Super Groove Dance Party Band

Get In The Groove Tribute Band provides high quality sound system, musical equipment, Sound guy, Seasoned professional musicians working together to create high quality sounding dance music for Weddings, Birthdays, Anniversaries, private parties, and Corporate events. All band members and sound guy arrive early to set up, sound check, start and end all shows on time. Also, we are open to negotiate to add extra time to gigs on the spot as needed.

Nathaniel Bangs, Drummer & Manager of Get In The Groove Tribute Band
Drummer & Manager of Get in The Groove tribute Band I started taking drum lessons at age 7 and started playing in Rock and R&B cover bands at age 16 when I started taking the Steve Sage R&R Band class at DVC.
I’m a second-generation musician from a family of talented musicians. My Dad and Mom started playing as a Duo before I was born playing covers and some original songs they co-wrote. As a young adult, I got the opportunity to play Drums for my parents Steve and Mirabai Bangs original Band, Heart Dream. In High School through college, I was in the Symphonic and Jazz Band. Also, I attended Sonoma State in 2001 to study music and I received my Bachelor’s degree in Music and Performing Arts at Sonoma State in 2005. In addition, I started taking voice lessons in my early 20’s at Sonoma State and after college. In additon, I have experience singing harmonies and lead on Rock hits from (phone number hidden)0’s. In addition In 2005 right after College, I joined the Mary Stark Jazz Quartet for many gigs at local festivals and Pleasant Hill Chamber events, and local restaurants such as Left Bank, Pleasant Hill, Joe’s restaurant, in Lafayette. In 2010 I joined my parents, Steve and Mirabai Bangs in their Band, Heart Dream. We played many original songs and covered a variety of Rock and R&B hits from (phone number hidden)0’s. Heart Dream played at many church events, restaurants, and private parties. In 2020, I started In The Groove Tribute Band covering 80’s-2000’s Rock hits. In The Groove Tribute Band is on the fast track playing many special events and private parties.

Michelle Gonzalez Lead singer for The 80's Rewind and Super Groove Tribute Band

Favorite Color: Periwinkle Blue
Born: Merced, CA
Favorite Food: Crab
Favorite Singer/Band: The Judds, Mariah Carey, Christina Aguilera, Mary J. Blige, Donna Summer, Santana
Greatest musical accomplishment: Can’t decide

Michelle Gonzalez recorded her first song at the age of 5 while sitting around with her sisters in front of a Fisher-Price tape recorder. Her music career has blossomed ever since with performances in plays such as “Guys and Dolls”, “The Sound of Music,” “The Wiz,” In addition, I competed in Miss Merced in 1993. Finally, I’ve been singing in bands such as SVQ, Elixir 9, Lipshok, 80’s Rewind, and In The Groove Tribute Band. Michelle attributes her love of music to her mother who played piano to her from before birth and who would accompany her at home concerts with music by Roberta Flack, Carol King, and other famous musical artists.

Christine lead singer for 2 popular Cover Bands in The Silicon Valley. Lead singer for Super Groove Tribute Band

Yvette Salas, Lead singer for Groove Foundation, Pure Ecstasy and Super Groove Tribute Band. Yvette is one of the top Diva singers in the Silicon Valley and SF Bay area for the last 30 years.

Ruben Hernandez Lead singer for Color Blind, a few Cover Bands in the top 10 in Silicon Valley and Super Groove Tribute Band

Stuart Horton; Professional Lead/Rhythm Guitarist for 40 plus years touring the US with a variety of Cover and Original bands. Stuart has been on 3 of the top booking agencies in his career with a Led Zepplin Tribute Band and many more top bay are Cover and Tribute Bands.

Bill Ireton, Professional Lead Guitarist/Singer Songwriter. Currently in a Jazz band, Take 2 Dance band one of the elite cover bands in the Bay Area and Silicon Valley. Bill Is a regular sub for In The Groove Tribute Band.

Guitar, Bass and Vocals
Jacques Gautreaux, Lead Guitarist/Vocalist
Jacques brings over 40 years playing experience to In the groove. He has played in both original and cover bands since the early 80’s and is fluid in many styles of music ranging from rock, country, blues and jazz. Jacques’ influences are based in 60’s British invasion, 70’s Classic Rock and 80’s New Wave from The Beatles, Stones and Who through Blondie, The Cars, U2 and the Pretenders and throw in some Tom Petty and the Heart breakers for good measure. He also has an extensive performance wardrobe that keeps things fun on stage. Fashion and make-up tips are an added bonus. Jacques in The 80's Rewind Band a regular sub for In the Groove Tribute Band.

Tim Allen, Bass player
An accomplished bass player, ukulele player, teacher, and songwriter, Tim has earned the respect of his peers as well as his students. He has been a professional recording and performing musician all his life. He earned a college degree in music then continued his music education by attending a graduating from the Musicians Institute in Los Angeles. Tim has been teaching bass and ukulele at Showcase Music Institute. He is the director and instructor of the Band Showcase program, a fun and creative environment in which students learn the art of ensemble playing and performance. He has many years of experience as a recording and performing artist and has performed and recorded many diverse acts, ranging from the Miss California State Pageant, the Coasters to the Mighty Sparrow (the King of Calypso music). He was three times voted “Bass Player of the Year” by the Northern California Country Music Association. He is also an accomplished and published songwriter. He has played and recorded with countless artists and performs regularly with many different bands and artists including, David Martin’s House Party, Lara Price, The Urban Outlaws, David Landon, RB3, Pam Hawkins, Wanted, and many more.

David Riegert, Bass Player and Singer for 2 top 20 Cover Bands in Silicon Valley and with Super Groove Tribute Band

Pamela Arthur, Professional Keys/Lead and Vocal harmonies has over 35 years of professional experience playing with many elite Cover and Original bands in CA. Currently she is in 3 Cover bands including In the Groove Tribute Band

Christopher T, Professional keys/Vocalist/Songwriter
Professional music teacher for over 30 years
Professional Keys/Vocalist on the local state wide music circuit playing with a variety of cover, tribute and original bands and has been on many of the top booking agencies

We require a stage, quality lighting for the stage and dance areas. Also, we require plenty of areas to plug in are equipment. These requirements are for all private parties, Weddings, Anniversaries, and Corporate events. In addition, We provide all are sound equipment and a sound guy. If you have high quality sound equipment available and a sound guy that is appreciated and helpful.