Groove Temple News

Cuttin' up the floor at Shellys

2009-03-07T19:22:00.001-08:00

Groove Temple played Shellys on Saturday 7th March and found the venue awash with eighties fancy dress costumes. "It was nice to meet Cindi Lauper, Bon Jovi and to see John Mcenroe (complete with tennis raqcuet) dancing the night away. There were a few costumes that defied description and it must be said that the disco pimp daddy outfit was definitely purple. The band would like to wish Samantha a happy 21st birthday and Chantel a happy 30th birthday."

"Also a big hello goes out to little Samantha, Nina (Ashley's friend), Ax (the pizza man) and also to the award-winning "dancing guy"......whoever he was....he cut the floor up good, but maybe his shirt would have been a bit dirty after last night, because he spent a lot of time on his back, stomach and sides." Said lead vocalist, Ang.

Red couldn't make it, on the so A.J. filled in on drums for Groove Temple on the weekend and managed to pump out some great rhythms. The man knows where the beat is.

Groove Temple head down to Shoalhaven Heads Bowling Club on Saturday 28th March for their next public performance and will look forward to seeing the newly renovated club and trying out the new food.

Melted pool of funky groove

2009-02-25T00:39:00.000-08:00

Yes, the weekend just gone was a hot one for Groove Temple. It's already hot enough on stage with Groove Temple, especially with the searing energy generated from dance tune after dance tune. When late summer humidity hits the east coast of Australia, party people fry. Then G.T. turns on the smoke machine and it's like a scene from Dante's Inferno.

Groove Temple saw some great happening dance floor divas on Friday night 20th Feb at the Ocean Beach Hotel at Shellharbour, with birthday parties, a going away party for local girl Sam, heading off to Europe to work and of course a hens night. -Obligatory in Shellharbour every weekend. (It's in the contract. Seems lots of people get married in Shellharbour.)

Saturday night at Husky Pub in Jervis Bay was even wilder, due to numerous visiting athletes for the Australian Triathlon series. Fit people party harder & longer. A well known fact. Also there were even more birthdays celebrated, too many to itemise here. "OK I forgot all their names. I was too busy having a good time." said G.T. lead vocalist Ang.

"A few Northern Sydney attendees commented that they rarely get to see live bands nowadays, because their local venues have mainly D.J.s which they claim are less exciting....What can I say?..tell your local publican to look up our site: groovetemple" Says Ang. "and do something wholesome, like book a live act."

Yes the G.T. is live alright, and kicking!!

Victorian Bushfire Tragedy 2009

2009-02-12T00:23:00.000-08:00

This is a message to all Groove Temple fans and anyone with a big enough heart to dig deep into their pockets or cupboards or even our own veins to donate blood for the largest ever bushfire event in Australian History. Please help out for this horrific catastrophe. Many lives have been lost, property destroyed and people and animals still suffer.

There are a number of ways you can assist:

Donate blood at your local Red Cross Blood Bank. Blood is needed for burns victims.
For you nearest centre visit their website http://www.donateblood.com.au/ or phone 13 14 95.

Donate to the RSPCA
RSPCA are asking for donations such as pet food, bedding, leads and bowls.
For further details visit http://www.rspca.com.au/

Donate clothing, blankets and household items
Take these to your nearest Salvation Army or check what your local charity store is doing. A number of radio stations are also arranging trucks to transport donated goods to Victoria.

Donate Funds directly to an Account at any branch of the IMB:
Account No: 200535014 Account Name: Victorian Bush Fire Appeal

If you can help then please do.

This message is from the guys from Groove Temple, Ang, Dr.K & Red

Groove Temple rocks the house.

2009-02-09T23:49:00.000-08:00

Groove Temple hit the stage hard at the Shellharbour Workers Club on Saturday 7th February 2009 and found some eager party people ready to boogie in the venue. They helped celebrate numerous birthdays and of a course a huge hen's night. (The guys are happy because they've noticed there hasn't been a hen-free Shelly's show for Groove Temple gigs for many months now. Something's going on.)
"We also want to say hello to the 25th birthday party crew for Adam on the night. They were great fun to watch, although I'm sure some will go home with little memory of the night...that's if they made it home.. I saw two of them asleep on the footpath on Shellharbour Road on the way home. A nice little lie down!" said lead vocalist Ang.
Groove Temple next play the Ocean Beach Hotel at Shellharbour on Friday 20th February, then at Husky Pub on Saturday 21st February and will be looking forward to big nights.
The guys are also really busy working on a side project and may be seen busily scurrying around the streets of Wollongong in the next few weeks, although you'd better not blink or you'll miss them.

