Note: Groovecorp
is happy to play private or corporate events. Clients include: Jewels and
Jeans Arthritis Fundraiser, Highland Golf & Country Club, UPS, Pro
Funds, Inc., Design
Hope, and more. Drop us an email at
mailroom@groovecorporation.com for more information/bookings.
Toronto
Blues Society
Talent Search Finals
Nathan Phillips
Square, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Thursday,
August 14th (Noon until 2pm)
Join us and help cheer on Groove Corporation in Toronto at Nathan Phillips
Square as we perform before a panel of judges as one of six finalists in
the Toronto Blues Society Talent Search!
Details at
www.torontobluessociety.com
Dundas Cactus Festival
Saturday,
August 16th (7 p.m.)
Stage
Two, King and
McMurray, Dundas, Ontario, Canada

www.dundascactusfest.ca
Corktown Tavern
Saturday,
August 23rd 2008 10 p.m. ($10 cover)
175 Young Street
Hamilton, ON L8N 1V7
(905) 572-9242
www.corktownpub.ca

We're back at our
favourite Hamilton gig. Good eats. Good dancing. Great sound. Nice stage.
Can't go wrong, folks. Come on out.
Young Street is off James Street South, before you get to
St. Joe's. Just turn left (East) on Young from James as you travel South, and
follow it down. Easy! (If you're coming from the east, just
follow King St, turn left on Walnut, and left on Young)
The
Beaches International Jazz Festival
Saturday, July
19 (3:30)
http://www.beachesjazz.com/woodbine.html
Woodbine Park (Coxwell & Lakeshore) - Next
Generation Stage
Join us lakeside at Woodbine Park
as we perform at the Beaches International
Jazz Festival 20th year celebrations. Woodbine Park
is located at the western edge of the Beach community, at the
corner of Northern Dancer Boulevard and Lake Shore Boulevard East
(Northern Dancer is between Coxwell and Woodbine Avenues). Limited
capacity special viewing area will be set aside for those who use
wheelchairs/scooters.

The Beaches International
Jazz Festival StreetFest
July 24 - 26, 2008 (7 to
11pm)
2216 Queen St. E. (Intelligent
Creatures)
http://www.beachesjazz.com/streetfest.html
StreetFest is a Beaches
International Jazz Festival original event showcasing the finest Big
Band, Jazz, Rhythm & Blues and Soul in Canada. We also play host to an
internationally HIP collection of Acid, Bebop, Columbian, Dixieland,
Flamenco, Folk, Funk, Latin, Reggae and Samba performers. For 3 days, over
2 km of Queen Street East between Coxwell and Victoria is closed to
traffic and draws fans and tourists in excess of 900,000 people.
Admission is FREE to all!

Wasaga Beach Fest
Saturday, June
21st, 1:00 p.m.
www.wasagabeachfest.com

The Old
Powerhouse
Saturday, May 3rd,
2008 9pm
21 Jones St., Stoney Creek, ON L8G 3H7
905-664-5900
www.theoldpowerhouse.com
We're really excited
about our Stoney Creek debut at The Old Powerhouse. Seems like they've heard
as much about us as we've heard about them! Sure, it's small, but we're
squeezing in and starting at a special later time (9-9:30) than their usual
shows. It's a special event! Check out their menu on the website
www.theoldpowerhouse.com. We're definitely having dinner there before the
show, and we're already salivating. It's a real family operation, and the
building adds ambience and acoustics that will contribute to what we predict
will be a very special evening. Come early...
Barrie Waterfront Festival
Sunday,
May 18, 2008
(4 p.m.)
www.barriewaterfront.ca

Corktown Tavern
Saturday,
April 5th 2008 10 p.m. ($10 cover)
175 Young Street
Hamilton, ON L8N 1V7
(905) 572-9242
www.corktownpub.ca

