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It's The Groove Podcast
@itsthegroovepod.bsky.social
Where music legends, untold stories, & epic concert reviews come alive! ✨ Hosted by groove ambassadors Dave & Kelly, we dive into funk, soul, and the Grooves you can't resist.

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Kicking off GrooveMas with the Queen of the Quiet Storm—Sade!
We dig into her origins, her iconic style, and our favorite tracks. Check out our latest blog post!
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December 12, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Happy Birthday to one of our favorites, @sheilaedrummer! One of the greatest percussionists of our time, Sheila also is notable for gaining Grammy nominations 40 years apart! She won this year for Bemba Colora! She has had a wonderful career. Here's "Wednesday Like a River." buff.ly/CwZgR4D
December 12, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Happy Heavenly Birthday legendary Jazz-Funk Saxophonist Grover Washington, Jr. Regarded along with George Benson as one of the founders of the smooth jazz genre. Who could forget his National Anthem performances for the Philadelphia 76'ers? And of course, "Just The Two of Us." buff.ly/vCKUB6t
December 12, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Happy Birthday Dionne Warwick. Winner of 6 Grammy Awards, and one of the most-charted vocalists of all-time, with 80(!) singles on the Hot 100, 12 of them Top Tens! We finally know the way to San Jose, and every time we think of her, it's Deja Vu all over again!
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December 12, 2025 at 12:02 PM
New episode coming December 19!
Animation writer + visual storyteller Shari Ellis (@ohshari.bsky.social) joins us to explore why @durandurancom.bsky.social's Big Thing feels like a true soundtrack. She calls it a journey.

Join us in celebrating this unique album!

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December 11, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Happy Birthday Nathan East, one of the most accomplished bassists of our generation. We can't conclude our birthday wishes without mentioning that Nathan was a founding member of the contemporary jazz quartet Fourplay. Here's "101 Eastbound"

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December 8, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Happy Birthday Nathan East, bassist extraordinaire. Nathan also was a co-writer of the hit song "Easy Lover," featuring Phil Collins and Philip Bailey. He plays bass on the track too! We're trying to convince Kelly to do a future episode of It's The Groove on Nathan!
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December 8, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Happy birthday to Warren Cuccurullo! 🎉 Before his Duran Duran days, he was with Missing Persons and he played on “I Don’t Want Your Love” before officially joining the band.

We’re featuring that track in our Big Thing episode premiering Dec 19. Stay tuned!

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#DuranDuran #musicsky
December 8, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Happy Birthday Nathan East, one of the most recorded and beloved bass players of all time. Of course, we'll highlight "I Can't Stop Loving You," with Michael Jackson and @SiedahGarrett, on which Nathan played bass.
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December 8, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Happy Birthday to Fatin Dantzler, half of the duo that is Kindred The Family Soul. Their "Welcome To My World" is an upbeat FunkFest that is a true #earworm. Hoping you have a fabulous day!

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December 7, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Happy Birthday Guitarist Dean Parks! A true "hidden connection," Dean was the one playing the acoustic guitar on Eric Clapton's hit "Change the World." (most assumed Clapton played that). Produced by Babyface, with JR Robinson, Nathan East and Greg Phillinganes.
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December 6, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Happy Birthday Guitarist Dean Parks, the genius behind the intro to Steely Dan's "Josie." This is one of our favorite songs, and the intro is iconic. Can you imagine the session with Dean, Victor Feldman (Rhodes), Chuck Rainey (bass), and Jim Keltner (drums)? Session royalty!
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December 6, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Happy Birthday Guitarist Dean Parks. If there is a musician who epitomizes "the hidden connection" in the music we love, it's Dean. Has anyone else played on Songs In the Key of Life, Aja, Thriller and Anita Baker's Rapture? Here's his work on "No One In The World."
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December 6, 2025 at 1:00 PM

ITG just wrapped up our most successful month ever on YouTube!

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who’s tuned in, liked, commented, and shared. Your support means the world!💛

#musicsky #podcastsky
December 5, 2025 at 10:00 PM
🎉 Jeff Porcaro Episode → Premiere Day!

If you love deep-dive music stories, this one’s for you.

👍 Like, share, and subscribe to It’s The Groove Podcast to support the show and keep the grooves coming.
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December 5, 2025 at 6:30 PM
It’s The Groove Podcast is officially in the Top 25% on #Spotify!
Thank you to every listener who’s been with us on this journey! Your support keeps the groove alive. 💛
Get ready… 2026 is going to bring even MORE incredible music stories & deep-dive grooves!

#musicsky
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December 4, 2025 at 3:45 PM
We're celebrating Jeff Porcaro in our next episode & in this sneak peek we're breaking down Jeff's iconic Rosanna groove—the halftime shuffle inspired by some legendary musicians.
🎧Episode premieres December 5th!

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December 2, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Happy Heavenly Birthday to June Pointer, the youngest of the Pointer Sisters, and tragically taken way too early. The Pointer Sisters sold over 40 million records, and won multiple Grammy Awards, including one for "Jump (For My Love)," on which June sings lead vocals.

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November 30, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Happy Heavenly Birthday to Chuck Mangione, Godfather of the Flugelhorn, who sadly left us earlier this year. Chuck's composition "Give It All You Got" was the was theme song for the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, NY. We miss you Chuck!

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November 29, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Happy Birthday to drummer @KeithCarlock, who has been the drummer for Steely Dan the last 90s and has toured with them since 2003. He's also played with Toto, Sting, and Christopher Cross. Check out his awesome groove on "Gaslighting Abbie," from the Two Against Nature album. buff.ly/u8icWTU
November 29, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Happy Birthday to Master of the Kit @KeithCarlock. He's been the drummer for Steely Dan since the late 90's and has been on their last two albums, and tours since 2003. He also played with Toto on the Toto XIV album and tour. Here's a Steely Dan favorite : "Lunch With Gina."

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November 29, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Happy Heavenly Birthday to the Godfather of the Flugelhorn, Chuck Mangione, who sadly left us this year. His first Grammy came from "Bellavia" We miss you Chuck! No one was quite as cool as he was! buff.ly/y72agnr
November 29, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Happy Black Friday!
Our new teaser digs into what made Jeff Porcaro’s groove so iconic — with some amazing insight from our friend, musician and engineer Phil Wood. 🎧
If you love stories about legendary musicians, this one’s for you.
Episode premieres Dec 5!

#JeffPorcaro #MusicPodcast #musicsky
November 28, 2025 at 1:36 PM
(shh, this is Dave; Kelly is still asleep; she would be upset if she saw this, so let's just keep this between us, k?) Happy Heavenly Birthday to Senor Saxophone, Gato "The Cat" Barbieri. His best known track was his cover of Santana's "Europa." buff.ly/XNjXq75
November 28, 2025 at 12:00 PM
#HappyThanksgiving from It’s The Groove Podcast!
Take us with you wherever you go this weekend — road trips, cooking, or just hanging out.
Share the podcast with friends & family and help our groove community grow!
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November 27, 2025 at 1:36 PM