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Uncle Funk
70s and Funk / Wedding Entertainment
Available to hire for private functions, weddings, parties, public and corporate events, Uncle Funk have been one of the top UK party bands for over 10 years. This killer combination is responsible for a trail of incredible live shows
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Profile
“The UK’s Number 1 Live Disco Band” Butlins 2007
“The Single Most Ridiculous Purveyors Of Funk Disco And The Grooviest Soul The UK Has Ever Seen!” The Sunday People
Few bands these days can hold an audience spellbound for hours on end. Fewer still can ignite a party from their opening number and simultaneously blow away even the most cynical of musos with their technical dexterity. And you’ll see a hell of a lot of bands before you witness an act who will invite their audience onstage wear the sexiest outfits that wouldn’t have been allowed in the 70’s leap offstage to join the crowd and still brew up a disco storm as powerful as that of the mighty Uncle Funk…
“Look out George Clinton!” warned the UK’s leading music magazine Mojo “Uncle Funk is a collection of badass musical muthas who will stoke up the disco inferno until they reach glitter ball meltdown!” Classic Rock magazine added: “Uncle Funk left me so funked-up I was getting down for the up stroke!”
But in case you’re thinking that only music magazines can get down with Uncle the praise goes on – even from the mainstream press. “Uncle Funk is the daddy of all tribute bands,” said the Sunday Express. “They strip it all down, shake it up and shove it on stage with camp attitude and tongues in cheeks. The thirsty audience lap it up!” raved The Observer. And the Sunday People said it all when they labelled the band “the single most ridiculous purveyors of funk, disco and the grooviest soul the UK has ever seen!”
Are you getting the picture yet? Uncle Funk is a gig experience like no other – crazy enough to get any party started, but musically hot enough to keep the funk rolling all night, with every song a stone-cold classic from the heyday of the Good Times. And if you ain’t shaking your booty by the time Uncle Funk slip into the coolest dance moves known to man, beast or Afro, you will be when the disco inferno really hits its stride.
This killer combination is responsible for a trail of funked-up musical destruction that has seen venues of up to 6000 people dance till dawn and beyond.
Book Uncle Funk now. Your ears will never be the same again…
Press quotes
"Thanks for keepin' the funk alive!!" the one and only Bootsy Collins
“uncle funk are the UK’s number 1 live disco band” Butlins
"Look out George Clinton - uncle funk is a collection of badass musical muthafunkers who will not only tear the roof off the sucker but will stoke up the disco inferno until they reach glitter ball meltdown. One helluva band!" Charles Waring - Mojo, blues & soul, record collector.
Just a quick note to say thanks to you and the band for a really fantastic night on friday. I think you could see that everyone had a great time. I had a look around during the last song and everyone in the room was on the dance floor, it was magic! I'll certainly keep a look out for you in stortford or harlow and will drag some friends along. Uncle funk are a truly wonderful band, i wish you every success for the future.
Jane Wakelin – Glaxosmithklein
It was an absolutely fab night and i can't thank you guys enough. Thanks again for a truly amazing performance.
Claire O’ Neill – American Express
“uncle funk are quite simply funking brilliant” – joel McIver, record collector magazine and author
"Uncle funk are the daddy of all tribute bands. If you’re looking for the authentic 70s disco experience. With tongues firmly in cheeks and tunes firmly in funk, call the men from uncle!!" – Chris Goodman , the Sunday Express
An awesome band! The best we've ever had! Thank you!! Nigel Caulston (IBM UK)
"A mighty afro deity to whom we should all bow down and worship." – Terry Staunton, Record Collector
“Uncle Funk strip it all down, shake it up and shove it on stage with camp attitude and tongues in cheeks. The thirsty audience lap it up” Steve Farrar, The Observer
We'd heard you were good but we had no idea you were that good!! Awesome!! You rocked the party!! Clive Clark Shell UK
www.soulconnexion.com have been playing uncle funk's recording of move on up at the big Caister soul weekenders. People have been going mental over it and had the dance floor melting, with hardcore soul fans demanding to know who is playing it and where they can buy it!! DJ Dave Burton – Big Caister Soul Weekender
Uncle Funk are the most exciting live disco experience in the country. Hands down, no fooling, not bragging, it’s just a simple fact. People rave about this band! They’re an exhausting, exhilarating roller coaster ride through the most glamorous and sexiest eras of music. Uncle funk take full advantage and dress to outrageous excess Herts and Essex music-zine magazine.
