The Groovetones
Act fee £500 to £795
Huw and Roberto have been playing together as a soul / jazz / latin duo around London for many years, at top venues like Cocochan, Navajo Joes and Experimental Cocktail Club, as well as playing many weddings, private parties and corporate gigs. They are consummate professionals who guarantee every aspect of their performance will be top notch.
Saxman Roberto is a legendary session musician whose stellar career has seen him share the stage with musical giants like Incognito, Donna Summer and the one and only Mr James Brown! Jazzwsise say that 'he has to be heard to be believed', and Time Out have called him 'scorching': Roberto is widely regarded as one of the finest sax players currently working in the UK.
Guitarist and singer Huw works as a resident musician in top London venues like Dogstar, China White, Trafalgar Sq Hilton, the Conrad, Gaucho, Hix Oysterbar, Oxo Tower and many more. He has played for celebrities like Seb Coe, Take That and Jose Mourinho and corporate clients like Audi, Virgin and Microsoft. He is also a songwriter whose original music has been played on stations like the Jazz and Choice FM, and praised as 'future classics'.
Music Samples
Kiss
Blackbird
Mas Que Nada
Superstition
Act Video
Line-up
Huw - Guitar and Vocals
Roberto - Tenor Sax
Extra Line-up(s)
If the client wants music for dancing, we strongly recommend adding at least percussion [congas], or preferably a rhythm section [bass and drums] to the band. We also offer a laptop DJ service if they would like us to also 'be the DJ' for the night.
Also included
2 x RCF Art 310a, 2 x Mackie SRm350. Plus mics, mixer, guitar amp etc.
We have a small LED par can lighting rig which is available on request for no extra cost [we do not normally travel with this but can do if required].
Location
South East based and will travel to these areas: South East, South West, Midlands, Wales.
Previous Clients
China White, Dogstar, Lost Angel, Park Lane Hilton, Trafalgar Square Hilton, Eight Members Club, IoD Members Club, many of the Gaucho restaurants, Le Garrick, La Gondola, Le Bouchon, 3rd Base @ Mass, Citizen Smith, Mark Hix Oysterbar, Guoman Hotel Tower Bridge, Viva Viva, Revolution and The Conrad / Wyndham Grand. Other venues he has played at include Claridges, Momos, Home House, Hyatt Regency, Hyatt Andaz, Electric Ballroom, Sound,Hampton Court Palace, Lucky Pig, Infinity Club, Sound, Leeds Castle, Dingwalls, Borderline, Bug Bar, Arts Cafe, Proud, Spice of Life, Light Bar, 40:30 and Experimental Cocktail Club, Banksy, KLM, Virgin, Audi and Microsoft.
50's & 60's |
| Stand by Me - Ben E King |
| Summertime - Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong |
| Georgia On My Mind - Ray Charles |
| Insensatez - Antonio Carlos Jobim |
| Lets Stay Together - Al Green |
| Caravan - Duke Ellington |
| Respect - Aretha Franklin |
| I Put A Spell On You - Nina Simone |
| Girl from Ipanema - Antonio Carlos Jobim |
| Under My Skin - Frank Sinatra |
| Dock Of The Bay - Otis Redding |
| In a Sentimental Mood - Duke Ellington |
| Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars - Antonio Carlos Jobim |
| When A Man Loves A Woman - Wilson Pickett |
| Nature Boy - Nat King Cole |
| Blackbird - The Beatles |
| I Heard it Through the Grapevine - Marvin Gaye |
| Fly Me To the Moon - Frank Sinatra / Astrud Gilberto |
| How Sweet It Is To be Loved by You - Marvin Gaye |
| Wave - Antonio Carlos Jobim |
| Its a Mans Mans World - James Brown |
| Agua de Beber - Antonio Carlos Jobim |
| Feelin Good - Nina Simone |
| Higher & Higher - Jackie Wilson |
| Here Comes the Sun - The Beatles |
| The Look of Love - Burt Bacharach / Dionne Warwick |
| All I Need To Get By - Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell |
| One Note Samba - Antonio Carlos Jobim |
