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Funkbox
Funk / Afro-beat / Hip Hop

		"The home of deep funk in Birmingham..." Birmingham, Midlands United Kingdom Profile Views: 7980 Last Login: 8/19/2008
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Funkbox: General Info

Member Since	1/2/2007
Band Website	You on it!
Band Members	DJ'S: RoyRoastbeef Ritchie Re-Issue Cro & Revo with a little help from... Kungfunk Jibbering The Main Ingredient Radio Show (New Style Radio) & all the others...
Influences	Deep Funk... Soul... Jazz.... Hip-hop... Psyche... Beats... Krautrock... Afrobeat... Detroit.... Exotica.... Broken... Porn Soundtracks... All good soulful, funky music...
Sounds Like	James Brown The Bamboos The Poets of Rhythm Bobby Byrd Aretha Franklin New Master Sounds Quantic Nicole Willis Alice Russell Marva Whitney Clarence Reid Sharon Jones Lyn Collins The Daptones Marvin Gaye Stevie Wonder Lefties Soul Connection Reverend Cletus & The Soul Saviours The Apples Speedometer The Broken Keys Average White Band The Meters The JBs and other funky folk!
Record Label	Unsigned
Type of Label	None

Upcoming Shows

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Aug 15 2008

8:00P

Festival Session Feat DJ Guy C, Robin (Jam Jah) & Rafiki @ The Yardbird

Bham

Aug 22 2008

8:00P

SHAMBALA FESTIVAL

Northamptonshire, Midlands

Aug 23 2008

8:00P

SHAMBALA FESTIVAL

Northamptonshire

Aug 24 2008

8:00P

SHAMBALA FESTIVAL

Northamptonshire

Sep 19 2008

8:00P

FUNKBOX feat DJ Kam (Netgroove) @ The Yardbird

Brum, Midlands

Oct 17 2008

8:00P

FUNKBOX @ The Yardbird

Brum, Midlands

Oct 31 2008

8:00P

Funkbox Vs Jelly Jazz halloween special!!!! @ The Yardbird

B/ham

Nov 15 2008

8:00P

DJ FORMAT @ The Hare n Hounds, Kings Heath

BHAM, Midlands

Nov 21 2008

8:00P

FUNKBOX @ The Yardbird

Bham, Midlands

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About Funkbox

The mainstays of Funkbox met in 2004 with the night developing from a mutual love of dusty, funky vinyl and their same passion for gigs and club nights. The idea was simple, play the funky groovy music that they all loved.

Run purely for the love of the music they so lovingly collect the boys started a weekly Thursday night session at The Rainbow. With their uncomplicated formula of no egos and just plain damn funky tunes the crowd were happy with their evenings chocked full of crate diggers delights. This soon expanded to guesting at other nights, up and down the country and hosting many weekend sessions, both at the Rainbow and other Birmingham venues.

Following two years at the Rainbow, in February 2007 the boys moved residency to a new dedicated Birmingham Jazz & Funk club, The Yardbird.

From the classic funk hits of James Brown and Marva Whitney to the modern contemporary sounds of the Poets of Rhythm and The Bamboos, the night takes you through all funky genres including psyche, jazz, disco, broken beat and afrobeat…at Funkbox expect to hear anything with soul, an amazing groove and that certain something to get those feet movin'.

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revo

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KUNGFUNK

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munchbreak new tunes!!!

Beadesaurus

Natural Self

Rob Life

The Fantastics!

