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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