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The Groove Motive is one of the most in-demand party and dance bands in the Mid-Atlantic Region! 

For over ten years, and through hundreds of highly successful performances, The Groove Motive has been captivating audiences with their exciting, high-energy shows playing for a variety of clients and venues. Powerful and soulful leads, tight vocal harmonies, and superb musicianship, combined with a desire to provide a truly entertaining live music experience, define this band and set them apart from others. 

The Groove Motive will keep all of your guests on the dance floor by playing a song variety suitable for all musical tastes including Top 40, Pop, R&B, and Motown. Performing for corporate functions, company parties, weddings, awards and graduation ceremonies, Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, festival stages, and professional theaters, The Groove Motive is prepared to play for any crowd of any size.

The Groove Motive will make your event a great celebration for all - inquire today! 

Song List

MOTOWN AND 60’s HITS

Ain’t Too Proud To Beg - The Temptations

Blue Suede Shoes - Elvis Presley

Brown-Eyed Girl—Van Morrison

Chain of Fools - Aretha Franklin

Dancing In The Streets - The Vandellas/Van Halen

Day Tripper - The Beatles

Higher and Higher - Jackie Wilson

I heard It Through The Grapevine -Gladys Knight & The Pips

I Feel Good—James Brown

Knock On Wood—Eddie Floyd

My Girl—The Temptations

Respect—Aretha Franklin

Satisfaction - The Rolling Stones

Sex Machine (Get Up)—James Brown

Shout - Otis Day & The Knights

Sittin’ On The Dock Of The Bay—Otis Redding

Stand By Me—Ben E. King

Signed, Sealed, Delivered—Stevie Wonder

With This Ring - Platters

70’s HITS

A Love Of Your Own—Average White Band

Ain’t No Stoppin’ Us Now—McFadden & Whitehead

Always and Forever—Heatwave

Boogie Nights - Heatwave

Boogie Oogie Oogie—A Taste Of Honey

Boogie Shoes - KC & The Sunshine Band

Brick House—The Commodores

Easy (Like Sunday Morning) - Commodores

Flashlight - Parliament/Funkadelic

Fly Like An Eagle—Steve Miller Band

Good Times - Chic

I Will Survive - Gloria Gaynor

I Wish—Stevie Wonder

If You Don't Know Me (By Now) - Harold Melvin/Simply Red

Kiss & Say Goodbye - The Manhattans

Ladies Night - Kool & The Gang

Le Freak - Chic

Let’s Get It On—Marvin Gaye

Let’s Stay Together—Al Green

Long Train Runnin’—The Doobie Brothers

Love On My Mind - Natalie Cole

Love The One You're With - Stephen Stills

Lowdown—Boz Skaggs

Mercy, Mercy Me—Marvin Gaye

Peg—Steely Dan

Play That Funky Music—Wild Cherry

Play Your Game - Barry White

Pick Up The Pieces - Average White Band

Sara Smile—Daryl Hall & John Oates

Superstition - Stevie Wonder

That's The Way I Like - KC & The Sunshine Band

Use Me - Bill Whithers

What's Going On - Marvin Gaye

Who's Makin Love - Johnnie Taylor

Work To Do - Average White Band/Isley Brothers

You've Got The Love - Wild Cherry

80’s HITS

Ain't Nobody - Chaka Kahn

Always - Atlantic Starr

And The Beat Goes On - The Whispers

Back In Love Again—LTD

Bad Mama Jama—Carl Carlton

Careless Whisper—Wham!

Celebration—Kool & The Gang

Don't Stop Believing - Journey

Easy Lover - Philip Bailey and Phil Collins

Electric Slide - Marcia Griffiths

Fantastic Voyage—Lakeside

Forget Me Nots - Patrice Rushen

Georgy Porgy - Toto

Get Down On It - Kool & The Gang

Got To Be Real - Cheryl Lynn

Holiday - Madonna

I'm Every Woman - Chaka Kahn

In The Air Tonight - Phil Collins

It's A Love Thing - The Whispers

Jungle Love—Morris Day & The Time

Just The Two Of Us - Bill Whithers

Let's Groove - Earth, Wind & Fire 

Love Come Down—Evelyn King

Lucky Star - Madonna

Midas Touch - Midnight Star

Outstanding—The Gap Band

Purple Rain - Prince

Rock With You—Michael Jackson

September - Earth, Wind & Fire

Shame - Evelyn King

Square Biz - Teena Marie

This Place Hotel - The Jacksons

Turn Your Love Around - George Benson

What You Won't Do For Love - Bobby Caldwell

90’s—TODAY

Ain't No Mountain High Enough - Michael McDonald

All Of Me - John Legend

Am I The Same Girl - Swing Out Sister

Are You Gonna Go My Way - Lenny Kravitz

Don't Speak - No Doubt

Groove Is In The Heart—Dee Lite

It’s Your Life—Lenny Kravitz

Let’s Get This Party Started—Pink

Only Girl - Rihanna

Please Don't Stop The Music - Rihanna

This Love—Maroon 5

Treasure - Bruno Mars

Waiting On The World To Change—John Mayer

STANDARDS

Mack The Knife - Bobby Darin

The Way You Look Tonight - Frank Sinatra 

COUNTRY

Amie - Pure Prairie League

Deep River Woman - Alabama

Mountain Music - Alabama

Reviews

Ah.Maze.Ing

They were Ah.Maze.Ing! We loved their playlist and their energy. And Pierre is the friendliest person I know. Thanks so much for your help making these arrangements.
Cricket O'Connor
5/06/23

