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Gruvdisciples
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Move It On ...

Location: Los Angeles, California
Country: United States United States
Last Login: Jul 29, 2008 (71 days back)
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About Me

Sam Domingo and John Forte are the producing and songwriting team known as Loud Sunday Music. John from L.A. and Sam originally from the San Francisco/Oakland Bay Area. Loud Sunday Music has written and charted songs (i.e. Billboard) for Sheila E., U.K. group Eight Wonder (featuring Patsy Kensit) and others. They have also written and produced soundtracks for Nike commercial projects as well as commercials and documentaries for EAS, Macy's, Coke, Gatorade and others.

Yvette Barlowe is from L.A. and was one of Rick James's "Mary Jane Girls". During that time she was known as Corvette. Since then she has been a top working session singer as well as a published songwriter.

Kathy Merrick from Washington D.C. has been a working DJ, session singer and performer. She was a member of the Mercury Recording R&B group "Lace" and has toured with Boz Scaggs, James Ingram, Johnny Gill and others.

John Paris a top session drummer currently with Earth, Wind & Fire, has also toured with Eric Bennet, Patti Labelle, Jewel, Sheila E. and others.

Aditya Chauhan plays the harmonium a 17th century French keyboard that is similar to an accordion. This instrument was introduced to India and became a main instrument used in Indian gazuls and raggas.

Orlando Mendoza is an accomplished Tahitian drummer and is adept at other Polynesian percussion instruments. He has been performing for years with award winning Tahitian dance troupes in the Northern California area.

Tim Mines on bass has studied under Ellis Marsalis. Tim also is a working producer and composer for L.A. R&B and rap artists. He's worked with the Dramatics, Jesse Johnson and others.

Marcello Thedford who performs spoken word is an accomplished actor with film and T.V. credits like, "Employee of the Month", "ESPN’s Playmakers", "ER", "Dangerous Minds", "NYPD Blue", "Volcano", "Angel" and "Crimson Tide".

Gruvdisciples' Move It On CD and downloads are available on Apple Itunes, Rhapsody, CDBaby.com, Napster and other music distribution sites.

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Music:

Member Since: 12/3/2007
Band Website: loudsundaymusic.com/gruvcd.html
Band Members: John Forte on acoustic and electric guitars; Sam Domingo on keyboards, drum programming, sax and backing vocals; Yvette Barlowe on lead & backing vocals; Kathy Merrick on lead & backing vocals; Aditya Chauhan on harmonium; Orlando Mendoza on Tahitian drums; John Paris on backing vocals, drum programming, guitar synth and guitar; Timothy Mines on bass and Marcello Thedford on spoken word.
Influences: Earth Wind and Fire, Santana, St. Germain, Rick James, Teena Marie, Brecker Bros, Sheila E., Herbie Hancock, Madonna, B.B. King, Stevie Wonder, Tower of Power, Sergio Mendez, James Brown, Prince
Sounds Like: Swing Out Sister, Lisa Stansfield, Sergio Mendez, Gorillaz, Daft Punk, Gloria Estefan, Fat Boy Slim, Moby, Outkast, Black Eye Peas
Record Label: Loud Sunday Music
Type of Label: Indie

My Background and Lifestyle

Occupation: Music Artist (Nu-Jazz / Electronica / Bossa Nova)

My Blog

Move It On Liner Notes

"Move it On" a compilation of "chillout" vibes with influences from house, techno, latin pop, bossa nova, world, cinematic music as well as contemporary R&B, funk and jazz. Perfect with your favoriteb...
Posted by Gruvdisciples on Mon, 05 May 2008 11:51:00 PST

Gruvdisciples Reviews

The "Gods of Music" MP3 review site. Reviewer Billy McMahon:These Californians set a cool, vibrant, Brazilian atmosphere with their composition "Do URemember". I’ve enjoyed listening to The Gruv...
Posted by Gruvdisciples on Fri, 28 Mar 2008 11:24:00 PST

Buy Gruvdisciples Music!

You can purchase Gruvdisciples music from;iTunes, CDBaby.com, Napster, MusicNet, Zune, Verizon, Rhapsody,Last.fm and other sites such as: MusicIsHere http://musicishere.com/artists/Gruvdisciple...
Posted by Gruvdisciples on Tue, 04 Dec 2007 11:40:00 PST

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Yvette-Mary Jane Girl, Mines Dream, Global Peace GrooVes w/ Xtine, The Chillcast, UpperRoom with Joe Kelley & Gi Dussault radio, The SoupyGato Show, Earth Wind and Fire, Brand New Heavies, Flight of the Conchords, Massive Attack, Gorillaz, Basement Jaxx, Bebel Gilberto, LaKeShOw8, Ria, ourmissbrooks, NoSubmit, WORD, Geisha Girl, Matt!! *Rhythmic Theory*, Nacho, manny, Professor Dennis Guila, ASCAP, Stanton Warriors, Jesse Saunders, Bai Kamara Jr., Cintia Rodriguez, Black Eyed Peas, MJ Cole, DJ KrisCut, CHEQUENDEKE, Producer - Simon Illa, HEAVYGRINDER, Linkin Park, Kawehi, Sade, Michael Brecker, Daly City Records, Andreas Alessio, Up and Down, Klara Kazmi "EP OUT NOW", BenSem, valentinacooke, RicardoBraun, Soulchoonz.com, Marys Mine, Zion, OldSchoolReunion, ELLI MEDEIROS, PARASTO, c-lecter vintage, Blessing Odiase The black panther of soul, Crystina Maez, PK-Project, KGD Media, Coda Ray, JUNY, DVS, ~ Diva Dymes Magazine ~, TÓ NETO MYSPACE OFICIAL PORTUGAL, angel farringdon, Pauline Nilsson, MakingMusicMag.com, SouLaw, PUMP THA FLAVA, Oh Ne, In Sanitarium, Tushiba, Kontains Jazz (Grape St Blues), FOCUS IN THE MIX with Denïse Ames TV Show, Kimmi, SoupyGato's Fifth Listener, Pablo Garabito, DIRAN TAVITJAN, Cheeky Physics, Catch 22 Music, Soraya Music Group presents Angel, Giulio Granati, London Baby aka Ms Lyn

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marcello thedford, yvette barlowe, northern california area, eric bennet, tahitian dance, ellis marsalis, sam domingo, mary jane girls, session drummer, sheila e, james ingram, patti labelle, macys, percussion instruments, session singer, bossa nova, john paris, john forte, espn, french keyboard
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