After a seven year hiatus, Groovadelica returns for a soulful summer session in the open air courtyard of Ponsonby Social Club.
Featuring live music from new Future Funk artist & keyboard don Soul Prophet, with support from word-class soul singers & musicians Jess Matthews, Thomas Stowers, Thabani Gapara, Michellka & Molee Lauitiiti.
Back in the day, Groovadelica's vibrant and eclectic club events regularly featured Aotearoa's best soulful DJ's & live musicians playing an uplifting, eclectic mixture of Latin grooves, Soul, Disco, Broken Beat, House, Jazz, Hip-Hop & African influenced rhythms.
Come celebrate Groovadelica's return along with the vinyl release of Soul Prophet's gorgeous new single “Back To Dilla (featuring Omar)” with with live vocals from Jess Matthews, Thomas Stowers & special guests.
DJ’s Jason Eli, Dan Solar & Kaia will be spinning Neo Soul, Disco, Broken Beat, Latin, House, Jazz & all that good stuff.
Make sure you check out the authentic Nigerian street food by B'Buka.
Soul Prophet Info----------
Keyboard wizz & producer Soul Prophet is laser-focused on creating hi-quality, thought-provoking tunes that contribute to the evolution of black music. His harmonically sophisticated sound is deep, soulful & funky, with both electronic & live elements, featuring some of NZ's top musicians & singers.
Thomas Stowers Info-------
Thomas Stowers has a voice to die for. His powerful, soulful, home grown vibe has blown away judges on The Voice Australia, featured on releases by top R&B groups and graced concert stages all over the world.
Jess Matthews Info---------
Former member of R&B/Soul group The Hypnotics, Jess Matthews has one of the most buttery soulful voices in the country.
DJ info -----------
UK born Jason Eli has toured with & played alongside many of Soul/Disco/House/Dance music's long term legends including Norman Jay, DJ Harvey, Carl Craig, Louie Vega, Kenny Dope and more. His musical vibe is up-tempo, percussive, eclectic, Jazzy & warm. Jason's Groovadelica radio show on George FM reached a wide audience and helped launch the Groovadelica record label & event.
Dan Solar is a pioneer of underground dance music in New Zealand. He's held residencies at many iconic nightclubs, festivals and radio stations. From opening one of Aucklands first dance music record stores in the 90’s, touring with top UK DJs and playing clubs in London, to holding down his radio show on George FM for over 8 years, Dan has built a reputation for delivering sophisticated, high-energy DJ sets that channel the deep legacy of dance music while pushing the boundaries of House, Disco, Afrobeat, and more.
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Merch & vinyl will be available on the day or get advance vinyl VIP ticket to get your vinyl copy of Back To Dilla (featuring Omar) at a discount price.
Click below to hear Soul Prophet's new single - Back To Dilla (featuring Omar), Dan Solar's latest DJ mix and music from Thomas Stowers & Jess Matthews
