» The Funk Federation

» Profile

The Funk Federation is a 7-9 piece funk and soul band of the highest quality. A blend of timeless funk, soul, R&B, acid jazz and disco, performed by experienced, charismatic musicians of unrivalled ability, provides a musical journey fit for any occasion.

The standard 7 piece line-up of male and female lead vocals, saxophone, keyboards, guitar, bass and drums is expandable up to an incredible 9 piece outfit featuring a full brass section and percussion.

Fully self-sufficient, providing professional PA and full light show, The Funk Federation has appeared throughout the UK, Europe and the Middle East infectiously entertaining private clients and huge crowds alone and alongside successful artists such as Boney M, Rose Royce, Womack and Womack, the late great Edwin Star and Jimmy James and the vagabonds.

The fact that many of our existing customers have recommended us to their family, friends and colleagues speaks volumes for the level of service they have received from us.

The Funk Federation can guarantee an unforgettable experience and is The UK's Premier Party Band, specialising in:-
Corporate Functions, Christmas Parties,Weddings, Private Parties, Universities, Festivals, Overseas Contracts.

As well as the songs listed below the band are adding new songs to their repertoire on a weekly basis.

The band is also prepared to learn any song a client may require.

» Funk and Soul Tracks

• Hard To Handle (Otis Reading)
• Soul Man (Sam and Dave)
• I'm a Love Man (Otis Reading)
• Midnight Hour (Wilson Picket)
• Sir Duke
• Sign Sealed Delivered
• Superstition (Stevie Wonder)
• I Wish
• Master Blaster
• I Feel Good
• Get Up Of Dat Thing (James Brown)
• Sex Machine
• Papas Got a Brand New bag
• Love Fool
• Cosmic Girl (Jamiroquai)
• X-Press Yourself (Charles Wright)
• Move On Up (Curtis Mayfield)
• Play That Funky Music (Black Cherry)
• Pick Up The Pieces (Average White Band)
• Peg (Steely Dan)
• Never Give Up (George Benson)
• Give Me The Night (George Benson)
• Across 110th Street (Bobby Womack)
• I Heard it Through the Grapevine (Marvin Gay)
• It's a Shame (Detroit Spinners)
• Let's Stay Together (Al Green)
• I Say a Little Prayer (Aretha Franklin)
• Respect (Aretha Franklin)
• Think (Aretha Franklin)
• I'm a Love Man (Otis Reading)
• Sweet Soul Music (Arthur Conley)
• Are You Ready For Love (Elton John)
• Soul With A Capital S (Tower of Power)
• Who's That Lady? (Isley Bros)
• Harvest for the World (Isley Bros)
• Mr Big Stuff (Jean Knight)
• U R the Universe (Brand New Heavies)
• Let's Get It On (Marvin Gaye)
• Street Life (The Crusaders)
• Somebody Else's Guy (Jocelyn Brown)
• Long Train Running (The Dooby Bros)
• All This Love (Gwen McRae)
• Cramp your style (Breakastra)
• Pass the Pea's (Macio Parker)
• Never Too Much (Luther Vandross)
• Ain't Nobody (Chaka Khan)
• Rescue Me (Fontella Bass)

» Other Funk Federation Songs

• La Freak (Chic)
• Every Body Dance (Chic)
• Good Times (Chic)
• Car Wash (Rose Royce)
• Disco Inferno (Tramps)
• Back to My Roots (Odissey)
• Oh What A Night (Frankie Valley)
• Lets Groove (Earth Wind and Fire)
• September (Earth Wind and Fire)
• Greatest Dancer (Sister Sledge)
• Ain't No Stopping Us Now (McFadden and Whitehead)
• I Want you Back (Jackson 5)
• Blame it on the Boogie (Jackson 5)
• Upside Down (Diana Ross)
• Lady Marmalade (LaBelle)
• Bad Girl (Donna Summer)
• Jungle Boogie (Kool and the Gang)
• Get Down On It
• Boogie Nights (Heatwave)
• And The Beat Goes On (The Whispers)
• Brown Eyed Girl (Van Morison)
• Stuck in the Middle (Stealers Wheel)
• La'bamba (Los lobos)
• Mustang Sally (The Commitments)
• Rock Your Body (J. Timberlake)
• Move Your Feet (Junior Senior)
• Twist and Shout
• Saw Her Standing There (The Beatles)
• Hard Days Night (The Beatles)
• My First, My Last, My Everything (Barry White)
• It's Not Unusual (Tom Jones)
• Suspicious Minds (Elvis)
• Love Is In The Air (John Paul Young)
• Better Together (Jack Johnson)
• Hey Ya (Outkast)
• Romeo (Basement Jaxx)
• Sunday Morning (Maroon 5)

» Band Line up

The standard 7 piece line up consists of male vocal, female vocal, drums, guitar, bass, saxapone, keyboards. In addition to this the band can be increased anywhere up to an incredible 9 piece by adding extra backing vocals, trumpet, keyboards or pecussion.

» Testimonials from Previous Clients

I would just like to express my appreciation for the exceptional performance
The Funk Federation provided on Saturday (05/03/05) night at our owner's ball.
The band arrived in ample time and was sound checked and set up 40mins before the guests arrived.

From beginning to end their sets were none stop party with the singer engaging with the audience and getting them involved in the singing. By the end of the first set almost all of the audience were up dancing. The feedback from the guests was fantastic.

The bands approach to their work is very professional and they are a pleasure to work with. I would recommend this band to any potential client".

Deny Rodgers, Entertainments Manager for Bourne leisure.

"The Funk Federation put on a fantastic show in conditions that were far from perfect because of the weather. They were professional and have a fantastic attitude. The party crowd were a mixed bunch but EVERYBODY enjoyed the band. Highly Recommended"!

Graham and Tanya Storey - wedding anniversary, July 2006 and 2007

"Thanks so much for playing our summer ball guys, you were utterly amazing. You have been the talk of the office over the past few days. Hopefully we will be able to get you back for our Christmas bash".

Bryony Vallis - Abbott Diagnostics summer ball, August 2005

"Just wanted to say a big thank you for playing at my wedding on 5th August. You were voted best ever wedding band by all my friends (and they've been to a lot of weddings). The day wouldn't have been the same without you playing. Best Wishes for the future".

Vicky Jacobs - Wedding party, August 2006

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