TC Ryder & The Groovetones

TC Ryder & The Groovetones ignite the very best of the 1970s, delivering the grooviest, most dance‑driven hits of the era with swagger, soul, and unstoppable rhythm. JJ Cale cool, Dobie Gray warmth, Stevie Wonder brilliance, Stevie Ray Vaughan fire, Billy Preston joy—this band doesn’t just play the classics, they reawaken them.

Already a Whidbey Island phenomenon, this powerhouse ensemble brings a kinetic, full‑body energy that transforms every room they enter. We’re clearing the piano off the stage to make space for their electrifying sound—because when TC Ryder & The Groovetones play, the whole room moves. If you have or haven’t experienced their magic yet, this is the night and the place to do it, as the Ott & Hunter cabaret room delivers its own unique experience!

Prepare for a high‑octane journey through the greatest grooves of the ’70s—songs that stir memories, lift spirits, and remind you why this music shaped a generation. Revived by some of the Pacific Northwest’s finest musicians, the evening becomes a celebration of rhythm, nostalgia, and pure, unfiltered joy. This is the 1970s brought roaring back to life, right here on Whidbey Island.