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De Jah Groove
12+ albums
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Dé Jah Groove burst on to the Melbourne music scene in 2004, ready to shake things up, with the promise of “live Aussie music to the rescue!” Their self-proclaimed style is Renegade Reggae – taking some old school Reggae sounds, mixed with Latino grooves and hip-hop vibes to create hot party music. Served with generous helpings of Aussie culture, of course. Armed with an explosive horn section, fiery percussion, rock- steady guitar riffs, skankin’ drum beats and bottom heavy bass lines, Dé Jah Groove has launched itself head first into the live music scene, establishing an intimidating reputation as one of the best live acts on the circuit. The “Renegades”… It all started way back in 2000. The rockin’, guitar-strumming twins, Harley and Delaney Stewart teamed up with Lach Hall, a drummer with bite. Working the local Battle of the Bands scene, the then rock group was receiving great feedback for their rasta tune, “Daydreaming”, and being encouraged to go down this reggae path. Enter Dave de Podolinsky, a classically trained percussionist and 80’s rock enthusiast, and the ever- smooth Paul Carter on sax, bringing cool jazz vibes. After playing around with the idea of taking on new members, Will Bakes, a badass trombone player crossed their path. After an intense summer of song-writing and a veritable muso boot camp, in 2004 the Dé Jah Groove you know today was born. Legend has it the name Dé Jah Groove came to Harley in a dream, and when his radio alarm went off