Rock & Pop Function Band / Wedding Band / Covers Band Based in Yorkshire but travels UK wide
Highly Recommended Rock & Pop Function Band
to hire. Funkytown are a 6 piece Funk/Pop/Soul function group with male and female vocals. From Aretha Franklin to Mark Ronson's latest collaborations, they can provide great party music for all occasions. Available as an extended 8, 9 or 10 piece band on request
Prices: From £1380+
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"Funkytown are a top class group. Really easy to work with for the planning beforehand and their preparation, set list and performances were a class above. Book Funktown and you will not be disappointed. "
Option 3 - 9 Piece Band: 2 x Female Singers + 1 Extra Singer (Male or Female), Bass, Drums, Keys & Guitar + 2 Piece Brass Section (Saxophone & Trumpet)
Option 4 - 10 Piece Big Band: 2 x Female Singers + 1 Extra Singer (Male or Female), Bass, Drums, Keys & Guitar + 2 Piece Brass Section (Saxophone & Trumpet) & a Percussion Player
Highlights *A cool versatile party band with soulful vocals and outstanding arrangements of classic tunes *Fronted by two exceptional female vocalists *Set list ranging from 60/70’s soul - Aretha Franklin James Brown Stevie Wonder Michael Jackson - to 90s/00s rock and pop - such as The Cardigans Lily Allen Alphabeat & Mark Ronson *Many public and private events in their history - including top venues hotels & casino’s throughout the UK *Music between sets provided free of charge - and clients welcome to bring their own music too *Requests learnt prior to the event FREE of charge provided they have at least 4 weeks' notice *Also available as an 8 or 9 piece band to make the occasion exceptionally extravagant (2 piece brass section additional singer or percussionist) *Self-contained with 1000 watt PA and lighting rig as standard *Available UK wide and abroad
Weddings & Small Private Events Thinking of having live music at your wedding or private party? The basic 6 piece band would prove perfect for this! Great for small venues/occasions or for people on a budget.
Corporate Events Booking the 8 9 or even 10 piece band for your corporate event or ball would add an air of extravagance like no other. The bigger band is suited to larger audiences and big occasions if you want the night to go off with a bang then this is the option for you!
Biography Funkytown are an amazing function group that was formed in 2005 whilst studying for their degrees at Leeds College of Music. It was here that the group found a common passion for playing Funk Soul and Pop whilst also enjoying the challenge of adding new genres and amalgamations of styles to their repertoire. During their finals each member of the band achieved outstanding 1st class honors for their performance modules.
Since graduating they have not only established themselves among the top session players in the North but also as one of the most exciting new party bands in the UK.
The band have a great personal and professional attitude and can be guarantee to create an upbeat and exciting atmosphere at any party or corporate event.
With their highly energetic virtuosic female singers their blazing brass section and creative takes on classic tunes they guarantee to give you a night to remember and to provide a soundtrack that will give you no choice but to dance the night away!
Previous Clients & Testimonials Over the last few years Vibetown have amassed a rather large list of previous clients and satisfied customers. What we have represented above is only a fraction of the testimonials we’ve had. Previous client venues and organizations that we have provided entertainment for include The Wardrobe The Hi-Fi Club BRB The Faversham (All renouned Leeds venues) as well as The East Asian Student Union Portsmouth Boat & Sailing Club Alea Casino Porsche The Royal Military Academy in Sandhurst Carlton Army Barracks RAF Leeming, The International Cotton Association, Google & Ferrari to name a few.
"Just wanted to say a big thank you for helping to make our Summer Ball a great event. Everyone had a lot of fun, and the band were a huge success. The variety of music you guys played suited the differing age ranges and tastes among us, and everyone thoroughly enjoyed the entertainment. Thanks again, we wish you success in the future, and would love to hear you play at any other events we organize" NHS staff ball - Leeds - Jun 2009
"We had a GREAT wedding and the band were AMAZING! The dance floor was permanently full all night – not many weddings I’ve been too can boast that!" Dan and Katie Holmes - Headlands, Padstow, Cornwall - Aug 2009
"Everyone, even the oldies said how great you were and how perfect the music was. When I told them where you had travelled from they were amazed that you could stand let along perform like that......brilliant!" Nicola - Portsmouth Sailing & Boat - Jun 2009
"We hope you all enjoyed the evening as well. We were right in thinking your music would make the evening and this proved to be the case! Thanks again so much to you all" John Lewis - Buxton - Apr 2009
"Just wanted to let you know how much we enjoyed Saturday night. You guys were brilliant and everybody has said that the band was fantastic! Thanks for a great night - the music really made it." Laura Bell - Manchester - Mar 2009
"…Excellent musicians, fantastic performance..." Danny Cope - LCM lecturer attending Leeds showcase Dec 2007
"Awesome set, when can you play again?" Rich James, Promoter at ‘The Wardrobe’ - Leeds - Jan 2008
Funkytown's Set List / Repertoire
50’s/60’s I Feel Good – James Brown I Heard It Through The Grapevine – Marvin Gaye Respect – Aretha Franklin Everybody – Blues Brothers Think – Aretha Franklin Knock On Wood – Eddie Floyd Soul Man – Sam & Dave Brown eyed Girl- Van Morrison Johnny B Goode – Chuck Berry Route 66 – Chuck Berry Shake A Tail Feather –Ray Charles Sex Machine – James Brown River Deep Mountain High – Tina Turner Ain’t no mountain high enough – Marvin Gaye Unchain My Heart – Ray Charles Piece of My heart – Dusty Springfield Roll Over Beethoven – Chuck Berry Papa’s Got A Brand New Bag – James Brown
