Pieces – Average White Band
Peg – Steely Dan
Turn On Tune In Cop Out – Freak Power
Super Freak – Rick James
Sweet Soul Music – Arthur Conley
Who’s That Lady? – Isley Bros
You Are The Universe – Brand New Heavies
Pass the Peas – Maceo Parker
There’s Only So Much Oil On The Ground – Tower of Power
Soul With A Capital S – Tower of Power
You Got What I Need - Freddie Scott
Disco
Ain’t no Stopping us Now – McFadden and Whitehead
Bad Girl – Donna Summer
Blame it on the Boogie – Jackson 5
Boogie Nights – Heatwave
Car Wash – Rose Royce
Disco Inferno – The Trammps
Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough – Michael Jackson
Everybody Dance – Chic
Get Down On It – Kool and the Gang
Going Back To My Roots – Odissey
Good Times – Chic
He’s The Greatest Dancer – Sister Sledge
I Want you Back – Jackson 5
Jungle Boogie – Kool and the Gang
Lady Marmalade – LaBelle
Le Freak – Chic
Let’s Groove – Earth Wind and Fire
Papa Was A Rolling Stone – The Temptations
PYT - Michael Jackson
Rock With You – Michael Jackson
September – Earth Wind and Fire
Thinking of You – Sister Sledge
Upside Down – Diana Ross
We are Family – Sister Sledge
Pop/Other
Can’t Stop the Feeling – Justin Timberlake
Shine – Years and Years
Locked Out Of Heaven – Bruno Mars
Two Little Birds – Bob Marley
1999 – Prince
All Right Now – Free
All You Need Is Love – The Beatles
American Boy – Estelle
Beggin’ – Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons
Better Together – Jack Johnson
Brown Eyed Girl – Van Morrison
Buffalo Soldier – Bob Marley
Come Together – The Beatles
Crazy – Gnarls Barkley
Crazy In Love – Beyonce
Digital Love – Daft Punk
Go Your Own Way – Fleetwood Mac
God Only Knows - Beach Boys
Happy – Pharrell Williams
Hard Day’s night – The Beatles
High - Lighthouse Family
Hungry Like The Wolf (Duran Duran)
I Need a Dollar – Aloe Blacc
It’s Not Unusual – Tom Jones
Kiss – Prince
La’bamba – Los lobos
Love Is In The Air – John Paul Young
Lovely Day – Bill Withers
Mustang Sally – The Commitments
My First, My Last, My Everything – Barry White
Please Don’t Stop The Music – Rihanna
Price Tag – Jesses J
Rather Be – Clean Bandit
Rehab – Amy Winehouse
Rock Your Body – Justine Timberlake
Saw Her Standing there – The Beatles
Senorita – Justin Timberlake
Show Me Love (Robin S)
Stuck In The Middle – Stealers Wheel
Suspicious Minds – Elvis
Twist And Shout – The Beatles
Uptown Funk – Mark Ronson & Bruno Mars
Valerie – Amy Winehouse
Waiting All Night – Rudimental
We Found Love – Rihanna
You Are The Best Thing – Ray LaMontagne
You Got The Love – Florence/The Source
You Know I’m No good – Amy Winehouse