Papa Groove formed early in 2004 and have built
up a reputation as the best upbeat funk, soul & disco function band
in the UK.
The band in its entirety is made up of 9 full-time musicians who between
them have an astounding amount of experience in the live music arena
and can entertain any crowd.
With the emphatic vocals of Charlotte Benson and the highly acclaimed
band and backing singers, Pap Groove have built up a repertoire of
the best of funk, soul & disco classics including Car Wash, Disco
Inferno & Le Freak and also play current chart hits from artists including
Christina Aguilera, Girls Aloud and Beyoncé. The band can cater for
all functions, from weddings to corporate events with a choice of
a 6-9 piece band, including full brass section!
Gigging extensively throughout England, Scotland and Wales, the musicians
have also toured Abu Dhabi, Denmark, Czech Republic, Greece, Belgium,
France, Germany, Holland and Italy and are currently organising performances
in Croatia, Dubai and the French Alps, making them as comfortable
in the air as on the road! Festival performances at Glastonbury, Ashton
Court, Music In The Sun and Cork Jazz have firmed up the bands abilities
to cope under pressure, in most part due to the regularly poor British
weather!
The band has also played on albums released nationally through high-street
shops and has had works on sale in Japan, Denmark, France and the
US. Many of these have been played on radio stations across the country
and Rob (keys) has also supported one of his releases with a live
performance at a Radio 1 Roadshow, played out to over 6 million listeners.
The band were fortunate enough to record their latest Promo CD at
Olympic Studios, London, favoured by artists Take That, Scissor Sisters,
Kylie, Kaiser chiefs and many more, ensuring the high quality production
of their professional standard CD.
When you book Papa Groove you not only get a group of young yet highly
seasoned professionals but the guarantee of a high-energy performance
that will blow your socks off! What more could you want?!
Line up & Options:
6 piece band: Drums, Bass, Guitar, Keyboards and Vocals x2
7 piece band includes a single Brass Instrument
The 8 piece band includes a 2 piece Brass Section
The 9 piece band includes the full 3 piece Brass Section
Optional 3 x backing singers
Professional DJ
A typical performance lasts for up to 2 x 60 minute sets and the band
are self-contained with their own PA. Their set up usually takes two
hours. Lighting is also provided and CDs are played during the breaks
where a DJ is not present.
Suitable as / for: Wedding music, corporate entertainment, wedding
band, a function band, party band, dance band, covers band plus other
events.
Ain't No Other Man - Christina Aguilera
Ain't No Stopping Us Now - McFadden & Whitehead
Ain't No Sunshine - Bill Whithers
Best Of My Love - The Emotions
Billie Jean - Michael Jackson
Blame It On The Boogie - Jackson 5
Car Wash - Rose Royce
Celebration - Kool & The Gang
Chain Of Fools - Aretha Franklin
Crazy In Love - Beyonce
Dancing Queen - ABBA
December 1963 (Oh What A Night) - Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons
Disco Inferno - The Trammps
Don't Know Why - Norah Jones
Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough - Micheal Jackson
Georgia On My Mind - Ray Charles
Get Down Saturday Night - Kool & The Gang
Get Up Offa That Thing - James Brown
Groove Is In The Heart - Deee-lite
Heard It Through The Grapevine - Al Green
Heaven Must Be Missing An Angel - Tavares
He's The Greatest Dancer - Sister Sledge
Home - Michael Buble
I Want You Back - Jackson 5
I Will Survive - Gloria Gaynor
In the Midnight Hour - Wilson Pickett
Ladies Night - Kool & The Gang
Lady Marmalade - Patti Labelle
Le Freak - Chic
Let's Stay Together - Al Green
Love Foolosophy - Jamiroquai
Mamma Mia - ABBA
Midnight Train To Georgia - Gladys Knight & The Pips
Play That Funky Music - Wild Cherry
Respect - Aretha Franklin
Saturday Night Fever - The Beegees
Sex Machine (Get Up I Feel Like Being A) - James Brown
Signed, Sealed, Delivered - Stevie Wonder
Sir Duke - Stevie Wonder
Son Of A Preacher Man - Aretha Franklin
Soul Man - Sam & Dave
Stand By Me - Ben E. King
Staying Alive - The Beegees
Streetlife - Randy Crawford
