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SEVEN THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT The GroovaLottos
The GroovaLottos are a multi Grammy-nominated, soul-funk-Afrobeats jam band, formed in 2009 by veteran touring and studio session players and singers; who’s resumes included Motown, Wilson Pickett, Rufus Thomas, Howlin’ Wolf, and Angie Stone. Now, as a merry band of frontmen, they turn every show into a party, and every party into a revival.
The band is built around a prescribed musical philosophy and work ethic, allowing for personnel changes without sacrificing quality.
The band loves playing festivals and concerts, but smaller venues where they can engage and interact with the audience are their favorite types of gigs.
The current line up consists of core members: Mwalim, keyboards & vocals; Chuck V., bass, guitar, and vocals; and The ZYG 808, drums, percussion, vibraphone, and vocals. Also in the crew is vocalist & percussionist, Shadowmaster; and bassist, Richard Johnson.
Their 2016 debut single “Do You Mind…?” spent 41 weeks in the top ten of the Indie Blues/Americana charts. Their debut album, “Ask Yo’ Mama” earned 4 Grammy nominations in Pop and R&B in one year and 2 more nominations in Rock and R&B the following year.
The current drummer, The ZYG 808 was a student of the band’s founding drummer, the late Eddie Ray Johnson.
The GroovaLottos are looking to work with and produce other artists in various genres. They are the house session band, and staff producers for Polyphonic Studios in Buzzard’s Bay Massachsetts, owned by band keyboardist, Mwalim.
