This Wednesday The Flamingo Trio at The Groove Jazz Lounge...

The Flamingo Trio - A night of classic jazz, with a light splash of blues, jazz funk and jazz R&B. No cover charge of course, from 7.30pm.

Kirsten Te Rito, James Illingworth and Rick Cranson will be mixing it up with sassy vocals, hot drum licks and retro organ styles, the Flamingo Trio combine a selection of jazz, blues, funk and R&B. Versatile vocalist Kirsten Te Rito has graced many a stage. Standout appearances include Disney's “The Lion King” in both Melbourne and Shanghai, backing vocalist for the pairing of the Little Bushman and the NZSO as well as fronting R&B/soul group Bebe Deluxe. Pianist and composer James Illingworth is a regular on the Wellington music scene and can often be found ripping it up to an appreciative audience. His recent credits include the Recloose Live Band, Iva Lamkum, Rio Hemopo, Lisa Tomlins and Bebe Deluxe. Drummer Rick Cranson from the well known Kiwi psychedelic rock group the Little Bushman exudes class, skill and talent.

As always, the third set will be an open jam, so bring your instrument/voice (and maybe charts?)

At The Ruby Lounge, upstairs, 14 Bond St from 7.30 every Wednesday night, in association with Groove 107.7FM.

Tessa Quayle's Groove Jazz Lounge debut!

Another great vibe at the Ruby lounge last Wednesday with Vaughn Roberts and Tranquillo.

This Wednesday it's the first time at The Groove Jazz Lounge for Tessa Quayle.

Tessa will be performing two sets of vocal jazz, in an intimate setting of bass and piano accompaniment, with the wonderfully talented Nick Tipping and Ben Wilcock. The third set will be an open jam, so bring your instrument/voice (and maybe charts?) Tessa has just this year released her debut album ‘Whisper Not’ which has received positive and high rating reviews. This album also features the sensitive yet creative playing of Nick Tipping and Ben Wilcock, along with Reuben Bradley and Lex French. Tessa also teaches voice, both privately and at the NZSM jazz programme, and directs the NZSM Vocal Jazz Ensemble.

The Groove Jazz lounge a blast

Man, what a great vibe at the Ruby lounge last Wednesday with the Reuben Bradley Trio that became on Octet! One of the great things about the Groove jazz lounge is that you don't know quite what, who or how many you're going to get on the night. Even the band can't be sure!

Last week was a great example with Jonathan and then Terry Crayford both playing accoustic piano, up to 3 saxes at once including a visiting New york player, Paul Dyne on bass, lovely female vocals by someone who's name gone out of my head sorry! (I'll update that bit) and none other than the infamous talented street performer, Toby, beat boxing on some tunes! (Sure I've missed someone).

For the full calendar and more details go to the Ruby lounge website (link right and below).

Support The Ruby, Groove and live jazz in Wellington at the same time!

Groovemiester

The Groove Jazz lounge live every Wednesday

We've teamed up with The Ruby Lounge in Bond St to bring you the best Jazz live on stage in the great atmosphere that is the Ruby lounge.

The third set is a Jam set as always. Turn up and join the band! The Wednesday Groove Jazz Lounge in sponsored by us at Groove 107.7. No cover charge, from 7.30pm on.

Check out the details at http://www.therubylounge.co.nz/

Welcome to new Groove announcers DJ Mesala and P-Huny on Friday and Monday nights respectively. As always check our shows page on the right for more about what goes on weekly on-air.

There's a new Groove on Friday nights!

Make sure you check out the latest addition to our on-air line up:

FRIDAY NIGHTS from 6.00 - 9.00
:: The Mesala Groove Show :: BRAND NEW!!
DJ Mesala spins old school tunes and new grooves: Jazzy funk, RnB, Acid jazz, Jazz house – basically feel good music to get your vibe going for the weekend, bringing the soul groove back. The new feel of Friday night.

Email DJ Mesala with requests or feedback at djmesala@groovefm.co.nz and don't forget to check Groove's weekly program by clicking the 'Shows' link on the right.

New, improved bumper stickers and T-shirts now available!

Our new, longer lasting bumper stickers are finally here! (thanks to Manky Chops - it's hard to find a good bumper sticker in Wellington!). Give us a call if you would like some (381 GROOVE) or click here to email us.

Even better, our new, more stylie T-shirts are here in Groove go fast red or stylish chocolate mens or womens. We can rush one of these out to you with free delivery and a pack of Celcius fairtrade, organic coffee and some bumper stickers all for $30!

Again email, call or click to buy online:

Size

Small mens Medium mens Large mens XL mens XXL mens Womens 14

You'll look great, your coffee cravings will be more than satisfied and you'll be supporting your fav radio station!

Stay tuned and tell your friends!

The Groovemiester

Groove heads to the Food Show.

