Artist description Planet Groove is a seven piece classic funk band, which features a three piece horn section. Each memeber of the band believes that every song that they play must have a dance groove, because Planet Groove believes that music should be fun, not political.

Music Style classic funk

Musical Influences Stevie Wonder, Earth, Wind, and Fire, Average White Band

Similar Artists James Brown

Artist History Planet Groove started in 1994, with a desire to play with a funkier sound. They have written and produced two very solid CD's: Coolest Planet From The Sun (1994), and Planet Groove Live (1999). 5 of the members in Planet Groove have played together since 1984, when they were in High School together.

Group Members Ben Arcara, Brian Ives, Dave Militello, Ferdie Brillantes, Joe Rocha, Bill Weisshaar, Dale Weisshaar

Instruments drums, guitar, bass guitar, keyboards, alto sax, tenor sax, trombone, trumpet

Albums Coolest Planet From The Sun (1994), Planet Groove Live (1999)

Press Reviews River Cities' Reader- "If you want to dance, sway, lean, push, pull, stomp, or otherwise boogie, then Planet Groove is the band for you".

Location LaGrange Park, IL - USA

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