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the groovynators

Rank #51 Durham, NC Rock / blues / jazz

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Members: dennis beckwith - vocals & guitar; denny mangum - drums; john beard - bass; molly deans - vocals

Sounds Like: Eric Clapton, Mark Knopfler & Dire Straits, The Atlanta Rhythm Section, Keb' Mo', Robert Cray

Bio: take some classic rock favorites, mix it up with a little jazzy blues and you'll be cutting a rug or at least tapping your toe & bobbing your head all night long. we like to take songs you thought you knew and add a generous dose of chill to make them our own.

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thanks everyone for the support, we have officially gone over 1,000 fans!!!

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“The Groovynators are a three piece group from Durham, NC. This excellent band originally got its feet wet as a gospel trio. I loved Dennis Beckwith’s spiritual and soulful bluesy voice and thought it would possibly seal the deal. With Denny Mangum on drums and John Beard on bass, The Groovynators definitely took the audience to Church big time with Tom Waits’ “Way Down in the Hole” a song about putting the Devil in the ground where he belongs! Also sensational was their cover of the B.B. King masterpiece “The Thrill is Gone”. This band was very creative with their bluesy version of a nineteenth century old English folk song called “Wayfaring Stranger”. I felt humbled almost as if I was sitting in the pew with my Methodist hymnal in hand with this band’s stellar bluesy take on the glorious hymn “Precious Lord”. A feeling definitely washed over me that this competition was was going to be close after feeling these guys music to my bones.”

— Sheryl Bryant, raleighmusic.com

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Groovynators - way down in the hole - koinonia coffeehouse - durham nc - 4/5/13

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Fri
May 24

The Depot at Hillsborou…
Hillsborough, NC, US | 7:00pm
The Depot at Hillsborough S...
Hillsborough, NC, US
Fri May 24 7:00pm
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kick off the Memorial day week end in groovy style. stop by and get your Groove on. Let the summer begin!!!!
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May 26

Ridgecrest Baptist Chur…
Durham, NC, US | 5:00pm
Ridgecrest Baptist Church
Durham, NC, US
Sun May 26 5:00pm
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We'll be bringing the vibe to the outdoor ministries annual fish fry. c'mon out and get your groove on and your belly full
Sat
Jun 15

Devine's
Durham, NC, US | 8:30pm
Devine's
Durham, NC, US
Sat Jun 15 8:30pm
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we'll be rocking out the end spring as we officially head into summer. come on by for some groovin' on the patio...
Fri
Jul 19

Billsborough Live Music…
Hillsborough, NC, US | 8:00pm
Billsborough Live Music Hall
Hillsborough, NC, US
Fri Jul 19 8:00pm
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we'll be bringing the groove to hillsborough at the height of summer for some hot fun. if you haven't been out to see what Bill West has done with the old Blue Bayou, you owe it to yourself to come check it out. see you there...
Fri
Sep 20

the Lodge at Pickard's …
Chapel Hill, 27516, US | 7:00pm
Private Show: the Lodge at Pickard's Mou...
Chapel Hill, 27516, US
Fri Sep 20 7:00pm
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private wedding rehearsal dinner

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Aqualyra
Hey - smooth playing here! Thanks for the support - happy to fan you back. :-) -'lyra
Royce Davis
You guys rock!!
TheDreamChaserStory
Cool Sound guys! Great crew! Best wishes for 2013!
hiway420.com
Enjoyed Summertime (cover)!! Keep on Grooving!!
Orange Green
Great I like your sound rock on Greats from Germany Orange Green
MaryJustice
Lovin' Summertime. All time favorite. Like what you do with it!