Yes, friends, we're
back at our favourite Hamilton haunt. (Don't tell too many people, but it's
Kim's birthday on the 6th...) We're expecting it to be a particularly lively
night.
Young Street is off James Street South, before you get to
St. Joe's. Just turn left (East) on Young from James as you travel South, and
follow it down. Easy! (If you're coming from the east, just
follow King St, turn left on Walnut, and left on Young)
London
Music Club
Saturday,
February 16th,
2008
Doors open 8:00 p.m. Showtime 9:00 p.m.
470 Colborne
Street, London, ON, Canada
(519) 640-6996
www.londonmusicclub.com
$7 Cover
Tickets available at the club or by calling 519-471-3028. Remember,
we've sold out there before, so don't be disappointed...
MacLeod's American House
Saturday,
November 17th, 2007 (8:30pm
to 12:30am)
324 Dundas E, Waterdown, ON
Tel:
905-690-1058
$10 cover
This historic tavern
is right on the main drag on Hwy 5 (Dundas St.). Easy to find. Click
here to see a map.
Our sax player Peter (aka McGrumpy) practically LIVES there, and could
certainly walk home if he blows his horn too hard... Join us!
Corktown Tavern
Saturday, December 8th 2007 10 p.m. ($10 cover)
175 Young Street
Hamilton, ON L8N 1V7
(905) 572-9242
www.corktownpub.ca
We return once again to our favourite Hamilton haunt! The
food is great. The wide selection of beers are cold. The band enjoys the big
stage and lights and sound by Lou. What's not to like?
Young Street is off James Street South, before you get to
St. Joe's. Just turn left (East) on Young from James as you travel South, and
follow it down. Easy!

UPS
Corporate Christmas Party
Friday, December 14th, 2007
private event
Glen Abbey Golf Club, Oakville, ON
Design
Hope CD Launch
Saturday, October 20th
Westside Concert Theatre (www.westsidelive.com)
434 King St., Hamilton, ON
$15 (or pay what you can)
More info:
info@designhope.ca
Groove Corporation is proud to be a part of Design Hope, a non-profit
fund-raising group comprised of artists, architects, and community
volunteers is thrilled to announce the release of their second
songwriter's CD project entitled "December Songs: The Design Hope
Songwriters Project Vol. 2".
The CD includes 15 new songs specifically written for this project by 15
Hamilton songwriters, reflecting on the themes of Winter and Christmas.
Many of the artists, along with some of the
city's top musicians, will be there to debut their songs and the night
will wrap up with an all out funk/soul/ R& B set by Groove Corporation.
The event will be held on Saturday, October 20th, at the West Side Concert
Theatre, 434 King St. in Hamilton
http://www.westsidelive.com/ for a map and contact info.
Cover will be $15 (or pay what you can) and CDs will be available for $15
at the event. They make excellent Christmas gifts and can be purchased in
bulk for corporate gift-giving. All proceeds from the evening will go to
the Hamilton Out of the Cold program. The venue is licensed and a cash bar
will be on hand.
Here is what early reviews have to say about the CD: "A second masterpiece
from some of the city's best musical minds, and hearts... Winter is the
theme of December Songs and they are by turns fond, sad, harrowing and
fanciful reflections on the season, all of them beautifully put together
and all of them glowing with passion." - Jeff Mahoney, The Hamilton
Spectator
Artists on the CD include: Mike Trebilcock, Alfie Smith, Kim Koren,
Dan Medakovic*, Harrison Kennedy, The Acoustics, J.P. Riemens and the Bar
Flies, Rae Billing*, Robin Lagoie, The Acoustics, J.P. Riemens and the Bar
Flies, Mike Vallely, Tor Lukasik-Foss, Linda Duemo, The Savvy Fools, Shawn
Brush, Jayne Bray n' Jazz Dogz
*Dan Medakovics and Rae Billing tracks include members of Groove
Corporation
Dundas Cactus Festival
Friday,
August 17th (7 p.m.)
Stage
One, Ogilvie and King, Dundas, Ontario, Canada
www.dundascactusfest.ca

Burlington Ribfest
Saturday, Sept. 1st, 2007
6-8pm
www.canadaslargestribfest.com
Location: MAIN STAGE, Spencer Smith Park - Foot of Brant St.,
Burlington, Ontario


London
Canada Day Celebrations
Friday, June 29, 2007 (9pm)
Located in beautiful
Ivey Park near the splash pad - located near Harris Park in downtown
London
Come and celebrate as
we kick off the Canada Day weekend headlining the London Canada Day
Celebrations.
Partigras!
Saturday July 21st, 2007 (3:30
p.m.)
www.torontopartigras.com

19th Annual International
Beaches Jazz Festival
July 26 - 28, 2007 (7 to
11pm)
as part of the streetfest
2162 Queen St. E. (in
front of The Beacher Café)
www.beachesjazz.com
StreetFest is a Beaches
International Jazz Festival original event showcasing the finest Big
Band, Jazz, Rhythm & Blues and Soul in Canada. We also play host to an
internationally HIP collection of Acid, Bebop, Columbian, Dixieland,
Flamenco, Folk, Funk, Latin, Reggae and Samba performers. For 3 days, over
2 km of Queen Street East between Coxwell and Victoria is closed to
traffic and draws fans and tourists in excess of 900,000 people.
Admission is FREE to all!

