groove foundation

Casey Mallon, Bass and vocals

H. Beanie Butler, Guitar and vocals

Chris K., Drums

Groove Foundation is a Los Angeles based power trio, consisting of Casey Mallon, bass and lead vocals, Beanie Butler, guitar and vocals and Chris K. on drums.

The band’s fusion of diversity and unity contrast the members’ unique musical influences with a distinct direction. It all combines to create a heavy yet flowing sound of soft and melodic twists and high-energy rock and roll. "We can only hope our expressionist musical mix sets the precedence and direction for rock into the next century," explains Casey. Groove Foundation is currently on a west coast tour to promote their single "Don’t Wanna Talk About It", featured on the current Rock City Record’s CD release "Heavy Millennium".

Groove Foundation’s powerful sound is the synthesis of its members’ eclectic musical backgrounds. Casey, who claims KISS, Motley Crue and Prince as early influences, first met Beanie at LA’s infamous Musician’s Institute. After combining their talents for writing penetrating lyrics with a hardcore groove, they soon added veteran LA drummer Chris K. whose traditional jazz background added yet another layer to the mix.

Following the success of two critically acclaimed demos the band has recently recorded their first full length CD "Leaving Home" on 1^st Stone Records. This dynamic CD captures the rebirth of the big guitar sound with twelve songs recorded live in single takes. "We think music shines best when it’s spontaneous," explains Casey, the band’s lead singer. "We like the intensity the unknown brings out so we never have a set list when we play out and we leave a lot of space for improvisation and in the recording sessions we basically plugged in and jammed."

Contact info:

groove foundation

1247 Lincoln Blvd. #235

Santa Monica, CA 90401-2538

(310) 358-6474

Email: groovemail@groovefoundation.com