Publicity Packet
Real Thing Records
2745 Grapevine Ct.
Bath Pa. 18014
484 547-4687
Good Rhythm and Blues is like fine wine. It gets better with age. You can say the same about Notorious Groove. Each player a veteran of many different projects, Notorious Groove is a quality band playing quality music, founded on years of musical experience. At the same time this is not your tired cover or tribute band, this band has a sound, a style all their own. Far from being an acquired taste, Notorious Groove is easily accessible and fun to watch. They play classic R&B, Soul and Funk with a sound that is fresh and alive. Their music truly speaks for itself. Add a touch of Muscle Shoals, a pinch of the Memphis, season liberally with the essence of Cool and you have the Notorious Groove.
Included in this packet are:
1. pictures
2. Individual Bio’s for each player
3. Song list
4. CD
Song list
Instrumentals:
Chameleon (A)
Sissy Strut (A)
Put it where you want it (C)
Mr. Magic (C)
Vocals:
Aint to proud to beg (A)
6345789 (A)
mustang sally (A)
knock on wood (C)
midnight hour (D)
Change my mind (A)
I wish it was me (A)
Farther on up the road (G)
Bring it on home to me(A)
Superstition (E)
I feel good (D)
The thrill is gone (A)
Sitting by the dock of the bay (G)
My girl (G)
Heard it through the grapevine (A)
Ain't no sunshine when she's gone
Stand by me (A)
Some Kind of wonderful (A)
You really got a hold on me (C)
Play that funky music whiteboy (E)
Sweet Soul Music (A)
Shakey Ground (E)
Who's that Lady (B)
How sweet it is (A)
My Imagination (A)
Groovin (A)
Money City (E)
Band Bio’s
Dana
Gaynor: is a lead/slide guitarist and
entertainer par excellence. Well known among the best musicians in both the New
York and San Francisco Bay areas, her work is respected internationally. Her
style is an avant garde synthesis of rhythm & blues, rock, funk, jazz and
psychedelic jam music. The list of musicians she has performed with includes:
Dan Hicks
Vassar Clements
John Cipollina (Quicksilver Messenger Service)
Paul Smith (Bill Withers,
Ike and Tina Turner Band)
Arkansas Larry Davis
Paul Oscher (Muddy Waters Band)
Deacon Jones and Jim Guyette (John Lee Hooker Band)
Jackie Payne
John Lee Hooker
Gary Smith
Don Preston (Leon Russell Band)
Buddy Miles
Members of Malo
Tommy Castro
Bobby Rondinelli (Black Sabbath, Blue Oyster Cult)
Steve Kimock
As a session player she recorded for;
Ellison Chase at K&K studios and London records, the Firman-Johnson band at
Ultra-Sonic Studios, Jackie Payne, various artists at Kingdom Studios,
Tewksberry Studios, The Record Plant, and Red Herring for Robert Mersey
(Producer).
She has been a member and producer of The Original Artists, Vizion, Killer in
the Backseat, Explosive Joseph, the Navato Frank Band and others. Dana was a
member of the Boulevard Blues Band for seven years (the house band at JJ’s Blues
Club, the biggest blues club in the S.F. Bay area at the time). She has appeared
on the same bill with The Allman Brothers, Norton Buffalo, Roy Rogers, Vassar
Clements, Link Wray, Kingfish, Bad Finger, The Dinosaurs, Terry and the Pirates,
and many others. Her exciting guitar work and irresistible smile make her an
instantly accessible performer who is truly a joy to behold. Dana was
nominated for Best Blues Guitarist and best all around performer for the 2006 LV
Music Awards.
Charlie Brown: is the epitome of soul. A singer extraordinaire, he has been called “the Lehigh Valley’s #1 Soulman” for over 20 years. From his early days singing Do-wop with impromptu groups on the old railroad platforms of Bethlehem to numerous TV and stage performances, Charlie has been a fixture in Lehigh Valley Nightlife. Charlie can truly make a song his own…he never covers a song, he injects new life into it. Charlie has opened for; The Chippendales, Jan and Dean, Patti Labelle, The Temptations. Charle was nominated for Best male singer for the 2006 LV Music Awards.
Charlie has sung with:
Bobby Blue Bland
The Rhythm Kings
Quick & Easy
Midnite fever
Daybreak
Kato
Frank Zelasny. Frank is an all around musician playing a variety of instruments throughout his colorful career. Born in Perth Amboy New Jersey, Frank has toured extensively thru Canada and the USA as Drummer and vocalist with an updated version of the hit maker band The Classics IV. Frank zee (as friends know him) also appeared as Kid Trouzers on the Bedful of Metaphysicians album which received positive reviews in 1986 in both Spin and Electronic Musician Magazine. Frank zee aka "Joggyn Smyler" produces his own original music cd's on which he typically he plays and sings everything.
While living in Phoenix AZ. Frank wrote and recorded "Future Phoenix". The local entertainment papers embraced the it. A picture of frank was printed on the cover of a Phoenix publication entitled "TEEN TIMES". Frank’s single "Future Phoenix" was played at least 3 times a day for more than a month on local Pottsville radio. He has been well received by the local papers as well! Frank's song "Now & Forever" climbed to number ONE for 4 days in mp3's love song category. Frank wrote and recorded a new version of Petula Clarks "DOWNTOWN" which attracted the attention of the songs writer "Tony Hatch." Tony liked the new version and picked Frank’s song called "Yes Love Has Grown" from his GOOD TO SEE ME cd. It placed in at # 24 for 2004 at Radio Six International, a radio station based in Scotland Frank wrote and recorded "Money City", a song about the area and a small coal region town of Mahanoy City in Schuylkill county. It is presently receiving regular airplay rotation at WMGH 105.5 FM in Tamaqua/landsford area. Frank has two Cd's out and is working on a 3rd entitled "Perth Amboy." Frank was nominated for Best drummer for the 2006 LV Music Awards.
Bobby Soul. Yes! His name says it all. They call him the Soul Man. He is hot! Bobby is a well known performer in the PA area.
He has been nominated for Best Bass player by the LVMA in 2006 and lives up to the hype. He is a writer, bass and guitarist and singer. He provides our funky bottom and does it with style.
Bobby has played with:
Lucky Seven
Kato
Midnite Shift
Bobby Soul Band
