The Groove Doctors - Dance/Variety Band
San Francisco Bay Area
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Jane Cresswell
BAND LEADER & VOCALIST
The Groove Doctors are a premier San Francisco bay area, CA-based wedding and event band delivering high-energy live music, exceptional vocals, and an unforgettable entertainment experience. We specialize in creating fun, elevated, and unique celebrations for couples who want packed dance floors and memorable moments their guests will talk about long after the wedding day.
For over 25 years, we’ve helped couples throughout the Bay Area bring their wedding vision to life through incredible live music, professionalism, and seamless event coordination. Our 8-piece ensemble features two powerhouse female vocalists, male vocalist, a dynamic horn section, and a seasoned rhythm section that brings every song to life.
From current hits to dance from the last 40 years: Motown classics, funk, soul, disco, rock, and timeless wedding songs, The Groove Doctors create customized sets that appeal to all ages — ensuring your family, friends, and guests stay engaged and dancing all night long.
What We Provide:
• Ceremony, cocktail hour, dinner, and reception music
• Professional MC services for announcements and timeline flow
• Customized music tailored to your style and energy
• Professional sound system and sound technician
• Optional lighting enhancements
• Special song requests including first dances and parent dances
• Liability insurance for venues
• Smooth coordination with planners and vendors
Why Couples Choose Us:
Couples consistently describe The Groove Doctors as “the best part of the night” and “the reason everyone stayed on the dance floor.” We know how to read a room, build energy throughout the evening, and create a celebration that feels exciting, polished, and effortless.
We’ve performed at hundreds of weddings, wineries, hotels, corporate galas, festivals, and private events throughout the Bay Area, and we pride ourselves on reliability, professionalism, and creating a stress-free experience for every couple.
Whether your wedding is elegant and romantic, modern and upscale, winery-chic, rustic, or a high-energy dance party, The Groove Doctors adapt seamlessly to fit your vision.
Let us bring the music, energy, and joy that turn your wedding into the celebration of a lifetime.
Details
Instruments
Guitar
Harmonica
Keyboard
Percussion
Piano
Saxophone
Trumpet
Vocals
Music Genres
Country
Dance
Disco
Hip-Hop
Jazz
Pop
R&B
Rock
Music Services
Live Music
MC Services
Recorded Music
Sound Equipment
Wedding Activities
Rehearsals & Parties
After Party
Wedding
After Party
Ceremony
Reception
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Meet the team
Jane Cresswell
Band Leader & Vocalist
Jane Cresswell is the booking manager, bandleader and a lead vocalist of The Groove Doctors, bringing over 25 years of live performance and event experience to weddings and special events throughout the Bay Area and beyond.
Known for her energetic stage presence, powerful vocals, and ability to connect with audiences of all ages, Jane has built The Groove Doctors into one of the region’s most versatile and entertaining dance bands. Her passion for music, attention to detail, and commitment to creating unforgettable celebrations have made the band a favorite for weddings, corporate galas, winery events, festivals, and private parties.
Jane works closely with each couple and their wedding planner to create a personalized entertainment experience that reflects the couple’s style, vision, and energy. From coordinating timelines and special moments to selecting music for the ceremony, cocktail hour, dinner, and reception, she helps ensure the entire event flows seamlessly and effortlessly.
From elegant ceremony music and romantic first dances to packed dance floors and high-energy receptions, Jane takes pride in creating celebrations that feel joyful, polished, and memorable for both the couple and their guests.
Under Jane’s leadership, The Groove Doctors have performed at hundreds of venues throughout California, earning a reputation for professionalism, reliability, and exceptional live entertainment. Her goal is simple: to create an experience where guests are fully engaged, couples feel celebrated, and everyone leaves saying, “That band was incredible.”
Reviews
5.0
out of 5.04 reviews
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Tadeh S
5.0
1/10/2026
The Groove Doctors were fantastic during our cocktail hour—smooth, classy, and the perfect vibe! They set the tone for the entire night. Amazing musicians and great energy. Guests ...
could not stop complimenting them. We would hire them in a heart beat for a future event. Highly recommended!
Sarah S
5.0
12/07/2018
The Groove Doctors were amazing!! Jane was wonderful to work with during the planning process. They're experts at knowing wedding crowds but were open to our input of what we did/d...
idn't want played. They also did a wonderful job emceeing (sticking to the timeline that I shared but checking in with me in real time in case we needed to adjust anything), and playing songs for things like our entrance and cake cutting. They kept the dance floor packed all night and so many guests commented on how much they enjoyed the band! Can't recommend them enough.
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Bryte B
5.0
12/01/2017
The Groove Doctors were all-stars for our wedding! The band is awesome - they have tons of energy, played the type of songs that get people up to dance and even provided a jazz tr...
io for the ceremony. They were extremely professional from start to finish. If you're looking for a live band, give the Groove Doctors a call, you won't be disappointed!
Rachel C
5.0
7/11/2012
I used this band for my wedding reception and they were fantastic! Their songs were excellent, great fun classic rock songs. They learned the first dance song I wanted, the father/...
daughter and mother/son dance songs as well. They did an awesome job and everybody was dancing. Loved them. People in the Bay Area, definitely look them up!
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