Groove Merchants

Utah’s Best Party Band Will Rock your Event!

THE GROOVE MERCHANTS SHOW BAND: The Groove Merchants are the gold standard of professional party bands. Featuring a world-class lineup of showstopping vocalists and musicians, this visually stunning, vocally dynamic lineup delivers spot-on choreography and an extensive musical repertoire from: Motown, Pop, Rock, Soul, and all your favorite chart-toppers, current and classic.

The band has performed for numerous celebrity and corporate clients, such as: Microsoft, Verizon, Canon, Mass Mutual, Merle Norman Cosmetics, Marriot, British Petroleum (BP Oil), and countless more. In addition to their extensive clientele, The Groove Merchants have been fortunate to perform alongside Steve Augeri (former lead singer of Journey), Arianna Huffington (CEO of Huffington Post), Biz Stone (Co-Founder of Twitter), Russell Wilson (Seahawks Quarterback), and provided entertainment for Robert Redford, Mary Steenburgen, Rooney Mara, Ted Danson, and more.

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Groove Merchants Performance: – Check out this corporate event the band did in France and Monaco. They loved the band so much they brought them back the following year to Venice, Italy (unable to disclose name of client).

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The Groove Merchants have been awarded the Best of State for Party/Cover Band and Specialty Act for seven consecutive years from 2013-2019. If you want a heart-pounding party band that packs the dance floor at your next upscale event, Groove Merchants guarantees an unforgettable experience.

CUSTOMIZED ENTERTAINMENT: Masters of versatility, The Groove Merchants pride themselves on tailoring to your exclusive event theme and size, so if your upcoming party requires them to scale up or down, they aim to accommodate. Whether you‘re planning the perfect corporate event or an intimate destination wedding complete with a jazz cocktail set, Groove Merchants delivers distinctly customized entertainment that all your guests will be talking about.

WORLD TRAVELERS:  The Groove Merchants are bonafide globetrotters, having traveled to numerous international locations for corporate events and celebrity destination weddings. Performances for exclusive clients have taken them from Monaco to Aruba, as well as Venice, Rome, Florence, Istanbul, Turkey, Portugal, The Kentucky Derby, Cabo, Guadalajara, Canada, the Bahamas, Hawaii, and everywhere in between. This jet-set band jumps at the chance to bring the party to you, providing all-inclusive travel packages that cover production, backline, hotels, and all other applicable expenses. Just ask for a quote—kick up your heels and leave the logistics to us.

LET’S GIVE EM’ SOMETHING TO TALK ABOUT: This party band is an event planner’s dream. Professional, on time, well rehearsed, courteous and has years of experience playing live events. Don’t just take our word for it. Take a look at a handful of our client reviews below.

Jefferson Tuke
Vocals

Jefferson is a seasoned stage and studio vocalist, having toured and recorded for Sony Records, and worked alongside artists: Britany Spears and Fergie. He appeared on American Idol and currently performs full-time as the front man for The Groove Merchants. His passion is keeping audiences dancing and having a great time.

MICKELLE TUKE
VOCALS

Mickelle began her vocal, dance, and acrobatic training at the age of 3. Her professional career started at a very young age as she performed all around the U.S. at schools, conventions, and parties. At the age of 11 she competed as a singer and dancer with her siblings in the national television show Destination Stardom in Honolulu, HawaiI. She has performed with many critically acclaimed bands, shows, and companies all over the world, including: Lagoon Amusement Park, Odyssey Dance Theatre, Voodoo Productions, Utah Live Bands, Microsoft, Holland America Cruise Lines, Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, Delyria Cirque Cabaret, and Dirty Dancing.

MARCUS ANDERSON
TROMBONE & KEYS

Marcus Anderson is a multi-instrumentalist, composer, and producer. His recordings and compositions have been featured on Netflix, ESPN, Americas Got Talent, Dancing with The Stars, and many others. Marcus has performed around the world, performing on stage with globally recognized acts such as Train, Journey, The Roots, IDKhow, and Neon Trees. Marcus loves to entertain, and a highlight of his career was being invited by Quincy Jones to perform at his club: Q’s Bar and Lounge in Dubai for a three-month contract. Marcus brings energy and enthusiasm to all musical situations he finds himself in.

MICHAEL TOBIAN
BASS GUITAR

Michael is a professional saxophone player, bassist, drummer, and pianist. As an event professional, he has produced events all over the world for numerous celebrities and Fortune 500 companies. As a music educator, Michael taught at two universities, at one of which he was the director of the Jazz Studies department. He authored the book “Fundamentals of Jazz Improvisation” and is a professional clinician to high school and college jazz ensembles. Michael is also an entrepreneur who owns several businesses.

