Tag: The Groove Merchants

Picking the Right Band for Your Event
September 1, 2021

Choosing the Best Live Music for Your Event Means Picking the Right Band Fall is here and it’s time to start planning your annual company party. To make your party a hit you'll want the best live music and that means picking the right band. At Utah Live Bands we have a band for every occasion and every mood. As you start considering your live music options, keep in mind that all of our bands at Utah Live Bands are experienced and talented...

And on Keyboards Is Jordan Kamalu
November 21, 2016

Utah Live Bands' keyboard player Jordan Kamalu finds success wherever he can. Last summer the Groove Merchants played a wedding reception in the Midwest. During a break in the set, the bride and groom came up and asked the band to play the Indiana University fight song. The band hadn’t ever heard the song, let alone prepared it. But band leader Michael Tobian turned to their keyboard player, Jordan Kamalu, to save the day. “Jordan has...

ULB & Groove Merchants Win Best of State 2014
April 8, 2014

We are honored and excited to have won the 2014 Best of State award for Best Talent Agency in Utah.  That makes a total of 7 Best of State awards since ULB began.  Our flagship Party Band, the Groove Merchants won the Best of State award for Best Specialty Act in Utah, and they deserve it.  The band has a busy calendar this year, traveling all over the globe performing for events large and small. A big thank you to all of our clients, but...

Groove Merchants Roadtrip!
August 11, 2013

One of our most popular event bands, Groove Merchants, woke up at the crack of dawn this a.m. to head to a wedding in beautiful Sun Valley, Idaho. As much as they love Utah, they love every chance to perform out-of-state and experience what each new place has to offer. They just sent over a few pics of the gorgeous venue. Take a look! Have fun guys! I know you're gonna rock that wedding! - This article written by Meredith...

Local Talent Spotlight - Brady Bills
January 25, 2013

When your reputation relies on whether the bands and musicians you book do a good job, it becomes extremely important to use the right people.  We know and work with the best musicians in the state (and surrounding states); but there is more to these musicians that just knowing how to play music.  There is showmanship, reliability, professionalism, adaptability, etc.  One musician who has become a really important tool in our...

Local Talent Spotlight
December 3, 2012

For those of you who are fans of the Groove Merchants (definitlely our most popular Party and Event Band), you'll be excited to know that Britani Bateman is at it again.  As the lead singer for the Groove Merchants and creative director of Utah Live Bands, Britani is undoutably talented; but as you may or may not know, Britani has quite the acting career.  She's been in many commericals, plays, musicals, and movies you may have...