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The Grooves is an award-winning live event band based in Central Texas, delivering full-service music and production for corporate functions, galas, and weddings since 1991. Consistently recognized with The Knot’s “Best of Weddings” and WeddingWire’s “Couples’ Choice” awards, the group is trusted by event planners, venues, and clients across Austin.
We play over 100 shows a year in Austin at just about every venue there is. We have performed at over 2,000 wedding receptions. In fact, many wedding venues and coordinators recommend us specifically to those looking for an awesome Austin wedding band. We love to help brides and grooms end their big day with a bang and to help them create wonderful memories that they and everyone else will look back on fondly for years to come. We love being a part of a bride and groom’s special day and scores of five star reviews on wedding web portals are testimony to our savvy at making a wedding day one for the history books.
However, we also provide showstopping entertainment for corporate events. We play tasteful sets to ensure that employees, clients, and others both enjoy themselves and are impressed with the professional, high-end feel of the event. We are the most requested Austin musicians for hire in town and always guarantee an exciting time to be had by all.
The same goes for fundraisers and galas. We aim to impress and we do. Not only do we work hard to make sure that everyone has the time of their lives, but we also do our best to get people excited to attend events in the first place. Videos of our live performances are instrumental in creating excited buzz and, in the case of fundraisers, helping to sell tickets and raise money for the hosting organization. Thus, The Grooves have also become a top pick among Austin party bands for fundraisers in town.
Last but not least, we play various private parties including anniversary parties, birthday parties, bar and bat mitzvahs, and “just because” dance parties. No matter the event type, we have a host of songs across genres to choose from so that everyone has a great time listening to and dancing to their favorite tunes.
Key Highlights:
Proven Authority: 30+ years of performance history and hundreds of 5-star client reviews.
Award-Winning Reputation: Multi-year winner of The Knot “Best of Weddings” and WeddingWire “Couples’ Choice” awards.
Dual Expertise: Tailored live music solutions for both corporate conventions and high-end wedding receptions.
Versatile Repertoire: Expansive multi-genre song list covering Country, Motown, 80s, 90s, Classic Rock, and Top 40 hits.
Turnkey Production: Full professional-grade sound reinforcement and stage lighting scaled to fit any venue size.
One of the best Austin cover bands for hire is right here. The Grooves got their start in Austin 25 years ago and made their way to the top of bands in Austin with their keen ability to pick songs based on crowd response, keeping the energy flowing through the night and building the excitement to the very end. Bands in Austin command a certain respect as being the best in the state largely due to the large musician population in Austin TX. The Grooves band has been touted as the best Austin wedding entertainment since their inception in 1991.
Music is an integral part of Austin culture. Many talented musicians have ties to the city. Do the names Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble, Spoon, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Gary Clark Jr., and Willie Nelson ring a bell? These are just a few of Austin’s finest who’ve made it big.
But we can’t forget about the many passionate musicians who play in the city’s beloved cover bands. The Grooves are one of many that originated here. Yet, few others have been so successful. We have been a favorite of the local music scene for more than 25 years and are the most requested Austin cover band on the scene.
Because we are deeply rooted in the local Austin music scene, our production team knows the load-in protocols, acoustic quirks, and staging requirements of the most exclusive spaces in town. From downtown ballrooms to Hill Country estates in the Greater Austin area, here is a sample of the premier locations where we provide live entertainment:
We’ve played at downtown Austin and corporate event centers, including the Austin Convention Center, The Driskill Hotel, JW Marriott Austin, Fairmont Austin, Hotel Van Zandt, Palmer Events Center, The Four Seasons Austin, W Austin, and The Bullock Texas State History Museum.
We also played private parties and wedding receptions at Austin-area estates and venues, including Casa Blanca on Brushy Creek, Camp Lucy (Dripping Springs), Ma Maison, Canyonwood Ridge, Villa Antonia, The Oasis on Lake Travis, Barton Creek Resort, and Addison Grove.
We’ve been around. That gives us and you an advantage. We know what to expect at each venue, including size, acoustics, setup, and more. As a result, we get set up quickly, tune the EQ and volume to perfection, and give your people the music they want.
Looking for country cover bands in Austin, TX? Classic rock bands? Something else? Whatever you’re looking for, we’ve got you covered. The Groove do a little bit of everything from pop to rock to country to Latin and Tejano to swing and beyond. And we do it well.
Often, our clients and their guests tell us that we sound just like the record. It doesn’t matter whether we’re playing songs from the 50’s and 60’s, from today, or any decade in between. People can’t get enough of our passionate, authentic, true-to-the-original covers of some of the greatest hits and catchiest earworms of all time.
Who doesn’t love singing along to My Girl? Or dancing to Bruno Mars’ funky pop hits? And who doesn’t know all the words to Sweet Home Alabama or Fly Me to the Moon? We’ve worked hard to find the songs that folks of all ages and sorts enjoy. We now have a repertoire of over 170 great songs to choose from, as well as the versatility to change our sets on the fly to keep the energy up throughout the event.
While there are certain types of events we play more than others, we are the most flexible band for hire! No matter what type of event you’re hiring for, we can help it go off without a hitch… unless it’s a wedding, where there will be just one hitch!
Q: What awards and credentials do The Grooves hold in the Austin, Texas event industry?
A: The Grooves are recipients of The Knot’s “Best of Weddings” award and WeddingWire’s “Couples’ Choice” award. Performing continuously since 1991, the band holds hundreds of top-rated reviews from corporate event coordinators, brides, and venue directors throughout Austin and Central Texas.
Q: Which Austin venues are The Grooves experienced in playing?
A: The Grooves regularly perform at Austin’s leading corporate and wedding spaces, including the Austin Convention Center, The Driskill, JW Marriott Austin, Fairmont Austin, and Hill Country venues like Casa Blanca on Brushy Creek. The band is fully versed in local load-in procedures, acoustic setup, and staging protocols.
Q: Can The Grooves comply with Austin venue sound restrictions and noise ordinances?
A: Yes. The Grooves utilize fully customizable, digital sound reinforcement equipment. Whether performing in outdoor Hill Country estates with strict sound caps or large downtown Austin hotel ballrooms, the band manages volume levels precisely to meet local noise ordinances without sacrificing performance energy.
Q: How do The Grooves handle event customization for corporate galas and weddings?
A: The Grooves offer versatile, customizable setlists ranging from classic Texas country and Motown to high-energy 80s, 90s, and current Top 40 dance hits. The band also provides professional MC services, dinner sets, and tailored lineup options to match the specific tone and schedule of your corporate event or wedding reception.
Q: Does the band have a liability insurance policy?
A: Yes! We have a $2 million aggregate liability policy and can include your venue as added insured.
No matter the event, we know how to get the party started and get everyone dancing when the occasion calls for it. We have a huge repertoire of tried and true songs that we know keep the dance floor packed. The Grooves party band has developed a reputation for bringing wedding receptions and private parties to life with fun, high-energy covers of everyone’s favorite songs.
And besides just creating great dance parties, we’re also known for being phenomenal entertainers. Our three lovely girls sing beautifully and put on fully choreographed shows that keep guests truly entertained. There’s no better way to impress than with Austin’s most versatile and most entertaining cover band!
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