



Funky 4
Act fee £800 to £995
The band plays a cool blend of new and old party music, keeping the dance floor full all night. Expect tunes from The Beatles, Killers, Stevie Wonder, Oasis, Elvis, Blur and The Kaiser Chiefs. There's something for everyone!! Previous clients include the BBC, XFM, Hilton, 235 Casino, Salford University and many more.
If you're looking for a great live band for your party or wedding, Funky 4 are one of the best bands for hire in the North West.
Funky 4 really know how to get your party started! They are going to make your event the one that everyone remembers!
All members of Funky 4 are highly trained professionals, having performed on TV, radio, in London's west end theatres and on stages at concerts all over the world.
Dave - Vocals/Guitar Working as a musician has taken lead singer and guitarist Dave all over Europe and given him the delight of playing on BBC radio and in many of the UK's best jazz clubs, hotels, restaurants, festivals, theatres and recording studios. Dave's career has seen him performing with Kristyna Myles and Andy Prior along with members of The Kooks, The Cinematic Orchestra, Lamb and Aim. Dave also teaches guitar and music technology part time and works occasionally as a consultant producer and sound recordist.
Adam (PhD) - Keyboards Adam's distinctive piano playing has been noted for the diversity of its stylistic reference points. Having won multiple awards for his jazz piano playing, Adam has attracted keen media attention and sold out venues on most of his recent European tour. Adam won the Take 5 scholarship in 2010 and recently wrote a commissioned piece for the Manchester Jazz Festival. Adam's album's have been well received by critics and the public alike - his latest creation "The Imaginary Delta" was given a 4 star review in Jazzwise magazine. Adam is also a well regarded educator of music as a course leader at Manchester Metropolitan University.
Barry - Bass Despite his playful and often witty approach, Barry is a key player in the UK soul and funk scene! He has played bass in Kristyna Myles' band since 2005 and features on her debut album (Decca 2012). Barry has performed at music festivals all over the world; T in the Park, South X Southwest, Glastonbury, Montreal Blues Festival and has undertaken several European and US tours.
Gareth - Drums Gareth is an in demand drummer. His work encompasses a wide variety of musical situations. Gareth's live work sees him performing and touring all over the UK, Europe and Canada including work on Brittany ferries, countless music festivals and the QM2 (Cunards flagship cruise liner). Session work includes the Royal Variety show and sessions live on BBC Radio 1, 2, 3 & 5 Live including shows from Mark Radcliffe, Giles Peterson, Jamie Cullum and Stuart McConey. He also did the drumming for the "Bob the Builder" Movie! Gareth is also an associate lecturer at Manchester Metropolitan University.
Funky 4 can also provide live jazz at your wedding from a duo to the full band, as well as a disco at extra cost.
Line-up
Dave - Vocals + Guitar
Adam - Keyboards
Barry - Bass + Vocals
Gareth - Drums + Vocals
Extra Line-up(s)
Funky 4 can also provide live jazz at your wedding from a duo to the full band as well as a disco at extra cost.
Also included
The band tours with a Highest quality RCF 4pro/7 Series 3kW rig for a tight crisp sound. The rig is suitable for 40 - 400 guests. If your event requires a larger system, we have contacts that can provide up to 90kW PA and outdoor staging. If your venue has an electronic noise limiter - it is no problem, but please let us know when enquiring about the band.
We have lighting ample for both the band and the dance floor.
4 x Par 56
4 x Scanner
4 x Effects lights
Location
North West based and will travel to these areas: Midlands, North East, North West, Scotland, Wales, Ireland.
Previous Clients
BBC, Signal Radio, Cottons Hotel and Spa, Salford University, XFM, Hilton Hotels, Manchester 235 Casino + many other private parties, weddings and celebrations...
50's & 60's |
| Brown Sugar - The Rolling Stones |
| Everybody - Blues Brothers |
| Mustang Sally - Wilson Pickett |
| I Feel Good - James Brown |
| Knock on Wood - Eddie Floyd |
| Twist and Shout - The Beatles |
| Hard To Handle - Otis Redding |
| Moon Dance - Van Morrison |
| I Just Wanna Make Love to You - John Lee Hooker |
| Rock around the Clock - Bill Haley |
| That's Alright Mamma - Elvis Presley |
| Higher & Higher - Jackie Wilson |
| Soul Man - Sam and Dave |
| Help! - The Beatles |
| Johnny "B" Goode - Chuck Berry |
| Jailhouse Rock - Elvis Presley |
| I Saw Her Standing There - The Beatles |
| Dancing in the Street - Martha Reeves and the Vandellas |
| Sunshine of Your Love - Cream |
| Oh Boy! - Buddy Holly |
| Sympathy for the Devil - Rolling Stones |
| Hound Dog - Elvis Presley |
| I'm a Believer - The Monkies |
| Keep on Running - Spencer Davis |
| Knockin on Heaven's Door - Bob Dylan |
| Sitting On The Dock Of The Bay - Ottis Redding |
| I Shot The Sheriff - Bob Marley |
| Sweet Home Chicago - Robert Johnson |
