The genre-spanning band Perpetual Groove has had a “record” year in 2010. With the release of two new studio projects, Heal, a full length record, and Honey Cuts, an EP and a slew of sell out performances, the band has been reinvigorated with the addition of new keyboardist, John Hruby. Hailing from Athens, GA, this legendary band has once again reinvented their sound. A line-up adjustment and a change in scenery have given way to a beautiful, timeless set of recordings that signifies the rebirth of a band that’s carved out their own unique sound by performing nearly 1000 live shows in their brief career.

The sound of Heal combines Perpetual Groove’s famed melodic tunes with highly personalized lyrics in order to create an entirely new experience. “We wanted to make a record unlike any previous effort,” says new keyboardist John Hruby, “to expand upon the elements of Perpetual Groove that fans are accustomed to, with a new sense of vigor, sparked by the lineup change.” With their new keyboardist comes new lyrical influences and harmonies, as demonstrated in “40 Roses”, written by Hruby. Other standouts include the strong opener, “No Directions” and “Honeycutt”, the only instrumental track of the album. The lone instrumental features the band’s only recorded banjo part, a first for guitarist Butler. “Too Close To The Sun,” is destined to be the sleeper favorite of the album. The composition’s soaring lyrics typify the sound that has been so prevalent in helping to grow their expansive fan base.

Heal, their first album recorded in Athens, GA, was produced and engineered by David Barbe (Drive-by-Truckers, Cracker) at Chase Park Transduction. In a departure from previous experiences, the sessions were recorded entirely to tape in preparation for release on different mediums and mastered by Sterling Sound mastering engineer, Greg Calbi in New York. “We opted to go for a warmer sound on this record,” says Hruby. “So many of the instruments and sounds were organic, we felt as though recording to tape might enhance the overall 'sound' we were going for on this particular record.” The group feels that Heal will provide their audience with something deeper than a simple party soundtrack. According to lead vocalist Brock Butler, the listeners should experience “a cathartic cleansing experience. Music that can turn a bad day around, or lighten heavy times.” In times such as these, this is the kind of record that anyone will enjoy. The band is confident with the outcome, as well. “In short,” says Brock, “the record sounds exactly how it did in my head to begin with.”

The music is accompanied by a highly iconic-themed package designed by famed rock artist, Jeff Wood. A limited first pressing of the album includes a special lenticular 3D album cover also designed by Wood. “It’s the first album to not feature the band’s name or title of the record. There’s a zen quality that’s reflected across the entire production of the album, from the recording to the photography, and hopefully that’s felt by the fan that’s listening to the music and staring ‘into’ the album.”

While the sounds of Heal lived in the tried-and-true realm of traditional instrumentation, Honey Cuts offers of three tracks that just didn’t fit into that collection. “There are some subtle loops and effects on these tracks that just didn’t fit the style of Heal as a whole,” remarked bassist Adam Perry when asked why the tracks were kept off the album. “Space Paranoids” kicks of the trio of tracks and offers fans a studio version of one of the band’s signature, mainstay live compositions. “Cairo” fits comfortably in at number two. The lyrics “Another late shift driving, sometimes all night without warning” will resonate with anyone who’s spent all night driving, as the band often does while touring. Butler’s precision guitar notes drop in and out of the song with as much ease as his comforting voice. “The Noise” closes out the EP. The composition has a fitting place on the EP, as it was one of the first new songs performed by the band during John Hruby’s debut as keyboardist and showcases the best aspects of it’s preceding tracks - a strength in catchy epic soaring instrumentals and an eye towards meaningful but open-ended lyrics.

Perpetual Groove continues to tour relentlessly throughout the United States and is a staple in the US festival scene with performances at All Good Music Festival, Gathering of the Vibes, Wakarusa, Bonnaroo, Jam Cruise, High Sierra, and their own annual gathering, Amberland. The band has also made appearances at International events such as Jam in the Dam and Caribbean Holidaze. In addition, the band has continued to push the envelope in the music industry, touring behind the first ever 5.1 surround sound system and producing the first album to be completely offset by renewable energy credits.

Adam learned his most important lesson in life so far, three years ago after submitting his first bio for the original Perpetual Groove web site. In his greatest achievements, Adam jokingly listed hiking the Appalachian Trail, which we all know never happened. I mean lets face it, the kid is lazy and there is not a chance in hell he could even do a mile of the AT. Well, incredibly, there were quite a few people who asked, and were disappointed to find out that Adam never did such a thing. Since then, Adam has never lied about anything else.

Although Adam spends the majority of his time playing bass for Perpetual Groove, his real passion is his side project The Adam Perry Polka Players. The need to fulfill his love for acting and polka music developed into this tour de force that features a full polka band and a cast of players enacting all of his favorite movie scenes. Currently, they are hard at work adapting some of his favorite video game cinemas to the live stage. The group tours sporadically throughout southern Florida.

