Grooveyard

Play That Funky Music
www.grooveyard.info
Historic Logging Museum

Once again, Saturday night means party night at The Forest Festival. Unsure whether or not to bring your dancing shoes? Just kick off whatever you're wearing and dance barefoot, because Grooveyard is a sizzling and soulful Toronto band with an eclectic repertoire and a performance energy that will loosen nails in The Logging Museum's historic timbers.

Lead singer Lester McLain is a compelling, versatile vocalist and sax player with a dynamic presentation that includes that priceless ability to get an audience up and having a good time. Guitarist Michael Occhipinti and keyboardist Paul Neufeld are hugely accomplished, JUNO Award-winning musicians who co-lead NOJO, one of Canada's most critically acclaimed jazz groups. Together with bassist Mike Pellarin and drummer Don Pham they bring killer chops and an irresistibly propulsive energy to the band.

As you might guess, Grooveyard's repertoire draws heavily on classic funk and soul, reggae, disco, jazz and '80's new wave. Not just a cover band, this outfit puts a distinctive stamp on the music it performs - and on your feet, which will hurt in the morning