The Groove Orient Take a Northeast Run, New Album Due Soon
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The Groove Orient made a big splash before the turn of 2019 with several big shows, including their Suwannee Hulaween debut, an appearance at the Chucktown Turkey Bowl, and their X-mas Rager. They are also preparing to release their first full-length album (test pressing just arrived Tuesday).
The Orlando quintet are filling their calendar as we speak, with a four-date swing through the Northeast supporting Hayley Jane & the Primates first and foremost. Watch this space for information when the album is released!
The Groove Orient are: Harry Ong, bass, vocals; Tommy Shugart, Hammond B3 organ, keyboards, guitar, vocals; Chuck Magid, guitars, vocals; David Vanegas, percussion, bass, vocals; and Aaron “Bucky” Buckingham, drums, vocals.
When they claim that “The Groove Orient is a high-energy five-piece rock’n’roll band with heavy influences in jazz and blues,” you should believe them. But prove it to yourself by checking them out!
THE GROOVE ORIENT
01/26 Side by Cider Festival | Tuffy’s Bottle Shop & Lounge | Sanford FL
HAYLEY JANE & THE PRIMATES and THE GROOVE ORIENT
02/15 Pacific Standard Tavern | New Haven CT
02/16 Nectar’s | Burlington VT
02/21 Funk j’n Waffles | Syracuse NY
02/22 River Street Jazz Cafe | Plains PA
THE GROOVE ORIENT
03/16 Will’s Pub | Orlando FL
04/12 Fete du Void | Cypress Creek LA
04/19 Citrus County Health & Music Fest | Rock Crusher Canyon | Crystal River FL