Jon Kennedy

DeanoFerrino < DJ STX >

Foundation

ORGONE

The Apples

PhotographyByPie **OUT OF ORDER, BACK SOON**

Lefties Soul Connection

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Sister 45	Aug 29 2008 4:18 PM The mamas are fresh back from playing in hot and sunny Barcelona at The Powder Rooms… And on Saturday 30th August, will be attempting to recreate a holiday vibe by playing records for the sophisticated ears of those folks that drink in the Bulls Head in Moseley Birmingham… By doing some rudimentary math’s we have realized that it will be our 2nd birthday (and Bobbie’s 28th) So If you fancy listening to some original Soul records…with DJs Mini Milk aka Sister 45 and Magnum Classico aka Bobbalin’ Hot and special guest DJ CHEESEDIP (Sweat) then bring your sun cream, your fake ray-bans, your beach cover up and your sunny disposition to The Bulls Head at the end of the month. You will be covered in SPF Factor 45 to shield you from the premature aging and skin damage that some other types of music (like techno) can cause and you can bask in the warm glow of artists like Cymande, Keni Burke, Donald Byrd, Barbara George, Bobbi Humphrey and Roberta Flack all for the modest sum of £3 which is as cheap as papas fritas! (Chips) Muy Bien! (Very Good) Tipos de música negra (Types of black music): Afrobeat, Northern Soul , Boogie, Funk, Modern Soul, Latin, Jazz , Boogaloo, Funk Samples and Disco Breaks Jinete de disco muchachas (Disc Jockey Girls): Sister 45 & Bobbalin’ Hot Adelantado abajo, tendrás un rato de la diversion! (Come on down, you will have a fun time!)
Connect Four	Aug 4 2008 8:54 AM Hi Funkbox, CONNECT 4 - Episode VI lands on Thursday 14th August. We have an astounding lineup which you can preview on the Myspace page. PLUS - for one month only - Entry to Connect Four is going to be FREE. See you there. Jacob
This is Tomorrow	Jul 31 2008 9:41 PM Hey Hope you can make this next wednesday.. LOOK SEE PROOF http://www. myspace. com/lookseeproof We seen Look See Proof over a year ago at Birmingham main room academy supporting the Twang on that Xmas show they did. They did more than steal the show, they owned it! This is Indie music made by forward thinking musicians in love with pop songs....Angular, edgy, disjointed guitars are married with the most amazing songs about what it is to be young.... GRAVITY CRISIS - HTTP://WWW. MYSPACE. COM/THEGRAVITYCRISIS Did anyone see Gravity Crisis support these guys at Bar Academy? Anyway it was perfect. These boys write songs for the masses, songs that are meant to be performed in stadiums and songs that mean something to people. Gravity Crisis's are one of the most approachable and instantly enjoyable bands we've ever had the pleasure of seeing... FLASHGUNS - HTTP://WWW. MYSPACE. COM/FLASHGUNS Flashguns are from the same school of rock as Bombay Bicycle Club (with whom they are good mates), with not one of them over 18, their talent is phemononal. Initially we thought they were like a young Kings of Lean, but they are so British, and sound more like a young Morrissey fronting Interpol....It sounds incredible. They are confirmed for the introducing stage at Reading and Leeds, and have received airplay from zane and hew this very week!!! Plus guest DJ's xxx
Foundation	Jul 30 2008 2:34 PM
Malstrom	Jul 29 2008 6:21 PM DUBSTEP OUT NOW!! Malstrom with Lefthouse recording present Dubstairs
NEW YORK NOISE	Jul 25 2008 8:07 PM Two weeks to go till the next...
Foundation	Jul 9 2008 9:41 PM
Connect Four	Jul 9 2008 6:31 AM Hi Funkbox Don't forget, CONNECT 4 - The C4 C5 is on Thursday 10th July. For previews of the artists check out Robo Cast and Brumcast on the links below. To ensure entry, you can purchase advanced Connect 4 tickets from theticketsellers. co. uk. Catch you there. Jacob
This is Tomorrow	Jul 2 2008 10:23 AM Can't wait for the Lack of Afro show...Thats gonna be immense...In the meantime, we thort u may fancy coming up next friday to check out our new night... Cheers Chaps, keep up the gud wrk xxx
