Savage Groove Band

A high energy, crowd engaging concert performance that will leave your family and friends wanting more!

We are no strangers to the music industry and know how to keep a crowd grooving! We are open to all venue and party types from Weddings, Family friendly farmers markets and community events to dive bars and bike weeks! We have the experience to create the perfect set list for your needs.

JoEllen is no stranger to wedding planning, emcee work and charity events. Loves to work with bridal parties on creating the perfect vibe and keep the energy and party flowing from the initial walking down the aisle, announcing the bridal party, games, caking cutting, dj service in between sets and keeping the event on schedule.

We look forward to making your next event a special and memorable day or weekend.

Great Music... Fun Times! High energy Rock'n'Roll band performing live music from the 700's to today. Something for everybody! Based out of the Port Charlotte FL area. Our band consists of 4 members all who have a minimum of 30 years' experience in the music industry. Our influences are Led Zeppelin, AC/DC, Judas Priest, Kiss, Alice in Chains, Collective Soul, Godsmack, Ozzy, Stone Temple Pilots, Heart, Joan Jett, and Pat Benatar to name a few.
Our forte is entertaining our crowd, keeping the dance floor moving, and working with our client to ensure a smooth party with music that is suited to their guests.

Reasonable pricing and special event packages available upon request.

Meet the band:
Michael lickliter
Lead guitar and vocals. Mike is a vocalist, musician, lyricist and composer with deep roots in the music industry including developing, creating and selling his own brand of guitar amplifiers. Attention to detail and making our sound "musical" is his forte. For more information about Lickliter Amps see (link hidden) or on Facebook.

Scott Watson on Drums
A beast on the drums and in too many bands to count (previously and currently)! This man lays down a serious beat and keeps the booty shaking all night long! True passion is death metal but loves all music genre! Shy until you get to know him, this musician is dedicated and loves what he does! He is also a dedicated husband, father and grandpa!

John Walsh on Bass
John has been performing for over 35+ years and knows how to get into the pocket with a serious groove! Also, in numerous local bands and loves to perform.

JoEllen Barton (Jo)
Lead vocals and keyboards. JoEllen has been singing since she was a little girl. Cutting her teeth on school plays to being in her first band at 17. She is constantly working on new songs and is the core of the band. Jo knows how to keep the floor hopping. Not shy in the least and lives up to being a typical A type personality. With her wireless mic she hops off the stage, when possible, to include the crowd in back up participation of Don't stop believing or to leading the pack in living on a prayer!

We offer full sound, in-between set music, stage and dance lighting.

For special events we are happy to do announcements, award and ceremony announcements, and party games in between sets.