| Love Me Or Leave Me - Nina Simone |
| Triste - Antonio Carlos Jobim |
| Space Oddity - David Bowie |
| Berimbeu - Powell / De Moraes |
| Soul Man - Sam and Dave |
| Angel Eyes - Tony Bennett |
| The Wind Cries Mary - Jimi Hendrix |
| Fever - Peggy Lee |
| Dont Let it Bring You Down - Neil Young |
| Aguas de Marco - Antonio Carlos Jobim |
| Disritmia - Martinho da Vila |
| Moon River - Frank Sinatra |
| Chega de Saudade - Antonio Carlos Jobim |
| As Rosas Nao Falam - Cartola |
| Dont let me down - The Beatles |
| Oh! Darling - The Beatles |
| Tell It Like It Is - The Neville Brothers |
| Desafinado - Antonio Carlos Jobim |
| Thats the Way Love Is - Marvin Gaye |
| Unchained Melody - Righteous Bros |
| Music to Watch Girls By - Andy Williams |
| Hercules - Aaron Neville |
| Walk on By - Burt Bacharach |
| My Girl - Otis Redding |
| I get the Sweetest Feeling - Jackie Wilson |
| Bridge Over Troubled Water - Simon and Garfunkel |
| He Aint Heavy Hes My Brother - The Hollies |
| Hit The Road Jack - Ray Charles |
| Hoochie Coochie Man - Muddy Waters |
| Love Is In the Air - John Paul Young |
| Moondance - Van Morrison |
| You Are So Beautiful To Me - Beach Boys / Billy Preston |
| These Arms Of Mine - Otis Redding |
| All You Need Is Love - Beatles |
| Jumping Jack Flash - Rolling Stones |
70's & 80's |
| Is This Love? - Bob Marley |
| Redemption Song - Bob Marley |
| Master Blaster/Jammin - Stevie Wonder |
| Bamboleo - Gypsy Kings |
| Sign Your Name Across My Heart - Terence Trent DArby |
| Mas Que Nada - Jorge Ben / Sergio Mendez |
| Superstition - Stevie Wonder |
| Chan Chan - Buena Vista Social Club |
| Poder de Criacao - Joao Noguiera |
| Kiss - Prince |
| Lately - Stevie Wonder |
| So Much Trouble in the World - Bob Marley |
| Aint No Sunshine - Bill Withers |
| Jesse - Mother Earth |
| Like a Star - Corinne Bailey Rae |
| Wonderwall - Oasis |
| Spanish Joint - DAngelo |
| Come in out of the Rain - Parliament |
| Hearts Desire - Don Blackman |
| Right on For the Darkness - Curtis Mayfield |
| As if You Read My Mind - Stevie Wonder |
| Lean On Me - Bill Withers |
| Crazy - Gnarls Barkley |
| As - Stevie Wonder |
| Tudo Que Voce Pode Ser - Clube de Esquinas |
| Always and Forever - Luther Vandross / Heatwave |
| Lovely Day - Bill Withers |
| Cant Hide Love - Creative Source |
| Use Me - Bill Withers |
| Your Song - Elton John |
90's To Present |
| Brown Sugar - DAngelo |
| Falling - Alicia Keys |
| Shackles / Praise You - Mary Mary |
| Im Yours - Jason Mraz |
| Soul Divine - Amp Fiddler |
| Velha Infancia - Tribalistas |
| Somewhere Over The Rainbow - Israel Kamakawiwoole |
| Dear Life - Anthony Hamilton |
| Sunflower - Paul Weller |
| Wild Wood - Paul Weller |
| Trouble - Ray LaMontagne |
| So Amazing - Luther Vandross |
| No Diggety - Blackstreet |
| Dont Let Go - En Vogue |
| Ordinary People - John Legend |
| I Believe I can Fly - R Kelly |
| Seven Nation Army - White Stripes |
| I Need A Dollar - Aloe Black |
| Valerie - Amy Winehouse |
| Rehab - Amy Winehouse |
The price brackets above should be used as a guide only as all quotes are bespoke.Performance times for most acts except Tributes and some other Unique performers are usually 2 x 60 minute sets or 3 x 40 min sets. (If you require the act to perform longer than these times you may incur extra costs.)
Travel costs vary depending on the act and will be included to the quote given to you by our agents.
Our acts would usually expect to arrive around 6pm and to be finished around midnight.
(If you need the act to arrive earlier or finish later there may be extra costs but these can be negotiated.)
The Groovetones
Absolutely first class, really cool and polite guys, awesome sound....the demos are just a glimpse of how they sound...wait until you hear them live! would recommend 100%!