The Coffeebar kid with a Masterchef

Newboy Jarek on-air

The Groovemiester lays down a Groove.

Yep another food show and we had a blast! Dean, Jarek, P Huny, Jerry and the Coffee Bar Kid were there sampling, slurping and sniffing the fantastic fare on offfer. Thanks to the wonderful ladies at Celcius Coffee who made us lovely latte's and espressos. Also thanks to Lisas, our Booth buddies opposite for appreciating our grooves. A massive hello to all the listeners who came to see us and ask about what we do. Many stickers are now plastered over walls, bumpers and text books around Wellington. Display with pride! A couple of snaps above... More at http://www.flickr.com/photos/groove1077fm/

Groove broadcasting live from the Food Show this weekend!

Come grab your longer lasting Groove bumper sticker, free Celcius coffee and say Hi to us at stands 160 & 161 at the show.

Stay tuned to Groove this week for free tickets!

Groove goes to WOMAD this weekend

Groove goes to WOMAD, Bowl of Brooklands, New Plymouth.
The three day Festival of World Music and Dance kicks off on Friday 12 March with a Powhiri and then the amazing US outfit Hypnotic Brass Ensemble. If you've been listening to the Adventures of the Coffee Bar Kid over the last month you would have hear them and many other WOMAD artists talking about their work and the upcoming performances.
Groove will be videoing, bloging and doing live crosses from the festival on Saturday and Sunday. Tune in for more.

WIN + WIN + WIN + WIN ON GROOVE 107.7 FM :
If you fancy a free ticket listen out all this week for a chance to win both admission to all three days AND a three day camping pass worth over $250.00!

WOMAD is not to be missed.
As family friendly event, the Coffee Bar kid will be taking everyone in his 'cafe' (family) - including Latte Girl, Moccacino (aka Groovy Bear) and Lil' Fluffy. The event is characterised by people having fun responsibly; there are viewing platforms for the seniors and wheel chair bound; plenty of Space; a dedicated kidspace and Zoo; a world of amzing food stalls; specialist shops and amazing vendors on offer.
Groovesters Dean and Tim (AKA the Coffee Bar Kid) went last year and were blown away by the event.

Tickets are still available. Check the Website for gig times, tickets, prices getting there or just to sample some of the bands: http://www.womad.co.nz/womad_index.html

Newtown Fair this Sunday!

The Wellington festival that tops them all is here!

The festival flagship is The Newtown Street fair this Sunday 9.30am - 4.30pm.

• 6 Performance stages (Main, Community, Wilson St, Green St, DJ Stage, Buskers Pitch.
• 320 Stalls
• Childrens rides
• Classic cars & rides
• Street performers
• 50 000 people
• Groove playing tunes by the classic cars

The lineup includes Iva Lamkum, Sam Manzanza & the Afro beat band Good Laika, Jesse James & the outlaws, Tyson Smith, Mara TK, Olmecha Supreme, Capoiera, Monroe (heard on Groove), dance, choir and a whole heap more!

More info on the website: http://www.newtownfestival.org.nz/

See you there :)

Groovemeister

I'll have a flat white with one. This week with the Kid

This week on the Adventures of the Coffee Bar Kid (Thurs 6PM) :
We are very excited to have Sacha Vee in the house. Sacha has a Dutch West Indian background and has been singing since her early teens. She took out the prestigious Tauranga Jazz Festival 'Best Vocalist Award" at the tender age of 16. She's done her digs with P-Funk Expressway, Departure Lounge, Oval Office and Rare Shot Blue, and now Ladies and Germs, she's launching her own EP. And Joins us after 6Pm to play her favourite tunes and chat with the Kid.
Get a Taste of Vee at:
www.myspace.com/sachavee

Sasha Plays Hope Bro.s form 10PM on 20th Feb ,
and Don't miss out an in Store at Real Groovy from 1PM


Plus, we have Anna Coddington on the Phone - trailblazing pop diva appearing at WOMAD this year, that gig just gets hotter!

Jump online and check Anna at : http://www.annacoddington.com/

The Coffee Bar Kid is in the House!

This week the Kid's been super busy recording interviews with Jenny Morris, whose here for the International Festival of the Arts (Pacific Blue Lounge), Tama Waipara (Who plays the Ruby Lounge on Friday) and Andrew Spraggon of Sola Rosa (Headling One Love Festival on waitangi Day) Also there's new Music and the usual range of caffine based offerings: Get you weekly fix from 6PM every Thursday Night only on Groove 107.7 FM.

Check Out :
Jenny Morris : http://www.jennymorris.com/
International Festival of the Arts : http://www.nzfestival.nzpost.co.nz/
Sola Rosa http://www.solarosa.com/blog/
One Love : http://www.amplifier.co.nz/news/54094/one-love-2010-top-ranking.html