Cool change

2009-01-25T01:36:00.000-08:00

"I was suffering getting ready for the Grand Hotel, Kiama gig on Saturday night 24th January 2009. It was 39 degrees Celsius at 4pm, then at about 5pm, a southerly change came through and dropped the temperature by 15 degrees. I felt like I'd been given a new lung." said band vocalist, Ang, whan asked about the gig.

Groove Temple are a three-piece party band performing mainly on the east coast of Australia and they hit the stage hot and hard every night. Forget the weather, in fact forget everything when these guys hit the stage, just get ready to boogey!!

Tourists from Canberra (and Yass) somehow made it to the venue and were loved by everyone they made contact with, locals and band alike. "I can't help but think that Canberra must be starved for decent bands, because we get treated like royalty every time we meet a Canberrian. Yeah thats a real word now!" said Ang. Perhaps being near the sea put them in a good mood, or maybe the Bourbon did. Who knows? Locals and other tourists were also in good form, and there were lots about as the Kiama Show was on. This is one of the few country shows left in NSW and worth a try if you care to connect with an icon of Australian culture. You would have to wait a year though because it finished this weekend gone.

Groove Temple spent Saturday night laying down some funky tunes, catching up with friends and certainly rocking the venue. That's what they were born to do and will continue to do with the support of the patrons of venues such as the Grand.

They're planning to do the same for their next public performance at Shellharbour Worker's club on Saturday 7th February 2009.

Whatever the weather, be assured it will be a hot time on the dance floor on Saturday night.

Groove Temple surges through the hot summer

2009-01-19T03:08:00.000-08:00

All members of Groove Temple have announced they survived the Christmas and New Year break, with little or no damage. This was an extremely busy season for the guys, even at times having to employ fill-in drummer, "A.J". a mate of Red's from Newtown. Red has been so flat out, just simply couldn't make it to some gigs. It was ok, A.J. fit in just fine. They managed to traipse all over the country side as well as do their standard local gigs.

Venues have been hot and steamy over the past few weeks and the stages have been hot enough to fry a light tree on. "In fact" says lead vocalist Ang, "we had to run out and buy a new lighting rig, because the old one died a natural death, in it's natural environment, on stage, peacefully, it was so beautiful,....doing what it was meant to do....although I suspect if we let it go much longer, it may have taken one of us with it!!"

The guys have a lot of work to do at the moment, both on & off the stage, focussing on recording pre-production tracks for Groove Temple and their other side projects.

"This is going to be a big year but it's great to just crank it up for our regular gigs whilst all this is happening. Keeps you grounded." Said Ang. "...and there is just nothing better than watching those feet hit the dance floor once we start to funk & boogey!!"

The guys will be soon appearing at public venues such as the Grand Hotel Kiama, Shell harbour Workers and The Ocean Beach Hotel. See you there!!

Movember again

2008-11-11T02:48:00.000-08:00

During Movember (the month formerly known as November) Groove Temple are growing a Mo. That's right we're bringing the Mo back because we're passionate about tackling men's health issues and being proactive in the fight against men's depression and prostate cancer.
To donate to my Mo you can either:
Click this link https://www.movember.com/au/donate/donate-details.php?action=sponsorlink&rego=2063247&country=au and donate online using your credit card or PayPal account, or
Write a cheque payable to ‘Movember Foundation', referencing my Registration Number 2063247 and mailing it to:
Movember Foundation PO Box 292 Prahran VIC 3181
Remember, all donations over $2 are tax deductible.The money raised by Movember is used to raise awareness of men's health issues and donated to the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia and beyondblue - the national depression initiative. The PCFA and beyondblue will use the funds to fund research and increase support networks for those men who suffer from prostate cancer and depression.
Did you know:
Depression affects 1 in 6 men....most don't seek help. Untreated depression is a leading risk factor for suicide.
Last year in Australia 18,700 men were diagnosed with prostate cancer and more than 2,900 died of prostate cancer - equivalent to the number of women who will die from breast cancer annually.
For those that have supported Movember in previous years you can be very proud of the impact it has had and can check out the details at: [ Fundraising Outcomes ].
Movember culminates at the end of month Gala Partés. If you would like to be part of this great night you'll need to purchase a [ Gala Parté Ticket ].

