Royal Groove

• John Hoekstra - Piano/Keyboard/Vocal
• Derek Sandlin - Bass
• Michael P. Leyshon - Drum/Percussion
• Melodee Edington Leyshon - Vocal
• Rick Gundersen - Guitar/Vocal
• Ruby Mayfield - Saxophone/Flute/Vocal

If you're looking for a group that will dazzle you with effervescent showmanship, talent, a wide variety of musical selections, and a group of people who are easy to work with …then look no further … "the right choice" is Royal Groove!!

Our band covers the widest range of many genres of music to satisfy your every whim… and just about anything that your heart (and feet) desire! This group is, without doubt, a crowd pleaser! We offer the FINEST musicians & vocalists to get the groove thumping & the party pumping. We work with you every step of the way to concentrate completely on lacing your special occasion with a "customized touch!" This dynamic band represents high quality entertainment, with their smooth, yet energetic style to make your event truly memorable. One of the many wonderful aspects about this group is that they truly "connect" with their audience & hold them captive…. complete with Sound, Lights and Production.

• Let's Stay Together - Al Green
• Last Dance - Donna Summer
• Smooth Operator - Sade'
• You're The Best Thing (That Ever Happened Tot Me) - Gladys Knight & The Pips
• Stand By Me - Ben E. King
• My Girl - The Temptations
• Boogie Oogie Oogie - A Taste of Honey
• Mustang Sally - Wilson Pickett
• Sex Machine - James Brown
• Windmills of Your Mind - Sting
• I'll Take You There - Staple Singers
• Drift Away - Dobie Gray
• Got To Be Real - Cheryl Lynn
• Never Make Your Move Too Soon - Bonnie Raitt
• Stir It Up - Bob Marley
• Mr. Big Stuff - Jean Wright
• What You Won't Do For Love - Bobby Caldwell
• Peg - Steely Dan
• It's Talk - Pat Metheny
• If I Ain't Got You - Alicia Keys
• Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Again) - Sly & Family Stone
• Twist'n The Night Away - Sam Cooke

Anniversaries, Awards Nights, Bachelor Parties, Bachelorette Parties, Banquets, Bar Mitzvahs, Bat Mitzvahs, Birthday Parties, Casinos, Celebrations, Children's Birthday Parties, Christenings, Christmas Parties, Church Services, Clubs, Coffee Shops, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Country Clubs, Cruise Ships, Dinner Dances, Festivals, Fraternity Functions, Fund Raisers, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Hotels, Jingles, Movie Soundtracks, Picnic, Private Parties, Proms, Resorts, Restaurants, Reunions, Showers, Ski Lodges, Sorority Function, Studio Session, Temples, TV Soundtracks, Weddings

• Our wedding reception was magical & memorable & Royal Groove was simply spectacular! Michael was wonderful to work & they even learned several songs for us which were incredible! Ricky did a fantastic job of calling the tables for dinner (we'll never forget Table 10) & kept the mood right all night! Their musical style, stage presence and professionalism is extremely impressive & Melodee’s is amazing! Their talent attracted a great deal of attention and praise and everyone is still talking about how much fun they had! The dance floor was packed the entire night! Royal Groove did an excellent job for us and we would recommend them anytime, anywhere for anyone! -- Dedra B, Hendersonville, NC, 4/26/2008
• fantastic! made the party really fun and were everything we hoped for and more! -- Gita M, Boone, NC, 9/15/2007
• We cannot say enough great things about Royal Groove. They really made our wedding a fantastically fun and memorable event for everyone who attended. We are still getting calls asking where we found such amazingly talented singers/musicians! The band is not only talented from a musical perspective, but they also do a wonderful job creating and promoting a lively and fun atmosphere by getting the audience involved. They are warm and personable, talented and very professional. I would highly recommend them on every level, as our wedding would never have been the same without them! -- Elisabeth O, Charleston, SC, 9/14/2007
• Royal Groove took our wedding reception to another level times 100! I have seen and heard a lot of bands throughout the southest, but none of them are on the level of Royal Groove. Everyone is still talking about how much they loved the band!! Everyone was dancing non-stop! CD quality sound! Huge song selection! Excellent price! The members are very down to earth and were very willing to add songs to the reception that were not previously in their song list. I recommend Royal Groove 110% percent! Also, the lead singer, Ricky Beavers, sang the Lord's Prayer in my wedding at the last minute (someone else pulled out)! Great people and great music! Forever in our hearts! -- Terrence R, Spartanburg, SC, 7/28/2007
• I could not have been happier with the Royal Groove Band at my 50th Birthday Party. Their name Royal Groove mean to me you will get the Royal Treatment!!! if you book this band. Everyone really enjoyed the band. They couldn't believe that their sound was just, like CD recording, but live! All my friends and family love this band. It June now and they're still talking about this band! Many say, that they are better than any band that heard in past. They all says that they want to book this band's for their future events. I know I'll in the near future book this band Royal Groove. This band should be on your BEST BAND LIST!! FABULOUS!!! Mrs. Phyllis Putman, Greenville, SC -- Phyllis P, Greenville, SC, 5/20/2007
• wow, they were absolutely wonderful. So many of the people at my party mentioned how great Royal Groove were. They even learned a song just for me, and were very flexible with their playlist, going over it ahead of time. They are a great bunch of people with a lot of joy and a fabulous sound. I would recommend them to anyone. -- Diana S, Asheville, NC, 7/19/2008

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