|
 Groovatron
will rock you, plain and simple. While
total schizophrenia and blatant attention
deficit disorder might seem like unwanted
ailments in modern times, Groovatron
embraces these so called disorders to create
a form of music that is part funk, part
progressive, and all rock. Powered by the
thumping bass of Tony Qualls, the rhythmic
intensity of Andy Dumaresq and Steve Pesich,
the wailing guitars of Marc Quagliara and
Nick Ferrer, and the soulful, sultry
saxophone of Tony McCullough, this
six-headed beast is sure to satisfy the most
savage of musical lusts and entertain even
the most discerning of fans.
To say a Groovatron concert is more like a
kick ass rock show is accurate, but that is
not the whole
story. Bringing together 6 attention hungry
20-somethings with twisted senses of humor
has atendency to instigate some very
outlandish theatrics. A Groovatron show is
just that, a show. It is anexperience to
behold, a veritable feast for both the ears
and eyes. The members of Groovatron feel
that it is important to entertain, as well
as rock your socks
off. Playing off their desires to
entertain, Groovatron has developed a stage
show that is constantly evolving. Now, this
isn’t some sort of rehearsed play like your
high school’s version of the Music Man. The
Groovatron stage show can take any number of
forms, from synchronized dancing, matching
(and sometimes non-matching) costumes, or
full blown skits including pajama jammy
jams, beach parties, interstellar robot
fights, and 70’s funk parties.
Voted the "Best Breakthrough Performance" of
the 15,000 person Wakarusa Music Festival by
Jambase.com
in 2006, Groovatron has begun to be
nationally recognized as a must see band.
Their exploits have become a huge part of
burgeoning summer festival scene.
Additionally, members of The String Cheese
Incident, moe., Umphrey’s McGee, and more,
have all appeared as guest musicians at a
Groovatron show. With over 600 live
performances under their belts, the
Groovatron show continues to get stronger
and stronger. This train is coming for you,
whether you like it or not. So, come
prepared; you will be
rocked!
The217.com (2008):
Groovatron at Canopy April 25
The217.com (2008):
In The Machine Album Review
Dennews.com (2008):
Get It On With Groovatron
(Album Review)
Pounceonline.com (2007):
Groovin' to the Canopy Club
Jambands.com (2006):
String Cheese Returns, Members Go "Crazy"
with Groovatron
Jambase.com (2006):
Summer Camp 2006: Bringing DA Heat
Jambase.com (2006):
Walkin' The Line at Wakarusa 2006
Jambands.com (2006):
Charlie Hitchcock's "Sledgehammer"
Jambands.com (2006):
Summer Camp's Split Squad
Jambands.com (2006): Yonder,
Oteil, Groovatron,
Rusted Root Raring For Summer Camp 2/16/06
Jambands.com (2006): Umphrey’s
Goes "Bone Diggin"
with Groovatron 2/13/06
JamBase.com (2006): moe.
and Bisco [and Groovatron]
Storm the Windy City
Jambands.com (2006):
Post-moe. Groovatron with moe.
2/3/06
Jambands.com (2005): One
Step Closer to the Wakarusa
Collaborations
JamBase.com (2005):
Groovatron with Alan Vasquez
Jambands.com (2005):
Groovatron by Chris Clark 7/07/05
Kyndmusic.com (2005):
Waking up at Wakarusa by Stephanie Music
"From the Frank Zappa type
"Pie Flap" to the stomping Led Zeppelin
influenced "Allegiance" on their release
Don't Mind If I Do, Munster, Indiana's
Groovatron has been making quick inroads on
the festival circuit."
Bill
Whiting-An Honest Tune Magazine
Winter 2006 Issue, Oxford, MS
"I can’t remember the last time I heard
an album this eccentrically diverse...The
six members of Groovatron play an impressive
array of instruments, and more importantly,
they play them really well...there’s not a
bad song on the album. My favorite album so
far this year. Highly recommended."
Don't Mind If I Do album review
Mark Burnell-Jammed Online
"This band is wide open; they play with
abandon and, like any good spice, boast a
flavor that is enhancing from beginning to
end."
Jaime Lee-Hittin' The Note Magazine
Winter 2006 Issue, Atlanta, GA
"Undoubtedly the most significant
improvement came in the Campground Stage
that lay in the heart of the primary
campground. Breakout acts such as Groovatron,
Matisyahu, Steel Train, and Pnuma each tore
through sets here, providing some of the
most impressive music that Wakarusa had to
offer."
2005 Wakarusa Festival Review
Chris Clark-Jambands.com
"they are akin to classic jambands like
moe. and Phish in their style...and they
don't fit neatly into any box...Though
silly, stupid and musically schizophrenic,
Groovatron are fun...All of Groovatron's
supposed flaws come together to form a band
and an album that revels in the uninhibited,
childlike joy of laughter and play...Groovatron
is a jamband. But they're a pretty darn good
one, and at least they're not afraid to
admit it."
Don't Mind If I Do album
review
Brian Gearing-Jambands.com
“an
exceptionally fine 21st
century band…One
truly has no idea where the group’s twisted musical path will lead,
that is, aside from an innate sense that it’s going somewhere good.
Get it on with Groovatron…Highly
recommended!”
Mick
Skidmore-Relix Magazine
Feb/March 2002 Issue, New York City
"Groovatron is one of the
hottest Chicago local bands
on the jam scene...these guys are not to be missed!"
JamBase.com
"Groovatron has proven itself as one
of the hardest working bands on the circuit."
JamBase.com
"Their songs have
direction and
purpose,
something that traditional jambands often lack."
Ellen
Stenard-Chicagogigs.com
"A dizzying slab
of progressive rock in the tradition of King
Crimson...This one is dazzling and
original!"
Don't Mind If I Do album review
Bill Whiting-An
Honest Tune Magazine
Fall 2004 Issue,
Oxford, MS |
