The Coconut Groove Band delivers masterful tributes to iconic acts like Steely Dan and CSN, while expertly covering classic rock, soul, and Americana favorites. Their four multi-instrumentalist members create rich harmonies and authentic arrangements, making them a versatile choice for any upscale event needing sophisticated live music.
The Coconut Groove Band is a versatile four-piece ensemble that delivers authentic renditions of classic rock, soul, and Americana favorites while specializing in masterful tributes to iconic acts like Steely Dan and Crosby, Stills & Nash. With each member contributing vocals and playing multiple instruments, the band showcases exceptional musicianship through guitar, bass, drums, and keyboards, creating rich harmonies and authentic instrumental arrangements that capture the essence of the original recordings.
Known for their extensive repertoire spanning multiple decades and genres, The Coconut Groove Band has established themselves as a premier entertainment choice for corporate events, weddings, festivals, and private celebrations throughout their region. Their commitment to musical excellence and authentic performances has earned them a reputation for delivering three distinct show experiences – from dance-ready pop hits to dedicated tribute sets – making them a uniquely adaptable choice for any occasion requiring sophisticated live music. The band’s extensive song list features carefully curated selections from artists like The Beatles, Eric Clapton, James Taylor, and dozens more legendary performers, all recreated with meticulous attention to detail and professional polish.
4 Piece: Guitar, Bass, Drums, Keys. *All Members Sing*
Entertainment so memorable that hundreds of people are still cheering from the stands.
They were just perfect and we had the best time!
- Robin B.
Event Coordinator
Eagle Point Golf Club
(Aug 30, 2025)
Absolutely fantastic group! I will have these guys play again and again!!!!
- Brian R.
Country Club of the Carolinas
(May 31, 2025)
The CGB is amazing!!! We had about 60 guests at the party. I’ll bet that 50 of them came up to me raving about Rick and the guys. They absolutely MADE the event come to life. Here they are during early evening 1st set action. They jammed so hard in...Read More
- Todd
(May 03, 2025)
Thank you for being great to work with!! Gaby said the client was raving about the event – couldn’t have pulled it off successfully without you and the Coconut Groove…They were amazing!! Please let them know we appreciate them coming out, and w...Read More
- Breanna R.
(May 02, 2023)
They were awesome! It turned out really well and the party was a blast. Thanks so much for all of your help.
- Paul L.
(Aug 28, 2021)
10/10! Incredible band. incredible performance. I wanted to find a band with the most talented musicians with the best set list. I am confident that I could not have found anyone better than Coconut Groove for our wedding. They made this an evening m...Read More
- Jim A.
(Sep 07, 2019)
Rick, thanks to you and please pass along my thanks to Dave and the band for last night! It was another unforgettable CGB night of fun, fellowship and really terrific music! I’ve gotten so many texts today about what a special evening it was, ...Read More
- Rick R.
(Aug 31, 2019)
This band was perfect for our event. I love the variety of types of music that they can play. They were very professional and easy to work with.
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(Oct 05, 2018)
We absolutely loved having Coconut Groove at the Pawsitively event on Saturday! The volume level was just right; more importantly, their style was very fitting for what we had going on that day. Lots of good feedback from the attendees. Let's do i...Read More
- Anna N.
(Nov 04, 2017)
Thank you SOOOO much for recommending Coconut Groove Band for our wedding. They were SO AMAZING. I think every single guest must have approached me to rave about them. I sent Rick a list of songs I liked. Not only did they play every single song, the...Read More
- Casey J.
(Oct 28, 2017)
They were/are fantastic. We had a terrific time and hope to have them for another event. Everyone loved them!
- Ann S.
(Aug 21, 2017)
Coconut Groove KILLED IT on the 4th. EVERYONE was having a blast through the entire thing. Crowd was cheering for an encore and an encore after that. Band only played the first encore and was awesome at diffusing the crowd. Would definitely have them...Read More
- Jonathan R.
(Jul 04, 2017)
Excellent! Everyone loved them, as expected! Thank you so very much!
- Tina K.
(Apr 29, 2017)
The band was absolutely amazing – we could not have had a better experience with them. We had more compliments about them than we could count, and they played right to our client base’s preference! I appreciate your help through the process!!
- Hope M.
(Oct 13, 2016)
They were fabulous! Can't say enough good things! Every age group loved them and danced the night away! Please let them know we couldn't be happier!
- Joann D.
(Sep 26, 2015)
Everyone at the Joy Garden Tour patron party enjoyed the Coconut Grove band so much---their music was excellent and so much fun to dance/listen to! And the band was so easy to work with!!
- Debbie B.
(Jul 16, 2015)
Coconut Groove Band was great! It was the perfect group for our ‘backyard party’. The Members & Guests loved it. We always recommend ECE!
- Kate L.
