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| Grooveology perform across the entire UK at many different types of events in many different venues and environments. |
Venues Grooveology have worked at include; Kensington Roof Gardens - London, Bad Bobs - Covent Garden, The London Dungeons - SE London, Bae Abermaw Hotel - Wales, The Ealing Jazz Festival, London, The Hard Rock Cafes - London, Glasgow and Edinburgh, Somerset House - London, Pembroke Lodge - Richmond Park, Twickenham Rugby Ground - Twickenham, King Tuts - Glasgow, HMS President - River Thames and National Trust Properties and Hotels throughout the UK. |
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Experience
The musicians in Grooveology
are very experienced have worked with the likes of Wet Wet Wet, Toploader, Sir Elton John, Boy George, Gloria Gaynor,
Edwin Starr, Tony Hadley, Rosie Gaines, James Taylor
Quartet, Go West and The Brand New
Heavies.
Aside from Grooveology
being one of the most exciting acts around the members offer more than just musical ability! Members of the band excel in sound recording, event management and have worked with famous orchestras in venues such as the Royal Albert Hall and The Royal Festival Hall.
Corporate clients have included:
Dyson / Lever Brothers / Camelot / Reed Employment / Philips Electronics / Microsoft / Dickens & Jones / Living TV / Specsavers / The Universities of Surrey, Bournemouth and Leicester / The International Travel Insurance Conference / The Harlequins Rugby Club
Grooveology are a highly professional party band specialising in delivering 1st class covers of everyone's favourite disco hits.
Grooveology take pride in making every event special and are committed to providing customer service that is second to none.
Grooveology are;
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Iain
Stevens
Vocals and Guitar
Iain has performed with stars at BBC Music Live,
alongside Heather Small, Boy George, Gloria Gaynor, Edwin
Starr and Carleen Anderson, backed by The London
Community Gospel Choir. Iain has an impressive vocal talent
and has been singing since an early age, when he was chosen as
the solo lead in both his school choir and the church
choir. Since then he has gone on to sing lead vocals in
several bands. He has also provided vocals for several
commercial recordings. His guitar talents are often overlooked due to his
superb voice but guitarists have been known to question him on
his undoubted skills. Iain is also working as a voice over
artist on video games and an experienced sound engineer.
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Jozef Secnik (AKA Teets Peamann)
Bass
Jozef is an incredibly talented musician who has been playing
professionally for over 17yrs. He has worked extensively
throughout Europe and the UK. He has achieved great success
over the years, both as a bass player and as a composer /
producer. He has played with countless bands and is constantly
in demand for studio sessions. In his native Slovenia Jozef
has enjoyed chart topping success and received awards for his
compositions. A stunning live performer, Jozef is a great
addition to Grooveology.
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Mark
Eaton
Drums
/ Backing Vocals
Mark has dedicated himself to becoming the best musician he
can and has over 20 years' experience both in playing live and
in the studio. He has gigged all over the UK and most of
Europe. He has also made several appearances on Radio and
television. Mark is a highly versatile and talented drummer,
totally at home playing many different styles. Mark is also an
excellent backing singer.
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David Reeks
Keyboards
David began his musical career at the age of six and already
has 25yrs experience in both live performance and composing.
This experience, combined with his obvious natural talent,
makes one of the most exciting keyboard players you are likely
to see. He has written soundtracks for several video
games and has worked on numerous song writing
projects. He also appeared as the pianist in the Rosie Gaines
video for her hit Closer Than Close, as well as several other
television and radio appearances.
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Louise Pollock
Vocals
Louise is from Chester originally, and is now based in West
London. Louise has considerable talents, not just as a singer
but also songwriter. In 2000 Louise became known as Myla and
recorded dance tracks 'Hypnotised', 'Reveal Yourself' and
'Died in Your Arms', two of which went to No.1 in the Dance
Charts. Louise (as Myla) worked alongside artists such as
Blue, LibertyX, Sonique, Atomic Kitten, Louise Redknapp and
Malcolm McLaren. The single Lovechild from her solo album
Louise Pollock was also released by Acid Jazz records. Louise
then teamed up with
Winston Rollins of Jamiroquai and Jools
Holland and her current band
'Real' was born. In 2005 Louise and Winston started
work on an album of songs and 2006 saw the release of Real's
debut album 'Give Me A Reason' on Smooch Records and on
Columbia Records in Japan and will be releasing their next
studio album later in 2007. Louise’s versatility as a
performer, combined with her vivacious personality and superb
voice have made her a major new force on the
UK soulfunk scene and a great addition to Grooveology
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Belle Erskine
Vocals
Singer/songwriter Belle
Erskine started her career as a dancer/singer in the West End
Musical ‘CATS’.On leaving the show, she began working for
bands and producers and quickly became very much in demand as
a vocalist and writer. Her versatile voice,
sometimes sweet, sometimes extremely powerful can easily flit
between soft whispering vocals and big diva belts!!! Belle is
much in demand in the U.K, Europe and L.A. She has works with
bands, musicians, DJ’s and producers of the highest calibre.
Belle writes and records for many labels including Hed Kandi,
EMI, Positiva, One phat diva, BMG, Almighty records and Tokyo
records, aswell as many other independent labels. Most recently Belle has been writing and recording with world
renowned producers and DJ’s Daniele Tignino, Pied Piper and
Eric Kupper.
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Danny Carpenter
Trumpet
Danny obtained a Masters degree in music at The Royal
Academy Of Music after three years at Trinity College. He has
preformed at The Royal Albert Hall and The Royal Festival
Hall. Danny held the position of lead trumpet in the
National Youth Jazz Orchestra for several years. He is
constantly in demand from various bands and artists including
Rod Stewart
Go West, Tony Hadley, ABC, James Taylor Quartet and Elton John as well
as performing in several west end shows including The Rat
Pack. He has also recorded
sessions with a horn section that works with George Michael,
Wet Wet Wet, Elton John and Jamiroquai.
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Alistair WhiteTrombone
Alistair is one of Europe’s top musicians. He has played in
Jools Holland’s band since the age of 16 and has also been in
the National Youth Jazz Orchestra (NYJO) for several years.
Twice winner of BBC Trombonist of the year and winner of Young
Jazz Musician of the Year he has played with just about
everyone in the business including Sting, Eric Clapton, Tom
Jones, Tony Christie and Jamiroquai.
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Simon Willescroft
Saxophone
Simon is one of the best saxophone players you are ever likely
to hear! Simon has played all over the world. He has provided
saxophone for countless recordings and live performances
including Tony Hadley, ABC, Go West, Katie Melua, Rose Royce,
Zero 7, Hamish Stewart (Average White Band), Snake Davis, Bob
Mintzer (The Yellowjackets), Joey Negro and The James Taylor
Quartet. Simon is currently working with Duran Duran.
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