mrGroove

Acoustic Groove

Live Acoustic
GrooveShine producer Mike McHugh delivers acoustic-based soul, funk and reggae. Mike uses his guitar and looper to create full rhythms under dynamic vocals and melodic leads.

Lyric driven songs include a mixture of covers and originals, including acoustic selections from the GrooveShine Music Catalog.

Live performances typically feature a variety of guest vocalists and musicians.


The GrooveShine Sound
As a prolific songwriter, beat-maker and DJ, Mike merged favorite genres to create the GrooveShine sound and style of musical production. He works with a variety of vocalists, composing music and acting as a producer. GrooveShine is continually putting out new music, and can be found on most streaming services including iTunes, Amazon, Spotify, etc.

Acoustic Covers

Whatever You Like (acoustic cover)

My Neighbor Juan (acoustic original)

Folsom Prison Blues (acoustic cover)

Contact:
info@grooveshine.com
310 683 3897
facebook: @grooveshinemusic
instagram: @grooveshine

Press Kit

Story Time – Album

 

GrooveShine “Story Time” Hits where Singer-Songwriter Meets Rhythmic Groove
Los Angeles, CA – September 23, 2017 – “Story Time” melds acoustic-based songwriting with funk, reggae, and hip hop rhythms. GrooveShine’s third album focusses on lyric-based material from producer Mike McHugh. Song topics span a wide array of themes including ancient mythology, space travel, witches (of many forms), modern romance and other human drama.

GrooveShine combines the energy of acoustic rock with hip hop production techniques and multi-influenced beats. As a prolific songwriter, beat-maker and DJ, McHugh merged favorite genres to create a unique sound and style of music production. Originally formed in Santa Barbara, GrooveShine music embodies Southern California beach vibes with upbeat rhythms and high energy acoustic guitar. Now based in Los Angeles, most of the album was recorded at GrooveShine Studio and Studio 637 in Hermosa Beach.

Instrumental versions of all songs are available for listen and download at the band website: grooveshine.com/instrumentals.

Currently, Mike is performing solo acoustic as Acoustic GrooveShine, utilizing guitar looping to create a full live sound. New material is in the works featuring a variety of guest vocalists.

Influences include: Bob Dylan, Bob Marley, Sublime, Dr Dre, Led Zepplin, J Dilla, Tribe Called Quest, James Brown and Ernest Ranglin

STORY TIME

Full Music Catalog

Bio

GrooveShine from Santa Barbara combines funk, reggae, hip hop and world rhythms into upbeat singer-songwriter grooves. Formed by producer Mike McHugh, GrooveShine music melds the energy of acoustic guitar with hip hop production techniques and multi-influenced beats. As a prolific writer, beat-maker and DJ, Mike merged favorite genres to create a unique sound and style of musical production. Live shows are highly energetic and entertaining with a variety of featured vocalists, keeping shows fresh every time.

PRESS
GrooveShine Press Kit

LYRICS
GrooveShine_Lyrics (pdf)

 

Acoustic Covers – New Album Release


July 29, 2018 – GrooveShine new album of acoustic covers now available on most streaming services. Music Release party September 7 at Whiskey Richards in Santa Barbara