Adam originates from Cleveland, OH. The home of rock n' roll, or at least the Rock N' Roll Hall of Fame. He is the middle child in a line-up of next generation Perry entertainers. His little sister is an actress and his brother plays guitar in the heavy metal act, Red Giant. When not on the road, Adam usually focuses his time on writing and hanging out with his dog Jaco. Once in a blue moon, you may catch him sitting in with Brock somewhere around Athens.

Adam's presence onstage is marked by the often unused microphone stand. Good for quips in between songs and to make general sales announcements, i.e., "Uhhhh, we have some albums for sale....," the microphone rarely sees any additional action. Rumors of a past vocal presence have emerged and been proven by old tapes of Perpetual Groove. The stand is there. The microphone is on. One day, it could happen. We are listening.

Brock Butler was born into this world in the year 1979, significant only in that Brock could later brag that he truly was a child of the eighties. It would only be eight years later that Guns N' Roses would release their masterpiece, Appetite for Destruction, and in turn, open Brock's eyes to the possibility of a career in guitar soloing.

Brock's first band, The Corporate Sugar Daddies, rose to cult status in the King George area of Virginia while he was in high school. The band released two albums, the breakout debut, Flow, and the follow up release, The Corporate Sugar Daddies. CSD broke up after being passed over for an appearance on NBC's Saved By The Bell - a crushing blow to the group that was already dealing with the pressures of being a hip, local high school act. The rejection from Saved by the Bell knocked the band down and they never really got up. The only thing left to do was move on.

After graduating from High School a year early, and finding that substitute teaching was not his bag, he decided to move South and go to college. Brock kissed King George goodbye and made his way to Savannah, GA for what would eventually become a turning point in his life. Brock enrolled in The Savannah College of Art and Design where he pursued and obtained a degree in video and film production as well as a minor in sound engineering. This of course is when and where Perpetual Groove was born, but that's another story.

The reluctant front man of the band has a wicked sense of humor, a passion for movies, music, video games and books about other musicians who share a passion for movies, music, video games and books about other musicians who share a passion for movies, music, video games and books about other musicians who share a passion for movies, music, video games and books about other musicians who......

Everyone likes drummer jokes. Have you ever heard the one about getting a drummer off your front porch? The answer of course, is to pay him for the pizza. Well, as one of the hardest working members in the PG family, that joke actually applied to Albert, as he sometimes delivered pies for Dominos Pizza when the band was not on the road. In addition, Albert also used his free time to teach drumming lessons at a local music store. Those days are over. However, his strong work ethic can still be witnessed every night Perpetual Groove hits the stage.

That strong work ethic was instilled in Albert while growing up in Oklahoma. As the only band member to hail from West of the Mississippi, Albert is also the oldest. So old in fact, that he can still vividly remember the day the family circled the wagons and made their way to Oklahoma, seeking a better life away from the hustle and bustle of the cities that had over taken the East coast. "I can still remember the day we arrived in Oklahoma and staked out what would become the family plot," remarked Albert when asked to reminisce about his upbringing.

It was during the first couple years in Oklahoma that Albert was turned onto the drums. The Indians that were still left in the plains used to bang on them all night long, much to the pleasure of Albert and the disdain of his parents. After his parents would fall asleep, Albert would sneak out of the house and run down past the rolling hills to where the Indianas were settled. It was here that Albert learned his first lessons about drum technique.

Albert continued to play the drums as he grew older. After graduating from college, Albert left home for Oklahoma State University. In the marching band at OSU, he continued to hone his craft. After attending college for more than seven years, Albert finally graduated and moved on with his life.

It was by way of the Army that Albert met Matt and the rest is PGroove history. Although brief, Albert's stay in the Army would help continue a long tradition of drumming, as he was required to practice daily to meet the strict standards of military drum technique. Albert's stay in the armed forces were brief as he pursued the career he now has today, playing in a band!

Hruby is originally from Youngstown, OH, but currently resides in Atlanta, GA and has spent the past few years holed up at Zone Studios under the tutelage of producer/engineer extraordinaire, Billy Hume. Hruby’s tenure with Zone Studios has garnered him quite a bit of mainstream attention, as he has worked with many of the rap industry’s heavy hitters like Ciara, Ludacris, David Banner and The Ying Yang Twins. It was through working with The Ying Yang Twins that Hruby met and collaborated with renowned hip hop producer Mr. Collipark, resulting in Hruby’s first platinum record for his work on United State of Atlanta, featuring the co-produced song “Live Again” with Maroon 5 lead singer Adam Levine guesting on vocals. “It was very surreal; I never thought that would be the way it would happen....I’m a rock n’ roll guy! Before moving to Atlanta, I hadn’t listened to rap music since middle school!”

While he has one foot firmly planted in the hip-hop world, John is no stranger to the jam scene. You may recognize his name as the band leader for one of the most innovative jambands to come out of the Ohio music scene, Guest. Hruby still occasionally performs with Guest, and the band will celebrate their ten year anniversary with a pair of shows this September. During his time with Guest, John performed with some of the country’s top jamband staples, including Umphrey’s Mcgee and Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey.

John celebrates life in the dirty south, Hotlanta to be exact, with his wife Charu.