MATT HOWITZ
DRUMS

Matt is an in-demand professional drummer and music educator with extensive experience coaching young musicians at The School of Rock and through private instruction. He has toured from coast-to-coast and throughout Western Europe with classic rock trio, Jordan Matthew Young, playing SXSW and performing extensively with numerous professional bands, including current Billboard Chart artist, Tony Holiday. His musical achievements landed him with Groove Merchants where he currently keeps the group in perfect time, while continuing to teach music and pursue personal creative projects.

NICK PETTY
GUITAR

Nick Petty is an internationally performing guitarist that specializes in contemporary guitar styles. He has toured with artists including David Archuleta and Nathan Pacheco, and has shared the stage with Lonestar, Colin Raye, and Awol Nation. Nick is the head of the guitar department at the Salt Lake School for Performing Arts and has earned a bachelors degree from Berklee in Boston and a masters degree from University of West London.

STEPHEN TOBIAN
SAXOPHONE & VOCALS

Stephen is a professional saxophonist and stage performer who graduated as a Jazz Studies music major, which launched his entertainment career. He is currently the sax player slash hype-man for Groove Merchants who delivers hefty helpings of vocals with a side dish of raps at every show. He always leaves the audience asking for more. Is he a rapper? A country artist? A jazz musician? A rabbi? This man of many hats also has dual degrees in music and business and is currently the COO of Utah Live Bands.

DANJA WINBORG
VOCALS

Danja began her vocal and dance training before the age of three. She performed professionally with her older brother and sister as a trio, Triple Trouble. The siblings appeared on the national television show Destination Stardom in Honolulu, Hawaii. At the age of 13 Danja pursued a solo career and was part of local television show Create the Group, becoming the star member of a girl band created on the hit show 4Real. She went on to record a full album and coast-to-coast tour with 4Real. She has had the opportunity to perform with Jordyn Sparks, Three 6 Mafia, Alex Boye, V Factory, and more. In addition to writing and recording her own songs, she currently works as a professional makeup artist and hits the stage with The Groove Merchants.

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  • All About That Bass – Meghan Trainor
  • Bang Bang – Jessi J
  • Better Now – Post Malone
  • Blurred Lines – Robin Thicke
  • Break Free – Ariana Grande
  • Cake by the Ocean – DNCE
  • California Love – Dr. Dre / 2Pac
  • Call Me Maybe – Carly Rae Jepsen
  • Can’t Hold Us – Macklemore / Ryan Lewis
  • Can’t Stop the Feeling – Justin Timberlake
  • Closer – The Chainsmokers
  • Club Can’t Handle Me – Flo Rida
  • Crazy – Gnarls Barkley
  • Crazy in Love – Beyoncé
  • Don’t Stop Believin’ – Journey
  • Don’t Worry Child – Swedish House Mafia
  • Dynamite – Taio Cruz
  • Forget You – Cee Lo Green
  • Get Lucky – Daft Punk
  • Good Feeling – Flo Rida
  • Happy – Pharrell
  • Hard to Handle – Black Crowes
  • Hey Ya! – OutKast
  • Hit Me Baby One More Time – Britney Spears
  • High Hopes – Panic at the Disco
  • Higher Love – Kygo / Whitney Houston
  • Hot N Cold – Katy Perry
  • I Gotta Feeling – Black Eyed Peas
  • Just Dance – Lady Gaga
  • Lady Marmalade – Patti LaBelle / Christina Aguilera
  • Let Me Love You – DJ Snake
  • Let’s Get It Started – Black Eyed Peas
  • Love on Top – Beyoncé
  • Love Runs Out – One Republic
  • Lucky – Jason Mraz and Colbie Caillat
  • Moves Like Jagger – Maroon 5
  • Mr. Brightside – The Killers
  • No Diggity – Blackstreet
  • Party Rock Anthem – LMFAO
  • Problem – Ariana Grande
  • Raise Your Glass – Pink
  • Rockabye – Clean Bandit
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  • Shut Up and Dance with Me – Walk the Moon
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  • Sorry, Not Sorry – Demi Lovato
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  • Sugar – Maroon 5
  • Thrift Shop – Macklemore / Ryan Lewis
  • Tik Tok – Ke$ha
  • Timber – Pitbull / Ke$ha
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  • Turn Me On – David Guetta / Nicki Minaj
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Classic Rock