Concession Street Festival
Saturday,
June 2nd (6:30pm)
Hamilton, Ontario
This is Hamilton mountain's original business district,
offering great views from Sam Lawrence Park, as well as a variety of
dining and shopping. The Concession Street Festival offers free fun for
the whole family.
Hop a Bus! We're
only five minutes from the city centre via Upper Gage, Upper Sherman and
Upper Wentworth routes.
Come by Car! From
highway 403 exit at Main St. East, and follow Main St to James South. Stay
in the left lane as it curves around St. Joseph's Hospital, then move to
the right to travel up the escarpment (the Jolley cut). Stay in the right
lane to the Concession St. exit at the top of "the mountain".
By Stairs! The
Wentworth Street Stairs connects Wentworth St. at the base of the mountain
to the centre of our business area at the top of the escarpment. This
route is often used as a fitness challenge.
www.concessionstreet.com
London
Music Club
Saturday, June 9,
2007 9:30 p.m.
470 Colborne
Street, London, ON, Canada
(519) 640-6996
www.londonmusicclub.com
$7 Cover
Tickets available at the club or by calling 519-471-3028. Remember,
we've sold out there before, so don't be disappointed...
Barrie Waterfront
Festival
Saturday, May 19, 2007 (1 p.m.)
www.barriewaterfront.ca

Corktown Tavern
Saturday, April 28th, 2007 10 p.m. ($10 cover)
175 Young Street
Hamilton, ON L8N 1V7
(905) 572-9242
www.corktownpub.ca
Last time we played there, it was a real gas. Everyone
enjoyed themselves, and the newly renovated Corktown is definitely worth
checking out, if you haven't already. Young Street is off James Street South,
before you get to St. Joe's. Just turn left on Young from James, and follow it
down. Easy!

Private Event
Dec. 9, 2006
Burlington, Ontario
Corktown Tavern
Saturday, January 20th, 2007 10 p.m. ($10 cover)
175 Young Street
Hamilton, ON L8N 1V7
(905) 572-9242
www.corktownpub.ca

Sonny
del Rio & Friends
"Hamilton
Hometown Rock & Roll Christmas"
Sunday, Dec. 3,
2006 - 7pm
Essence Banquet Centre
422 Barton St. E. (at Wentworth)
Hamilton, Ontario
Admission $20.00
Proceeds to local children's charities
More info will likely be available at
www.sonnydelrio.com
We get to be some of the "friends"! Watch this
space for more info about this excellent charity event, including what
other groups are performing. This is always a great evening. We had a
blast last year. Yeah, that's Sonny on the right - stolen right out of the
Hamilton Tourism Brochure. The man is a symbol! An icon!
MacLeod's American House
Friday, October 27th, 2006 (9:00pm)
324 Dundas E, Waterdown, ON
Tel:
905-690-1058
$10
The quaint town of Waterdown boasts this historic tavern right on the main drag on Hwy 5 (Dundas St.). Easy to find. Click
here to see a map.
Highland Golf & Country Club
Sunday, September 3, 8:30 pm
London, Ontario
private event
Wasaga Beach Fest
Sunday, August 27 (2pm)
www.wasagabeachfest.com

The
Casbah
Thursday,
August 31st
The Casbah
905-521-4441
306 King Street West (at Queen behind La Luna), Hamilton
$10 cover; 9-ish start time
This was originally to be a night
called "Punk meets Funk" together with The Responsibles, but that event
has been postponed until further notice, and we will play the night
ourselves. So I guess that means you all have to bring a friend now! Hope
to see you there.

Dundas Cactus Festival
Saturday, August 19th 8:30
p.m.
http://www.dundascactusfest.ca
London
Music Club
Saturday, August 12,
2006 9:30 p.m.
470 Colborne
Street, London, ON, Canada
(519) 640-6996
www.londonmusicclub.com
$7 Cover
Tickets available at the club or by calling 519-471-3028. Hurry!
Last time we sold out!
Dundas
Little Theatre
"Cool Summer Nights" Coffee
House Concert Series
www.coolsummernights.ca
Friday, July
21st - 8pm
Market Street, Dundas,
Ontario
We hope you can join us for our part
in this wonderful new concert series featuring many styles of music,
produced by Mary-Jane Russell of Janus Production Management Services.
This will be a great way for music lovers of all ages to cool down inside
the beautiful Dundas Little Theatre and enjoy an evening out and a
reprieve from the hot sun.
[Download
the poster for this event]
 It's
Your Festival
Friday June 30 (6:30 pm)
Gage Park, Hamilton, Ontario
www.hamiltonfolkarts.org
One of Top 50 Festivals in
Ontario
Celebrating 139th Canada Birthday
June 30th -July 3rd, 2006 Gage Park, Hamilton
Over 250,000 Spectators.
FREE FAMILY FUN!!!!
The Pepper Jack Cafe
Friday, June 30 (9pm-midnight)
38 King William Street
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
905-525-6666
www.pepperjackcafe.com
This is becoming our Hamilton home, it
seems. We have a great time there, and so do our friends. The food is
great, and the early start seems to suit our peeps... Come out for our
summertime appearance at Pepper Jack. The cover is a mere $7... cheap at
twice the price for our 10-piece band. We'll funk you up, don't worry.

