Nina Lewis
Lead Vocals/ Percussion

Nina Lewis is a long time resident of Westwood, New Jersey. She has relocated to the Phoenix area. She came from a family of traditional acapella southern  gospel singers. It was not uncommon for the family at gatherings to break out in song with everyone just grabbing a part  and jumping in to sing. She began at a very young age singing in the church choirs and very soon after was given the  opportunity to direct all the choirs. She has become the lead vocalist of the band. Her soulful gospel style is evident in her voice with Soul Groove though she is able to cover a wide variety of genres.

Keith Theall
Bass/ Vocals

Keith recently relocated from New Jersey and brings his bass groove to the Phoenix area. He started Soul Groove which was founded in 2003. Besides leading Soul Groove in New Jersey, Keith is still a member of the New Jersey band "The Kootz" as well as the oldies band "Jukebox Memories". Both of whom he still performs with when he travels east. When asked Keith says his favorite gig is still the family jam with his brother Greg every Thanksgiving. Influenced by the Motown and Philadelphia sounds Keith looks forward to keeping the dance floor hopping with his ever present Music Man Stingray.                                                                                                                       

Andrew Devonport
Guitarist/Vocals

Andrew has lived in Arizona his whole life and has been playing guitar there for the past fifteen years. He has played in a wide variety of venues including the Arizona Broadway Theater, the Orpheum Theater and the 2014 Guitar Foundation of America (GFA) International Conference in Fullerton, California where he premiered works by Rex WIllis and Mark Houghton. In 2017 he was part of a stage production of Next to Normal by Phoenix's Nearly Naked Theater which won a "Zonie" award in the category of Best Musical Direction. Andrew holds a Bachelor's degree in Music Education which he earned at Arizona State University's Jazz Studies program, as well as having studied at Glendale Community College's renowned guitar program under Chuck Hulihan. Currently Andrew is the director of the guitar contemporary music programs at a high school in the Phoenix Union District who teaches beginning through advanced level courses. In addition to all that, he spent most of his youth playing in garage bands and is excited to continue doing so with Soul Groove.
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     Joe Corrao
       Drummer/Vocals

​         Inspired by famous drummers like Phil Collins, Jeff Porcaro and Gene Krupa, Joe’s love of drums began at an             early age as did his love of music. This unquenchable musical thirst led Joe down the path of becoming a 
         drummer as well as a guitarist and vocalist. Before happily becoming Soul Groove’s drummer in 2019, he had 
​         played in several bands with some very memorable venues including the first ever “P.F. Chang’s Rock and Roll             Marathon” and even playing at Disneyland with his high school marching band. Joe’s trademark smile is ever               present when he’s behind the kit in what he calls his “natural element.” His upbeat personality, soul and sense             of humor shine through in his playing. Together with Soul Groove’s Bassist and founder Keith Theall, these two             lay down the rhythmic ‘Groove’ for singer Nina Lewis’s incredible ‘Soulful’ vocals.  “We’re a dance band, we play           everything that will make you wanna get up and dance, shake your groove thang and sing loudly ... and we                   encourage that!”​

Mike Alexander
​Keyboards/Vocals

Mike started classical piano lessons at six years old and studied throughout grade and high school years.  He entered the University of Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music (CCM) after graduating from high school where he studied both classical and jazz performance.  Since joining his first “garage band” in junior high school, Mike has expanded his musical skills and repertoire into pop, jazz, and klezmer styles.  He has resided in Arizona since 1985 and has performed in the area under various band leaders for many years.  Outside of his musical pursuits, he has spent the majority of his professional career in the semiconductor industry in various customer-facing roles.   f the well-known Tempe band Nice Guys In Neckties.  He was fortunate enough to be introduced to Soul Groove in late 2019.  After several gigs together he knew he had found a special group of musicians and jumped at the opportunity to become a full-time member.  “I’m having a blast!” is his common refrain when asked about Soul Groove.  For sure you’ll agree!

Ray Lashley
​Lead Guitar/Vocals

Originally from Ohio, where Ray “The Man” Lashley had the Sundance band for many years and played all around the tri-state area.  After moving to Phoenix, Arizona in 1989, Ray reformed Sundance and played all over the Valley for several years with the band recording three CD’s.  From 2001 to 2007 Ray owned Sundance Studios and recorded several area bands and solo artists. Also, he has been a member of many Phoenix area bands since. Ray plays many instruments but prefers guitar.  He loves lead and harmony vocals and loves classic rock and country.  Ray was very happy to have met and joined The Classic Jukebox Band. Since then he has decided to expand his repertoire and genre of music and with great excitement has joined the Soul Groove Band.

Lisa Corrao and Nia Lewis
Band Coordinators aka "Double Trouble"

Lisa Corrao is the beautiful  wife of the Soul Groove Band drummer, and Nia Lewis is the daughter of the lead vocalist. They both work very hard behind the scenes obtaining promotional videos and pics to allow the website to stay constantly updated. Sometimes you may even see them adding percussion because as they say "more cowbell".