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RELEASE Ottawa's-own funk mob and reigning "Favourite New Artist", THE GROOVEBUG, has announced the details surrounding their final concert to be held Friday, November 7, 2003. Citing increasingly conflicting schedules, the 9-member funk band will end their 6-year run with a show at Zaphod Beeblebrox, where they first took to the stage. "We've thoroughly enjoyed playing together", says Michael Dalrymple, tenor saxophone player and spokesperson for the group. "We have had incredible support from the Ottawa community and it has driven us to produce two CDs and embark on a tour across western Canada. Not many independent part-time bands can say that they've done that. We're all very proud of what we've accomplished." Influenced by a variety of music styles, THE GROOVEBUG created their own hybrid brand of funk, pop and acid jazz music that quickly became a staple of Ottawa's local scene, earning them the awards for "Favourite Funk/Fusion Artist" and "Favourite New Artist" in 2000. And while the band has gone through a few member changes over the years, the energy on stage has remained a prominent feature during their over-110 performances. "In 2001, we had the rare opportunity to share the stage with legendary funk group Parliament", recalls Dalrymple. "That isn't something that happens every day and it's just one of the many successes that we will be celebrating at our final show." And as a special treat to fans, a webcast of THE GROOVEBUG's February 1st concert will soon be added to the band's website (www.groovebug.com) for anyone who wants to re-live THE GROOVEBUG experience again and again from the comfort of their own home. Online visitors can also continue to peruse the photos and stories from the band's much celebrated Summer 2002 Tour. The webcast concert footage will be provided and hosted by Xstream Webcasting. THE GROOVEBUG's final concert will be held at Zaphod Beeblebrox (27 York Street, Ottawa) on November 7, 2003. Admission will be $6 which includes a free copy of the band's most recent CD entitled "Revolution" to be distributed at the door until supplies run out. Local group "Hyulp" will be opening the show. THE GROOVEBUG (Final Concert!) For media inquiries and/or to schedule an interview with/about The Groovebug, please contact gb@groovebug.com. Read more about The Groovebug and their final concert in The Ottawa Citizen on November 6th. Thank you for supporting new Canadian music. |
