AGP ranges from heavy funk to sophisticated jazz and all points in between. The band showcases their double saxophone attack (Dave Adams and Ben Groppe) on some songs, while Brendan McGinn's guitar work and vocals will be showcased on another. Just when you thought the band had no more surprises, keyboardist Rob Marscher will take a solo to make you believe in a higher power. With Andrew Keith locking everything down on drums, these five players bring a big sound to the stage. Each member brings a different writing style to the table and that is apparent in the band's diverse repertoire. More important than AGP's diversity (and the strength of each individual) is their ability to play as a whole. When all band members are clicking, that is when the true AGP sound emerges.
The band's first album (called Addison Groove Project or The Orange Album) was recorded in 1998 as a high school senior project. With that CD in hand, AGP began to receive opening slots for national acts in clubs they had to sneak into only months before. When high school graduation came, all six band members were faced with the dilemma of immediately following their dreams of touring nationally or pursuing a college education. Much to their parents' delight, the band members decided to put school first.
While in college, AGP scheduled gigs on the weekends, arriving separately from five different schools within a 200-mile radius of Boston. Sometimes, while studying for finals in the back rooms of noisy nightclubs, or finishing term papers in the wee hours after a long weekend of gigging, it didn't seem worth it. Luckily, a major festival or high-profile opener was always booked when times seemed darkest, saving the day and keeping the band together. Summer breaks allowed the band to mount more extensive tours.
Along with their weekend warrior gig schedule and summer tours, AGP also released three additional albums before graduating college: two live concerts in the Wicked Live series and one more studio album, Allophone (which charted at CMJ and was a "Top Add" in its first week). Wicked Live 2 was recorded over a two-night stand at Boston's Paradise Rock Club. All told, the band has sold over 10,000 copies of their releases combined.
In 2004 the band suffered a huge loss with the death of John Hall, the band's bass player and a founding member. John battled cancer for approximately 18 months and passed peacefully on Thanksgiving night 2004. With John's blessing, the band has soldiered on as a quintet.
AGP side band Skinjer, which consists of all of the band except Brendan and performs when Brendan is busy persuing his medical degree at Mount Sinai School of Medicine, has only played a handful of shows to date but expects to begin performing again soon.
don't worry
Addison Groove Project Lyrics
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Gets me to your place only to say
I've got to get down to the show
Baby you know I wish we could take this slow
Take my hand, let's walk a while
Kiss your lips and see you smile
Shake that thing girl, please don't hesitate
Don't worry
Please don't you worry
Don't worry
When the morning comes don't go home early
Don't worry
Please don't you worry
Don't worry
We ain't in no hurry girl
At the club the girls and boys
We dance all night and make some noise
Give me rhythm music give me drums
We ain't leaving here 'til the morning comes
The weeks go by, now you're on my mind
I need your body right here next to mine
The reasons why, I said oh my my
Loving you girl is worth all my time
The days go by, you're on my mind
And I need your body right here next to mine
The reasons why, I said oh my my
Lovin' you is all I'm askin'
When we get there I need some action
Lovin' you is all I'm askin'
This could be my main attraction
Move it, move it all night long
You know life is short and then it's gone
I'm so glad we came down to this show
And baby now it's time I let you know
The lyrics of Addison Groove Project's "Don't Worry" convey the excitement and passion of a night out with a lover. The first verse details the journey to the lover's place, with the singer expressing a desire to take things slowly. However, once they're together, the energy heats up, and they're soon on the dance floor, enjoying the music and each other's company. The chorus reassures the lover that there's no need to worry and that they should enjoy the moment. The second verse speaks of the lasting impact the lover has had on the singer, introducing a note of emotional depth to the song. The final verse encourages the lover to keep dancing, making the most of life's fleeting moments.
Line by Line Meaning
Three to seven either way
The specific time doesn't matter, as long as it brings me to your place.
Gets me to your place only to say
After getting to your place, I have to let you know something.
I've got to get down to the show
I have to go to the show.
Baby you know I wish we could take this slow
I wish we could take our time and not rush things, but I have to go to the show.
Take my hand, let's walk a while
Let's take a walk together.
Kiss your lips and see you smile
I want to kiss you and see you smile.
Shake that thing girl, please don't hesitate
Please dance and don't be shy.
Now you say let's go it's getting late
You're ready to leave because it's getting late.
Don't worry
Don't stress or be anxious.
Please don't you worry
I don't want you to worry or be anxious either.
When the morning comes don't go home early
Stay with me until the morning comes, don't leave early.
We ain't in no hurry girl
We don't have to rush anything, take our time.
At the club the girls and boys
People of all genders are at the club.
We dance all night and make some noise
We dance and have fun all night.
Give me rhythm music give me drums
I want music with a good beat and drums.
We ain't leaving here 'til the morning comes
We're not leaving the club until the morning comes.
The weeks go by, now you're on my mind
I'm thinking about you after weeks have passed.
I need your body right here next to mine
I want you to be physically close to me.
The reasons why, I said oh my my
There are many reasons why I feel this way, and it surprises me.
Lovin' you girl is worth all my time
Loving you is worth all the time and effort I put into it.
The days go by, you're on my mind
I'm still thinking about you after days have passed.
Lovin' you is all I'm askin'
All I want is to love you.
When we get there I need some action
When we get together, I want some physical affection.
This could be my main attraction
You could be my main point of interest.
Move it, move it all night long
Dance all night long.
You know life is short and then it's gone
Life is short and we should enjoy it while we can.
I'm so glad we came down to this show
I'm happy we went to this show together.
And baby now it's time I let you know
Now is the time for me to tell you something important.
Contributed by David H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.