Connect Four	Jun 29 2008 7:40 AM Hi Funkbox For some top notch live electro why not pop down to CONNECT 4 - The C4 C5 on Thursday 10th July. See you there. Jacob
TTS - check profile for this months events	Jun 17 2008 9:36 AM BREAK THRU: HOSPITALITY TICKETS ON SALE HERE CLICK THE LOGO FOR MORE INFO BREAK THRU & RUMBLE IN THE JUNGLE present HOSPITALITY - Supersize LP Launch feat LONDON ELEKTRICITY (dj set) DANNY BYRD KLUTE DAN BLINDSIDE REACTION Poolside RUMBLE IN JUNGLE v EARDRUM APPLEBLIM (SKULL DISCO/APPLEPIPS/RINSE FM) DJ OSLEK (FRIJSFO BEATS) BOOGIE DAVE (drop beats not bombs) MILLER & NIPSY (Eardrum) SELVA (Rumble in the Jungle) GLACIUS (What?) K-OZ (Dial-A-Rave) SINCOPATE(Dial-A-Rave) Kitchen: RUMBLE IN THE JUNGLE SAMMY BSIDE (Rumble in the Jungle) TACTICK (Scratch Club) MYLZ (Heducation) SLEEPY GONZALEZ (Rumble in the Jungle) REDBEARD (Scratch Club) THE DOCTOR & MALICIOUS (Bass Operations) TAHARKA (Drop Beats Not Bombs) BASS66 (The Human Beat Box) BAMBINO (Wild Fire) ROXANNE 10-4AM THE CUSTARD FACTORY GIBB SQ, DIGBETH, BHAM, B9 4AA THIS IS A CARBON POSITIVE EVENT A PECENTAGE OF THE PROFITS GO TO CONSERVATION IN ACTION SUPPORTING THE INDIGENOUS PEOPLES ’ FIGHT AGAINST OIL COMPANIES IN THE ECUADORIAN AMAZON LOKI
Connect Four	Jun 10 2008 6:42 AM Hi Funkbox CONNECT 4x4 is on Thursday 12th June at the Island Bar, Suffolk Street, Birmingham. You can hear previews of the lineup on both of these most wonderful podcasts: Brumcast 101 ’The Way I Feel Inside’ Robo Cast Radio 22 'Robots Live Electronics' Be sure to check out these shows and then pop down for the full live experience on Thurs. See You There! Jacob
Birmingham Jazz	Jun 2 2008 12:49 PM JAZZANOVA DJ & ESKA MTUNGWAZI LIVE SAT 21ST JUNE, 9PM CONCRETE (The Big Peg, Vyse Street, Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham) Sophisicated Berlin DJ and producers Jazzanova have built up their trademark sound out of the Sonar Kollectiv stables with treatment of original material from as diverse artists as Jill Scott, Azymuth, 4Hero and Masters At Work. Joined live by legendary Uk singer Eska Mtungwazi ( who has worked with Tony Allen, Ty & IG Culture amongst others) and her live band, expect a seriously heavy club night. Also featuring DJs Sammy Goulbourne, Chris Mapp & DJ Maxwell As part of the BASS festival Tickets £10.00 available on the door or at www. theticketsellers. co. uk (plus booking fee) www. birminghamjazz. co. uk www. bassfestival. co. uk www. concretebar. co. uk
This is Tomorrow	Jun 1 2008 5:23 PM http://myspace. com/kategoes http://www. myspace. com/honeytraponmyspace http://www. myspace. com/bencalvertmusic http://www. myspace. com/richardburke http://www. myspace. com/thisistomorrowuk xxxx
Connect Four	May 29 2008 8:03 AM Hi Funkbox, CONNECT 4×4 IS ON ITS WAY... Four live sets from four of our finest electro acts with DJs and other fun and games. Hope to see you there. Jacob
Malstrom	May 26 2008 9:03 PM HI!! New dubstep/grime tune on my page called "getthoven" CHEERS
Marmite Monopoly	May 20 2008 11:01 AM we need loads of people to come and play their top 5!!! wednesday 28th may rainbow digbeth
DJ Guy C	May 20 2008 7:54 AM
Foundation	May 18 2008 3:23 PM
CHRIS TYE	May 8 2008 4:33 PM
This is Tomorrow	Apr 28 2008 6:14 PM *FREE SHOT TO THE FIRST 50* GUEST DJS…JP & STEVE GRAVITY CRISIS / TOM SWAMPMEAT *ALL DAYER NOW FREE ENTRY TILL 8PM*
CDR Birmingham	Apr 28 2008 12:01 PM CDR BIRMINGHAM This Thursday 1st May Submit your tracks by 8:30 for the open session. 7 til 11ish, £Free. The Bull's Head, St Mary's Row, Moseley, Birmingham. Next Month: 3rd June BASS festival/Hip-Hop special
SHOCK C	Apr 25 2008 9:54 AM thanks for the link,keep it funky!
Griff	Apr 25 2008 9:04 AM Blimey that's a line up and a half! You lads are on it. Love and respect from the old timers. Griff (Jelly Jazz)
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