Perpetual Groove
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A celebrated, international touring act for over six years, Perpetual Groove has built a reputation on intense, emotional music, and won over legions of fans with their ever evolving live show antics. With an eye on keeping things fresh, never performing the same show twice, it?s just one reason why fans are willing to go the distance to see the band night after night. The band?s early experimentations into live 5.1 surround sound and an intense retina blinding light show have created a strong connection between the band and their traveling fans. The Athens, GA-based band?s riveting live performances have solidified their place as a “must see” act. With a serious blending of genre?s, Perpetual Groove has their own very unique style while still appealing to a broad demographic of music fans.

Rising out of the low country of Savannah, GA, Perpetual Groove has grown quickly into a formidable internationally touring organization. Now based in Athens, GA, the band continues to ride an unending wave of momentum buoyed by an enthusiastic fan base and international critical acclaim. Fans of Perpetual Groove (or PGroove, as the fans like to call them) are known to follow the band from state to state, night to night, to experience their euphoric live show that features an ever changing set-list. Perpetual Groove?s music has evolved into a genre-bending, highly original sound that touches upon jazz-rock, neo-psychedelia, R&B, trance electronica, progressive rock, and anthemic arena rock. Their large catalog of original music offers something for everyone, but the band is also known for their eclectic range of covers; including everything from Peter Gabriel, Modest Mouse, LCD Soundsystem, Michael Jackson and JayZ to name just a few. The addition of a professional light show and stage production creates an atmosphere unlike any other, assuring fans they?ll get a highly polished, yet different experience each night.

Perpetual Groove released their first album, Sweet Oblivious Antidote, in 2003 on Harmonized Records after their first year of solid touring. Besides being the top seller for The Home Grown Music Network that year (it out-sold releases by Phish, Widespread Panic, and others), it was also voted HGMN Top Fan Pick for 2003. The buzz only got bigger on the 2004 follow-up record, All This Everything, which was produced by Grammy award-winner Robert Hannon. LIVELOVEDIE, their third record was released in March of 2007 and represents a significant evolutionary departure in style for Perpetual Groove. Teaming up once again with Hannon and Tree Sound Studios, the band set forth to create a darker sonic landscape without sacrificing too much of that “PGroove quality” thanks in part to Butler?s warm, soaring vocals. The band is very much looking forward to embarking on their next studio venture with new keyboardist John Hruby, “His studio experience and contributions as a writer and vocalist are really going to open up opportunities that didn?t previously exist for Perpetual Groove,” remarked Butler, “so we?re all very excited to start the recording process for our next album.”

By partnering with Tree Sound Studios, Sustainable Waves, and Green Mountain Energy Company, Perpetual Groove is leaving a positive impact on the environment while they conduct their business. The band?s last release, LIVELOVEDIE was produced with renewable energy, and each time the band tours, their carbon emissions are offset with renewable energy credits. The 2008 tour season alone generated 150 tons of CO2 emissions, all of which were offset with help from Green Mountain Energy Company. That?s equal roughly to 180,150 cars driving 12 million miles. Where ever possible, Perpetual Groove uses recycled materials for the creation of tour cards and flyers, posters, and even album packaging, of which, the latest was made from 100% post consumer/industrial waste materials. Perpetual Groove?s online ticketing and merchandise websites also help to leave a positive impact. Patrons of both stores have the option of “greening up” their ticket which a renewable energy credit to offset the emissions from traveling to the show. Perpetual Groove?s environmental initiatives exist to serve as an example to their fans, that one person at a time can make a difference, and more importantly, leave a positive impact on their environment.

Perpetual Groove continues to tour nationally and internationally, with over 150 shows scheduled each year. With that kind of tour commitment and experience, Perpetual Groove brings not only the kind of show that?s talked about long after the bus has left town, but an established a reputation for being an extremely courteous and professional outfit with all eyes on the future.

Perpetual Groove has performed at the country?s top festivals, including: Rothbury, Bonnaroo, Jam Cruise, Langerado, Wakarusa, High Sierra Music Festival, The Xingolati Groove Cruise, 10,000 Lakes Festival, All Good Music Fesitval, Smilefest, moe.down, Camp Bisco, The Green Apple Festival, and Chattanooga?s Riverbend Festival. The band?s Bonnaroo performance had over 20,000 people in attendance and was considered by many to be one of the highlight?s of the festival. Perpetual Groove regularly produces their own “special events” such as: Amberland - an annual outdoor weekend camping and concert event, Dinner With The Band - offers fans an intimate catered dinner VIP experience with a private performance, The Cave Sessions - an intimate live recorded performance at Tree Sound Studios for a very limited audience, New Year?s Eve - multi-night stand with a gigantic production and stage gags galore. The NYE runs are quickly becoming legendary among the fan-base.

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