"If you book a disco band for any event this year, make sure it's uncle funk" Pete Loveday Eagle Radio
"Uncle Funk rounded off a great day with a couple of hours of rousing music that had everyone on the dance floor showing why we sell biscuits rather than appear on come dancing!" Richard - United Biscuits
Just a quick note to say a huge thank you to you and the rest of uncle funk for a great night on Saturday. I wanted everyone to remember my year as captain and I knew it would never be for my skill on the golf course. Thankfully they will be talking about last Saturday for many years to come! Marvelous! Barry Thurston, Bishops Stortford Golf Club
"Everyone had a fantastic time, and you wouldn't believe the feed back I’ve had about your band. We were all very impressed and you really did make the party....10 out of 10 mate. Thanks again Simon and I hope to see you all again soon. PS don't be surprised if you get a few bookings on the back of it.....absolute quality!!!!" Ian Hope PPP Health Inc.
"Thanks for playing at the festival again. I can safely say that you were the highlight of the day and everyone's favourite! Hope to see you again next year!" Clare Filby Events Manager, Ware Council
"After the first few chords the floor was alive with 70's retro cladded party goers. The songs were fantastic, the band musicians excellent and the lead singers in the groove. The band appeared to be having as good time as the party goers. Everyone has been talking about how great the party was for weeks, and in particular uncle funk. Even the gig-die hards said "what an amazing band". If you want a special night call on uncle funk, they are worth every penny! Rebecca Harrison 40th Birthday Party
I wanted our dream day to be perfect - uncle funk were the perfect choice. You were the maddest, most entertaining band I have ever seen! Thank you thank you thank you!!! C.L Thornton Wedding
Saturday night's gig at the square was just brilliant!! Excellent sound, excellent lights, the band looked great and were really steaming, brilliant arrangements, excellent audience, fantastic atmosphere, - the best uncle funk gig I’ve seen. More public gigs please! Mike Anderson
What a gig!!! Saturday night was bloody fantastic! Everything about that night was simply amazing! Truly legendry performance! Come back to the square soon!!! Lee McCartney
You were excellent! Everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves dancing the night away!! David Althorp - Althorp House
After enjoying myself so thoroughly at my brothers wedding where you played so brilliantly, please put me on your mail list so I can see if you're ever going to be playing our way again. That was one hell of a night!! Thanks loads Sally - Wedding
On behalf of the entire people present at my wedding I would like to thank you and your band for your heartwarming, butt moving, foot tapping, granny spinning, hip gyrating fantastic contribution to the day. I didn't think it was possible to enjoy a band at a wedding so much. I thought you were great and so did everybody else. Stella Robson - Wedding
I just wanted to say thanks very much for a great evening - nobody is going to forget our wedding in a hurry (or your fluffy g-string!) - Nicola Griggs Wedding
Just wanted to say a huge thank-you for such a great night - the atmosphere rocked, the band was ace & the dancing was truly rare. Everyone at burrows has said what a great time they had - the dancefloor was heaving all night & at one point I funked so hard that my wig flew off! Kerry Bennet - Burrows
You guys seriously rocked the place on Saturday; I’ve had no end of texts, phone calls and people saying how amazing you all were! Simon Legge – 30th Birthday
We would like to thank you all for a truly fabulous evening of entertainment at our wedding reception on 2nd June 2007 in Sussex. As expected you had everyone up and dancing from the first note played until you left the stage. Everyone who came has commented on how fantastic you all were! Ali & Jo Darge – Wedding
Just wanted to thank you for performing so brilliantly the other weekend.