| Use Me - Bill Withers |
| Come Together - The Beatles |
| Galway Girl |
| Stuck in the Middle - Stealers Wheel |
| You Really Got Me - The Kinks |
| Respect - Aretha Franklin |
| Is This Love - Bob Marley |
| Do You Love Me - The Contours |
| Please - Please Me - The Beatles |
| Three Little Birds - Bob Marley |
| Purple Haze - Jimi Hendrix |
| Crossroads - Robert Johnson/Eric Clapton |
| Every day I Have the Blues - B.B. King |
| Gimmie Some Lovin - Spencer Davis |
| I Don't Need No Doctor - Ray Charles |
| Sex Machine - James Brown |
| Hey Jude - The Beatles |
70's & 80's |
| Don't Stop Me Now - Queen |
| Sweet Child O' Mine - Guns ‘n' Roses |
| Want You Back - Jackson 5 |
| Summer of '69 - Bryan Adams |
| Livin' on a Prayer - Bon Jovi |
| Play That Funky Music - Wild Cherry |
| Isn't She Lovely - Stevie Wonder |
| Sweet Home Alabama - Lynyrd Skynyrd |
| I Will Survive - Gloria Gaynor |
| Walk of Life - Dire Straits |
| Superstition - Stevie Wonder |
| The Power of Love - Huey Lewis and the News |
| Crazy Little Thing Called Love - Queen |
| The Letter - The Box Tops |
| Signed Sealed Delivered - Stevie Wonder |
| Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For - U2 |
| Your Song - Elton John |
90's To Present |
| Uptown Funk - Mark Ronson |
| Sex on Fire - Kings of Leon |
| Happy - Pharrell Williams |
| Shut Up and Dance - Walk The Moon |
| Shape of You - Ed Sheeran |
| Smells Like Teen Spirit - Nirvana |
| Mr Brightside - The Killers |
| Live Forever - Oasis |
| Can't Stop The Feeling - Justin Timberlake |
| Place Your Hands - Reef |
| One Day Like This - Elbow |
| Basket Case - Green Day |
| Don't Look Back in Anger - Oasis |
| I Predict a Riot - Kaiser Cheifs |
| Valarie - The Zutons/Amy Winehouse |
| Get Lucky - Daft Punk |
| Locked Out of Heaven - Bruno Mars |
| Use Somebody - Kings of Leon |
| Everlong - Foo Fighters |
| Two Princes - Spin Doctors |
| Troublemaker - Olly Murs |
| Hey Soul Sister - Train |
| Ruby - Kaiser Cheifs |
| Song 2 - Blur |
| Get What You Give - New Radicals |
| Call Me Maybe - Carly Rae Jepson |
| Wonderwall - Oasis |
| This Love - Maroon Five |
| Pencil Full of Lean - Paolo Nutini |
| I Need a Dollar - Aloe Blacc |
| Forget You - Cee Lo Green |
| Tightrope - Stevie Ray Vaughan |
| Cosmic Girl - Jamiroquai |
| Seven Nation Army - White Stripes |
| Moves Like Jagger - Maroon 5 |
| Crazy In Love - Beyonce |
| Crazy - Gnarls Barkley |
| Beautiful - Christina Aguillera |
| Last Nite - The Strokes |
| The Scientist - Coldplay |
| Scar Tissue - Red Hot Chili Peppers |
| I Don't Wanna Miss a Thing - Aerosmith |
| Dreaming of You - The Coral |
| I'm Gonna Be (500 miles) - The Proclaimers |
| She's Electric - Oasis |
| I'm Yours - Jason Mraz |
| Many of Horror - Biffy Clyro |
| Slide Away - Oasis |
| Feeling Good - Muse/Nina Simone |
| Hey Ya - OutKast |
| Price Tag - Jessie J |
| Rolling in the Deep - Adele |
| Ho Hey - The Lumineers |
| You and Me Song - The Wannadies |
| The Lazy Song - Bruno Mars |
| Yellow - Coldplay |
| Live Forever - Oasis |
| A Team - Ed Sheeran |
| Marry You - Bruno Mars |
| Xmas |
| Santa Claus is Coming to Town |
| Merry Christmas Everyone (snow is falling) - Shakin Stevens |
| Merry Chrismas Everybody - Slade |
| Auld Lang Syne - Trad |
| Jazz |
| Moon Dance - Van Morrison |
| Mercy Mercy Mercy - Josef Zawinul |
| What A Difference a Day Made - Jamie Cullum |
| Don't Get Around Much Anymore - Duke Ellington |
| All of Me - Simons & Marks |
| Affirmation - George Benson |
| Fly Me to the Moon - Bart Howard |
| Beautiful Love - Victor Young |
| Autumn Leaves - Joseph Kosma |
| Cissy Strut - The Meters |
| Look a Py Py - The Meters |
| Cantaloupe Island - Herbie Hancock |
| Watermelon Man - Herbie Hancock |
| A Go Go - John Scofield |
| That's Life - Frank Sinatra |
| New York New York - Frank Sinatra |
| Four on Six - Wes Montgomery |
| Blue Monk - Thelonious Monk |
| Night in Tunisia - Charlie Parker |
| All the Things You Are - Jerome Kern |
| So What - Miles Davis |
| Solar - Miles Davis |
| The Girl from Ipanema - Antonio Carlos Jobim |
| Irish/Folk |
| Tell Me Ma - Trad |
| Wild Rover - Trad |
| Raggle Taggle Gypsie - Trad |
| Bang on the Ear - Trad |
| Black is the Colour - Trad |
| Bad Moon Rising - Credance Clearwater Revival |
The price brackets above should be used as a guide only as all quotes are bespoke.Performance times for most acts except Tributes and some other Unique performers are usually 2 x 60 minute sets or 3 x 40 min sets. (If you require the act to perform longer than these times you may incur extra costs.)
Travel costs vary depending on the act and will be included to the quote given to you by our agents.
Our acts would usually expect to arrive around 6pm and to be finished around midnight.
(If you need the act to arrive earlier or finish later there may be extra costs but these can be negotiated.)
Funky 4
We have a lot of bands playing here at various functions throughout the year. I have to say that Dave’s band is the best one, I always look forward to any event where I know these guys are playing...