chicken feathers everywhere

2008-11-11T02:23:00.000-08:00

Groove Temple found business as usual on Friday 7th November when they returned to the Husky Pub to ruffle some feathers. Of course there was a hen's night in attendance and of course bride-to-be Kristy and her friends behaved rather badly. This included accosting innocent young members of the audience, some of which may never be the same. It is also rumoured that at least one band member is currently receiving counselling, because he was not aware that young ladies acted like that in public.
"I was just surprised to find feathers every where at the end of the first set. One young lady had a feather boa as part of her costume and used it to salaciously attack everyone in sight. It was carnage. I thought I'd seen it all until Friday at the Husky Pub. I had to have a lie down afterwards." said lead vocalist, Ang.
Groove Temple wont get much of a chance to lie down in coming weeks, due to a heavy workload. They will next appear on the well-trodden stage at the Ocean Beach Hotel, Shellharbour on Friday 14th November.
Chicken pluckers will be welcome.

Gentlemen: set guitars to stun...

2008-08-25T05:45:00.000-07:00

...and aim the kick drum at the heart of the sun....Groove Temple blasted through the stratosphere on the weekend and delivered the funk right to the hearts of innocent bystanders at the Husky Pub on the weekend on a Saturday night for a change. The band was able to focus it's energy directly into the central nervous systems of patrons. The result was an unmistakable urge to dance. "Most were in fact fearful that resistance may have caused spontaneous nervous combustion." A nearby scientist was heard to say.

Dr K refused to comment.

Ang said after the gig: "Resistance is futile, but we are not the Borg;.........although we may be auditioning one of the Borg brothers for Bass player in our other band during the week." When asked about the 'other band' he responded only with a steely stare and a nervous twitch. Dr K stared at his feet. Red ignored the comment. A tumble weed rolled by.

After the gig, Red was exhausted so much from drumming, he just sat at his kit, regathering energy from the air around him.

He wasn't the only one exhausted. Previous weeks has seen the band working very hard at local venues such as the Grand Hotel Kiama, Shellys, the Ocean Beach Hotel and on other music projects. This week they have auditions for new members and meetings with other real musicians, not agents or managers.

The new band motto: "You sleep when you're dead."

We'll keep you posted.

Laying down the boogie again.

2008-07-13T02:42:00.000-07:00

The boys from Groove Temple again managed to whip the crowd at Shelly's into a dance fever on Saturday 12th July. "We were whipping hard too!" said Ang, lead vocalist for the band. "In fact I think we may have worn them down at one stage. We opened with a 1hr35min first set and there was some carnage. A few punters had to set down for a minute whilst the more hardy party people plowed on regardless."

Groove Temple seemed to be in hyperdrive and were just keen to play. "We've been focussing on another project of late and for my part it was just good to get on stage and focuss on doing what we were meant to do on Saturday nights, and that is to lay down the boogie. Yes we've been busy making other stuff happen and talking to other muso's, which is nice for a change and an important part of setting up bigger bands.....takes up a lot of time though. Some times you just have to lash out."

After another tough week of networking, Groove Temple travel to Sussex Inlet on the weekend for the Sussex Inlet RSL on Saturday 19th July. "I think we need to make some serious party happen on Saturday night. Bring it on." said Ang, lead vocalist.

R.I.P. the winter blues

2008-06-20T19:48:00.000-07:00

Friday 20th June 2008 was a sad day for the winter blues at the Ocean Beach Hotel at Shellharbour. Groove Temple rocked here and successfully blew the winter blues away. The heat was on. They had people shimmying, rocking, twisting, boogeying, bumping, grinding .........and this was just at the bar. The dance floor was too crowded for fancy stuff and people were dancing close, keeping warm and spreading the love.

Groove Temple lead vocalist, Ang reported that "It was great to see some regular faces at the Ocean Beach tonight, the more serious groovesters have shown persistence in attendance. The groove is reaching people. What more could we ask? For a short time, we killed the winter blues, but every good night comes to an end and we had to pack up our guitars and skins and hit the road, because the good citizens in Groove Temple have music projects to work on to make even more groove, more fun, more boogie. Very little time for rest, but you can sleep when you're dead."

