Opening Line
Fortunatum Musa Meretrixicus Ex Perseverans
Influenced by ...
The Trews, Fred Eaglesmith, Audioslave, Bob Dylan, Wallflowers, Pearl Jam, Lucinda Williams, Kasey Chambers, Kings of Leon
You'll love our music if you like ...
it loud.
Cities where we have played out
Toronto, Violet Hill, North York, Guelph
Instruments in the band
Drums, bass, 2 guitars, keyboards, accordion, blues harp & mandolin.
Sex, drugs and ....
a beer, while you're up.
First name
Chris
Last name
Cook
Genre
An autonomous collective of unsurpassed musical genius, Groovy Julia has appeared in many incarnations over the years. From acoustic buskers to formless jazz combo to horn-driven R’n’B outfit to roots rock ruffians, Groovy Julia has played to thousands, even entertaining some. Although some have said that Groovy Julia is the kind of band that gives rock a bad name, it’s an extreme characterization that isn’t entirely true. Best known for their hits… well… best known for their legendary… umm… best known for generally arriving at gigs on time, Groovy Julia continues to carry on in the tradition of The Who, in that they don’t know when it’s time to give up. Building momentum on sales numbering in the tens of their seminal opus, “Cry Like a Man,” the GJs play live sporadically, record occasionally and always rock with the best of intentions.
WHAT THE CRITICS SAID
“Groovy Julia – A band best served cold.”
- Rolling Stone
“The sound of jackhammers smashing up the sidewalk outside my apartment was more pleasant.”
- Lloyd Bridges (Scuba World)
“Turn the volume down – way down - and wait for the enhanced DVD retrospective of these pretty boy gadflies.”
- “Q”
“We want them for the next swimsuit issue.”
- Sports Illustrated
“They’re nothing but a disagreeable mélange of syrupy treacle and discordant din. But with a doily here, some potpourri there and a few scented candles, they’d be a welcome addition at your next festive occasion. And that’s a good thing.”
- Martha Stewart