SOUTH GROOVE BIO
LIFELONG FANS OF ROCK N' ROLL, PRESENTING A HIGH-ENERGY, MODERN-FEELING SHOW!!!
South Groove is leading a wild new musical experience with extreme talent and limitless energy, tearing up dance floors throughout South Florida!!!
South Groove travels throughout Monroe, Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach Counties. The focus is to play POPULAR, DANCEABLE, ROCK COVERS including Classic Rock, Southern Rock, Alternative Rock, 80s Rock, Country Rock, and Pop Rock. If it's got a dance beat and heavy guitar then we will play it!!! Our female lead singer has the range to sing both male and female covers from genres like Country all the way to Metal!!! We are able to customize our setlist for your venue's needs, due to our extensive songlist, which is posted right here on our website. Even better, all songs are performed completely live using ZERO BACKING TRACKS!!!
How it all started . . .
Most of the musicians are former bandmates that visit South Florida, live-music venues, frequently. The musicians have listened to the venues and customers and have decided to give them what they've asked for - a crowd-pleasing band with BRAND NEW STATE-OF-THE-ART SOUND AND LIGHTING EQUIPMENT, with a fulltime professional sound engineer, providing dance music for visitors on vacation and for locals looking for the happening spot. So . . . the goal became clear: form a highly-energetic ROCK COVER PARTY BAND to get the people of SOFLO singing and grooving on the dance floor by playing well-known hits from the 70s to the 2000s, targeting all age groups.
Your crowd can expect all the biggest hits from bands such as The Pretenders, Led Zeppelin, Guns N Roses, AC/DC, and Van Halen to bands like Weezer, Stone Temple Pilots, Foo Fighters, Green Day, The Killers, etc. The band also plays popular line-dancing music (The Wobble, Cupid Shuffle, etc.) during break to keep the crowd interested and from leaving the venue.
The musicians' top priority is for the crowd to feel included by providing a FUN and FRIENDLY show encouraging MEGA CROWD PARTICIPATION. You will see the band's friendship, experience, talent, and love for live music shine thru in every live performance!!!
Check out the setlist, photos, and videos and feel free to contact the band by phone, text, email, or social media to answer any questions.
SOUTH GROOVE INVITES YOU TO JOIN THE PARTY!!! SEE YOU ON THE DANCE FLOOR!!!
Paula Tebbe
Lead Vocalist | Entertainer | Band Manager
Paula is the voice of South Groove, but truly believes she is just another instrument in the band and prefers focusing on being part of the team. She started singing solos in church at the age of 7, continued to sing in choirs over the years, and has received private vocal training on several occasions. She has sang for Country and Rock Bands for close to 20 years. Paula also contributes to the band with photography, emceeing, social media, marketing, and graphic design skills. Paula "pulls in" the audience with powerful vocals, Rock N' Roll attire, dance moves, and her undeniable connection to the audience!
Johnny Segale aka Johnny Stixx
Percussion
Johnny has literally been playing drums his entire life, starting at the early age of one. Interesting facts: Johnny played drums on the Oprah Winfrey Show when he was only three-years-old and has occasionally played with classic rock bands such as Foghat and The Marshall Tucker Band. Johnny's enthusiastic playing style is driven by improvisation and rhythmic momentum, holding the band members' and crowd's attention at all times!!!
Nick Martinez aka Slick Nick
Lead Guitarist | Vocalist
Slick Nick Martinez is a veteran guitarist and vocalist adding that sweet harmony to the band!!! Whether it's soaring guitar solos or lead vocals, he's always ready to rock n roll!!!
Manny Fernandez
Bass Guitarist
Manny plays the bass with a fun groove and with an abundance of energy, grabbing the crowd's attention at every show!!! He has played for several bands in the Miami area and is known for his crowd-pleasing stage presence!!!
Ken Lopez
Lead Guitarist
Rockin' with a definite edge, Ken Lopez is a solid rhythm and lead guitarist that has played with a multitude of bands all over South Florida. Ken brings a huge repertoire of songs to the band, including a large selection from the 90s and 2000s, and is a former student of the School of Rock.
BJ Toohey
Lead Guitarist (Part-Time)
BJ is a well-known and loved guitarist playing in several bands throughout the Florida Keys/South Miami areas and has played with South Groove on many occasions, nailing his performance every time!!! BJ has been playing since a child and specializes in versatility, playing anything from Country to Metal. His song list is unlimited allowing him to jump on stage and play at any given time from small dive bars to professional venues!!!
Darrin Tebbe
Sound Engineer
A lifetime passion for music and sound quality ultimately led to Darrin's career as a broadcast and production engineer. He was trained in the US Joint Services Broadcast School at Lowry AFB, Colorado, and served in Greece, Turkey, and Stateside. Post-military, he could be found at radio and TV stations across the country, finally finding a home with Turner Broadcasting in Atlanta. Live audio and cutting-edge technology continue to be his passion!