Groove n’ Bossa feat. DJ Limao
31.07.10, O2 Arena
REVIEW –
The show was absolutely brilliant, every single thing we tried on studio really happened on stage, the weather helped (a lot, considering we’re in London), and we were all really happy with the final result. The crowd reaction was also better than excepected, as these people were mainly there to watch two of the most popular (pop) brazilian music styles, in shows after ours “pagode” and “sertanejo”, rather than a sophisticated Blues-Bossa, or Acid Jazz, and we blew from the speakers of the wonderful sound sysytem. The experience was fanctastic and I really hope we get to work together again. Thanks again Carlinhos e Viana. All the best! Watch the show here:
EN
“Groove n’ Bossa blends the best of Brazil with modern electronic beats” -
Wow, what a cliche it sounds doesn’t it.. awful quote to begin a post.. but I’ll let it here as these guys made it differently.
The group is led by Marcos Vianna, talented guitarist and producer with an early background in rock and other progressive musical styles. He is teamed up with Carlos Coppos, experienced bassist that brings the perfect weight to their acid samba, soulful beats nicely produced at their studio in Itaipava – Rio de Janeiro. In their words – “music made with no rush”
They perform live on stage, with percussion, vocals and dj samples with unbelievable energy and technical quality, either some brilliant versions of the finest bossa-nova’s eternal hits, either their own tracks. An absolute pleasure to hear and watch. Give it a try at http://www.quantitum.net/gnb/. Their second album, Sexy Lady is there available.
Then came the Brazilian Day, massive Brazilian festival in London, sponsored by Globo TV, more than 30.000 expected (last year’s attendance). In 2010 host at world class O2 Arena, July 31st, the festival is bringing massive names of Brazilian music in all styles, from country (sertaneja) superstars Cesar Menotti e Fabiano, to pure samba old school masters Fundo de Quintal.
Among then, bringing a spice of class to the main stage at 3:30pm, Groove n’ Bossa, who invited me to join them on stage, to spin the beats, add some samples and energy to their fantastic show. I, flattered, accepted, and after two rehearsals I’m absolutely sure that this gonna be an unforgettable experience.
Thanks Marquinhos, thanks Carlinhos. There we go.

PT
“Groove n’ Bossa mistura o melhor do Brasil com modernos beats eletronicos”
Nossa, que clichezão pobre prá começar um post não? Mas vou deixar aqui porque estes caras fizeram o clichê diferente.
O grupo é liderado por Marcos Vianna, um guitarrista talentoso e produtor de mão cheia com grande experiência em rock e outros estilos. Ele toca com Carlos Coppos, baixista experiente que apóia perfeitamente os beats produzidos no estudio da dupla em Itaipava-RJ. Nas palavras dos mesmos “musica feita sem pressa”.
Eles tocam ao vivo com percurssão , voz e smples de dj, com inacreditável energia e qualidade técnica, remixes dos clássicos da bossa, ou músicas próprias. Um verdadeiro prazer de assitir ou ouvir. Aliás o segundo album deles, Sexy Lady, está disponível no http://www.quantitum.net/gnb/
E eis que veio o Brazilian Day, festival brasileiro gigantesco em Londres, patrocinado pela Globo, apresentado pelo Serginho Groissman, que no passado reuniu mais de 30.000 pessoas, e este ano vem ainda maior, no mundialmente conhecido O2 Arena. O festival está trazendo grandes nomes para todos os gostos, como César Menotti e Fabiano e Fundo de Quintal(na versão do post em inglês eu explico quem são, mas prá bom brasileiro, em português dispensam apresentação). Entre eles, trazendo um toque de classe ao palco principal as 3:30 da tarde, vem o Groove n’ Bossa, e eu fui convidado para ser o DJ da banda neste mega show em Londres. Bom, sábado a tarde, não ia estar fazendo nada… aceitei. E agora na véespera, depois de dois ensaios incríveis, tenho certeza de que será uma experiência inesquecível (já que comecei com clichê, assim termino.. HA)
Valeu pela confiança, Marquinhos e Carlinhos. Vombora!

oi tudo bem? enjoyed the set with Marcos Vianna on Saturday. Rio/London was a quality groove! The Brazilian answer to Carlos Santana. Let me know what the best Brazilian clubs are in London, or where you are DJ’ing. I am there at weekends to see my Brazilian girlfriend who works there. Valeu