In a time that man forgot, 2007 to be exact Funkatronic was spawned out of the vortex of social interaction on the dance floor and became infectious like an outbreak.
Funkatronic claimed many happy souls.
Funkatronic explored the art of entertainment on a monthly basis bringing together live music, accompaniment, percussion, live vocals, talented local djs, visuals, a purpose dressed arena, a fusion of musical genres, powered by the Funkatronic Sound system tailored with an allnighter 9 hour platform which ensured maximum exposure and a workout way beyond social interaction.
Since that time Funkatronic has spawned the beast that is SumoSoundSystem with its Sumo tech sound, at the BULLS HEAD Moseley & The HARE & HOUNDS Kings Heath.
Here in 2009 Funkatronic is back!! For an Easter Funkin Sunday at the entertainment hub that is The Hare & Hounds.
The ethos of Funkatronic is simple, the dance floor is for dancing full stop!!
Gran Torino are:
Mark Newbold
Vocals & Harmonica
Jim Streets
Guitar
Paul Wright
Bass & Backing Vox
Andrei Celik
Keyboard
Tom Vallings
Drums
Gran Torino are here to spread the feeling of funky fat dirty grooves. They bring you a original set of tight modern funk, soulful broken Hip Hop beats fused with dirty driving funk-rock riffery, a pinch of pychedelic acid-jazz, and a sprinkle of DnB. Their near-the-knuckle improvisation is guaranteed to tickle your funk glands and get your groove’s flowing. Gran Torino offer flamboyance and intensity combined with accomplished musicianship.
Now established on the festival and club scene, Gran Torino are still going from strength to strength with ever catchier, groovier compositions.
If you don't find yourself dancing, check your pulse...
Previous Gig’s include:
Beach Breaks Festival, Cornwall. 07 & 08
Work House Festival, Wales. 05, 06 & 07
Birmingham venues incl:
Actress and Bishop, The Rainbow & Adam and Eve.
Coventry Kasbah (formally Colosseum)
Wolverhampton Civic Hall & Little Civic
Shrewsbury Music Hall & Shrewsbury Quarry
And many more…..
www.myspace.com/grantorino
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THE INDEPENDANCE DAY PARTY SATURDAY 4TH JULY 2009
Sunny side or deep fried, FUNKATRONIC brings the funk alive
Gran Torino (Full live Funk Band) ‘Cool Mutha Funkers’ Mark, Paul, Jim, Andrei & Tom
Gran Torino bring you tight modern funk, soulful broken Hip Hop beats fused with dirty funk riffery, a pinch of psychedelic acid-jazz and a sprinkle of DnB.
Their near- the- knuckle improvisation is guaranteed to get your groove’s flowing.
Skeleton
Hailing from the Lake District but currently based in Birmingham, Skeleton's a DJ that draws on many different styles of break beats from hip hop and funk to Dubstep
As a crate digger and vinyl purist he uses creative turntablism and diverse tune selection in his sets. Currently a resident at Trigger, Secret Wars and a promoter of the Open Beats collective, Skeleton is fully enjoying the Birmingham scene.
You can also catch him on www.rhubarbradio.com every Wednesday night from midnight till two presenting 'The Beat Suite' with Dolhasz..
www.myspace.com/skeletonskratch
Roskoe
Roskoe will be digging in the crates for some funk flavoured gems of all shapes and sizes including Afro Rythms, Rare Grooves, Hip Hop, Soul, Blue Beat and much more besides...
Expect an eclectic mix to massage your soul and move those dancing feet to exhaustion.
Dani.c
The man himself will be cavorting in the vaults of time to bring you Classic Funky Breaks, Bouncing Booty Breaks and so much more in that unique Funkatronic fashion that is his trademark.
Havent danced like that since I were a nipper. But my Saturday was stolen away from me and I want to know where it has gone!!! Frankie? Im looking at you!!!
Hows it going my friend , had a great night friday,cant wait until octobers night will have to party twice as I wont be able to make your birthday bash in november
Yes my friend,its gonna be a proper space cowboy session, friends from all over are coming to this one to party.get me some bongos and I will do you a birthday set,also you or frank drop me some flyers am about all weekend.1 love