The guys are pretty busy at the moment, working on a joint project for the show band circuit and don't play again publicly as Groove Temple until Saturday 19th July at Sussex Inlet RSL. "By this time, we should be jumping out of our skins. I can already feel some groove bubbling up.....ah...no that's just gas, 'scuse me. (Bloody light beer!)" Said Ang.

Icy blasts, cool grooves, hot dance floor action.

2008-06-14T18:29:00.000-07:00

Groove Temple played the Grand Hotel, Kiama on Saturday 24th May 2008 to the usual crowd of dance starved Kiamaerians and assortment of tourists. It's surprising how many people still visit the town during winter. A number of people complained that Groove Temple do not play there often enough and should also play past 12:00 o'clock. The guys would like to apologise about that, and will try to fit more into their schedules.

The next gig on the radar was the Husky Pub on Friday 13th June and winter's icy blasts were kept at bay by plenty of hot dance floor action. Punters found themselves dancing all of the night, as Groove Temple not only smashed them with sure fire dance floor hits, but also played disco tunes on the good old mp3 player during the breaks. It worked. Nobody died of hypothermia.

The guys survived and moved on to the next gig at Shellharbour Workers Club. Luckily the winter weather did not abate so the locals had plenty of motivation to get moving and they did. "This time at least we didn't have anyone trying to steal our tambourine, or rolling around on the dance floor, but there was still plenty of unwholesome action out there that mothers would be ashamed of.....my mum wasn't there but I still behaved, mostly." Said lead vocalist Ang.

Groove Temple move on to wreak further havoc on Friday 20th June 2008 at the Ocean Beach Hotel. In the interests of good health and keeping warm during the winter months, the gentlemen of the band have expressed interest in leaving a scorch mark on the dance floor on Friday. Be there to feel the heat.

Rocking & a rolling & even sliding around on the floor

2008-05-12T04:32:00.000-07:00

Groove Temple played at the Shellharbour Workers Club on Saturday 10th May 2008. Punters were exhuberant & wild to say the least. The presence of mind altering drugs in the water supply is suspected with at least some of the patrons. Some people just drink too much water. That must be it.

"Psychosis aside, most folks just got down and had a great time and the security guards as usual are worth their weight in gold. They protect us, our equipment and most of all, our sanity." said lead G.T lead vocalist Ang... "The rolling around on the floor fighting for possession of the band tamborine was amusing to say the least, but not very lady like. Some people would have woken Sunday morning with not just a sore head but also some bruises in strange places. Oh to be a fly on the wall....Ahh and did you get that bruise "just dancing" last night?""

Groove Temple will be witnessing more "just dancing" when they appear next at the Grand Hotel, Kiama on Saturday 24th May.

Rock On ANZACS!!

2008-04-25T19:23:00.000-07:00

The spirit of the ANZACS rocks on. Aussie pub venues such as the Ocean Beach Hotel offer proof of the rise of Australian pride. Watching Groove Temple rev the crowd up on ANZAC Day with simple phrases such as "Aussie! Aussie! Aussie! Oi! Oi! Oi!" shows how national pride is so close to the surface in the Australian Pub goers collective physche. Playing classic Aussie Pub Rock covers also helps.

"I can remember years ago there would be hardly any Aussie flags displayed around ANZAC Day & Australia Day. Now they're everywhere, outside windows, on houses, car bonnetts and personal flagpoles are now common." Said lead vocalist, Ang, who has been singing Aussie Pub Rock covers since he was a kid.

"Being direct lineage from an ANZAC soldier certainly affects your perspective, so I appreciate the honour and respect bestowed upon our fallen soldiers. I never met my Great Grandfather because he died in WWI, after surviving Gallipoli and then being sent to Belgium and apparently suffering a direct mortar hit in the trenches. He wouldn't know what hit him. We don't think he has a grave, so we have to remember him. I have his medals. He will rock on in our memories!!"

In memory of William Morton Reynolds, ANZAC, soldier.

Who needs an excuse anyhow?

2008-04-12T19:25:00.000-07:00

There were 18th birthdays, 30th birthdays, an engagement, a wedding, a farewell and an alleged 200th birthday (this may have been unsubstantiated) celebrated on Saturday 12th April at Shellharbour Workers Club. The reality is that the good patrons of Shelharbour Workers Club need no reason to celebrate. They know how to party, and you can tell they've done it before.

