bassist, Greg Bealla, and guitarist/vocalist, Kathy Rimm. Groove Train’s CD can be purchased from their website www.GrooveTrainBand.com as well as on iTunes, Amazon.com, and CDBaby.com The 10-song album is similar to the band’s cover song list in that it’s an eclectic mix that can’t be pigeon-holed into a genre. That’s a reflection of Chaump’s many influences. Chaump wrote eight of the songs himself and collaborated with his band mates
The 10-song album is similar to the band’s cover song list in that it’s an eclectic mix that can’t be pigeon-holed into a genre. the other two. He’s classically trained with a degree from the Berkley College of Music, but loves and is influenced by all kinds of music.
As he put it, “If it’s good, I like it.” One of those collaborations is with lead singer Rebecca Santoro Hetzel on “The One” where
Santoro Hetzel’s sweet voice gives off a beautiful Annie Lennox vibe. That vibe also comes through on “Show Our Love” which features call and response
vocals between Santoro Hetzel and Chaump. Santoro Hetzel sings lead on seven of the 10 songs and Chaump sings three. Other highlights include “Dance the Night Away” set to a Bo-Diddley riff and “Party on Down the Line” giving off a country rock feel. Chaump said most of his songs start with an idea and lyrics. The basic tracks were recorded in his home studio. The finished product is not over produced. “We wanted a live feel to the sound,” Chaump said.
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Groove Train: cover band to play originals Wednesday