Jennifer B & the Groove is a High-Energy, 4-piece band based mostly out of the surrounding hill country of Austin, TX. The band plays several genres of music. Jennifer Lindsey (Jennifer B) writes original music that leans toward her musical roots, Americana/Country . Jennifer first band, however, was a blues/classic rock band so it is very natural for many of the group's songs to reflect her early years of influence (ex; Janis Joplin, Aretha Franklin, Allman Brothers, Eric Clapton, BB King, to name a few favorites).
The band plays Blues, Roots-Rock, Americana and even some red-dirt! The band established as Jennifer B & the Groove (Kings) in 2003. With different changes in their player-lineup and making the move to Austin, Jennifer kept the band’s name but dropped the ‘Kings’ as to maintain ground on the years of playing under that band’s name. Each member has played for several years in clubs, tours, parties, etc. Their journey on the road in music has allowed them to hone their skills/gifts, leaving us with finely seasoned loveliness.
The band is currently working on a project that will encompass the passion and turmoil of artist Janis Joplin and her music. This Janis Joplin Tribute show will feature 45 minutes of Janis' hits, including all of Jennifer's favorites (Ball & Chain, Piece of My Heart, Maybe, Move Over, Summertime). The band already do several Janis songs in an already power-packed show, but our launch date for the Second tribute show will be announced on their webpage in NOVEMBER 2016.
Jennifer B & the Groove are Winners of a state-wide competition in 2016 and have received a National sponsorship with Belk, putting them in many cities across the southern region of the U.S. for 2016. Already this year, Jennifer B & the Groove have performed in Charleston, SC (The Music Farm), performed at several festivals, including Springing The Blues (Jacksonville, FL) and Merlefest (Wilksboro, NC) with artist such as Old Crow Medicine Show and The Wood Brothers.
The band is also in the studio, putting some finishing touches on two projects. One, a Blues EP, featuring Van Wilks on four tracks. The second disc is an Americana EP featuring original material by Jennifer. Both Disc will be available by April 2017
Currently, our line-up of musicians is a net-work of several talented folk who accompany us for several different types of gigs. On an average, you will see the following musicians playing with Jennifer B & the Groove.
Nick Boettcher (Paige & the Reverent Few) – Guitar, Slide Guitar, Vocals lead & harmony / Patrick Lyons (Patrick Lyons Music) – Peddle Steel, Guitar, Slide Guitar, Vocals / Steve Ochoa (Texas Hill Country Outlaws) – Lead Guitar, Vocals / Brennan Howell ( Freelance drummer) /Roy Lancaster (professional drummer from Houston, TX) / Bryce Clark (Clark Family Band) – Lead Guitar / Adrian Meyers – (Freelance Drummer) /Dave Scher – (Nello, Dave Scher Trio) – Guitar, Drums, Vocals, Piano, Bass….ALL things!
We LOVE parties, whether it be a HOUSE party, a CORP. party...BIRTHDAY bash...whatever, we will BRING IT!