Keith Theall
Bass & Vocals

“THE BACKBONE” Keith got his start with "The Milkmen”,a 60`s retro sounding band covering R.E.M, Dire Straits, and Beatle songs. Formed in 1988, Keith, his Brother Greg, and their long-time friends still perform today. Then came "Rock N A Hard Place”, formed from Milkmen Members and other friends from 1994-96. The band played more contemporary music of the "day". From 96-99, Keith played in "No Frills (classic Rock), "My Dog Petey"(contemporary/classic rock), "Jerry El", an Elvis Impersonator”. The next band was "Trac Down”, a classic rock trio that worked every weekend in 1998. In 1999 this led Keith into "Jukebox Memories”. The band played the best of the "oldies” as well as Keith’s first love: Motown. Keith still does an occasional gig with Jukebox.

All of these great bands and friends have led Keith to his current position: Bassist/vocalist of Soul Groove. Formed with Mike Muro in 2003, this band performs the best of everything. He also has the sometimes unenviable job of organizing and booking the band.

Keith is heavily influenced by Motown’s house bassist and "Funk Brother” James Jamerson, Paul McCartney, Paul S Denman (Sade), and Flea. I could not have done it or do it, without the support, talent, and loyalty from all of my past and present friends. "I Love You All"

Russ Davis
Vocals and Keyboard

Russ formed his first band while in the third grade and has been performing ever since. Some of his more memorable gigs have been performing for our troops during Desert Storm and performing on New Years’ Eve at the Sands Casino in Atlantic City. Russ has performed with a variety of bands including the NYC band, "City Sounds". More recently, Russ played as a backing musician with the fabulous Doo Wop group, the "Chimetones". With the Chimetones, he has shared the stage with such notable acts as the Coasters, the Drifters, the Shirelles, the Happenings and Johnny Maestro & the Brooklyn Bridge.

Len "Kirk" Oppenburg
Drummer

Music has been a driving force in my life. It's taken me from sleeping all night through blizzards in vans (with no heat) to get to far away gigs, magazines from Japan/Los Angeles/Australia, and major label private showcases with Epic, Sony, and Columbia Records. There have been so many great bands along the way like “Where’s Mary” featuring friends Mike Maino (Shotgun Symphony) Russell Arcara (Prophet/Edgar Cayce), and John Bongiovani (Blasted/Blue Magic) a few years back. There have also been some great summer cover bands like Dirty Sanchez, Good Girls Don't, and Blasted playing all over New York and New Jersey.

I am passionate about the drums and heavily influenced by my heroes Jeff Porcaro, Bernard Purdie, and Abe Laboriel Jr. To me, it's all about the groove between the bass and drums, and playing “for the song”. I take nothing for granted, and I am extremely grateful to friends who have come to my shows over the years. Of course, I don't intend to stop any time soon…