Artist description Coupling raw talent with pure energy, Groovy Cool has been ripping through the Tampa Bay area with an arsenal of original rock tunes, an energetic stage show and a faithful following since late ’96. With influences like Tom Petty, The Replacements and The Stones how can they go wrong? Guitars that scream, "I'm vintage!" and tube-tones that make you want to touch yourself are only two reasons to keep an eye on this foursome. The songs are maturely written by front man Butch Ryan, who has affectionately been referred to as "The Redneck Danzig" by various reviewers, and speak of life, love and everything in between. Groovy Cool has recently released its second full length album entitled "Who died and made you Elvis", an 8 song CD that maintains the bands reputation for creating "classics in the making". From slower, anxiety-filled ballads to the all out rockers, Who died and made you Elvis takes you on a rock-n-roll-a-coaster that climaxes with the last track "Morphine", perhaps the most rockin' tune on the album. Groovy Cool proves that when you combine excellent musicians, catchy tunes, lots of energy and a dash of humor, you've got a band that's not only tight, but also fun to watch. ...see 'em at a venue near you.

Music Style Pop/Rock

Musical Influences Petty, Elvis

Similar Artists Counting Crows, Blues Traveller

Group Members Butch Ryan / Lead Vocals, Rhythm Guitar, Harmonica Finn Wailing / Lead guitar, Vocals Nino Perkola / Drums, Vocals, Trumpet (on a special occasion) Ron Ray / Bass Guitar

Instruments Drums, Bass, Guitars, Vocals, Harmonica

Press Reviews "...Rock-n-roll with the slightest dash of country,lyrics that always grin, either drunkenly or lasciviously...Simple, stompin’, fun, Stonesy rock!" -Focus Magazine"It strikes me that these guys might have made more of a stirin the 'new wave' era, when good, hard guitar-orientedpop music was more respected."-JAM Magazine"Warm, vintage, tubey guitar tones, rhythms thatsometimes shuffle but usually rave it up!" -Focus Magazine"Well-played and produced songs with a lot of energyand a goodly amount of cleverness tossed in for measure.There's even a hint of new country lurking underneath these tracks!"-JAM Magazine

Location Tampa, Florida - USA

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