One theory points to a high prevalence of the party gene in the Shellharbour gene pool.

Reliable sources advise the C.S.I.R.O.* in a joint venture with Shellharbour City Council** are trying to get to the bottom of this and are currently taking population samples. Results will shortly be published in reputable scientific journals, such as the "Lake Times" and "Drum Media".

Theories aside, the party did happen and it was a good time. The next party is scheduled after a weekend off on Friday 25th April on ANZAC Day at the Ocean Beach Hotel in Shellharbour.

Emminent scientists have warned: "It's going to be a blast, man!!"

*The CSIRO is an Australian Government Funded research body.
**The Shellharbour City Council is XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
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Groove Temple cuts

2008-04-07T01:56:00.000-07:00

Groove Temple Industries Inc have announced some major cuts in response to increasing interest rates. Fortunately the cuts were of a non-financial nature. Dr K sacrificed his fretting hand in the pursuit of higher interests. Yes folks, he cut his hand slicing bread, receiving three stitches for his troubles, temporarily disabling his playing hand. The guys had to cancel a gig on Friday at the Husky pub to ensure there was extra time for the wound to bind before performing at a very important function on the South Coast hinterland.

"The decision was made to can the Friday night with the view to resting and allowing one more day of healing before a Saturday night function for a very special lady on her wedding day. It worked out OK..........He even abstained from golf on the Saturday morning. He says that hurt much more than the injury." Said lead G.T. vocalist, Ang.

The guys came back raving about the new venue, nestled in the hills just west of Termiel on the NSW South Coast, totally surrounded by bush.

On Saturday 12th April, the guys are back to suburbia, playing Shelly's, providing there are no injuries, of course.

"I guess we roll the dice and hope it doesn't hit anyone in the eye." Said Ang.

Groove Temple Rocks

2008-03-25T04:39:00.000-07:00

Outrageous and overexuberant dancers aside, Groove Temple had a simply exquisite night at Shellharbour Workers Club on Easter Saturday and enjoyed the company of family and made some new friends. "We would have hoped that some of the more energetic dancers had been a little less supernova, but it's hard to put out the fire sometimes." Said vocalist Ang, who went on to claim that it really wasn't the band that made certain people explode onto the dance floor. "The dance floor carnage would have happened anyway...they're pretty crazy at Shellharbour and I always reckon the audience are more entertaining than the band. There was one guy who must have had extra weetbix for breakfast because he was unstoppable, although he did rest occasionally....and his dad did give him a lift home."

Groove Temple are currently sounding pretty tight and this has nothing to do with the fit of their jeans. "We have the luxury of knowing each other's playing styles now and look forward to new challenges and new gigs coming our way." said Ang.

Keep posted for more gigs and check this website for news, as Groove Temple is in fire at the moment, much like the dancers at Shelly's.

Groove Temple are not in hiding

2008-03-10T02:36:00.000-07:00

No! We're not in hiding, just busy doing stuff, like playing private functions. Also having secret meetings and working on secret stuff that if you somehow found out, we'd have to kill your budgie, just for thinking about it. So don't ask. OK?

"Alright....there's been a bit of recovery mode happening too, as summer was very busy for all of us. It's not like we're lazy, just worn out." Claims vocalist Ang, who is just as guilty as the rest of them, recently doing some private consulting with an undisclosed local venue and also spending time researching for their latest project, which has been putting a smile on his face at least.

When prodded further Ang replied: "We are focussing on a project at the moment which for us is going to be the most fun you could have with your clothes on. No animals will be harmed in the production and it is legal. No further questions. This interview is terminated."

At this point a sharp blow was delivered to the neck of the unsuspecting interviewer and the transcript tape was switched off. He gained conciousness shortly afterwards. He was alone. Pinned to his jacket was a note: "Watch your back. You know too much."

Slow out of the blocks..sprinting to a dazzling finish

2008-01-20T03:49:00.000-08:00

Groove Temple played the Sussex Inlet RSL Club on Saturday 19 January 2008 and found the going quite slow out of the blocks. The band discovered a groove starved crowd "grotesque with gratitude"* perhaps due to recent lack of live bands available to them in recent months. The poor petals didn't seem to know what hit them. At first they didn't seem to know what to do with the empty dance floor. Not to worry, it finally clicked. The venue eventually bloomed to a magnificent photo finish, similar to the sterling effort by Silver Bounty, winning the 1981 Caulfield Cup.**

The guys will be away either holidaying or working during the coming week, returning in time to celebrate Australia day (Saturday 26th Jan.) at Callala Bay RSL. The guys love to play in a new venue. Fresh victims.

