Formed by Yves Stilmant late 2005, Groove Tattoo consists of professional musicians proficient in studio and live performance!The amount of experience, musicianship, talent and of course business knowledge, makes this band a complete solution for any event from corporate events to major gig and opening acts for international artists and entertainers.

Lead guitars & vocals: Yves StilmantLead vocals & saxophone: Joshua BraninElectric basses: David AdamsDrums & percussions: Tood SmithGuests keyboards: Peter Cor, Steven Logan, Mando.

Groove Tattoo started in late 2005 to the initiative of Yves.Yves, one hell hot guitarist, is born and raised in Brussels, Belgium. He started to play the guitar at the age of 5 years old, and never quit since then.Constantly looking for the ultimate guitar tones, his finger picking style and skills allows him to play any style ranging from Hard Rock to Funk, Fusion, Rock, R'n'B, Blues, Reggae, Swing, Rockabilly, and above all, that Texas style!Soon enough, at 13 years old, he got his first paid studio session. Luckily for him, it never stopped . After recording for many Artists and Singers, Yves was touring to promote their albums. He belonged to several bands over the years, but nothing like 'Equinox' and 'City' with his best buddy and incredibly talented drummer Luc Joseph.Yves toured throughout many countries of Europe, and now lives in the USA, with his family. He admires and respects deeply Stevie Ray Vaughan, Brian Setzer, Cab Calloway, Glen Miller, Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Chris Duarte, John Hammond, Keb Mo, BB King, Albert King, Johnny Winter, Doyle Bramhall II, Buddy Guy, Steve Lukather, Joe Satriani, Lowell George, Ry Cooder, Joe Perry, Les Dudek, Gary Moore, Ritchie Kotzen, George Lynch, Tony McAlpine, Paul Gilbert, John Petrucci, Steve Vai, Steve Salas, Charlie Sexton, Lee Ritenour, Larry Carlton, George Benson, Miles Davis, Mike Stern, Philippe Catherine, his friend Kenny Williams, who have been and still are a source of inspiration.After over 40 years of playing guitar, Yves shared and still share studio, stages, tours and other epic musical experiences with the biggest names in the music industry:Gregg and Matt Bissonette (Joe Satriani, David Lee Roth, Steve Vai, etc...), Johnny Guitar Watson (+), The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Tommy Castro, Bruce Conte (Tower of Power), The Crazy Texas Gypsies, Lydia Pense and Cold Blood, Harmonica Red and the New Heard, Philippe Catherine, Toots Thielemans, Bill Frisell, Julius Arthur Hemphill Band, Steve Lukather, his friend Peter Cor (Earth Wind & Fire), Bruce Latimer (TV show host), and numerous European artists and singers, where Yves has been a Studio and touring guitarist for over 30 years: Philippe Lafontaine, Nanou, Pipou, Charlie Maker Band, Dany Lademacher (producer and guitarist of 'Herman Brood and his wild romance'), BJ Scott (Paul Young), Pietro Lacirignola (Salvatore Adamo), Gypsy King, Pino Marchese (producer), Roland Kluger (Producer/record label), Camaleon (Spain), Equinox, City, and his own jazz band 'Sunset Boulevard', Yves's friend Demir Demirkan (composer and author of the winning Eurovision song contest in 2003) who has been writing songs with Yves in Los Angeles. Demir is one cool cat from Turkey, and also one serious guitar hero in the steps of Steve Vai, and Paul Gilbert. Yes, he is that talented. Demir is Turkey's national treasure and a confirmed International Class Act that you need to keep looking at! Demir is full of surprises. Check him on myspace.com/demirdemirkanYves is focusing on his bands Groove Tattoo, Two Dog Mob, his recoring studio and his publishing company Groove Tattoo Publishing.Yves is working productions and songwriting in his studio. His intensive career as a professional guitarist, songwriter and composer, makes Yves one of the most talented and versatile guitarist, regardless of style or musical genre. Yves is proudly endorsing Wisdom Audio Speakers.