Seacoast legend Groovechild has July date at ROH

Groovechild lead singer Jeff Bibbo and his velvety, hypnotic vocals will rock the ROH next month. (Courtesy photo)

ROCHESTER - On the verge of releasing their first new studio album in many years, Groovechild's appearance at the Rochester Opera House on Friday, July 17, at 8 p.m. will be the band's only performance in the area this summer.

Groovechild exploded onto the early '90s scene with an out-of-the-ordinary rock/funk/jazz sound. With the amazing playing of guitarist Bryan Killough and the powerful vocals of Jeff Bibbo creating their signature sound, the band welcomes back longtime bass player Nate Edgar (Nth Power, John Brown's Body) and gifted drummer Nikki Glaspie (Nth Power, Dumpstafunk) to the line-up. Glaspie has also performed with Beyonce, Jay-Z and Kanye West. Doors open at 7 p.m. The nine-piece JazzFunk group Harsh Armadillo out of Durham, N.H., opens for Groovechild.

A limited number of exclusive VIP tickets are available, which include getting up close and personal with the band. VIP table seating, watching the sound check at 6 followed by a meet and greet at 7 and table cocktail service during the show.

Reserve tickets online at Rochester Opera House.com or call/stop by the box office (603) 335-1992, M/W/F from 10-5 and two hours before the show. Cash bar. Patrons under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Flat floor with table and chair seating. Handicap seating available in balcony, only. Rochester Opera House is located in City Hall, 31 Wakefield Street, Rochester NH. The Summer Rocks continues with The Tommy Experience, A Tribute to the Who 7/18 and Satisfaction! The International Rolling Stones Tour 7/29.