Artist description Daddy Cool & the Groove Bug is an 11-piece funkband from Ottawa, Ontario (Canada). Billed as "an infectious funk-insect...with a soul-shaking bite", their music reflects many musical styles including funk, disco, soul, groove and acid jazz. But ultimately, Daddy Cool & the Groove Bug is all about 'energy' and it's their energy on-stage and in the studio that allows for a sound dripping in acid jazz and funk.

Music Style Funk, Disco, R&B, Acid Jazz

Musical Influences Tower of Power, Stevie Wonder, Jamiroquai, Parliament, Maceo Parker

Similar Artists Tower of Power, Jamiroquai

Artist History Daddy Cool & the Groove Bug has been playing the Ottawa scene for just over 3 years. In May of 2000, Daddy Cool & the Groove Bug was presented with two awards by the Ottawa X Press, "Ottawa's Leading Alternative News Weekly". Having received the "Undie" award for "Favourite Funk/Fusion Artist" and the coveted award for "Favourite New Artist", Daddy Cool & the Groove Bug remains dedicated to entertaining their audiences and to sharing their music with the Groove Bugs around the world. Daddy Cool & the Groove Bug has just released their first self-titled full-length CD which features all-original songs written, arranged and performed by band members. The CD includes many crowd favourites such as "We Want You (on the Dance Floor)", "Drivin'" and "Funk Wars", and introduces several new songs written especially for the CD.

Group Members Kieran Milne (Lead Vocals) - Brian Asselin (Alto Sax) - Mike Dalrymple (Bari Sax) - Graham Lonsdale (Trombone) - Dave Rama (Tenor Sax) - Adrien Rose (Trumpet) - Andrew Abraham (Percussion) - Jeff Asselin (Drums) - Norm Diotte (Keyboards) - Pete Emond (Bass Guitar) - Jon Howse (Guitar)

Instruments Vocals, Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, Bari Sax, Trombone, Trumpet, Percussion, Drums, Keyboards, Bass Guitar, Guitar

Albums Daddy Cool & the Groove Bug

Press Reviews "Daddy Cool & the Groove Bug brings back the energy of old school funk and adds a modern spin that drives the crowds wild. The horn section rocks!" -- Johnny Vegas (Johnny Vegas & the Johnny Vegas Orchestra). Visit www.groovebug.com for more detailed press reviews.

Location Ottawa, Ontario - Canada

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