Band Biography

Disciples of Groove are one of the most unique unsigned bands in the South Jersey/Philadelphia area, innovators of the style they affectionately call Progressive Funk-Rock.  They always provide an energetic live show with excellent musicianship and strong melodic hooks that inspire music lovers of all ages.  Friends since childhood, they self produced their EP in 2005 and are currently working on a second CD. 

Disciples of Groove has performed at some of the area's biggest venues, including Six Flags Great Adventure, the TLA, The World Cafe Live (main stage), the Trocadero (main stage) and the Commerce Bank Amphitheater.  Disciples of Groove were showcase acts at the Dewey Beach Music Conference, the Millenium Music Conference, the first annual Dewey Beach JamFest, and the Y100 South Street Music Series, as well as being a featured artist on 88.5 WXPN. 


Industry Testimonials:

"Philadelphia has long been home to a musical stew that combines ingredients ranging from jazz to phunk to hiphop to reggae to jambands - Disciples of Groove are the latest to add their own pinch of spice to that simmering pot. Picking up the ball from G.Love, Fathead, Townhall, and others, DoG are working on becoming the latest and greatest Philly export."

Jim McGuinn
Y100rocks.com


"It's exciting and electric, funky and eccentric. The directions of these Disciples will pull listeners into an aural tug-of-war with funk and rock. While this combination is no second-coming of the wheel, these musicians have laced their flavor with fatty punches and natural orchestration. Top-notch musicianship all around- and with the gift to not overplay. Vocally they're working with the crisp 70's innocence of 1-inch tape and no effects."

Anthony Caroto
Origivation Magazine

"Basically, they (Disciples of Groove) make sure to cover all facets to appease your musical preference so it's almost impossible to find something you don't like in each and every one of their songs...So don't fret if you're brainwashed by commercial radio...be in any musical mood you wish, Disciples of Groove will hit that taste bud and get your booty shakin'."

Iris Karasick
AudioXPosure.com


"I know the Disciples of Groove will have a solid future because they have a great respect for their past."

Legendary Producer/Engineer, Jim Tullio


"Digging the new tunes! Dan is still my favorite rock star!"

Joey Mahoney
Songspot.org

Disciples of Groove are:

Dan Jost - Vocals, Guitar

Rob Smith - Bass

Dave Gardner - Drums, Vocals

Matt Totora - Saxes, Guitar