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Funk Ghetto
Primarily a 6 piece instrumental Acid Jazz outfit playing eclectic tunes from the 60/70s genre right up to contemporary jazz funk. Performed by a line up of potentially Birmingham's best musicians, creating a groove that captivates an audience. Founded in February 2012 in the back streets of Harborne, the band is a coming together of mainly two groups who have collaborated in sessions with each other over the years as part of the music fraternity around Birmingham and the west midlands. With appearances at major festivals and top quality venues the band has a wealth of experience and all cut their teeth with established musicians and collectives in many genre's of music, bringing these influences into Funk Ghetto's performance.
Grace Brown is a young highly talented vocalist from the cool streets of Moseley. She has extensive performing experience for her age and raises the bar when performing with any band she sings with. Highly capable and mature in her persona she warms audiences with her enthusiastic and open approach during performances in addition to the sophisticated and quality delivery of vocals. Grace is one of Funk Ghetto's esteemed guest vocalist who will be performing with them.
• Grace Brown - Vocals
• Paul Wakelin - Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Percussion
• Luke Shingler - Tenor Sax, Flute
• Bob Wilson - Guitar
• Jonny 'Box of Frogs' Bates - Keys
• Frank Walker - Bass
• Marcus Ingham - Drums
Line-up
⢠Grace Brown - Vocals (Young, beautiful stylish from the cool streets of Moseley
⢠Paul Wakelin - Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Percussion (Leader and seasoned musician manages the band)
⢠Luke Shingler - Tenor Sax, Flute (Monster tenor player with strong jazz and Reggae background)
⢠Bob Wilson - Guitar (With past adventures with Steve Gibbons Band, Ruby Turner and highly acclaimed across the UK)
⢠Jonny 'Box of Frogs' Bates - Keys (Classically trained and totally bonkers)
⢠Frank Walk
Also included
Peavey Pro15 800 wat rig plus 2 x gantries of 4 LED lights
Location
Midlands based and will travel to these areas: South East, South West, Midlands, North West.
Previous Clients
Mostly Jazz, Soul & Funk Festival, Barnaby Festival, Notting Hill Carnival, Harborne Carnival, North Sea Jazz, Birmingham Jazz Festival, The Jam House
Beautiful and Highly Talented Female Vocalist
Top Shelf Soloists
Unique Genre of Music
Repertoire
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Our acts would usually expect to arrive around 6pm and to be finished around midnight.
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