Groovemeister are a 7-piece funk band, playing the best of soul and disco from the late 70s and early 80s . . . now!
Based in the South of England, but probably playing near you soon, they put the class in classics, with a sound so rich and authentic you will be transported back, even if you weren't there in the first place. And the best thing is, they're available for your event right now. Right on! To breathe funky life into your event, please make a Booking Enquiry. |
Kristy Kurowski_ VOCALSGroovemeister are very pleased to introduce our newest member!
Kristy started recording professionally at 16 and performing live at 18. Since then, she’s performed at hundreds of venues all over Europe… From the Olympic stadium in Seville to the Arcadia stage at Glastonbury festival..... |
"The Band I always wanted to be in" |
Ray Foster_ VOCALS
Groovemeister are also very pleased to introduce an old friend!
Started singing at the age of 15 copying the Isley bros “ shout” so starting his love of soul music
Went on to form various bands and had a knack for writing songs varying from Soul to Rock but early Motown and Philadelphia came to pass and Ray was completely hooked.......
Started singing at the age of 15 copying the Isley bros “ shout” so starting his love of soul music
Went on to form various bands and had a knack for writing songs varying from Soul to Rock but early Motown and Philadelphia came to pass and Ray was completely hooked.......
PAT DAVEY _ BASS GUITAR / VOX
". . . the man who puts the big fat grooves into Groovemeister."
One of the finest and funkiest Bass players to come out of the South of England, anyone forming a funky band would want Pat’s name on the teamsheet.
He has worked with Tom Robinson, Howie Casey (Wings), Martin Jenner (Cliff Richard/Everly Bros), Brother Beyond, Jason Donovan, The Monkees, The Ronnie Scott Quartet, George Melly, Jason Rebello and many others.
We know him as the man who puts the big fat grooves into Groovemeister.......
He has worked with Tom Robinson, Howie Casey (Wings), Martin Jenner (Cliff Richard/Everly Bros), Brother Beyond, Jason Donovan, The Monkees, The Ronnie Scott Quartet, George Melly, Jason Rebello and many others.
We know him as the man who puts the big fat grooves into Groovemeister.......
ANDY WILLCOCKS _ PIANOAndy loves the musicianship and feelgood factor that Groovemeister create with their set. He has been playing keyboards in various bands since the Eighties and also writes his own songs. He has played in One People with Jerry Meehan, Robbie Williams’ Bass player, and also supported Mica Paris on tour....
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"Andy loves the feelgood factor that Groovemeister create . . ." |
Paul Beavis _ Drums |
"The consummate musician . . ."The consummate musician, Paul has been playing drums professionally for the last 25 years with a variety of artists including Thea Gilmore, Sandi Thom, Judie Tzuke, Andy Summers, Robert Fripp, Russ Ballard, Leo Sayer, The Waterboys, Gary Brooker, Bill Wyman, Albert Lee, Andy Fairweather Low and John Illsley from Dire Straits.....
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Simon Wood _ GuitarFrom laid back funky riffs to searing razor sharp solos, Simon really is an essential part of the Groovemeister sound.
As a session player he has worked with Howie Casey (Wings) and Robert Hart (Bad Company), together with Colin Blunstone of Zombies fame. A true showman, Simon is an immensely talented Guitarist who loves the funk..... |
". . . an immensely talented Guitarist who loves the funk." |
Tim Fulker _ Saxophone |
Tim comes from a classical background, but his musical journey since those early days led to playing around Europe and the World, from award-winning jazz band, Street Level to eight years as Musical Director for Cunard on the iconic QE2.
Tim has worked with Tony Hadley of Spandau Ballet fame, Paul Hardcastle and many others. The joy of blowing these classic funky tunes has led him to describe Groovemeister as the funkiest outfit he has played with..... |
"Groovemeister is the funkiest outfit he has played with." |