Makia Groove ABOUT

ABOUT

BIOGRAPHY
Makia (Muh-kee-uh), a Hawaiian Shaman term meaning "Energy Flows Where Attention Goes," irrefutably characterizes the band's live improvisational style, which is fueled by the infinite circle of energy that encompasses the band as well as the audience. Although they utilize the studio's capabilities, a live show is the only way to truly experience Makia Groove. Formed in Kingsport, TN, Makia Groove was established on one solid foundation, in which each member of the band is encouraged to exercise complete artistic freedom. Self described as "World Funk Fusion", the band combines Funk, Reggae, Jazz, and Afro-Cuban while still exploring the future. With their innovative spirit and drive, Makia Groove achieves a shapeless identity with unprecedented originality and diversity. The overall vibe of Makia Groove is generated by intense collaboration efforts, where each of the member's contributions come together to make the sound and essence of Makia Groove unlimited in viewpoints and directions.

Influences: The Grateful Dead, Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeplin, Jaco Pastorus, Miles Davis, John McLaughlin, Bob Marley and the Wailers, Col. Bruce Hampton and Aquarium Rescue Unit, Duke Ellington, John Coltrane, Tower of Power, Santana, Little Feat, The Mahavishnu Orchestra, Maceo Parker, Ray Baisden, Tony Rice, George Benson, Pat Metheny, Chick Corea, James Taylor, Janis Joplin and Big Brother, The Beatles, Culture.

Makia Groove has had the Pleasure and Privilege of Playing the following Events, Festivals, and Venues:

The Baja Bean - Staunton, VA

Be Here Now - Asheville, NC

Boudreaux's - Blacksburg, VA

Brooklyn's - Staunton, VA

Buck' Pizza - Johnson City, TN

Buddhist Biker Bar - Charlottesville, VA

Cafe Fairfax - Culpeper, VA

Cary Street Cafe - Richmond, VA

The Casbah - Johnson City, TN

Chancey's - Radford, VA

The Clocktower Tavern - Staunton, VA

The Coffee Pot - Roanoke, VA

Crybabies - Kingsport, TN

Cumberland's (with Col. Bruce Hampton and the Code Talkers) - Charleston, SC

Downtown Grill and Brewery - Knoxville, TN

Finnegan's Cove - Harrisonburg, VA

French Broad Brewery - Asheville, NC

*Friday's After Five - Charlottesville, VA

*Friday's on the Square - Harrisonburg, VA

*Floyd Fest (2004) - Floyd, VA

The Garage - Asheville, NC

Hannah Flanagans - Asheville, NC

Halo - Johnson City, TN

The Jab-er-wok-e (formerly the Greenskeeper) - Charlottesville, VA

Johnson's Pub - Charleston, SC

The Little Grill – Harrisonburg, VA

Main Street Bar & Grill – Harrisonburg, VA

Miller's – Charlottesville, VA

*Mountain Sport Festival - Asheville, NC

*New Year's Eve Throw Down 2000 (with Ledbetter) - Rose Hill, VA

The Next Door - Johnson City, TN

Olde Hickory Tap Room - Hickory, NC

Percival's Isle – Lynchburg, VA

Preservations Pub - Knoxville, TN

The Pompeii Lounge – Staunton, VA

The Pour House – Charleston, SC

The Pub – Culpeper, VA

Ramada Inn – Wise, VA

*Rock Stock – Harrsionburg, VA

The Sophisticated Otter – Johnson City, TN

South Street Brewery – Charlottesville, VA

*Spaghetti Fest – Natural Chimneys, VA

The State Line – Bristol, TN

*Studio One (live Radio Show) – Johnson City, TN

Sassy Annes - Knoxville, TN

The Tap Room at Mossy Creek – Fishersville, VA

The Town Pump – Black Mountain, NC

Vito's – Johnson City, TN

*The Waynesboro Extravaganza – Waynesboro, VA

*WNCW 88.7 - (live radio show) - Spindale, NC

*WXJM (live radio show) – Harrisonburg, VA

Westville Pub – Asheville, NC

* - indicates Festival or Event

Instrumentation
Billy Owens - Drums, percussion, vocals, rhythm guitar, and harmonica

Luke Wood - Guitar, percussion, bass, Native American flute, keyboard and vocals

Dan Pederson - Bass, guitar, electronic wind instrument, vocals, and percussion

**To listen to additional songs and videos, check out www.myspace.com/makiagroove

Discography
Jam Chowder
Will Work for Air