Jewels & Jeans Arthritis
Fundraiser
June, 17 2006
Farhi Estate (Arva), London, Ontario,
Cost: $300/couple, $1200/table
Dinner/Show Gala at a prestigious horse farm
on the outskirts of London. Jewels and Jeans Bedazzled and bejewelled in
your best fitting denim for an evening of brilliance under the stars in
support of The Arthritis Society Saturday, June 17, 2006 Farhi Estate.
Cocktails 6:00 pm Gourmet dinner 7:15 pm. Fabulous entertainment
provided by Groove Corporation, Dance the night away. Dazzling Silent
Auction. Hot Rocks Raffle. Valet parking.
For more information: The Arthritis Society,
London Office, 400 York St., Suite 204, London, ON N6B 3N2
Tel: 519.433.2191, 1.866.466.0501 or 1.866.825.3331, Fax: 519.433.7035

Blues
with a Feeling 2006
Saturday, May 27, 2006, 7:30pm
Remembering Richard Newell (aka King
Biscuit Boy)
Arnold Centre Pub, Mohawk College
West 5th & Fennel, Hamilton, ON
Don't miss this fantastic event. We'll
be kicking off the evening, followed by multi award (including Juno)
winning band Fathead (www.fathead.biz)
and then Trickbag will wrap things up with a set that includes old friends
of Richard's.
For more information, contact: Robert Platsko
mistercue2002@hotmail.com
or Sonny Del Rio
sonnydelrio@cogeco.ca
[SPECTATOR
ARTICLE] - May 18,2006
[SPECTATOR
WEBSITE JUST FOR THIS EVENT!] - contains great info, including
audio and video!

Jersey's Bar & Grill
Friday,
May 12, 2006
1450 Headon
Road,
Burlington, ON, Canada 905-319-0525
www.jerseysbarandgrill.ca
This is a very nice club in a very nice
neighbourhood. But if you want to hear some nasty, nasty, funk, this is
your ticket on May 12th. The club is just off Upper Middle Road between
Guelph Line and Walkers Line in Burlington.
[ Click
here for a map to Jersey's]
4th Annual Music For Life
Benefit
Eden Hill
with
Groove Corporation
Emcee: Graham Rockingham (Hamilton Spectator)
Friday, April 28, 2006 - Doors open at 7 p.m.
Entertainment starts with Groove Corporation at 7:30 p.m.
Michelangelo Banquet Centre
1555 Upper Ottawa, Hamilton, Ontario 905-575-9955
Entertainment, hors-d'oeuvres, cash
bar, silent auction and many many door prizes and raffles
Tickets are $25. For more information, call 905 522
4103. Or
email
lfernandes2@cogeco.ca.
In this day and age almost everyone has known
someone who has been affected by cancer. The members of
Eden Hill and
Groove
Corporation are no different. Many family and friends have lost their
battle or are fighting the battle of their lives. With help and support of
the Hamilton Regional Cancer Foundation, many have found the strength to
face this adversity with dignity. The Hamilton Regional Cancer Foundation
staff and volunteers are dedicated professionals who need you and I to
meet their goals. On April 28, 2006, Eden Hill will be hosting the
4th Annual Music For Life benefit. All proceeds from the event will be
donated to the The Juravinski Cancer Centre Foundation. This event has
raised over $11,000! For more information check out the Foundation's
website at:
www.jccfoundation.on.ca.
The organizers are pleased to announce that
Graham Rockingham from the Hamilton Spectator has volunteered to emcee our
event. So make sure to mark Friday April 28, 2006 on your calendars.
Stay tuned for more details and a listing of
the wonderful sponsors for this event.