(Jun 05, 2015)
The band was awesome! Perfect match for the Rehearsal dinner & dance at the Beach Club. They could sing all types of music and had great harmonies. Everyone enjoyed listening to them and dancing. It was a great event!!! Thank you so much for hooking ...Read More
- Sharlene W.
(Oct 03, 2014)
Y'all were PERFECT!! Thank you so much for putting on such a fantastic show at our wedding on the Renfrow Farm! We had a blast listening to & dancing to your music! And so many of our guests send many compliments your way, as do our families.CGB wil...Read More
- Pressly & Matt W.
(Sep 27, 2014)
They were great! A wonderful new mix with some Classic Rock for our Membership. We’ll definitely be having them back again next year.
- Kristie T.
(Sep 12, 2014)
Thank you for all your help through the process. The band more than exceeded my expectations. They absolutely brought down the house. Everyone was dancing, they played everything I asked, they CRUSHED Tweezer Reprise and several people told me they f...Read More
- Daniel B.
(Aug 30, 2014)
Just a shout out for the Coconut Groove Band that played at my son's wedding reception on August 2. They did a great job and were very accommodating with regard to the schedule of events for the evening. As is typical of this type of event, there was...Read More
- David s.
(Aug 02, 2014)
Everyone loved you guys! We got so many comments on how great the music was. Thank you for playing a big part in making the night so memorable. We have several friends in the process of planning weddings that asked for your information. You guys were...Read More
- John P.
(Apr 26, 2014)
Coconut Groove kicked serious butt! I LOVED them. Everyone was raving about the band.THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING! You made me one very happy bride.
- Lindsey
(Nov 01, 2013)
The Coconut Groove Band was awesome! Everyone enjoyed them immensely. Thanks for another great night of entertainment.
- Tess H.
(Aug 17, 2013)
The were wonderful - probably 95% of guests on dance floor for hours!!
- Niiki C.
(Aug 17, 2013)
Great performance, once again. Perfect fit for our group. I heard many positive comments. Wouldn't hesitate for a moment to hire them again.
- Jane L.
(May 20, 2013)
They have got to be the best band in the city of Charlotte. The reception was incredible and they absolutely killed it. Annah and I have become big fans and plan on seeing them every chance we get at Bean Town.Now I just need to come up with an excus...Read More
- Adam C.
(Apr 20, 2013)
They were GREAT to work with and their professionalism was a bonus. You could tell they have a wonderful working relationship with each other and enjoy what they do. I really appreciate how well they adapted to our request for Beatles and Buffett bec...Read More
- Charlotte K.
(Jan 01, 2013)
The CGB would rank way up there as being one of the better bands that I've ever acquired for one of our events here on Daniel Island! The played such a great mixture of songs and are such talented musicians. You can definitely tell that they have bee...Read More
- Barbara M.
(Jan 01, 2013)
We could not have been more pleased with the Coconut Groove Band. They were excellent musicians, and the dance floor was full most of the time! They accommodated us by playing numerous songs off of a "requested song" list we sent them, and everyone l...Read More
- Beverly J.
(Jan 01, 2013)
The band was very, very well-liked by our members. Thanks for asking, Ellie. Everything went well, and I even took the band members on a boat ride down the Trent river beforehand. They were very, very professional and very talented.
- Johnny R.
(Jan 01, 2013)
Coconut Groove was EXCELLENT! We cannot say enough good things about the guys! They were beyond accommodating with any last minute changes and played the perfect selection of songs for the reception. We will be sure to recommend them, as well as East...Read More
- Mallory and Michael Morrison
(Jan 01, 2013)
Rick, and the rest of Coconut Groove, did an amazing job - we could not be more pleased. The quality of the songs was spot on and the selection of music they chose fit our diverse in age and musical taste crowd very well. They did a great job of gett...Read More
- Anson A.
(Oct 27, 2012)
A+++ for the Coconut Groove Band. We had them play for our wedding (roughly 100 attendees for an indoor reception). They were extremely easy to work with before the event in coordinating the day of schedule, song for first dance, etc. Arrived in plen...Read More
- Dan M.
(Jul 14, 2012)
The band was fabulous and we got so much wonderful feedback from our guests!They did exceed our expectations and we would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone!
- Jeanette M.
(Jun 30, 2012)
The band was perfect. In fact most everyone we have talked to said that they were the best wedding band that they have every heard. They were great with our crowd, played awesome songs, sounded great, and were just generally the exact right band for ...Read More
- Michael W.
(Jun 09, 2012)
When I hunted online for a band, I knew exactly what I wanted. When I picked you guys I had faith you were right, but was faced with questions from my (then fiance) "How do you KNOW they will be good?!". Let me just say, you BLEW us away. You were wa...Read More
- Julia & Evan S.
(May 27, 2011)
We're currently sitting in warm Punta Cana, Dominican Republic on the first night of our honeymoon and we can't stop talking about how much fun we had on Saturday night! It was truly the night of our lives and the band were such an incredibly huge pa...Read More
- Colby & Noelle
(May 14, 2011)
