Daniel - and the various funk bands that have or will hopefully play at FunkFests: Loose Juice, Small Town Bullies, South of the Border, Funk It, Mondatta Funk, Uncle Funk and the Retro Stalkers, Hoss, Soulberry Jam and hopefully loads more....
Influences
The Meters, James Brown, Stevie Wonder, Arethra Franklin, The New Mastersounds and loads more including shedloads of obscure funk bands from the late 60s and 70s who did just the one cracking tune!
Sounds Like
Funk, the way god intended. (gritty, organic, genuine)
FUNKFEST ON SATURDAY JULY 11TH 2009 AT THE STEAMBOAT TAVERN, IPSWICH WITH SMALL TOWN BULLIES, SOUTH OF THE BORDER, HOUSEWORK AND HEAD-FULL. ENTRY £5 ON THE DOOR INLUDING FOOD SERVED AT AROUND 9PM. THE FUNK WILL GET UNDERWAY AT AROUND 5.30PM. The concept of FunkFest is simple: fantastic live funk bands with funky DJing in between the bands. The idea is to a) provide a platform for funk bands to perform to a crowd of dedicated funk followers and to check out other funk bands in the area, b) to give the people out there who properly appreciate funk music the perfect night and c) educate a few people who aren't familiar with funk about just what a great genre of music it is. FunkFests have so far only taken place at the Steamboat Tavern in Ipswich and there will be more there during 2008. I’ll also be taking FunkFest to Zing Wine Bar in Ipswich during 2008 and hopefully to other towns in East Anglia. See you at a FunkFest soon!
COME AND JOIN US AT THE SPA PAVILION FELIXSTOWE FOR THE SOUNDWAVES "ULTIMATE BANDS CONTEST '09"!! WE STILL HAVE SOME PLACES AVAILABLE FOR BANDS TO ENTRY TOO!!
this just might be of interest for you and your work:
Brandnew 7inch OUT NOW SERIOUS SOUL feat. John Turrell
this 7" comes in pure pristine white vinyl and is strictly limited to 400 copies! There will be NO digital release of these tracks until next album is coming out Starting as an instrumental among all of the new thrilling demos from the forthcoming Bahama Soul Club's album, John Turrell from "Smoove&Turrell" was directly inspired by this track, adding his "from the heart" lyrics about collecting rare vinyl and vinyl junkies. A gospel flavoured and soul powered homage to those sought after, original 7's on a funky bahama bossa.
Immediately released just as it was sung on the first take, rawly arranged to save that genuine feel from John's first recorded ideas.
It's much more than an appetizer, it's really a gem, that you shouldn't miss!
Thanks a Million Funkfest for joining our ministry of Blues. It's all about peace, love, understanding, and GROOVE. Hope to perform for you sometime. Holler if you want some Tallahassee Gator Biting Funky Blues. Wishing you the very best in Blues and life! -Big Daddy
We are on our way for another UK tour to celebrate our new single - The Power!
We would love to see you at one of our shows, so come and say hello...
Liverpool, Magnet - Feb 26 Sheffield, Tuesday Club presents… - Feb 27 Nottingham, The Maze! - Feb 28 Leeds, Hifi Club - Mar 1 Cambridge, Soul Tree - Mar 3 Bristol, Start The Bus - Mar 4 Manchester, Mint Lounge - Mar 5 London, Madame Jo Jo's - Mar 6 Birmingham, Hare & Hounds -Mar 7 Wales, Detonate 10th Birthday Weekender! - Mar 8
Hey, loving the idea of this Funk Fest sounds awesome would love a chance to play it, we're from Ipswich and funk influenced, very gritty grunge funk, give us a listen like to hear your opinion!
Hey folks, its Groove Cartels last local gig for sometime tonight (10 May) at The Brewery Tap, Peterborough. Music starts at 10pm, get there before while its still free. May the funk be with you.......