Superstition - Stevie Wonder
Take A Chance - ABBA
Take Another Little Piece Of My Heart - Dusty Springfield
Tears Dry On Their Own - Amy Winehouse
Tears Of A Clown - Smokey Robinson
Thank You For The Music - ABBA
Uptight (Everything's Alright) - Stevie Wonder
Waterloo - ABBA
We Are Family - Sister Sledge
What A Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong
You Should Be Dancing - The Beegees
You To Me Are Everything - Barry White
(You're Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher and Higher - Jackie Wilson
You're Just Too Good To Be True - Burt Bacharach
You're The First, The Last, My Everything - Barry White
Rock & Pop
9 to 5 - Dolly Parton
All Night Long - Lionel Richie
All Right Now - Free
Alright - Supergrass
Angels - Robbie Williams
Baby One More Time - Britney Spears
Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison
Brown Sugar - The Rolling Stones
Crazy Little Thing Called Love - Queen
Do Your Thing - Basement Jaxx
Don't Stop Me Now - Queen
Feel Like Making Love - Bad Company
Ghostbusters - Ray Parker Junior
Gimme Some Lovin' - The Spencer Davis Group
Go Your Own Way - Fleetwood Mac
Groovejet (If This Ain't Love) - Spiller
Hard To Handle - The Black Crowes
Honky Tonk Women - The Rolling Stones
I Saw Her Standing There - The Beatles
I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles) - The Proclaimers
Johnny B. Goode - Chuck Berry
Let Me Entertain You - Robbie Williams
Livin' On A Prayer - Bon Jovi
Like I Love You - Justin Timberlake
Long Train Runnin' - The Doobie Brothers
Love Machine - Girls Aloud
Love Really Hurts Without You - Billy Ocean
Love Shack - The B52's
Make Me Smile (Come Up and See Me) - Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel
Midnight Hour - Wilson Pickett
Mustang Sally - Wilson Pickett
Place Your Hands - Reef
Simply The Best - Tina Turner
Summer Of '69 - Brian Adams
Suspicious Minds - Elvis Presley
Sweet Home Alabama - Lynyrd Skynyrd
Take Your Mama - Scissor Sisters
Valerie - Zutons/Ronson/Winehouse
Walking On Sunshine - Katrina and The Waves
Your Song - Elton John
"We loved it, everyone was and still is telling us what a great
time they had especially the BAND, Ben and I danced our socks off,
and had very sore feet the next day! Very entertaining, all our guests
loved the atmosphere and wanted more, the band also looked like they
were enjoying the wedding too. Great band, would love to hire them
again another time. Lots of love to all that helped us make our special
day even more special!"
Leigh and Ben Lake
"Papa Groove were truly sensational. Every one I spoke to said
how great you guys were, I personally couldn't tear myself away to
have a go on the Casino as I didn't want to miss out on a second of
your sets. The song choices were all quality and suited a wide range
of people. The two singers were fantastic, the guitarist went down
very well with all the ladies (not just for his guitar playing) and
the drummer was awesome! The band as a whole were pure class. I would
recommend you to anyone in look of a superb Band. The only down side
was we wished you could have played all night long. Thanks"
Julia Maunder
"We just wanted to thank you for your superb performance at our
evening wedding reception on 14th August. It was fantastic to see
all our friends and family up on the dance floor all night having
a great time... all testament to the fact that they couldn't stop
themselves from dancing even if they'd wanted to because you were
so good! We thought the recordings on your site were wicked, but they
almost don't do you justice - Louise and Lisa were brilliant and you
guys were simply awesome. Hope you had as good a time as we did. Thanks
again!"
Karl and Laura King
"Thank you so much for playing at our wedding... We were so pleased
with your performance and would highly recommend you to all of our
friends. Lots of our guests commented on how good you were and how
you really added to the atmosphere. Thank you for bearing with us
when the speeches overran, and also for playing our first dance for
us, it made it really special."
Adele and Jamie Wordsworth
"STEVE!!! How's it going buddy!?!? Hope you all got back to Bristol
OK. Me and Lem are now back in London and back at work. Bloody depressing!