Headlining Act at County Fair

I booked The Groove Motive for the 2016 Chesterfield County Fair and they were absolutely wonderful! Their talent is superb and the interaction with the audience goes far and beyond expected! I highly recommend them for your event!!
Brenda S.
9/01/16

Slap'a the bass

Fanfare and accolades to Groove Motive. First, communicating and dealing with Pierre of Groove Motive was a pleasure. He is professional, enthusiastic and talented. On the wedding day, the band members exceeded our expectations with their song selection and high energy performance. Several guests later told me that the band was a highlight of the evening. Don't hesitate to pick Groove Motive over other choices.
Tyler A.
8/20/16

FOTB

Without reservation, this band played an awesome set for my daughter's wedding reception. Pierre and his bandmates rocked the room with beautiful music from classics to up to date songs. I think they enjoyed playing as much as the guests enjoyed listening, singing along and dancing to their songs.
Drew
FOTB
9/09/23

Bride

Without reservation, this band played an awesome set for my daughter's wedding reception. Pierre and his bandmates rocked the room with beautiful music from classics to up to date songs. I think they enjoyed playing as much as the guests enjoyed listening, singing along and dancing to their songs. Drew
Mallory Stathis
Bride
9/09/23

Pierre and Groove Motive were phenomenal! They exceeded our high expectations based on the positive feedback we had already received from peers. They sounded great, were engaging and personable with our guests and made sure that it was a night to be remembered. We cannot thank the entire band enough for the full night. I would highly recommend them to anyone in need of high quality and high energy band.
Leslie & Alex
6/18/22

They were AWESOME. Pierre’s energy was contagious and he got into the crowd a few times which everyone loved! We would recommend them to anyone.
Alexandra M.
6/11/22

They were amazing! They had guests dancing all night and were so interactive. They went above and beyond and guests are still talking about how fun the night was. Thanks so much for connecting us with them.
Wendi Betting
5/07/22

They were amazing! They had guests dancing all night and were so interactive. They went above and beyond and guests are still talking about how fun the night was.
Wendi
5/07/22

Wedding

It was a wonderful evening and Groove Motive was everything they said they would be and more for my daughter's wedding. They were professional, friendly and kept the crowd engaged all evening. We would certainly book them again in the future. The only downside is that if was over way to soon.
Elizabeth C.
10/23/21

Wedding

Groove Motive was AMAZING! Everyone had a great time. Music was great and had everyone dancing - with a crowd I was afraid might not dance. Great selection, great music, great evening. Pierre brought the house down with his final performance. We have received several calls and texts from guests who could not believe how AMAZING this band was. Thank you for making the reception a real success!!!
Elisa C.
5/04/19

Groom

Mary and I could not have been happier with the way everything turned out. You guys brought the house down and everyone keeps telling us how great and fun y’all were! Your performance was perfect all the way down to you dancing and singing to the flower girl. It was exactly as we had hoped for and was absolutely perfect. Thanks again, Pierre!
Winston G.
5/12/18

Event Planner

The band was AWESOME! By the end the of the night, the crowd was up singing and wanting more. It was definitely a good time. Thank you for your recommendation and for working with us. Much appreciated!
Brandy B.
7/29/17

Wedding

First off I wanted to send you a note to let you know that Pierre and the rest of the Groove Motive band were absolutely incredible! Every single guest that we talked to were extremely impressed with their talent, and both Camden and I were beyond impressed. We definitely made the right call having them perform at our wedding reception and we will absolutely be recommending them to others. They were extremely energetic, interactive with the crowd, and brought a level of professionalism that was above and beyond.
Blake
5/13/17

NYE Party

The evening was terrific and the band was great. Once the evening go rolling people were on the dance floor all night and did not want to leave at the end. Thanks for all your help. It was very much appreciated. Have a Happy, Healthy and Terrific New Year,
Jay J.
12/31/16

Bride

I just want to let you know that you were 200% right - Groove Motive was amazing.  Everyone loved the band - especially us!  They were fantastic performers and read the crowd very well.  At one point someone commented that EVERYONE was on the dance floor, and they were right!

We really appreciate your help in getting things back on track in July.  I'm glad we stuck through this!

Allison
10/29/16

UVA Fraternity Formal

First, last night was amazing. Everyone loved the band and had a blast dancing until the very last minute. It was so so awesome.

Adam
10/28/16

Bride

Excellent band! Very polite and energetic. For a smaller band they kept the room full of great music and the dance floor packed from beginning to end. They are an excellent value. They are true entertainers. Trust these guys to do their thing and they will deliver.

10/11/16

Country Club Event

Groove Motive was a pleasure to work with. Pierre was very accommodating and the band was very engaged with our members.

The music was just right  and overall it was a great night and  a great band! We would definitely hire them again!

Karen
6/11/16

Grad Party

Thank you so much for everything on Saturday, we had a blast and I have gotten so many compliments on the band

Madison
5/21/16

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