Groove Thangs - Runaway People (1988)

Band cam footage of a live performance at Woody's, South Beach, Miami from 1988. Covering a favorite song by Dyke & The Blazers.

Groove Thangs:
Down Pat - lead vox/keyboards
Bonefish Johnny - guitar/vox
"Kilmo" Carl Pacillo - bass
Tim Kutcha - drums
Dancing Dotty - moves, tambourine

Since 1984, Groove Thangs have been making a name for themselves at home and on the road playing original funk, rock and soul music for the masses. Founded in Florida by Bonefish Johnny and his brother Down Pat with the help of other brother Michael and a slew of badass musicians (like Jeff Watkins, who went from Groove Thangs to James Brown for 12 years and is now playing sax with Joss Stone), Groove Thangs have forged not only their own sound but a special attitude about life and love that has endeared them to music fans around the world. After getting signed and dropped by a major label in 1989, Groove Thangs went on to successfully record and release their music independently, winning awards and gaining sponsorship while proving it on stage every night. Coming off the road in '92, Groove Thangs still perform annually (even touring Indonesia in 1994) and will be celebrating their 25th year of making funky music together!

http://www.myspace.com/groovethangs

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Music

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• groove
• thangs
• runaway
• people

[msmasterjam]

this is amazing! i think that this cut didnt get the exposure it deserves, but with us youtube music lovers, we can pass it on!

[groovethangsHQ]

@msmasterjam

Thanks! This was 22 years ago, and I haven't heard anyone else do the song since. Besides the original version by Dyke & The Blazers, we were also inspired by Ballin' Jack's version on their live album, which was even faster than our rushed performance here! Bonefish

[Showgirly]

Great band! Tim Kuchta...great drummer!