Groove and Original Dancefloor Jazz Funk. 8 seasoned musicians compile this group of soul survivors. Swoop Unit can be heard all over the Bay Area
The Jim Moore Band plays an infectiously danceable blend of Rockin Rhythm & Blues.
They've opened for Tommy Castro, Maria Muldar, Chubby Checker, Little Charlie & the Night Cats, Chris Cain, Mitch Woods.
West Coast Instrumental Surf.
Spy and Film Noir Escapism.
Ennio-freakin'-Morricone.
....and that thing called Rock & Roll.
Artist Johnny Smith began his musical life at a very young age. Born into a musical family, Johnny’s mother nurtured his vocal talents while his uncle and aunt, well known music icons Delaney & Bonnie, provided musical mentoring and advice. But it was a televised performance of Elvis playing “Hound Dog” that truly inspired the 9 year old Smith to pick up the guitar and pursue a life of performance and by the age of 10, he was regularly invited to perform on stage with local professional musicians.
Smith eventually relocated to San Francisco and formed Alias Smith, a roots/rock influenced band. Alias Smith’s selt-titled debut CD garnered much praise, and helped the band to secure an 18 date European tour, as well as stage performances alongside prominent artists including The Beach Boys, Starship, Maria Muldaur, and Roger McGuinn.
Smith subsequently released the solo album “Just a Man,” in which his maturity as a musician is realized as his sultry, soulful voice weaves throughout songs reminiscent of sophisticated blues melded with upbeat rock tempos. The hit “Love Is like a Rock” became #1 on radio request lines.
Johnny was named "Best Performer" 3 years in a rowby the Northern California Songwriters Association, and is a regular on live television and radio broadcasts.
Johnny Smith still performs on the original Martin D-35 that started it all.
The Groove Objective is a five-piece Rock, Funk and Blues …….Groove Fusion band stemming from the San Francisco Bay Area. Our musically diverse band combines strong vocal styles with a funky and soulful sound inspired by generations of timeless groove based music. The Groove Objective plays music close to their heart and the high energy results are infectious!
We cover artists such as Steely Dan, Tom Petty, Robert Cray, Albert King, Neville Brothers, Curtis Mayfield, Etta James, Aretha Franklin, Chaka Kahn, Donna Summer, Amy Winehouse, Jeff Beck and Irma Thomas. – to name a few With a focus on deep tracks and new arrangements, we bring songs that sound familiar but guaranteed to feel fresh and new. Groove is in everything we play…..
The dancing is our Objective!! We’ve performed in venues and private parties throughout the Bay Area including, to name a few – Slim’s, The Park Chalet (named band of the month), St. James Gate, The Half Moon Bay Brewing Company, Bay Celebration party boat and multiple street fairs.
The Groove Objective is Raya Zion on vocals, Dave Christian on Guitar, Adam Detrick on drums, Michael Lee on keys and Mrinal Kalakrishnan on bass.
Blue is an institution from the San Mateo County Coast with tentacles reaching all over California
Artist Johnny Smith began his musical life at a very young age. Born into a musical family, Johnny’s mother nurtured his vocal talents while his uncle and aunt, well known music icons Delaney & Bonnie, provided musical mentoring and advice. But it was a televised performance of Elvis playing “Hound Dog” that truly inspired the 9 year old Smith to pick up the guitar and pursue a life of performance and by the age of 10, he was regularly invited to perform on stage with local professional musicians.
Smith eventually relocated to San Francisco and formed Alias Smith, a roots/rock influenced band. Alias Smith’s selt-titled debut CD garnered much praise, and helped the band to secure an 18 date European tour, as well as stage performances alongside prominent artists including The Beach Boys, Starship, Maria Muldaur, and Roger McGuinn.
Smith subsequently released the solo album “Just a Man,” in which his maturity as a musician is realized as his sultry, soulful voice weaves throughout songs reminiscent of sophisticated blues melded with upbeat rock tempos. The hit “Love Is like a Rock” became #1 on radio request lines.
Johnny was named "Best Performer" 3 years in a rowby the Northern California Songwriters Association, and is a regular on live television and radio broadcasts.
Johnny Smith still performs on the original Martin D-35 that started it all.
Artist Johnny Smith began his musical life at a very young age. Born into a musical family, Johnny’s mother nurtured his vocal talents while his uncle and aunt, well known music icons Delaney & Bonnie, provided musical mentoring and advice. But it was a televised performance of Elvis playing “Hound Dog” that truly inspired the 9 year old Smith to pick up the guitar and pursue a life of performance and by the age of 10, he was regularly invited to perform on stage with local professional musicians.
Smith eventually relocated to San Francisco and formed Alias Smith, a roots/rock influenced band. Alias Smith’s selt-titled debut CD garnered much praise, and helped the band to secure an 18 date European tour, as well as stage performances alongside prominent artists including The Beach Boys, Starship, Maria Muldaur, and Roger McGuinn.
