BJ Griffin and the Galaxy Groove

Virginia Beach, VA

$5000-15000

Travels up to 200 miles

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Overview

An energetic and engaging live music experience that leaves you wanting more


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Booking information

Price range: $5000-15000

Languages: English, Spanish

Gig length: 90 - 180 minutes

Insurance: $100,000 - Gen Liability

What to expect

BJ Griffin delivers a high-energy, genre-blending performance that combines live vocals and electric cello into a dynamic, one-of-a-kind experience. Audiences can expect a mix of soulful originals and recognizable favorites across pop, R&B, jazz, and classical crossover—designed to engage, elevate, and connect.

Known for reading the room and adapting in real time, BJ creates the right atmosphere for any event, from intimate settings to large stages. Whether performing solo or with a band, the experience is polished, interactive, and musically compelling.

Clients can expect professionalism, clear communication, and a seamless booking process from start to finish, along with a performance that leaves a lasting impression on their audience.

About

BJ Griffin is a Detroit-born, Virginia-raised global entertainer and visionary artist whose music defies genre boundaries. A genre-defying singer and electric cellist, BJ’s unique artistry is rooted in his early years with the Virginia Youth Symphony Orchestra, where he performed internationally in China and Greece. He later triple-majored in music education, cello performance, and music industry at James Madison University, honing the unique fusion of classical technique and soulful vocals that would become his signature.

Having circumnavigated the globe performing, BJ’s career is marked by high-profile collaborations and electrifying stage presence. He has shared stages with icons including Ms. Lauryn Hill, Lionel Richie, and Erykah Badu, while appearing at prestigious venues from the Voll-Damm International Jazz Festival in Barcelona to The NAMM Show. In 2023, his national profile skyrocketed with a featured performance on America’s Got Talent, and his powerful stage presence has electrified audiences from the Virginia Symphony Orchestra to, most recently, an NBA halftime show for the New Orleans Pelicans.

With the release of his debut studio album, Elements, on September 19, 2025, and a tour underway, BJ Griffin is a world-class entertainer with a proven track record and a clear trajectory for continued global success.

Additional booking notes

Stage: Ideal stage size is 16’ x 24’ for full band performances, but we are flexible and can adapt to smaller spaces, including solo and duo setups.

Sound: Professional PA system suitable for the venue size. Minimum requirements include vocal microphones, DI inputs for electric cello and tracks, and a monitor system (wedges or in-ears preferred).

Power: Standard electrical access (multiple outlets) near performance area.

Setup: Load-in and soundcheck time typically 60–90 minutes depending on ensemble size.

Lighting: Basic stage lighting is sufficient; professional event lighting is preferred for larger performances.

Personnel: Setup varies from solo (BJ Griffin) to full band. Final details will be confirmed in advance.

Additional: DJ or playback capability may be required for select performances. Backline and production needs can be discussed based on event scale.

We pride ourselves on being adaptable and easy to work with, and can scale production up or down to fit the needs of the event.

Services offered

Set list

Adele
Rolling in the Deep
Hello
Aaliyah
Are You That Somebody
Alabama Shakes
Hold On
I found You
Amy Winehouse
Valerie
Rehab
Aretha Franklin
Respect
The Beatles
Come Together (Funk)
All You Need is Love
Beyoncé
Halo
End of Time
Blackstreet
No Diggity
Billy Joel
Piano Man
Bob Marley
Three Little Birds
Bruno Mars
Locked out of Heaven
Treasure
Uptown Funk
Thats What I Like
Camila Cabello
Havana
Ceelo Green
Forget You
Chris Stapleton
Tennesse Whiskey
Clean Bandit
No Place I’d Rather Be
David Bowie
Lets Dance
DUA Lipa
One Kiss
Earth Wind and Fire
September
Ed Sheran
Thinking Out Loud
The Shape of You

Etta James
At Last
Hall and Oats
You Make My Dreams Come True
James Brown
I Feel Good
Jessie J
Price Tag
John Mayer
Gravity
Waiting on the World to Change
John Legend
All of Me
Journey
Don’t Stop Believing
Justin Timberlake
Rock Your Body
Lauryn Hill
Killing Me Softly
Lizzo
Juice
Truth Hurts
Leonard Cohen
Hallelujah
LTD
Back in Love
Magic
Rude
Maroon 5
Sunday Morning
This Love
Sugar
Mark Morrison
Return of the Mack
Michael Jackson
The Way You Make Me Feel
Don’t Stop till you get enough
Man in the Mirror
Billie Jean
Rock With You
Bad
Do You Remember the Time
Pretty Young Thing
Montel Jordan
This is How We Do it
Musiq Soulchild
Just Friends

Norah Jones
Turn Me on
Otis Redding
Dock of the Bay

Paul McCartney
Let Me Roll It
Pharell Williams
Get Lucky
Happy
Blurred Lines
Prince
Kiss
Purple Rain
Queen
Somebody to Love
Ray Lamontagne
You are the Best Thing
Roberta Flack
The First Time Ever I saw your Face
Sam Smith
Stay With Me
Smoky Robinson/D’angelo
Crusin’
Snoop Dog
Drop it Like Its Hot
Shaggy
It wasn’t Me
Sting &the Police
Roxanne
Stevie Wonder
Superstition
Living for the City
Isn’t She Lovely ¥
Higher Ground
Sir Duke
Signed Sealed Delivered
Temptations
My Girl
Just My Imagination
Shout
Tina Turner
Proud Mary
Whitney Houston
I Wanna Dance With Somebody
How Will I Know
I Will Alwyas Love You

Setup requirements

Professional PA system (appropriate for venue size)

1-3 vocal microphones with stands

DI box(es) for electric cello and playback/tracks

Monitor system (floor wedges or in-ear monitors preferred)

Power outlets near performance area

Stool or chair (armless)

Stage lighting (basic wash minimum; full lighting preferred for larger events)

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