Groovy Nate
Arlington, Virginia, United States | Established. Jan 01, 2006
Music
Press
"Groovy Nate is the consummate performer!” - Imagination Stage
"Enthusiastic, appealing, and professional. A highlight of the day!” - Washington DC Department of Health
“Groovy Nate's performance for both preschool and elementary assemblies are a delight!" - Arlington County Public Libraries
"He is full of energy and had an easy time engaging the audience." - Literacy Council of Northern Virginia
Groovy Nate at Hook Hall: There’s been a lot of talk about the Grammys this week, but let’s not forget a local artist who was nominated last year. Groovy Nate, who received his nod for contributions with the One Tribe Collective, has one of the youngest audiences in town — and what would you expect from a man who caters to the pre-K and early-elementary crowd? In Groovy Nate’s world, there’s beatboxing on “The Wheels on the Bus,” and the musical PSA “Put Your Seat Belt On” is backed by a deep go-go groove. He visits Hook Hall in Park View for the Family Fundays series, where there are crafts for kids and coffee for parents. - Washington Post
Discography
Meet Groovy Nate
https://groovynate1.bandcamp.com/album/meet-groovy-nate
Put Your Seat Belt On
https://groovynate1.bandcamp.com/track/put-your-seat-belt-on
I'm Gonna Play My Bell
https://groovynate1.bandcamp.com/album/im-gonna-play-my-bell
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Bio
- Teaching Artist with Wolf Trap Institute for Early Learning Through the Arts
- Kennedy Center’s Teaching Artist Present (TAP)
- Music Director for Educational Theatre Company (ETC)
- Grammy nominated Music Producer
- Music Together Teacher
- Songwriting workshops for children grades 2-6
- Music and Movement Teacher at various schools, grades Pre-K through early elementary
- Freelance abstract art teacher for grades Pre-K through early elementary
- Virginia Commission for the Arts (VCA) Teaching Artist Roster
- Teaching Artist Mid-Atlantic (TAMA)
- Wolf Trap Institute for Early Learning Through the Arts
- Arts Every Day
- Educational Theatre Company (ETC)
- Kennedy Center Education
- Day Eight
- Music Together Vivo!
- 2022 Grammy Nominated with The One Tribe Collective for Best Children’s Album
- 2011 Get Caught Reading Appreciation from Arlington Public Library
- 2005 Washington Area Music Award winner for Best Urban Contemporary Group
- 2005 Washington Post Best Local Band nominee
- 2005 Washington Area Music Award winner for Best Urban Contemporary Recording
- 2004 Washington Area Music Award winner for Best Urban Contemporary Group
- 2003 Washington Area Music Award winner for Best Urban Contemporary Group
- 2003 Artists Undiscovered Award winner for Best R&B/Funk Songwriter
Groovy Nate® is a children’s entertainer, and Teaching Artist, who creates fun and educational shows using funky grooves, exotic musical instruments, and comedy— a la Sesame Street meets Parliament/Funkadelic. He is also a GRAMMY NOMINATED ARTIST WITH THE ONE TRIBE COLLECTIVE. Groovy Nate's shows encourage children and adults to move, sing, and play creatively with one another.
Prior to working as a children's performer and Teaching Artist, he founded the underground soul band, Oktbrwrld (October World). They worked from 1997-2006, producing four albums, winning The Washington Area Music Association (WAMA) award four times, as well as having two songs featured in the 2007 motion picture, "Cougar Club".
Instruments: Voice, Guitar, Electronics, Percussion
Genres: Children's Music, Funk, Reggae, Afro-Beat, Electronic, Rock, Avant-Garde
Years Active: 2006-Present
Education:
HOWARD UNIVERSITY, WASHINGTON DC
Jazz Studies/Guitar
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Groovy Nate
Oktbrwrld
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