Anzac Day Hoover won't stop G.T.

Groove Temple played at Husky Pub on Friday 28 April and compared to Easter it was very quiet. The locals claimed it was due to the Anzac Day celebrations earlier in the week, sucking up cash and breaking the collective bank. Perhaps there's a giant Hoover extracting cash above the two-up ring at the local RSL. Ang from Groove Temple claims it was more to do with the fact that Easter is over and we wont see big crowds in the venues until they grow their winter coat. "Same story every year. Community poverty is a myth. They're still drinking, just that they do it at home when the weather turns cold. They'll come out again, and we'll be waiting for them......like lizards on a rock."

But it's more than just rock, it's also funk & groove and the hardy souls that did turn up for the weekend's gigs were treated to prime party pump from Groove Temple. The Grand at Kiama on Saturday was another good example, yes, quiet to start with, but once the momemtum builds up in the venue and the dance floor gets a work out, everyone gets into it. That's what makes the GT boys happy, and they will be happy again to be playing back so soon at the Ocean Beach Hotel on Friday 4th May and then Sussex Inlet Tavern on Saturday 5th.

"We can't wait. The Ocean Beach Hotel is always a great gig and the food at the Sussex Inlet Tavern is unbeatable." Bring it on boys.

P.S. a special mention to Dave. D., the bar manager at the Grand at Kiama for efforts above and beyond the call of duty. Unstoppable, he sang a number with the band and spent most of his time dancing (whilst working), all this while sober. For this alone he deserves a knighthood. Cheers Dave.

Easter Weekend Riot/Squeezing out the groove.

Easter Weekend on the South Coast of NSW was not marred by violence and rioting, rather by Groove Temple's riotous good time at their gigs. Thursday 12th April saw punters galore packing into the Ocean Beach Hotel at Shellharbour, Dr K's hometown. "It's like the summer that never ends." According to Ang, lead vocalist, who loves the way the Ocean Beach continues to kick on in popularity, even though the weather heads into winter mode. "We like playing there. We squeeze out the groove and the whole room kicks along!"

Culburra Bowling Club, further down the coast was a little quieter on Saturday but the small audience were as usual really into it. "Its kind of strange how the patrons treat this venue more as a sit down concert; preferring to sit and clap and groove around in their chairs, rather than dance." Says Dr. K ............
....Ang's theory is: "I'm sure there was at least one happy couple "saving their mojo" for more important things after the gig. You couldn't half tell...I understand that there are priorities to deal with in these situations. I often have to save energy for "later on".."

Special mention should be made to the undisputed kings of Culburra: Lach, Jock, John, Phil and the rest of the crew at the Culburra Bowlo. Royalty can be found in the most unlikely of places. Cheers from Groove Temple.

Husky Pub on Easter Sunday was an absolute blast for the guys....."They were dancing BEFORE we started playing.....how could we lose?" Said Groove Temple drummer, Red. Needless to say it was a huge night for all and a special night for Eileen & Davy, visiting Scots, celebrating their wedding anniversary with family and friends. This accopella ensemble belted out "Whisky in a jar" after closing, but the party has to end sometime. Pity that, as Groove Temple unanimously claimed they could have squeezed out groove for hours more. Easy as. The vibe was so electric.

Groove Temple has the weekend of 21st and 22nd April off for much needed beer, sleep and surfing.

The boys will be at Husky Pub again on Friday 28th April and the Grand Hotel in Kiama on Saturday 29th April. See you there for party time.

New Venue and New Tunes

Groove Temple had the privilege of rocking a new venue for the band on Saturday 8th April. "Ahh.....fresh meat. Nothing like it, makes my blood pump faster..." reported Ang, lead singer. Ang staunchly claims he's the lead singer, not the ring leader. "These guys don't need encouragement, nor leadership, they sometimes need hosing down, but you get that. We did some songs as a dare on the weekend and were amused and surprised that they worked. Great fun. We're going back to Goulburn Workers Club, they really know how to party. Also its a nice big venue so I get to throw the PA into low gear and get some air pumping. Even better fun."

Groove Temple have a big Easter weekend lined up. They will be rocking the Ocean Beach Hotel on Thursday 13th April, then Culburra Bowling Club on Saturday 15th April and then Huskisson Pub on Easter Sunday 16th April, from 9:00pm. Thankfully the following weekend is a breather, for some essential beer drinking and barbecue time.

Guitar Sound Heaven/Weapons of Mass Seduction.

Groove Temple cranked out some classic dance floor grooves at the Moruya Golf Club on Friday 31st March and again at O'brien's Hotel in Narooma on Saturday 1st April. It was, according to the boys, a quiet weekend on the South Coast, but not on the Groove Temple dance floors. The band didn't hold back and both dance floors certainly did get a work out. In fact, at Obriens, the dance floor was the busiest place in the venue.

Dr K seemed quite happy being on a sweet ride after using a cool new guitar pedal. "Happy days" according to the "Doctor of Funkology" who truly managed to push his guitar sound to another level. (email: info@groovetemple.com.au for more information about the new guitar pedal.) What could make a guitar player happier? Well, probably hitting a blinding golf session on Saturday afternoon at Narooma Golf course. Red claims that The Doctor was was "walking six inches off the ground after that."

What could make a drummer happier? A kick drum mic that doubles as a weapon of mass seduction. Red's sound also jumped to another level on the weekend, taking the band to another level with a kick drum mic that rocked the rooms with true throb. The punters loved it. How could they not hit the dance floor?

Ang seemed happy too. "I get the best of both worlds: I get to mix the sound so I have the best perspective. I see the end result. I know it's really not all for me, it's for the audience, but to me it's like ice cream on a hot day... delicious, funky, throbbing, sexy sound. Keeps me breathing."

Groove Temple would like to thank the punters who supported them on the weekend. Ang said: "It's great when people support us, thanks everyone for dancing and grooving with us. Even on a quiet night, we had people hitting the floor. We appreciate that. It makes the effort worthwhile."

Groove Temple will be trying out a new gig on Saturday 8th April at the Goulburn Worker's Club and are unanimously eager to infect a new crowd with the GT groove. Funk it out boys!