The Groove Hogs

The Groove Hogs - No Small Feat - 2000 -Trawf Records

This great band based in Fox Valley, Wisconsin produce some of the best modern day R&B/blues based rock & soul you will ever hear. The sound is funky jazz soul blues/R&B, and strongly horn influenced in the early Blood, Sweat & Tears/Tower Of Power/Chicago (the band) style. Buy the band's S/T album for more of the same. The band's "Blue Rhythms White Lies" album is on this blog

TRACKS / COMPOSERS

1. Tall and Proud - Kiel
2. It Takes Two - Kiel
3. In and Out of Love - unknown
4. Been There, Done That - Grove
5. Don't Sweat the Small Stuff - Andersen
6. Suzanne's Song - Phalen
7. Any Better Than This - Gruselle
8. Ingrown Tonation - Andersen
9. Do You Know How it Feels - Gruselle
10.Same Old Story - Gruselle

BAND

Paul Kiel - Guitar
Robbie Maertz - Bass
Brian Gruselle - Hammond, Piano
John Stelzer - Drums
Adam Plamann - Baritone Sax)
Chris Anderson - Alto Sax
Steve Johnson - Tenor Sax
Pat Phalen - Trumpet
Tom Vanden Avond - Trombone
Ron "Handbag" Hanson - Vocals, Harp

ABOUT THE BAND

The Groove Hogs - a band of 9, blazing a trail through the "what's hot, what's not" music scene of the 21st century. In a market inundated with cookie cutter, wanna-be, bands, The Groove Hogs have retained artistic integrity and melded the sum of their individual influences into something that is truly fresh and exciting. The Hogs have created a sound that is uniquely their own. Just a great band to have for any private party, wedding , corporate event or festival. 2002 was the first big year for The Groove Hogs. They released their highly successful, WRONG SIDE OF THE STREET, produced by the exceptionally sought after Jim Gaines. The most popular track on the CD was "Blues is my Business" , which, during the summer of '02, held court for five weeks on the FMQB Hot 100 rock radio chart, and received an impressive amount of airplay on AAA stations around the US. Additionally, the track 'Baby's Gone' from the release was included on the NARMS GET THE BLUES 2 compilation CD which has sold more than 85,000 copies to date and has been in the BILLBOARD BLUES CHARTS TOP 5 since July of 2003. The Groove Hogs sold a whopping 20,000 copies of WRONG SIDE OF THE STREET, which is a very rare accomplishment for a band releasing a CD on its own label. 2004 marked The Groove Hogs' 10th anniversary and the release of their fourth CD. Also produced by Jim Gaines, this newest release, BLUE RHYTHMS AND WHITE LIES, treats listeners to the talents of a group of seasoned musicians wrapping around the impressive vocal ability of the young and soulful Adam Enevoldsen. BLUE RHYTHMS AND WHITE LIES explores traditional soul stylings, some pop/rock, tried and traditional R& B, and some honest to goodness blues......All American music, and all with The Groove Hogs' powerhouse energy that has become their trademark. With a 9 member lineup, and a melting pot of musical diversity, the Groove Hogs are making it on their own brand of soul drippin' rock & roll. 2007 finds the Groove Hogs preparing for a busy summer schedule. With the addition of bass guitarist Drew Hicks, the band continues to grow in both style and impact. With future plans for a live DVD, the Hogs are very busy working to prepare a show you just can't forget! When the Groove Hogs show up in your neighborhood, do yourself a favor and get out to see them. You'll be in for a treat like few you've ever experienced from a live band! Milwaukee Live bands is proud to feature the Groove Hogs - Just when you thought good music was a thing of the past. © 2010 Milwaukee Live Bands http://www.milwaukeeliveentertainment.com/band_profile.asp?bandid=205

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The year was 1994. It was a long, cold, icy, Wisconsin winter, but that didn't deter the Groove-Hogs-to-be from their calling. They were forming a blues band, which was to be a side project for four jaded pop stars. The band was to be a musical release, of sorts. The original four Groove Hogs were having such a great time with their hobby band, that in 1996, they decided to add a 4-piece horn section. Not only did they double the band's size, their sound became bigger, too. This gave the Hogs a means to expand upon the blues based music they had been playing. And, much to their liking, the new and bigger sound was just as appealing to their audience as it was to the band. Thus The Groove Hogs went from hobby status to a full-fledged commitment. All band members dropped their other music projects and plunged whole hog, into The Groove Hogs! The band soon turned its attention to songwriting. With so many styles and musical influences in one band, it would seem impossible for a group of their size to agree on anything, let alone a musical direction. But the eclectic combination proved to be their strength, and in 1997, they recorded and released their first CD, the self-titled THE GROOVE HOGS. Their second release NO SMALL FEAT, followed in 2000. Both CDs were on the receiving end of critical acclaim. 2002 was the first big year for The Groove Hogs. They released their highly successful, WRONG SIDE OF THE STREET, produced by the exceptionally sought after Jim Gaines. The most popular track on the CD was "Blues is my Business" , which, during the summer of '02, held court for five weeks on the FMQB Hot 100 rock radio chart, and received an impressive amount of airplay on AAA stations around the US. © 2001 - 2010 Groove Hogs Incorporated. All Rights Reserved http://www.groovehogs.com/Bio/default.asp