About this vendor
Groove Motive brings an electrifying pulse to every celebration, transforming ordinary events into unforgettable experiences with their signature blend of Motown magic, classic rock energy, and modern party anthems. This powerhouse six-piece ensemble delivers what every host dreams of—a packed dance floor from the first note to the final encore. Their secret lies in the perfect storm of soulful female and male lead vocals, pristine harmonies, and musicianship that radiates pure joy throughout any venue, whether they’re rocking a beachfront wedding reception, energizing a Fortune 500 corporate gala, or headlining a summer festival stage.
With over a decade of commanding Mid-Atlantic audiences and hundreds of triumphant performances under their belt, Groove Motive has mastered the art of reading the room and delivering exactly what each moment demands. They effortlessly shift from tender Al Green ballads during dinner service to explosive Bruno Mars hits that ignite the dance floor, ensuring multi-generational appeal at every turn. Corporate event planners praise their professionalism and versatility, while wedding couples rave about how the band kept Great-Aunt Martha dancing alongside the college friends until the very last song. From intimate cocktail hours enhanced by their scaled-down acoustic sets to full-throttle performances complete with horn section at grand ballroom galas, Groove Motive adapts seamlessly to any setting. Their extensive repertoire spans six decades of crowd-pleasers, guaranteeing that whether your CEO loves Steely Dan or your maid of honor can’t resist “September,” everyone leaves talking about the incredible band.
So now, The Groove Motive is making waves wherever they go. Each show is an energy-packed, exciting, music -filled time that always satisfies while at the same time leaves the audiences clamoring for more. The Groove Motive will have you dancing, singing and clapping your hands.
Details
Instruments
- Guitar
- Keyboard
- Percussion
- Vocals
Music Genres
- Dance
- Disco
- Hip-Hop
- Jazz
- Pop
- R&B
Music Services
- Live Music
- MC Services
- Recorded Music
- Sound Equipment
Wedding Activities
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Wedding
- After Party
- Ceremony
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4.9
out of 5.07 reviews
We cannot recommend The Groove Motive enough! They had the best energy and their music was fantastic! Pierre is a great entertainer and was able to bring everyone to the dance floo...
r. Kelly has an AMAZING voice! The Groove Motive made our wedding a night to remember!!
We haven’t stopped hearing from our guests about how much fun The Groove Motive was at our wedding! We could not be happier. They had the crowd hyped from the moment they started...
to the moment they finished - which is exactly what kind of party we wanted to throw! They were interactive with our guests in the best way and had an amazing energy that filled the room and the dance floor. They also MC’ed all of the other special parts of our night (the bride and groom entrance, announcements, dances, group photos, cake cutting, etc.) They are true professionals with amazing musical talent - Pierre and Kelly have great voices and the rest of the band played amazingly! On top of being amazing performers, they are all such nice people. I went up to each of them at the end of the night to thank them and they all had such nice things to say about the evening and how much they enjoyed it as well. If you are looking for a band for your wedding that does a great job and knows how to have fun with your guests - this is the band for you! Thanks to The Groove Motive for helping to make our night special :)
Groove Motive MADE our wedding! The music was incredible! Pierre was so inclusive with guests and created the exact type of atmosphere we were looking for. Kelly has an out of this...
world voice. Rich's energy is unreal. The horns!!! We are so lucky we had the opportunity to have them play at our wedding. Can not say enough good things!! Thank you!! -Melissa Z. Nolan & Brent <3
My wife and I hired "The Groove Motive" for our January Charlottesville wedding! We received many compliments from guests about how the band was so talented and raised the energy l...
evel. They interacted well with the crowd and played lots of "oldies but goodies". Some other fun moments included them asking us to sing songs, calling out people for having good dance moves, etc.
BUT we were also frustrated with some aspects of our experience. Specifically, we emailed with them in late November to figure out a few questions, and we had to email them again in early January before getting a response from the band. Further, we were hoping to play some more modern music that our friends would recognize and enjoy, but they responded that they needed 5 weeks notice to play songs off the set list (but they didn't respond to our email 8 weeks ahead of time until about 4 weeks beforehand). So, we audibled and asked for some specific songs on the setlist to be played, but not all of those were played either. That was a little disappointing on the wedding day to not have more music that people our age (we were born in 92 and 94) would recognize.
In sum, even though there were some communication issues, The Groove Motive did a great job bringing energy and entertainment to our wedding.
The Groove Motive was by far the best thing about my wedding! Pierre and the band were so incredible and attentive. They kept the party dancing all night. So many guests were askin...
g for their information to hire them for their own events in the coming future.
I've never had so much fun with a band! They were talented, professional, and able to read the crowd perfectly.
Also, they did not take A SINGLE BREAK!!! They were above and beyond what I could have wanted.
Reviews and videos just do not do them justice! See them live!!!
Groove Motive is hands-down the BEST band out there! Groove Motive played for our wedding 3 weeks ago and friends and family are STILL telling us how fantastic the band was. They p...
layed the perfect list of songs to get every single person dancing from the start. We needed a bigger dance floor! All the guests complimented how energetic and interactive the band members were with the audience. They even got my husband to play a set on the drums! The band will do everything and anything in their power to ensure that you get 100% exactly what you want. They are outstanding, talented musicians and each member is so incredibly gracious and eager to make the night unforgettable for you. I couldn't be more grateful for all the love and energy of Groove Motive that made the night magical for everyone in the room. You'd be crazy to not hire Groove Motive!
The Groove Motive played at our wedding and they were AMAZING!! They kept the crowd dancing and brought a great energy to the reception. The lead singer even jumped onto the dance ...
floor to sing/dance with us at one point. The Groove Motive will not disappoint!!
Contact
Richmond, Charlottesville, Washington, DC, Roanoke
The Groove Motive