  • ny Way You Want It – Journey
  • Basket Case – Green Day
  • Beat It – Michael Jackson
  • Billie Jean – Michael Jackson
  • Brown Eyed Girl – Van Morrison
  • Dancing Queen – ABBA
  • Don’t Stop Believin’ – Journey
  • Footloose – Kenny Loggins
  • Heartbreaker – Pat Benatar
  • Hit Me With Your Best Shot – Pat Benatar
  • Johnny B. Goode – Chuck Berry
  • Kansas City – Blues Standard
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  • Rock and Roll – Led Zeppelin
  • Pour Some Sugar On Me – Def Leppard
  • Proud Mary – Tina Turner / CCR
  • Separate Ways – Journey
  • Sweet Caroline – Neil Diamond
  • Sweet Home Alabama – Lynyrd Skynyrd
  • Takin’ Care of Business – Bachman Turner Overdrive
  • Walk This Way – Aerosmith
  • Yesterday – The Beatles
  • You Shook Me All Night Long – AC/DC

Soul / Funk / R&B / Classic Pop

  • Ain’t No Mountain – Marvin Gaye / Tammi Terrell
  • Ain’t No Sunshine When She’s Gone – Bill Withers
  • Ain’t Too Proud to Beg – Temptations
  • At Last – Etta James
  • Boogie Oogie Oogie – A Taste of Honey
  • Boogie Wonderland – Earth, Wind and Fire
  • California Love – 2Pac and Dr. Dre
  • Georgia on My Mind – Ray Charles / Standard
  • Hard to Handle – Otis Redding
  • Funky Music – Wild Cherry
  • I Wanna Dance With Somebody – Whitney Houston
  • I Will Survive – Gloria Gaynor
  • I Wish – Stevie Wonder
  • I Feel Good – James Brown
  • Jump Around – House of Pain
  • Mustang Sally – Wilson Pickett
  • My Girl – The Temptations
  • Natural Woman – Aretha Franklin
  • Play That Funky Music – Wild Cherry
  • Proud Mary – Tina Turner
  • Respect – Aretha Franklin
  • Senorita – Justin Timberlake
  • September – Earth, Wind & Fire
  • Shout – Isley Brothers
  • Stand by Me – Ben E King
  • Superstition – Stevie Wonder
  • Tequila – Standard
  • We Are Family – Sister Sledge

Country / Line Dances

  • As Good as I Once Was – Toby Keith
  • Achy Breaky Heart – Billy Ray Cyrus
  • All Summer Long – Kid Rock
  • Blue Bayou – Linda Ronstadt
  • Boot Scootin’ Boogie – Brooks and Dunn
  • Crazy – Patsy Cline
  • Fast as You – Dwight Yoakum
  • Folsom Prison Blues – Johnny Cash
  • Friends in Low Places – Garth Brooks
  • God Bless Texas – Little Texas
  • Life is a Highway – Rascal Flatts
  • Save a Horse, Ride a Cowboy – Big & Rich
  • Wagon Wheel – Darius Rucker
  • Watermelon Crawl – Tracy Byrd
  • Why Haven’t I Heard From You – Reba McEntire
  • You’re Still the One – Shania Twain

Background Music

  • Ain’t Nobody – Chaka Khan
  • All of Me – John Legend
  • All of Me – Standard / Sinatra
  • Black Velvet – Alannah Myles
  • Blue Bayou – Linda Ronstadt
  • Breathing – Ariana Grande
  • Crazy – Patsy Cline
  • Crazy Love – Van Morrison
  • Don’t Get Around Much Anymore – Standard/Harry Connick Jr.
  • Don’t Know Why – Norah Jones
  • Fly Me to the Moon – Frank Sinatra / Standard
  • In the Mood – Glenn Miller Orchestra
  • Just My Imagination – Temptations
  • Just the Way You Are – Billy Joel
  • Killing Me Softly – Fugees
  • L.O.V.E – Natalie Cole / Standard
  • Misty – Standard / Sarah Vaughn
  • New York State of Mind – Billy Joel
  • Pusher Love – Justin Timberlake
  • Route 66 – Standard
  • Summertime – Standard
  • Thank You, Next – Ariana Grande
  • The Girl from Ipanema – Standard
  • The Way You Look Tonight – Standard / Frank Sinatra
  • Thinking Out Loud – Ed Sheeran
  • Valarie – Amy Winehouse
  • What a Wonderful World – Louis Armstrong
Bill Marriott Jr.
“The Groove Merchants are fantastic. Absolutely terrific!”
Bill Marriott Jr. / Marriot Hotels
“This band is incredible. Aren’t they incredible?”
Al Jardine / The Beach Boys
“Thanks again for such great entertainment!!! We heard comments that it was the best party in the last 8 years.”
Jill Moffat / Barrick Gold

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