We just wanted to thank you so much for your performance at our wedding,
you really were brilliant!!! Everyone loved it as no doubt you could
tell at the time! Thanks again! Would love to hook up again soon!
Have you got a gig list anywhere that we can keep an eye on?? Thanks
again!"
Alex, Groom, Antequera, Spain
"Adrian and I would like to say a big thank you for an amazing
set. All our guests had such a good time and we certainly enjoyed
it. Your singers were absolutely brilliant and the band were fantastic.
We were really pleased also you were able to play our requests at
the end. Top night. We hoped you enjoyed playing for us and thank
you so much for helping making our wedding the most enjoyable day
of our lives. We wish you all the best for the future with your new
singers. Thank you so much again!"
Mr.& Mrs Sinclair
"Just to say thank you for making the wedding last week go with
such a swing. Everyone loved the band! Thanks again and I wouldn't
hesitate to recommend you to others."
Maxine & Andrew
"Thank you so much for the fantastic entertainment you provided
for our wedding. As everyone said - it rocked! Papa Groove managed
to pull off a real party atmosphere, which is exactly what we asked
of you. We have had many wonderful letters about how our friends and
family enjoyed the celebrations and many have specified how the music
was superb. The dance floor was full from beginning to end. Thanks
also for your flexibility to deliver everything as we required. We
would have no hesitation to recommend you and hope to book you for
any future suitable events."
Jo Feather
"Wow, all I can say is why aren't you guys famous! :-) You were
amazing and I've had such positive feedback and people wanting your
details. Worth every penny, thank you! x"
Tara Guthrie
"Thank you Papa Groove for your recent performance at the Annual
Duchy College Summer Ball. A great mix of songs, superbly performed,
gave the College one of its most memorable and enjoyable nights. All
students and staff look forward to seeing you again next year!"
Ciaran Ryder
"I am sorry it has taken me a while to get back to you since
the wedding but I've been away on honeymoon. Papa Groove were AMAZING!!!!!
They went far beyond our expectations and everyone was raving about
them! I would have no hesitation whatsoever to recommend them for
other events and indeed I have already given your details to a few
of my friends who are getting married over the next year.
I was a very disorganized bride and didn't even manage to get hold
of the band before the day to say what kind of music we liked and
in the end just got one of the ushers to give them a printout of their
playlist with stars next to the ones we liked - not the best client
I know! However, they were fantastic and played all our favourite
music and had everyone dancing as soon as they started and we didn't
stop dancing until 5am! I'm only sorry that I didn't get a chance
to thank them in person before they left. Please could you pass on
my thanks and I wish them great success in the future. I will definitely
be looking them up again if I hold another event (not for a long time
I suspect as I'm shattered after organizing the wedding!)."
Lisa, Bride, Cheshire
"Everyone absolutely LOVED them! I've had so many people come
up to me telling me how good they thought they were. They loved their
song choices and how they got everyone on the dance floor. They arrived
with plenty of time to set up as well which is always a bonus and
were very good in letting us use some of their equipment for an open
mic session beforehand. Thanks a lot!"
Danny & Sarah Parker
"Hi Steve, Just a quick email to say another massive thank you
for your hard work on Saturday! We had an absolutely fantastic day,
as did everyone else I think! We had a lot of comments about how good
the band were and Nicky's cousin is interested in booking you for
their wedding in Cornwall!"
Chris & Nicky
"The guests LOVED the band and are still telling us! They really
made an impact on our wedding so thank you very much. You were great.
Tommy has 4 unmarried brothers so we'll be passing the details on!
Thanks for all your help. We've been recommending you already!"
Tommy & Sarah Moran, The Hurlingham Club, London
"I'm so glad that you enjoyed playing at our wedding. We had
a fantastic day and have just returned from a lovely honeymoon in
Bali! Both James and I thought you were wonderful. It was amazing
to see all of our friends and family dancing, from old to young, everybody
really enjoyed themselves. Papa Groove were an integral part of our
wedding and helped make it the best day of our lives and I can't thank
you enough!"
Rebecca & James
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