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Leroy McClendon
Norman 'Norm' Sconiers
Rick 'Chocolate' Richbourg
Nathan Shorter
Felix Guerra
Leroy McClendon
Leroy McClendon
Keyboard, Saxophone & Vocals
Leroy McClendon is a native of Sanford, Florida. He began playing piano at the age of 9 years and began taking saxophone lessons at the age of 13. Upon graduating high school, Leroy earned a music scholarship to the University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida.
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Norman 'Norm' Sconiers
Norm Sconiers
Vocals & Incential Percussion
Norman a Vocalist's vocalist, bon vivant and 'Classic Crooner' of love songs, is the the man who puts the Funk in Funky every-night - though his vast abilities allow him to be equally comfortable singing Blues, Soul. R & B and Rock!
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Rick 'Chocolate' Richbourg
Rick Richbourg
Lead Guitar, Rhythm Guitar and Vocals
Rick Richbourg, nicknamed “Chocolate” by the bands vocalist; Norm, has been performing, writing and recording since his earliest days in music. Currently playing both Lead and Rhythm Guitar in the ‘Old School funk band ‘Groove Therapy’, Rick also teaches guitar and music at the Orlando Community School of the Arts.
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Nathan Shorter
Nathan Shorter
Bass Guitar, Vocals
Nathan Shorter was born in Orlando Florida the 10th child in a family of 12 children to Harvey and Rosa Shorter. Piano was the family instrument and everyone plays piano to some extent. At age 15 Nathan developed an interest in the guitar after observing his brother Gregory practice for hours every day using the Mel Bay guitar instructional series.
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Felix Guerra
Felix 'el Gato' Guerra
drums & Percussion
Before joining Groove Therapy, Felix, played with many regional and national acts. Originally from Caracas, Venezuela, Felix brings that buoyant vibe that is rooted in a 'loose; but, tight', 'tight; but, loose' floating feel.
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Groove Therapy provides high energy dance music with tight vocals and funky grooves laid down by a rhythm section of seasoned, schooled and exceptional players. The members of Groove Therapy! have provided musical enjoyment for multitudes in concerts, clubs and audio recordings for years.