Smith subsequently released the solo album “Just a Man,” in which his maturity as a musician is realized as his sultry, soulful voice weaves throughout songs reminiscent of sophisticated blues melded with upbeat rock tempos. The hit “Love Is like a Rock” became #1 on radio request lines.
Johnny was named "Best Performer" 3 years in a rowby the Northern California Songwriters Association, and is a regular on live television and radio broadcasts.
Johnny Smith still performs on the original Martin D-35 that started it all.
Twenty years ago Jesus Angel Mora and PaulaClaudine Hobson-Coard met and found out that they had the same passion for music. In 2010, they decided to form a duo called Love Struck. They played small venues, and found that to be very successful. Along the way, they collaborated with other talented musicians, who joined forces with the duo, thus creating the Love Struck Band. The collaboration of the band's unique musical styles form an upbeat pop/rock sound with a Latin/R&B infusion that captivates and energizes the soul of the listener. (Band members: PaulaClaudine Hobson-Coard, Jesus Angel Mora, Phil Wong, Mike Lem, Jonathan Rojo, Bill Coonley.)
The Love Struck band is a 6 piece band that is comprised of extremely talented, versatile, and professional musicians. Their music is invigorating; every song has a Love Struck twist to it, whether it is a cover or an original. Fans say “The wealth of musical styles, and their smooth and expressive musical synergies has made Love Struck such an amazing band. Their songs, which range from bluesy to rock to R&B and Latin vibes to pop, show that they know their way around the world of music. The musical arrangements are absolutely amazing and unique
Artist Johnny Smith began his musical life at a very young age. Born into a musical family, Johnny’s mother nurtured his vocal talents while his uncle and aunt, well known music icons Delaney & Bonnie, provided musical mentoring and advice. But it was a televised performance of Elvis playing “Hound Dog” that truly inspired the 9 year old Smith to pick up the guitar and pursue a life of performance and by the age of 10, he was regularly invited to perform on stage with local professional musicians.
Smith eventually relocated to San Francisco and formed Alias Smith, a roots/rock influenced band. Alias Smith’s selt-titled debut CD garnered much praise, and helped the band to secure an 18 date European tour, as well as stage performances alongside prominent artists including The Beach Boys, Starship, Maria Muldaur, and Roger McGuinn.
Smith subsequently released the solo album “Just a Man,” in which his maturity as a musician is realized as his sultry, soulful voice weaves throughout songs reminiscent of sophisticated blues melded with upbeat rock tempos. The hit “Love Is like a Rock” became #1 on radio request lines.
Johnny was named "Best Performer" 3 years in a rowby the Northern California Songwriters Association, and is a regular on live television and radio broadcasts.
Johnny Smith still performs on the original Martin D-35 that started it all.
West Coast Instrumental Surf.
Spy and Film Noir Escapism.
Ennio-freakin'-Morricone.
....and that thing called Rock & Roll.
Artist Johnny Smith began his musical life at a very young age. Born into a musical family, Johnny’s mother nurtured his vocal talents while his uncle and aunt, well known music icons Delaney & Bonnie, provided musical mentoring and advice. But it was a televised performance of Elvis playing “Hound Dog” that truly inspired the 9 year old Smith to pick up the guitar and pursue a life of performance and by the age of 10, he was regularly invited to perform on stage with local professional musicians.
Smith eventually relocated to San Francisco and formed Alias Smith, a roots/rock influenced band. Alias Smith’s selt-titled debut CD garnered much praise, and helped the band to secure an 18 date European tour, as well as stage performances alongside prominent artists including The Beach Boys, Starship, Maria Muldaur, and Roger McGuinn.
Smith subsequently released the solo album “Just a Man,” in which his maturity as a musician is realized as his sultry, soulful voice weaves throughout songs reminiscent of sophisticated blues melded with upbeat rock tempos. The hit “Love Is like a Rock” became #1 on radio request lines.
Johnny was named "Best Performer" 3 years in a rowby the Northern California Songwriters Association, and is a regular on live television and radio broadcasts.
Johnny Smith still performs on the original Martin D-35 that started it all.
Blue is an institution from the San Mateo County Coast with tentacles reaching all over California
Artist Johnny Smith began his musical life at a very young age. Born into a musical family, Johnny’s mother nurtured his vocal talents while his uncle and aunt, well known music icons Delaney & Bonnie, provided musical mentoring and advice. But it was a televised performance of Elvis playing “Hound Dog” that truly inspired the 9 year old Smith to pick up the guitar and pursue a life of performance and by the age of 10, he was regularly invited to perform on stage with local professional musicians.
Smith eventually relocated to San Francisco and formed Alias Smith, a roots/rock influenced band. Alias Smith’s selt-titled debut CD garnered much praise, and helped the band to secure an 18 date European tour, as well as stage performances alongside prominent artists including The Beach Boys, Starship, Maria Muldaur, and Roger McGuinn.
