Gruuve's Music NE Florida
Experience top-notch live music in St Augustine, Jacksonville, and the greater local area.
Experience top-notch live music in St Augustine, Jacksonville, and the greater local area.

"People seek out live music to feel something."
And I make sure they do. I've been delighting people with music since I was a kid.
Gruuve is a nickname that stuck, and for good reason. I bring unforgettably fun live music experiences to the St. Augustine / Jacksonville areas. As a multi-instrumentalist on guitar, bass, some keys, and a singer with a wide vocal range, my multiple musical acts and diverse range of songs ensures there's live entertainment to fit every audience's appetite. I make it a point to do all those songs that you love but haven't heard in years because no one else does them! And yes, it's a dirty job, but I'm just the guy to do it. :-P
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Take a wide range of killer songs from across decades and genres that Gruuve does, and multiply the energy level by 3X...this trio will get you up and dancing. Gruuve on electric guitar and vocals, plus skillful bassist and drummer, this act gets the listeners excited. Don't be surprised to hear some rocked-up, blues-injected, or funkified versions of songs you already know. This successful trio has been delighting patrons at local venues for the past year, as evidenced by the upcoming shows calendar below. This act does not do boring...this is your party band! Come get your Gruuve on!

Crafted to be a quieter and more intimate restaurant-friendly act with a very small footprint, this act has taken off since it's inception earlier this year. The current line-up has Gruuve on electric upright bass and vocals, plus a blues guitarist and skillful cajon player who makes that box drum sound like a tiny drumkit. You'll hear some unexpected surprises from popular songs redone as slow blues or similar. We know how to turn it down and mellow it out so you can have dinner conversations without shouting, but still enjoy the musical entertainment. UPDATE: After having several people ask for danceable songs at the venues we play, we've added some funk/motown/etc tunes to our repertoire. Gruuve's Whiskey Blues...good to the last drop!

Trying to get more people into your restaurant or business on certain evenings? I can help you with that!
What's the difference between a typical open mic night vs a GRUUVE-STOCK Music Showcase?
Typical open mic night: Some dude shows up with a crappy PA and an acoustic guitar, plays a few songs, then waits for other performers to show up and play. And you pay them for that.
GRUUVE-STOCK Music Showcase: Vetted performers with time slots already booked for the event show up and perform for you and your customers. You and I both already know how many people are coming and can plan accordingly. I bring professional PA gear and I make sure the performers sound fabulous. If you are looking for solo or duo acts to book, you get to audition acts that you might like. It's a win-win-win situation for all parties involved.

This is where it began. I've been delighting people with music since I was a kid. Get ready to sing along until your heart is content. From 70's to current, you'll hear hits from Rock to Blues to Country to Pop...everything from Prince to Def Leppard to Chris Stapleton to Journey. Bring your friends and make it a night to remember!
Note: Gruuve's Whiskey Blues is experiencing so much success that I don't have much time for solo gigs at the moment. However, if you have a cancellation and need someone on short notice, give me a shout and I'll do my best to accommodate your needs, or find you someone who can!
This power trio brings the excitement and energy to get people up dancing, and to pull people in from the street who were walking by. This act is currently the most popular act, with regular local venues (such as DJ's Clam Shack on Hypolita St in historic downtown St Aug and Pesca Rooftop in Vilano Beach), plus various other shows. This engaging group brings a strong "linger factor" to your customers for larger venues.
If you want a quieter, small-footprint trio that brings engaging music but at a volume that allows dinner conversations, then Gruuve's Whiskey Blues is your answer. This lineup has Gruuve on electric upright bass and vocals, plus a guitarist and cajon player. Our small footprint and conversation-friendly default volume are the perfect vibe for up-scale restaurants, wineries, distilleries, breweries, and speak-easy venues. We can get louder and have funk and motown tunes on retainer if needed. This group has become a favorite at DJ's Clam Shack in historic downtown St Augustine and Pesca Rooftop in Vilano Beach. This engaging group brings a strong "linger factor" to your customers for smaller venues.
Got a slow night that you want to turn into a banner night? A Gruuve-stock Music Showcase will get 15-20 people in your door. (Don't take my word for it...scroll thru the video clips on the left and count people yourself!) These showcases are hosted by either Gruuve & the Soul Shakers or Gruuve's Whiskey Blues (depending on the available space and desired volume), and offer 6-12 different acts over the course of the night, with accompaniment for any solo artists on the schedule if they want it. I pre-book performers for the night (rather than waiting for people who might show up to play)...that way both you and I know how many people to expect. Getting folks to eat your food and drink your drinks is your job...but I can get people in your door. Reach out to me and let's get a Gruuve-Stock Music Showcase on your calendar.
Gruuve Solo is me on acoustic guitar and vocals, plus synth cello, synth string sections, and other synth instruments triggered via guitar, plus live-looping, etc. I jokingly refer to this live-looped accompaniment as Loopy Lucy & Chica Boom. But don't worry, they don't get drunk and fall off stage, nor do they take long breaks to go smoke. Volume can be as quiet or loud as desired...I can make this *sound almost like* a full band or keep it mostly acoustic with some gentle percussion looping. I'm also more than happy to accommodate last minute requests to cover cancellations of other acts if I'm available, so feel free to reach out.
It's always a pleasure to bring an extended Gruuve & the Soul Shakers group to periodically host the blues open jam for St Aug Jazz Society. Here's a highlight from the last one in January 2026...a Journey deep-track called "Walks Like A Lady". For all video clips, click on the Youtube icon in the Social section at the bottom of this page.

Historic downtown St Augustine

Vilano Beach, St Augustine FL

Royal St Augustine Golf Club

Historic downtown St Augustine

Flagler Beach, FL

Ponte Vedra Beach, FL

Jacksonville, FL

St Augustine, FL

Ponte Vedra Beach, FL

Savannah, GA

Tybee Island, GA

Historic downtown Savannah, GA

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