Funked It Up

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‘Funked It Up' are a collective of pro musicians from Greater Manchester who deliver Funk, Northern Soul, Motown and other genres...that we've funked up!

Professional, fun & funky! ‘Funked It Up ’ is a professional live band covering a diverse range of popular music but specialising in Funk, Soul, Motown and Funked Up Pop. Their experience and pedigree speaks for itself, involving musicians from Greater Manchester who have incredible talent and professional music industry experience. What you get is Live Entertainment from musicians that know how to produce a fun and professional performance. This band has experience playing for and with some great acts over the years and they have used their experience to create a hot entertainment experience. Experienced... The band have years of touring experience and as a result can plan for your event whether it’s in the Greater Manchester, the other side of the country or the other side of the world.

What to expect

Versatile... ‘Funked It Up’ provide a whole host of performances from Five piece to 10 full piece (with brass section & additional female vocalist available). The band can also offer fill or DJ services for your event. Funked It Up is the right act for you, whether it’s club nights or cosy pub events, private parties, weddings or larger fundraising and corporate business events. Funked It Up have performed hundreds of songs including indie, rock, soul and motown, pop, punk, disco, jazz and acoustic styles. For example set lists please contact us. The Band Nat O'Brien Vocalist and frontman for Manchester bands over the last 20 years, Nat has regularly played with the likes of Alabama 3, Ocean Colour Scene, The Bluetones, The Blockheads ,Manchester legends Elbow and 808 State. He’s versatile, powerful, engaging and is equally at home on at large events, festival stages, down & dirty clubs & lovely cosy pubs. Pete Marshall A renowned drummer – but can also play the violin, mandolin, spoons, nose flute, power tools. Respected musician having toured with Squeeze and Madness, recorded and toured extensively with Paul Heaton (Beautiful South/Housemartins), and has also played with The Courteeners,Tom Hingley (Inspiral Carpets), Stephen Fretwell and others. Sam Morris Bassist -Guitarist, french hornist, pianist, composer / arranger, teacher, conductor(orchestras not buses). He's an all-round multi-trick pony with a wealth of experience in the music industry, having played with Badly Drawn Boy, Snow Patrol, Paul Heaton & Jacqui Abbott (Beautiful South) & Marillion (amongst others) and numerous orchestras in the North West. Steve Marsden Guitarist - A Professional guitarist and tutor, Steve has been playing guitar for nearly 20 years. Having performed across Europe and the United Kingdom, he is a bona fide shredder! He’s also got a delicate touch and is a fine jazz and classical guitarist…he’s got it all covered. Christian Madden Keyboards - Christian has a wealth of live and recording experience playing for a range of bands including Jimi Goodwin (Doves), Plan B, Denny Laine, Tokolosh, Micah P Hinson, Paul Heaton, the Animals, Steve Cropper, The Earlies, King Creosote, Paul Heaton, I Am Kloot and Cherry Ghost to name a few. Lover of the Hammond organ, wizard of the keys, he is the real deal. And a whole host of professional musicians to meet your event needs….

FAQ

Q: How long does setup take? A: It takes the 7 piece 90 minutes to set up and soundcheck
Q: What are your space and power requirements? A: We require a space that is 4m x 5m for the 7 piece and 2 x 230v power source
Q: Do you take requests? A: Yes but we will advise where the style is not appropriate to the band or line up.

‘Funked It Up' are a collective of pro musicians from Greater Manchester who deliver Funk, Northern Soul, Motown and other genres...that we've funked up!

Q: How long does setup take?

A: It takes the 7 piece 90 minutes to set up and soundcheck

Q: What are your space and power requirements?

A: We require a space that is 4m x 5m for the 7 piece and 2 x 230v power source

Q: Do you take requests?

A: Yes but we will advise where the style is not appropriate to the band or line up.

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