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Bonzo Terks explore ‘free/groove/exploder’ genre

By Jerene-Elise Nall | March 9, 2011

Every band strives for a unique sound, but few venture into the territory known as ‘experimental.' Bonzo Terks, however, have chosen to take that leap with a genre the group has dubbed ‘free/groove/exploder.' The Northern Star talked with Luc Parcell...

Family Groove Company, who performed at the House Cafe, 263 E. Lincoln Highway, gets their influences from funk music.

A family that grooves together

By Troy Doetch | September 26, 2010

Something about the Family Groove Company is pretty funky. Though their official designation is "groove-informed jazz rock," the band is heavily influenced by funk, said pianist/vocalist Jordan Wilkow before the band's show Friday at the House Café,...