Bookings

Groove & Grin play live music that's easy to like and hard to sit still to. If you run a pub, club or venue, or you're planning a private event, we'd love to hear from you.

  • Three musicians: vocals, acoustic guitar, harmonica, congas and Fender Jazz bass.
  • Familiar songs from the 60s, 70s and 80s, plus favourite ballads and acoustic numbers.
  • A warm, entertaining sound that suits pubs, clubs and celebrations.
  • Our own small PA suitable for pub-sized rooms.
  • Willing ears — if you'd like a particular song, ask before the date.

  • Pubs and bars.
  • Clubs and community venues.
  • Birthdays, anniversaries and private parties.
  • Weddings, when you'd like something warm and familiar.
  • Local festivals and outdoor events (weather permitting).

Format
Two forty-five minute sets is the usual pub arrangement. Longer nights and single-set slots are equally welcome.
Space
An area roughly three metres wide by two metres deep is usually plenty. TODO - confirm real footprint.
Power
A couple of standard UK 13-amp sockets within reach. TODO - confirm real requirements.
PA
We bring our own PA for pub-sized rooms. For larger venues we're happy to discuss the sound arrangements. TODO - confirm.
Travel
TODO - confirm typical travelling radius (for example: happy to travel across the Home Counties and Greater London; further afield by arrangement).
Requests
Yes -- please send them with your enquiry so we can build them into the set.

What's the line-up?

Three of us: Roger sings and plays acoustic guitar, Tom plays harmonica and congas, and Tyrone plays Fender Jazz bass. We share the vocals and the smiles.

How do you structure a night?

TODO - confirm the trio's usual format. A common pub arrangement is two forty-five minute sets with a short break, tailored around the room and the evening's schedule.

How much space do you need?

TODO - confirm the trio's real footprint. As a starting placeholder: an area roughly three metres wide by two metres deep is usually plenty for three musicians, congas and a small PA.

What power do you need?

TODO - confirm the trio's real power requirements. Placeholder: a couple of standard UK 13-amp sockets within easy reach of the performance area is usually sufficient.

Do you bring your own PA?

TODO - confirm. Placeholder: yes, we bring a small PA suitable for pub-sized rooms; for larger venues we can discuss the sound arrangements in advance.

How far will you travel?

TODO - confirm the trio's real travelling radius. Placeholder: happy to travel across the Home Counties and Greater London; further afield by arrangement.

Can we ask for specific songs?

Yes, please do -- send suggestions with your enquiry. We can't promise every request will fit our set, but we'll always try to build in the songs that matter most to you or the occasion.

How does booking work?

TODO - explain the trio's booking process, including deposit or invoicing arrangements. Until this is filled in, the phone numbers on the Book Us page are the fastest way to firm up a date.

The fastest way to firm up a date is a phone call to one of us.

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