*Barry Humhpries, An Evening's Intercourse with Barry Humphries. 1981

**The author apologises for further reference to the 1980's, but it was a period of history apparently favoured by the good citizens of Sussex Inlet. They responded best to 80's tunes. Was it fond memories that got the juices flowing, or perhaps the fishing was better in those days?

Where only the diehards dare to venture.....

2008-01-13T03:15:00.000-08:00

Groove Temple played Dicey Rileys Hotel, Wollongong on Friday 11th January and Shellharbour Workers Club on Saturday 12th January 2008 and it was noticeably quiet. There was however a hardcore presence of determined young stormtroopers present at both gigs, eager to party on regardless. G.T's lead vocalist Ang noted: "...venue managers and agents alike warned us we'd be in for a quiet weekend, because it's 'that time of year'.."
That didn't stop G.T. putting in 500% effort on both nights. Ang was covered in sweat for both gigs and Red was as usual having to change shirts between sets. "It was crazy, it was like we haven't gigged for a month...The energy in this band is amazing....I'm currently drinking as much water for a full gym session...for each set...." Said Ang.
By the time G.T. arrived at the Shellharbour Workers Club on Saturday, it was obvious that a big night was going to happen. "It's a good sign when the car park is full and the Chinese restaurant is booked out.....and the food was excellent, again.." ...and again the Chinese cuisine must have fuelled the boys for a big run, as they got the joint jumping, bumping, grinding and stomping. "Obviously some people are still on holidays and celebrating so there's always something to party about. We don't need a reason, just a crowd to work with. The music does the rest."
The guys are in for a change of scenery on the weekend of 19th January 2008, as they will head down the NSW coast for the Sussex Inlet RSL on Saturday 19th, to belt out some more tunes and catch more great asian cuisine.......mmmmmmmmm....llaksa soup!!!!
"I've got my chopsticks, some fresh shirts and some boogie shoes ready." Said Ang.

Another year gone? How did that happen?

2008-01-05T22:16:00.000-08:00

Excuse us if we've been busy but Groove Temple as a whole suddenly found that with a flurry of gigs, Christmas and new year's celebration that 2008 sneaked up. Said vocalist, Ang: "We were at a gig on Saturday night at Currarong, making plans for the new year, talking about what sort of gigs we'd be doing and Dr K and I were talking about writing some new material. I realised we were taking a fresh look at things, everything short of a new year's resolution....scary stuff man. Also how did we get so busy?...The one thing about this band is that there is never a dull moment, whether it's dealing with the odd wasted patron or simply logistics for the gigs, it keeps us busy."
"If it wasn't for the support we get from the venues and audiences, we'd be a lot quieter and life would be truly boring. SO I'd like to thank everyone who has anything at all to do with the band for your great support during 2007. We promise to make things even more fun in 2008....there you go...our New Year's resolution!!!

The No Chicken Dance Party

2007-11-17T16:07:00.000-08:00

Groove Temple played on Friday night at the Dandaloo Hotel, one of their regular watering holes: "We treat it as a relaxing gig, as it's close to home for us. To be honest we never expect much to happen so it's a bit of a surprise when the locals go off and ask for encores." Says Ang, lead vocalist for Groove Temple. "..........and of course I had a chance to mess around with the PA settings. While I was away, my PA was being used and sullied by unfamiliar hands. She has had some interesting adjustments, which I have put to good use and some other things I didn't like at all, so I've been busy."

Then on Saturday the guys then moved on to haunt the Grand Hotel at Kiama, filling in for "Wildfire" who couldn't make it for reasons unknown. It was a big night and the venue was eventually packed. "The good part was that there was no room to do the chicken dance so we were spared. It's so relieving to go home without those horrible images in your mind." said Ang.

Rumours that there has been a political platform raised in the upcoming Australian federal elections, proposing that "chicken dancing" be outlawed on the Australian mainland. Ang commented: "It wont work, it will only drive them off shore. We should be taking more affirmative action. The death penalty would be good, but then this may attract political loonies."

Dr K refused to comment when asked.

