You know how a band can gain rabid fans across the country? You get out there on a Serious Business Tour and just rip shit up. You tear that shit to pieces.

All photos by Francis Zangle (click to enlarge)

That’s exactly what Perpetual Groove’s been doing this fall. The Athens-based quartet is taking southern rock to a new level by adding elements of trance and funk to the mix. PGroove returned to New York City on Saturday night, where they thrilled the crowd with a varied setlist showing off some of their most popular tunes. The boys also dropped a few fun covers like Michael Jackson’s Thriller and a jaw-dropping take on Peter Gabriel’s Diggin’ In the Dirt.

We sent our newest contributor, Francis Zangle, to capture the action at the Blender. Let’s check out some of his amazing shots after the jump…

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Brock Butler asks the crowd for some help hitting the high notes

Adam Perry leans into it

PGroove’s light rig owns multiple faces

Matt McDonald hides behind a mysterious black box

PGroove makes a connection during an intense jam

And we were blinded by the light, wrapped up like a…

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