70’s Sir Duke – Stevie Wonder Sign Sealed Delivered – Stevie Wonder Lady Marmalade/Funky Music Medley Got To Get You Into My Life – Earth Wind & Fire Long Train Running – Doobie Brothers Rainy Night In Georgia Do I Do – Stevie Wonder Blame it on the boogie- Jackson 5 Car Wash – Rose Royse Le Freak - Chic Disco Inferno – The Tramps We Are Family – Sister Sledge Best of My Love – The Emotions I Wish – Stevie wonder To Be Real – Monica Mason Midnight Hour- Wilson Picket Mustang Sally- Wilson Picket Superstition – Stevie Wonder I’ll Be There- Jackson 5 Shout – Lulu Sweet Home Alabama - Leonard Skynard I want you back – Jackson 5 Street Life – Randy Crawford Celebration- Kool and the Gang
80’s Ain’t Nobody – Chaka Khan Thriller – Michael Jackson Feel For You – Chaka Khan Rock With You – Michael Jackson Soul With a Capital SSSSSSS- Tower of Power Can You feel it – Jackson 5 Feel Like Makin Love – George Benson Queen of the Night – Whitney Houston Love Shack –B52s Higher and Higher – Jackie Wilson All Night Long – Lionel Richie Never Too Much – Luther Vandross We Can Work It Out – Chaka Khan (Beatles Cover)
90’s Canned Heat – Jamiroquai You Oughta Know – Alanis morrisette Love Fool – The Cardigans Deeper Underground – Jamiroquai Need Somebody – Shola Ama Dance Medley (Finally & Fantasy) Cosmic girl – Jamiroquai Shackles Are You Gonna Go My Way? – Lenny Kravitz If You Have To Ask – RHCP Midnight At The Oasis – Brand New Heavies
00’s Romeo – Basement Jaxx Red Alert – Basement Jaxx Oh My God – Lily Allen Ft. Mark Ronson Version Valerie – Amy Winehouse Ft. Mark Ronson Time Won’t Wait – Jamiroquai Love Foolosophy – Jamiroquai Justin Timberlake Medley – Like I love you My Love Lovestoned Crazy in Love – Beyonce Black & Gold – Sam Sparrow Rehab – Amy Winehouse
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02/08/2010 Funkytown
"Funkytown are a top class group. Really easy to work with for the planning beforehand and their preparation, set list and performances were a class above. Book Funktown and you will not be disappointed. "
Customer review by Chris
14/07/2010 Funkytown
"Dave and I would like to say a huge thank you to Funkytown for performing at our wedding. It wouldn't have been the same without them! Will definately recommend.
Funkytown were amazing. They brought such a great atmosphere to our evening reception. All the guests were dancing and have commented as to how superb they were. They were all very friendly and professional.
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Customer review by Gemma West
18/05/2010 Funkytown
"Funkytown arrived on time and everything went smoothly. They did all their sets as planned and the evening went very well indeed. They were also easy on the eye. In many ways they were unobtrusive, which sounds negative but is not meant like that. They got on with playing their music without a lot of banter or any self-important dilly dallying around.
Before the event Funkytown phoned as planned to check on the order of the evening and make sure everything was ok. As promised they learnt a new song for the first dance. They also provided a cd of music for between the sets which meant we did not have to also have a DJ. If I were to have the event again I would not change anything."
Customer review by Helen Woodhall
25/02/2010 Funkytown
"This band were amazing.
They are approachable, polite, accommodating with our requests prior to the wedding, even singing our rewritten version of our first dance.
All of our guests commented on what a great set they played and there were only a few guests that resisted the temptation to hit the dancefloor.
A massive thankyou to each member. I seriously can not recommend these guys enough. They will make your night fantastic.
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Customer review by J Pellowe
20/10/2009 Funkytown
"Alive Network has an easy-to-use website - it's useful having the demos next to each band.
Funkytown arrived early and were very well organised. They were polite & friendly, extremely professional.
Regarding their performance, they exceeded our expectations.
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Customer review by Ruth
15/10/2009 Funkytown
"Funkytown were excellent - we would highly recommend them. Their play list, sound and delivery was great - they managed to get everybody up dancing. We couldn't fault them!
We’ve used Alive Network’s services in the past when they were recommended to me and we will definitely continue to use them in the future. 10/10 for service and for all their support in helping us to choose the right band for our event.
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Customer review by Nicky
07/09/2009 Funkytown
"This band are fantastic. Great tunes and friendly individuals. You can not go wrong with booking these guys.
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Customer review by Richard
28/05/2009 Funkytown
"Funkytown were friendly and accommodating. They kept the atmosphere pleasant and the guests dancing. I couldn't have asked for a better band.
It was useful to have several bands on one site and to have a good collection of MP3's to listen to. Some sites do similar things, but in the end it was the tracks for the Vibetown that convinced us to go with you. In other words it was the quality of the band that sold your service.
Funkytown are an excellent and talented band who will provide a great atmosphere for your function. The Alive Network doesn't get in the way of them providing this.
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Customer review by Simon
21/05/2009 Funkytown
"“…Just wanted to say a big thank you for helping to make our Summer Ball a great event. Everyone had a lot of fun, and the band were a huge success. The variety of music you guys played suited the differing age ranges and tastes among us, and everyone thoroughly enjoyed the entertainment. Thanks again, we wish you success in the future, and would love to hear you play at any other events we organize, Best wishes…”
(Jayne Greenhalgh, May 2009)
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Customer review by Jayne
01/05/2009 Funkytown
"Just wanted to say thanks so much to you guys, my mum had a wonderful night and it was lovely to have live music. "
Funkytown is based in Yorkshire but most of the
Rock & Pop Function Bands
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