Artist description "......................." speechless Thats usually the first reaction we get.Once the audience finally gets their jaw off thefloor, they realize the funk and start moving towards the front of the stage. But there is always the few heads in the back, chillin, listening, and just taking in the awesome sounds and infectious,up-beat lyrics. The Silent Groove is finding their fans in many different "scenes" Jam Band fans love the groove and improvisational skills, Hardcore metal and ska fans like the High Energy, and Hip hop fansare drawn to the beats and lyrics. The Silent Groove CANNOT be denied.

Music Style Live ol school Hip-Hop-Reggae-Funk

Musical Influences John Shaft, Miles Davis, The Roots, A Tribe Called Quest, P-Funk, James Brown, The Police, Rage Against the Machine, Arrested Development, Dennis Chambers, Pat Methany, Bill Evans, Ron Carter, Jurassic 5, anything and everything

Similar Artists see above

Artist History The Silent groove was formed in October 2000,

Group Members Matt Zeiger-Guitar/MC, Omer Shemesh-Piano, Paul Miniero- Drums, Mike Straus-bass

Instruments Bass, Guitar, Drums, Fender Rhodes

Albums "Live at Sully's"

Press Reviews The Silent Groove laid down grooves that were anything but silent; vocalist/guitarist Matt Zeigler rhymed his way around jams which varied mostly between funk and jazz, with an occasional ska twist. The overall effect was modern and fun, occasionally reminiscent of G Love or Sublime during the Ska-tinged numbers like "Lady Lady", during which Matt switched from his bright, old-school rapping style to quick, rhythmic singing, very much in the style of Brad Nowell. Zeigler demonstrated his credibility at rhyming during two freestyle numbers, one a spontaneous duel with unplanned guest rapper Strike, and the other a humorous finale, during which audience members were invited to spill their pockets to provide the subject matter for his lyrics. Zeigler rhymed smoothly about a wrench, a Werther's Original, and a Capri Sun drink, among other volunteered artifacts. The whole band remained tight throughout, demonstrating formidable jazz chops and positive energy, moving with the music and partaking in humorous onstage banterCentral ,Ct State "The Recorder"

Location Hartford, CT - USA

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