Exeter Groove* (NSW)

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*PLEASE NOTE: Exeter Groove's 2008 Festival performance is a special pre-Festival gig on the Saturday BEFORE the Festival weekend at the Meridian Cafe, Marulan (for more details see bottom of this page).

Exeter Groove is essentially a drum and guitar duo playing the essence of blues with a strong groove factor. Their slide guitar and demanding drumming rhythms will require something of you, whether it be gyrating dance moves or a more traditional toe tapping head nodding feel, you will enjoy this wild and happy ride.

About the band:

Dave O'Leary... singer and song writer remains the driving force behind Exeter Groove since its conception in 1999 in the misty gullies of Exeter in the Southern Highlands of NSW (just up the highway from Goulburn). His rack harmonica and laconic song style is drawn from influences as diverse as Son House, Loe Kotke, R.L.Burnside, Bruce Cockburn, Little Walter, The Cruel Sea and Bob Dylan.

Keith Newman... drums enjoys a welcome return to Exeter Groove after a busy couple of years performing and recording with bands and artists including: 50 Million Beers, Simon Bruce, Bill Chambers, Cyndi Boste, Sally Anne Whitten Band and Little Bighorn.

In 2007 Dave was joined by:

Dave Sell... former drummer of Big Black Train brings a strong and exotic edge to the music his singing and demanding drumming style adds an element of groove that drags the remnant onto the dance floor. Combined with O'Leary's wild rhythmic guitar style and wailing slide and harmonica, the Groove takes on a personality of it's own.

Shane Pacey... brings a wealth of experience to the trio. For over 16 years he has fronted the legendary Bondi Cigars as lead vocalist, guitarist and songwriter. The band and Shane individually have received many awards and accolades and were nominated for an ARIA in 2003. His songs were featured on the popular television series, "Sea Change", and The Bondi Cigars have released 7 popular CDs since their inception. The band remains a popular and in-demand touring act.

CDs include:
The Human Touch (2006)
Let It Flow (2004)
Exeter Blues Groove! (2002)

Click Here to view blues CDs & DVDs currently available from the Australian Blues Music Festival from this website or in-store at the Festival Office located in the Goulburn Visitor Information Centre.

Exeter Groove featured at the 2007 Australian Blues Music Festival as a trio with David O'Leary, Dave Sell & Shane Pacey.

Exeter Groove will return as a duo (David O'Leary & Keith Newman) for this special pre-Festival dinner and blues event at Marulan's Meridian Cafe on Saturday 2nd February (7pm til 10pm) as a one-off performance leading up to the big 2008 Festival weekend.

Visit Exeter Groove's website at: http://site.exetergroove.com/