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Moving Grooves: Perpetual Groove jams this weekend

9•27•2006

Members of Perpetual Groove may originally hail from Savannah, Georgia, but their following is anything but limited to the Southeast. Not only have Matt, Albert, Adam and Brock, who make up the Groove, established a national following playing many U.S. festivals, including Bonnaroo, but they have also won over an international audience. Maybe it’s their eclectic mix of covers, including “Thriller,” that attracts listeners, or maybe it’s their exquisitely instrumental arena rock and original lyrics that has audiences wanting more. From The Home Grown Music Network, which represents independent and alternative bands, PG was a top seller back in 2003, even beating out records from former swell-sellers such as Phish and Widespread Panic. The band also generates buzz through their unique advertising methods. Instead of flyers, they personally hands out CD’s—copies of their live shows—taking on that grassroots approach to music. This accentuates the band’s “platform”—a resolution to deliver fresh, unique music through what can often be described as improv. Not only will concert goers get a fresh, new sound and revolving set list with every show, they get to experience a musical quality that is continually beyond what the current music scene is giving to fans. P-Groove as many fans have come to call the group was the first band to tour with a 5.1 surround sound system, and they continuing setting themselves apart in many other ways. The band has often hosted their own special events meant to bring fans closer to each other and closer to the band, too Perpetual Groove has held “Amberland,” an event that entails a weekend of camping and concerts, and they have also started a “Dinner With the Band” night, an event which entails a catered dinner and private performance, both of which give fans the opportunity to get up-close-and -personal with some of their favorite musicians. Perpetual Groove also offers to their audience a chance to attend a private, live recording session at Tree Sound Studios—an event that has come come to be called “Cave Sessions.” For their more physically active and outdoors-y fans, they offer The Great Adventure, including rafting, climbing, biking and other outdoor/extreme sports, all of which includes the involvement of the band members. Really, P-Groove is like an amusement park for music lovers. Becoming most legendary of all are their New Years Eve events, which involve multiple nights, “stage gags” and other surprises that ring in a new year with hailing acclaim. It’s clear Perpetual Groove really goes beyond the standard involvement with a fanbase; these guys truly interact with audiences, which is the ultimate feedback for any band to receive. Add to their conscience attitude toward their fans a sound that steers clear of head-jarring heavy metal and light, relaxing, meditative sounds. Their jams unite people, make them feel good, as if they are connected on an unearthly plane—not to mention the connection felt toward the musicians. The sheer emotional “grooves” are moving—effects that are refreshingly soothing, when all’s said and done. Perpetual Groove will surely promise an unforgettable show at Wilmington’s own Soapbox on Friday, September 29, 8pm. Don’t miss it.

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PERPETUAL GROOVE TOUR

9•11•2006

When Savannah-based quartet Perpetual Groove (PG) first began touring more extensively in 2001, they broke out of the Southeast region. The band would pass out free live CD's of past performances at their concerts as a gorilla marketing tactic which led a grassroots buzz that enabled the band to gradually expand their touring and fan base, noticeable not only at their performances, but online as well. Their "Talking in Place," a discussion board on the band's website is one of the fastest growing online communities, with over 2,339 active members. Now, a mere five years later, PG is one of the hottest young bands on the national touring circuit traveling with a dazzling and continually expanding light show. Musically, the band blends driving rock, futuristic effects, and an uncanny knack for melody in creating a sound that truly has no bounds. Under their collective belt, PG has recorded two original studio albums, 2005's All This Everything which was recorded in Atlanta's Tree Sound Studios and produced by Grammy Award Recipient Robert Hannon (Outkast, Black Eyed Peas, Ludacris,) and 2003's Sweet Oblivious Antidote (on Harmonized Records). This past summer they were back at Tree Sound Studios with Hannon and will release their third album in the fall on Tree Leaf Records. The press has been taking notice. In the July issue of Relix Magazine, PG was credited as the 3rd top reason to the quick success of the Wakarusa Music Festival and JamBase.com has pegged them as one of the "Best Emerging Artist." This past September they were featured on the Comcast and Charter Cable TV's On Demand Programming. The runaway momentum has taken PG out of the small hard ticket sale venues of the Southeast club circuit and has brought the band to the national theatre format, headlining multiple sold-out nights at famed venues like Atlanta's Variety Playhouse and Athens' Georgia Theatre in addition to becoming a must have at several high profile festivals across the nation. The band's innovation has also carried over into the production side of the live performance being the only artists to achieve touring 12 performances in Dolby 5.1 SurroundSound. PG has appeared at several reputable events such as the High Sierra Music Festival, Langerado, Wakarusa, 10,000 Lakes, Bonnaroo, Jam Cruise, Xingolati Pacific Groove Cruise, Jazzfest, and in NYC's Largest Earthday Celebration in the World the "Green Apple Music Festival." In 2006 the band ventured far across the Pacific Ocean for its debut tour of Japan. Entering a new era of traveling via tour bus, their current tour finds the band crossing the nation leaving their van behind, performing in much larger concert halls and theaters. PG will kick off 2007 once again with an appearance on the sea-bound festival Jam Cruise and is slated to travel to Japan for their second time in late spring. In keeping with tradition, a few special performances have been slotted into the fall schedule. For the third time, fans can enjoy Dinner With The Band at Ziggy's in Winston-Salem. Moving to the northeast, Just Cruisin' 3, a Surf and Turf weekend in NYC, spanning two nights, features the band on the Paddlewheel Queen during a special late night concert cruise followed the next evening by a performance at the famed Main Space at The Knitting Factory, as for Halloween, fans can look forward to an exclusive performance at Atlanta's Variety Playhouse, and for the first time ever, a multiple city New Year's Run with performances in Athens and Charleston.

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