Artist description A funky dance power trio that sounds huge. The combination of solid pop song writing, serious, original, club/ dance grooves, and strong hooks give Reverend Groove a truly unique and captivating sound. This band draws you in and makes you move. Guitar, keyboards, drums, and vocals along w/ their own original sequencing and loops make this a band for the turn of the century.

Music Style High Energy original Dance/ Funk

Musical Influences Combination of jazz, old school funk, and pop.

Similar Artists Peter Gabriel meets Stevie Wonder w/ heavy club grooves

Artist History Reverend Groove formed in 1996 as a four piece. The band played original music up and down the east coast before losing their bass player in late 1997. This turn of events turned out to be a blessing for Reverend Groove found a much better, focused, and original sound as a three piece and have grown more popular an are in more demand than ever before. They have a new cd in the making which will be released on New Years Eve 1999.

Group Members Matt Rancourt: Keyboard/ Vocals Paul Joseph: Guitar/ Vocals Jan van Voorst: Drums/ vocals

Instruments Vocals, Keyboard, Drums and Percusion, and Guitar.

Albums Reverend Groove ( Sold Out 1997) A new Reverend Groove is due out for New Years Eve 1999.

Press Reviews "Matt Rancourt is forceful with out yelling, Paul Joseph does a terrific job of accenting without dominating, and drummer Jan van Voorst has a touch that is just plain tasteful. This is a cd which record companies ought to be tripping over themselves to market." FACE Magazine 12/24/97.

Additional Info We have hats, t-shirts, and more free music at our web site.

Location Portland, Maine - USA

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