The Pepper Jack Cafe
Saturday, April 15, 2006 7:30 p.m.
38 King William Street
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
905-525-6666
www.pepperjackcafe.com
$7 Cover
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! If you haven't been to Pepper
Jack Cafe yet, this is your chance to attend an early show
and have dinner. The food at Pepper Jack is just great. Everyone had a
great time last month, and this is your 2nd chance if you missed the
first.
London Music Club
Saturday, April 1,
2006 10:00 p.m.
"Funky Fools Day!"
470 Colborne
Street, London, ON, Canada
(519) 640-6996
www.londonmusicclub.com
SOLD OUT
$7 Cover
Tickets available at the club or by calling 519-471-3028
The Pepper Jack Cafe
Thursday, March 23, 2006 7:30 p.m.
38 King William Street
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
905-525-6666
$7 Cover
Please come and support Groove
Corporation at our first Hamilton club gig! If you haven't been to Pepper
Jack Cafe yet, this is your chance to attend a very early show
and have dinner. The food at Pepper Jack is stellar. We think of this
as "the Hugh's Room of Hamilton". Come and say hello to our old friend
Doug Smith, who does the sound there. It'll be a great night for sure.
Private Function
Saturday, Feb. 25,
2006
Sonny
del Rio & Friends
"Hamilton
Hometown Rock & Roll Christmas"
Sunday, Dec. 4,
2005 - 7pm
Essence Banquet Centre
422 Barton St. E. (at Wentworth)
Hamilton, Ontario
Admission $20.00
Proceeds to local children's charities
New
Orleans Voodoo Lounge Party
Hurricane
Katrina Benefit
Saturday, October 29th
Hamilton, Ontario
Healey's
Friday,
September 16th, 2005 10pm
178 Bathurst Street (at Queen), Toronto
For more information, 416-703-5882
www.jeffhealeys.com
Cover $5.
Location: Healey’s is on the South West Corner of Bathurst and
Queen, at 178 Bathurst Street, Toronto, Ontario. Parking is available on
the street and at various nearby parking lots.
Directions to Healey's are available on
their website.
Here's a map.

Burlington Ribfest
Sunday,
September 4th, 2005
4:30 - 6:00pm
www.burlingtonribfest.com Location: MAIN STAGE, Spencer Smith Park - Foot of Brant St.,
Burlington, Ontario
Outdoor
City of Vaughan Concert-in-the-Park
Tuesday, July 26, 2005
7:30 - 9:30pm
For more information, 905-832-8585 x8075
Location:
York Hill District Park – located behind the Garnet
A. Williams Community Centre at 501
Clark Avenue W., between Yonge and Bathurst Streets (2 lights
E of Bathurst and Clark Avenue is N of Steeles)
Free Admission.
The Shilling & Stout
Friday, July 8, 2005 (10 pm)
1900 Walker's Line, Burlington, ON 905-335-3786
MacLeod's American House
Thursday, June 30th, 2005 (8:30pm)
324 Dundas E, Waterdown, ON
Tel:
905-690-1058
Come celebrate Canada Day Eve with us! We had a great time last time we
played there. This quaint town boasts this historic tavern right on the main drag of
Waterdown on Hwy 5 (Dundas St.). Easy to find. Click
here to see a map.
Max Silver's
Saturday, June 18, 2005
10pm
1050 Kipps Lane, London,
Ontario
(519) 432-5503
Barrie Waterfront
Festival
Monday, May 23, 2005
(2:30-3:45
p.m.; 4:00-5:45 p.m,
Memorial Square stage)
www.barriewaterfront.ca
The Dior Lounge
Friday, May 13, 2005
385 The West Mall,
Etobicoke, ON M9C 1E7
Tel. 416-621-9010
Directions: From QEW, take 427 N (from 401, take 427
S); exit on Burnhamthorpe W, turn left on The West Mall, the Dior Lounge
is on your left in the plaza with the Quizno's Subs, directly across from
the Etobicoke Civic Centre.
MacLeod's American House
Saturday, April 16th, 2005 (8:30pm)
324 Dundas E, Waterdown, ON
Tel:
905-690-1058
This quaint town boasts this historic tavern right on the main drag of
Waterdown on Hwy 5 (Dundas St.). Take Waterdown Road from the QEW, or just
find your way to Hwy 5 Dundas Street. Easy to find. Click
here to see a map.
The Dior Lounge
Every Sun from Feb 20 - Mar 13 2005 (4:30pm to
8pm)
385 The West Mall,
Etobicoke, ON M9C 1E7
Tel. 416-621-9010
Directions: From QEW, take 427 N (from 401, take 427
S); exit on Burnhamthorpe W, turn left on The West Mall, the Dior Lounge
is on your left in the plaza with the Quizno's Subs, directly across from
the Etobicoke Civic Centre.
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