Artist Information

There’s always cause for a celebration. From lavish wedding receptions and stylish parties to corporate events celebrating your company’s milestones and achievements, your guests deserve the highly acclaimed entertainment only The Groove Merchants can deliver.

Touted as “the Midwest’s premier top 40 entertainment” for almost a decade, The Groove Merchants ability to connect with any audience and greatly enhance any event is unmatched. The definition of the band’s name becomes evident as audiences everywhere are quickly drawn into the tight harmonies, thick grooves and versatile song lists characteristic of The Groove Merchants’ sound. The band is made up of 9 very talented musicians and includes: male vocals, female vocals, drummer, keyboard player, guitar player, bass player and a 3 piece horn section.

The Groove Merchants move easily from the subtleties of dinner jazz to the dynamic power of your favorite hits – one after another. The Groove Merchants’ unfailing reputation for professionalism and quality is their trademark.

Elevate the experience of your next event and join the long list of satisfied clients, only with The Groove Merchants.

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Song List

GROOVE MERCHANTS SONG LIST
25 OR 6 TO 4 – CHICAGO
AINT IT FUN – PARAMORE
AINT NO MOUNTAIN – MARVIN GAYE
AINT NO SUNSHINE – BILL WITHERS
ATTENTION – CHARLIE PUTH
AT LAST – ETTA JAMES
AULD LANG SYNE – STANDARD
BABY ONE MORE TIME – BRITNEY SPEARS
BILLIE JEAN – MICHAEL JACKSON
BY YOUR SIDE – SADE
CAKE MY THE OCEAN – DNCE
CAN’T GET ENOUGH OF YOUR LOVE – TAYLOR DAYNE
CAN’T STOP THE FEELING – JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE
CAN’T TAKE MY EYES OFF OF YOU – FRANKIE VALLI *
CHAIN OF FOOLS – ARETHA FRANKLIN
CIRCLES POST – MALONE
COMPLICATED – AVRIL LAVIGNE
CRAZY – CEE LO GREEN
CREAM – PRINCE
CRAZY LOVE – MICHAEL BUBLE
DOMINO – JESSE J
EXES AND OHS – ELLE KING
FAITH – GEORGE MICHAEL
FORGET ME NOTS – PATRICE RUSHEN
FORGET YOU – CEE LO GREEN
HAPPY – PHARELL WILLIAMS
HARD PLACE – HER
HARDER TO BREATHE – MAROON 5
HOME – MARC BROUSSARD
HOW SWEET IT IS – JAMES TAYLOR
IF I AINT GOT YOU – ALICIA KEYS
IF IT MAKES YOU HAPPY – SHERYL CROW
I PUT A SPELL ON YOU – VARIOUS
ISN’T SHE LOVELY – STEVIE WONDER
I WILL SURVIVE – GLORIA GAYNOR
I WISH – STEVIE WONDER
JOSIE – STEELY DAN
JUST THE 2 OF US – BILL WITHERS
KISS – PRINCE
LADY MARMELADE – VARIOUS
LAST TRAIN HOME – JOHN MAYER
LET’S STAY TOGETHER – AL GREEN
LIFE IS A HIGHWAY – RASCAL FLATTS
LOVELY DAY – DEMI LOVATO
MOVES LIKE JAGGER – MAROON 5
MY FAVORITE MISTAKE – SHERYL CROW
NATURAL WOMAN – ARETHA
PLAY THAT FUNKY MUSIC – WILD CHERRY
PUT YOUR RECORDS ON – CORRINE BAILEY RAY
REELIN IN THE YEARS – STEELY DAN
ROCK WITH YOU – MICHAEL JACKSON
ROCKSTEADY – ARETHA *
ROCKSTEADY – MARC BROUSSARD
ROLLING IN THE DEEP – ADELE
SATURDAY IN THE PARK – CHICAGO *
SEPTEMBER – EARTH, WIND AND FIRE
SHINING STAR – EARTH, WIND AND FIRE
SHUT UP AND DANCE – WALK THE MOON
SIR DUKE – STEVIE WONDER *
SLOW HANDS – NIALL HORAN
SOMEBODY’S BABY – JACKSON BROWNE
SOMEBODY LIKE YOU – KEITH URBAN
SUGAR – MAROON 5
SUIT AND TIE – JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE
SUNDAY MORNING – MAROON 5
SUPERSTITION – STEVIE WONDER
TASTE OF YOU – ALLEN STONE
THE BEST – TINA TURNER
THE WAY YOU LOOK TONIGHT – STANDARD
THIS LOVE – MAROON 5
TURN YOUR LOVE AROUND – GEORGE BENSON *
UPTOWN FUNK – BRUNO MARS *
VALERIE – AMY WINEHOUSE
WATERMELON SUGAR – HARRY STYLES
WHAT’S GOING ON – MARVIN GAYE
WHO KNEW – PINK
WONDERFUL TONIGHT – ERIC CLAPTON
WON’T BACK DOWN – TOM PETTY
YOU ARE THE BEST THING – RAY LAMONTAGNE
YOU’VE GOT THE BEST OF MY LOVE – THE EMOTIONS

*DENOTES SONGS WE CAN DO WITH THE 8-PIECE

Client Reviews

WOW the band was a big hit with everyone. A lot of people commented on how good they were and they wanted them to play longer but we were ready to call it a night. – Mr. Hudiburg

Everyone loved the band and danced all night! I believe that a band can make or break a reception and the Groove Merchants provided for a great time. I would definitely recommend them to anyone. Many of the guests asked who they were and where they were from, so that is always a good sign! Thanks so much for everything along the way. – Jennifer

It was sooooo great and the Groove Merchants were a HUGE hit!!!  I have had several girls with upcoming weddings inquiring about the band!  Truly were amazing!!!!  Everything went perfectly well and we couldn’t have been more pleased!!!  Please let them know how much we loved them and were so happy with the music!!!   Thank you!!! – Jetta

The Groove Merchants were awesome!! Could not have asked for a better band. Very entertaining and they played everything I wanted… It was perfect. Thank you so much!! – Thy

Just want to let you know the band did an amazing job!  Everyone at our reception was dancing and letting loose like we wanted. I just want to thank you and the band for making our night. I will definitely work with you and/or recommend you to anyone in the future. Thanks again!” – Zack

They were wonderful!  Everyone enjoyed them and thought they were great.  I would highly recommend the Groove Merchants to anyone!!!!” – Sarah

Please pass along the groom’s and my thanks to the Groove Merchants for playing our wedding on Saturday.  They were absolutely fantastic — many people told us it was the best music they’d ever heard at a wedding, and the whole crowd got into the dancing.  They really did a great job of MC’ing the evening.  We really appreciate your work and the band’s to make it such a great night.” – Stephanie

Thank you for your patience with our many questions leading up to last weekend’s wedding!  It all went great, thanks in part to your help. Everyone loved the band.  They were absolutely terrific, and just exactly what the bride and groom had hoped for.  Everyone we’ve talked to agrees the band was a huge hit. Personally, I think the band is what set just the right tone for every phase of the reception/vows/party/dancing.  We couldn’t be happier with them, and with your great service on their behalf.” – Barbara