Smith subsequently released the solo album “Just a Man,” in which his maturity as a musician is realized as his sultry, soulful voice weaves throughout songs reminiscent of sophisticated blues melded with upbeat rock tempos. The hit “Love Is like a Rock” became #1 on radio request lines.
Johnny was named "Best Performer" 3 years in a rowby the Northern California Songwriters Association, and is a regular on live television and radio broadcasts.
Johnny Smith still performs on the original Martin D-35 that started it all.
Award-winning music, classes, concerts, camps and celebrations for children and families created and guided by family musician and teaching artist Charity Kahn. Bring your loving heart, growing brain, giggly belly, wiggly toes and shiny spirit, and join us in the JAM!
Artist Johnny Smith began his musical life at a very young age. Born into a musical family, Johnny’s mother nurtured his vocal talents while his uncle and aunt, well known music icons Delaney & Bonnie, provided musical mentoring and advice. But it was a televised performance of Elvis playing “Hound Dog” that truly inspired the 9 year old Smith to pick up the guitar and pursue a life of performance and by the age of 10, he was regularly invited to perform on stage with local professional musicians.
Smith eventually relocated to San Francisco and formed Alias Smith, a roots/rock influenced band. Alias Smith’s selt-titled debut CD garnered much praise, and helped the band to secure an 18 date European tour, as well as stage performances alongside prominent artists including The Beach Boys, Starship, Maria Muldaur, and Roger McGuinn.
Smith subsequently released the solo album “Just a Man,” in which his maturity as a musician is realized as his sultry, soulful voice weaves throughout songs reminiscent of sophisticated blues melded with upbeat rock tempos. The hit “Love Is like a Rock” became #1 on radio request lines.
Johnny was named "Best Performer" 3 years in a rowby the Northern California Songwriters Association, and is a regular on live television and radio broadcasts.
Johnny Smith still performs on the original Martin D-35 that started it all.
The Jim Moore Band plays an infectiously danceable blend of Rockin Rhythm & Blues.
We've opened for Tommy Castro, Maria Muldar, Chubby Checker, Little Charlie & the Night Cats,Chris Cain, Mitch Woods.
Classic soul with attitude!
Artist Johnny Smith began his musical life at a very young age. Born into a musical family, Johnny’s mother nurtured his vocal talents while his uncle and aunt, well known music icons Delaney & Bonnie, provided musical mentoring and advice. But it was a televised performance of Elvis playing “Hound Dog” that truly inspired the 9 year old Smith to pick up the guitar and pursue a life of performance and by the age of 10, he was regularly invited to perform on stage with local professional musicians.
Smith eventually relocated to San Francisco and formed Alias Smith, a roots/rock influenced band. Alias Smith’s selt-titled debut CD garnered much praise, and helped the band to secure an 18 date European tour, as well as stage performances alongside prominent artists including The Beach Boys, Starship, Maria Muldaur, and Roger McGuinn.
Smith subsequently released the solo album “Just a Man,” in which his maturity as a musician is realized as his sultry, soulful voice weaves throughout songs reminiscent of sophisticated blues melded with upbeat rock tempos. The hit “Love Is like a Rock” became #1 on radio request lines.
Johnny was named "Best Performer" 3 years in a rowby the Northern California Songwriters Association, and is a regular on live television and radio broadcasts.
Johnny Smith still performs on the original Martin D-35 that started it all.
Artist Johnny Smith began his musical life at a very young age. Born into a musical family, Johnny’s mother nurtured his vocal talents while his uncle and aunt, well known music icons Delaney & Bonnie, provided musical mentoring and advice. But it was a televised performance of Elvis playing “Hound Dog” that truly inspired the 9 year old Smith to pick up the guitar and pursue a life of performance and by the age of 10, he was regularly invited to perform on stage with local professional musicians.
Smith eventually relocated to San Francisco and formed Alias Smith, a roots/rock influenced band. Alias Smith’s selt-titled debut CD garnered much praise, and helped the band to secure an 18 date European tour, as well as stage performances alongside prominent artists including The Beach Boys, Starship, Maria Muldaur, and Roger McGuinn.
Smith subsequently released the solo album “Just a Man,” in which his maturity as a musician is realized as his sultry, soulful voice weaves throughout songs reminiscent of sophisticated blues melded with upbeat rock tempos. The hit “Love Is like a Rock” became #1 on radio request lines.
Johnny was named "Best Performer" 3 years in a rowby the Northern California Songwriters Association, and is a regular on live television and radio broadcasts.
Johnny Smith still performs on the original Martin D-35 that started it all.
Classic soul with attitude!
Award-winning music, classes, concerts, camps and celebrations for children and families created and guided by family musician and teaching artist Charity Kahn. Bring your loving heart, growing brain, giggly belly, wiggly toes and shiny spirit, and join us in the JAM!