Groove Temple will be at Dicey Riley's on Friday 23rd November, then on to Shellharbour Workers Club on Saturday 24th November for party/boogey/fun, and hopefully no chicken dancing

Bullets and shrapnel flying, dead bodies everywhere.

2007-11-11T03:51:00.000-08:00

Groove Temple played at the Huskisson Hotel on Friday 9th November and were surprised to be met by revelers of all types. It was hello to tourists and the locals alike, out in force. Dr K was seen to be punching out solid missiles of sound like silver bullets, flying directly towards the dance floor. It was carnage. The Kramer guitar he purchased in September has been proving it’s worth. He has not however forgotten about his old Fender Strat, which so far, refuses to die. This in despite of numerous recent advances in killing technology in the guitar industry.

Dead bodies were strewn throughout the venue. Mercifully, many of the wounded were put out of their collective miseries by the fine hickory shrapnel exiting the stage from Red’s drumsticks. Such is the vicious and furious precision of one deadliest drummers in the industry. Beware you innocent bystanders of Groove Temple’s gig’s. Red will also be on stage.

Says Groove Temple vocalist, Ang: "I try to stand to the side when I sing to avoid injury.....I take pride in my good health.....I get scared too. I think I know now why Michael Stipe takes drugs."

Fortunately the mess was cleared up by the end of the night and the crowd moved on, as did the band to get ready for another weekend of gigs.
Groove Temple will be at the Dandaloo Hotel, Kanahooka, NSW on Friday 16th November 2007. Be safe.

Angelo Perusco returns from Italy

2007-11-03T19:30:00.000-07:00

Whilst Groove Temple members, Dr K & Red were sloggin away doing Band Karaoke gigs at the Harp hotel on Wednesday nights, lead vocalist Ang was on leave for 5 weeks in Europe, bothering friends and relatives in England and Italy. Ang was replaced by local warbler Branko Frkovic, who managed to get four gigs in before the venue decided to change tack. Groove Temple will be back on the Karoake road train in a few weeks, possibly working the Thursday night shift, with a different approach. There will be busy consultation and pre track working for the next attack on Harp punters. For more info, see future publications on this blogsite.

Ang reports his vacation was a success and quotes his most memorable sites to be Bath in the West of England, his late father's home town of Perticara in the Novalfeltria region of Northern Italy, the centre of London, eating roasted chestnuts on the streets of Rome and the must see ancient city of Florence. He added: "The food in Italy surprisingly good. It's a culture and lifestyle thing and they take their food seriously. No amount of careful Australian home cooking can prepare you for the level of excellence found everywhere food is prepared. Then there's the legendary beer and charm of the English."

No rest for the wicked, though. Groove Temple played on Saturday 3rd November 2007 (with Ang) at the Grand Hotel in Kiama, and it was good to see the warmer weather bringing out the party crowds. Groove Temple had a monster night and the locals partied hard.

This Friday 9th November will see Groove Temple at the Husky Pub ready to rock the locals and visitors. Tourism usually starts to swell the ranks by early November and you have to get to the Husky pub early on Fridays to avoid the queues for the bistro. Worth the effort, as the food here is tres bon.

Kramer Kattzenjammer

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Groove Temple's exploits have continued unabated, despite heavy personal workloads and an overseas trips to get ready for. As previously published, lead vocalist, Ang will be Europe bound for 5 weeks and the band is continuing to play, but only for their Wednesday night residency at the Harp Hotel. Local Guitarist and Vocalist Branko Frkovic has kindly agreed to step in, despite pressing engagements with his own band.

Over the weekend of 14th and 15th September, the band played at Husky Pub for the Friday night and Shellharbour Workers Club on Saturday. Dr K was lucky enough to roll out his latest acquisition, a Kramer guitar replete in bullseye decoration. Ang reported that it was difficult to get the grin off his face. "This guitar has a heart of chrome and a voice like a horny angel, to quote Jim Steinman in 'Love Death and the American Guitar'.....Very impressive. He was jamming the Kramer into hyperdrive from the first song on Friday night and no wonder...the way the neck feels on that thing, it's real fast and he was grinning like a Krazy Katzenjammer kid. The razor sharp neck edge adds to the precise feel of this guitar. It's bit of a scene stealer really."

Groove Temple will perform their last Wednesday night karaoke ritual with Ang on vocals on Wednesday 19th September, before he heads off overseas. He will be back gigging for Wednesday 31st October. at the Harp Hotel.