Frequently Asked Questions    inquiring minds want to know

Do you play Mustang Sally?

• Yes, but with one arm tied behind our back.

Do you play Freebird?

• No.

Play That Funky Music White Boy?

• Still no.

Do the Groove Daddies play wedding receptions and private parties?

• You bet.  Please check out our song list by clicking on the 'Song List' link in the left hand column.  After that, if you're still interested then you can contact us using the 'Contact' link.

What year was Groove Daddies formed?

• 1990.  Yes, really.  20 years.  Sigh....

It appears that you guys do rock.  How do I book the Groove Daddies?

• Click on the 'Contact' link to the left and submit a "Booking Inquiry" request.  You can also call Ed at 217.725.3670 (cell) or 217.789.9688 (home).

Is it true that your contract stipulates that the band members get free beer?

• We suggest that you hire us so you can read your own personal signed copy of our contract.

How far will you guys go for a gig?

• Please!  Our wives are reading this.

Can I sing with the Groove Daddies?

• Can you sing?  If so, then yes.  If not, then you can pretend, but only if you're a female and only for one song.

Did Gary really sit in with Little Feat and Tommy Castro?

• Yes.

How did Gary come to sit in with Little Feat and Tommy Castro?

• They asked him to sing with them.  If you would like to know more, just ask Gary.  He'd be happy to tell you all about it.

What kind of gear do you guys use?

• Mostly stock DeWalt and Milwaukee, with some older Porter-Cable pieces for their vintage tone.   Sean uses Sears Craftsman Professional line drumsticks exclusively, because of course with Craftsman's Lifetime Guarantee, if you break it, it's replaced for free.

Where is the best place to see the Groove Daddies play?

• Inside in the winter, and anywhere in the summer.

Isn't it about time you learned some new songs?

• Yes.

Are you guys from around here?

• Everyone except Jeff.  He's out there.

If Grits Ain't Groceries, what are they then?

• Grits are small broken grains of corn, first produced by Native Americans centuries ago.  They made both "corn" grits and "hominy" grits.

Hominy grits?

• Enough to feed six.

The Groove Daddies play a lot.  What keeps you going?

• Love of music, understanding wives, and you.  And fifty bucks a show.