Groove Authority

cloud of confetti and happy tears. We hired their full 8-piece band and held our reception under a circus tent in South Dartmouth. But don’t let the quaint coastal vibes fool you—this was an arena-worthy, genre-blending musical blowout. They opened with our first dance: “Fly Me to the Moon” by Frank Sinatra—smooth, classic, and romantic enough to make the moon blush. Then the band took off like a rocket. Their emcee? Electric. Dude was running the show like a late-night host meets soul singer—getting the crowd hyped, guiding the flow, and belting out tunes like he was born holding a mic. Let’s talk setlist. They delivered funk, soul, pop, R&B, and rock with the precision of a Swiss watch and the sass of a dance floor icon. And when they leaned into rock—honey, they leaned all the way in. Guitars blazing, drums thunderous, and a badass drum solo that had everyone losing it like they were at Led Zeppelin concert in a tux. And then—the voice. Their female lead vocalist? Pipes like Tina, soul like Aretha, and stage presence like Beyoncé on a mission. She didn’t just sing—she slayed. Every note was a sermon. Every high belt was a spiritual experience. She had guests fanning themselves, grabbing their chests, and yelling “YES MA’AM!” after each verse. She didn’t come to play—she came to bring the house down. We knew we were witnessing something special when dozens of guests and multiple vendors came up to us asking, “Where did you find this band?!” The buzz was real. Based on that reaction alone, we knew we had hit the jackpot. We even saw relatives dancing we’ve never seen dance before—the shy ones, the quiet cousins, even the stoic uncles. Old and young alike were on that dance floor like they’d just been blessed by the funk gods. At one point, it felt like we were back in 1981, when you popped in a cassette, fluffed your hair, and sang into your hairbrush like your life depended on it. And then—our finale: “Don’t Stop Believin’.” Our handpicked closer. And they delivered it like it was the last song Earth would ever hear. The tent erupted. Phones were out, hands were up, voices were hoarse. We were one big joyful, Journey-singing family. If you’re looking for a wedding band that doesn’t just “perform” but serves up a soul-scorching, guitar-blasting, rock ‘n’ roll revival in formalwear, Groove Authority is it. Book them. Wear comfy shoes. Prepare to dance like you mean it. And thank us later!

this is a band that plays together consistently - its not just a random business where whoever is available - comes and plays. We hired them without ever seeing them live - just based on their youtube videos - and let me tell you it was the BEST decision of our wedding. The dance floor was never empty, they got the crowd excited and hyped. There is not one single person we have talked to who hasn't mentioned how great they were. our wedding was a very young wedding too ( some bands lean more old-school so I thought this was important to mention). On top of them truly being the best part of our wedding day: working with Paul, the one who executes the contract and gets everything set up, was truly incredible. All vendors should take a lesson from him. He's responsive, helpful, accommodating, and all the above. I was concerned about my budget and Paul reassured me we could make it work. Please don't even hesitate to book this band if you are lucky enough to have them available on your date. it will be the best decision you make ( aside from your partner i guess :) )

. We even ended up doing our own "Battle of the Bands" with all the demo tapes of Boston area bands, and Groove Authority was the clear winner from the start. They were unbelievably good at the wedding, and the dancefloor was packed the entire time. People are still reaching out to me to say how it’s the best wedding band they’ve ever heard, and it certainly is the best I’ve ever witnessed as well. They played such a perfect mix of today’s hits and wedding classics and our requested songs, and they can play and sing all different genres seamlessly. If you’re going to invest in one thing to make your wedding unforgettable and extremely fun, Groove Authority is it! I am still so blown away by how amazing they were. Highly, highly recommend booking this band. No notes. GA was also incredibly great to work with throughout the entire planning process. Even when I changed my mind a few times, it was never an issue. They were so kind and flexible it made the process better. I cannot thank GA enough.

utely amazing time: Groove Authority is an incredible band. We loved everything they performed, and they did it with precision and artistry. Best wedding reception band ever! Paul communicated with us many times in preparation - he was always clear, prompt, and very easy to plan the festivities with. He helped us make good decisions and was flexible when we wanted to do something out of the ordinary. My wife and I are both very particular and planned so many things in detail. Paul and Groove Authority executed every detail perfectly. We downloaded their song list and highlighted all the songs we wanted them to be sure to play. And they did. Every musician in the band is extremely skilled. I cannot recommend them highly enough. We wanted to find an extraordinary band for our celebration, and we did: Groove Authority! If you hire this band, you will not be disappointed.

on the dance floor from start to finish. They engaged with the crowd, sounded amazing and were the most fun and kindest people you'll ever meet. We are already trying to figure out a way to hear them play again. Every guest raved about the band and many asked for details and contact info to book them for future weddings. We loved how Groove Authority is a band that always plays together so their chemistry is unmatched. We paid extra for a third singer and an extra horn and could not have been happier. We also paid for an extra half hour which was 100% worth it. We did not want the night to end. I cannot say enough good things about Groove Authority. If you are between a band or a DJ, a band is the way to go and Groove Authority is the only band I would hire for the job! If you want to have the best wedding ever and for your guests to say it was the best wedding they have ever been to, hire Groove Authority!!!!

o hire them. Communication with Paul was seamless throughout the wedding planning process. We had several phone meetings to discuss the reception prior to our big day. Paul listened attentively to our vision while also making suggestions based on his years of experience. When we presented the idea of my husband playing a song with the band, Paul was excited and very encouraging. On the day of the wedding my husband opened the dance floor with a song that got everyone on their feet. The band’s performance was outstanding! All of the band members are very talented and they were able to deliver a diverse range of songs with great energy and enthusiasm. The energy continued throughout the evening and the dance floor was packed all night. Everyone from age 18 to 80 were on the dance floor. The final song of the night is a memory I will never forget because the lead guitarist come out onto the dancefloor for the guitar solo. Music was a priority for my husband and I because it sets the tone for the reception and Groove Authority brought the energy! Thank you so much for making our reception memorable!

essional and easy to work with! Paul was so flexible with uprights, ceremony music, playlist - it was a breeze to work with him! My entire guest list RAVED about this band and we have some music LOVERS in my group! The best part was Groove Authority had me come up and play my bass guitar with them! Literally the best moment of the night and EVERYONE was raving like we were at a live concert! If you're looking for an all around wedding band that actually still does good wedding music- don't look further!