I’m sure there have been plenty of comparisons made to the Cat Empire for these guys. The six piece all male outfit from Melbourne includes a brass section and they’re fond of the Dub element. Dé Jah Groove is what Cat Empire would be if they replaced the Latin Gypsy with Rock, stripped back a few harmonies, bounced instead of danced, and looked street.
You don’t know how sorry I am for not taking my camera to this gig.
Dé Jah Groove bring a vibrant energy to the Beachie despite playing the same venue several hours earlier on Saturday night. They meld reggae, dub, rock and a touch of salsa to get our hips shaking. “Me mates tell me I can’t salsa,” a drunk nearby shouts at me “I’ve got avocado and tomato, dunno what I’m doing wrong.” I’m too sober to smile politely and turn my attention back to the stage. Hot hot Harley and Delaney Stewart on vocals (also guitar and bass respectively) sound identical and look similar - I’ll assume they are twins. When David de Podolinsky steps away from his timbales, Will Bakes and Gus Rigby from the brass section can’t resist the urge to cross the stage and play his drums.  In the finale, de Podolinsky and drummer Lach Hall trade places without missing a beat.
Check their Myspace page or www.dejahgroove.com to have a listen if you missed them.
Image taken without permssion from their Myspace.

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