I've had no end of people come up and compliment me on the band! Ben Meyer – 30th Birthday Party
"After the first few chords the floor was alive with 70's retro clad party goers. The songs were fantastic, the band musicians excellent and the lead singers in the groove. The band appeared to be having as good time as the party goers. Everyone has been talking about how great the party was for weeks, and in particular uncle funk. Even the gig-die hards said "what an amazing band". If you want a special night call on uncle funk, they are worth every penny! Rebecca Harrison 40th birthday party
"Just returned from our honeymoon and wanted to say a massive thank you for the fantastic music you and your band provided on our wedding day, you were all simply brilliant!!! Everyone has been talking about it for the past three weeks and for us it simply was the icing on the cake, what a way to finish a wedding!!
I am now trying to find any excuse to book you again as I want another party, and don't be surprised if you get new enquiries from people at the wedding as I have had to pass on your details to a few. Please make sure you pass on our thanks to your band and keep on playing because your act is faultless. From a very happy customer, thank you!!!"
Rob and Debbie – Wedding
Just a quick note to say a huge thank you to you and the rest of uncle funk for a great night on Saturday. I wanted everyone to remember my year as captain and I knew it would never be for my skill on the golf course. Thankfully they will be talking about last Saturday for many years to come! Marvelous! Barry T – Bishops Stortford Golf Club
Set
list
1. Boogie Nights
2. Get Down Tonight
3. Jungle Boogie
4. Carwash
5. Build Me Up Buttercup
6. YMCA
7. Let’s Groove Tonight
8. Disco Inferno
9. Hot Stuff
10. Get Down On It
11. Oops Upside Your Head
12. Good Times
13. Rappers Delight
14. Lady Marmalade
15. Le Freak
16. Ain't No Stopping Us Now
17. That's The Way (I Like It)
18. You Can Do It
19. Ladies Night
20. Celebration
21. Do What You Wanna Do
22. Eye to Eye Contact
23. Feel The Force
24. It’s Raining Men
25. Play That Funky Music
26. Upside Down
27. Word Up
28. We Are Family
29. I Will Survive
30. Groove Is In The Heart
31. Shake Your Body Down To The Ground
32. Dancing Queen
33. Stayin’ Alive
34. Night Fever
35. Boogie Wonderland
36. Soul Man
37. Blame It On The Boogie
38. Midnight Hour
39. Tears Of A Clown
40. Fame
41. All I Want For Christmas
42. Last Christmas
43. You Should Be Dancing
44. Starsky & Hutch
45. Pick Up The Pieces
46. Doin’ It To Death
47. Get Up Offa That Thing
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to Uncle Funk
Songs will play on any PC with Windows Media
player.
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Line-up & instrumentation
6 - 10 piece band: drums, bass, lead guitar/backing vocals, keyboard/backing vocals, female vocals, vocals/saxophone/percussion, 2 or 3 x horns
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Travel availability
This band are only available in the regions
listed below.
International
Ireland
Scotland
The Midlands
The North
The South
Wales
Booking options
You can also choose to have any of the
following options added to your booking.
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Reviews & references
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name: Karen Maxwell
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Comments: I was completely satisfied and happy with the entire service from Alive Network and utterly thrilled with Uncle Funk’s performance, as expected.
No aspect of the booking gave me any cause for concern or worries on our big day, just what is required from such a big part of the proceedings!
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name: Sara
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artist rating:
Comments: Uncle Funk were fantastic fun and the great thing about a 70s band is that the music crosses two generations so appeals to the majority of people. We loved that they changed some of the words in order to put our names in to the songs- a really nice touch and the band seemed to enjoy themselves as well which is really important. We would certainly recommend them to anyone we know and will use them again in the future.
Sara (Wedding)
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name: ROB AND DEBBIE
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Comments: JUST RETURNED FROM OUR HONEYMOON AND WANTED TO SAY A MASSIVE THANK YOU FOR THE FANTASTIC MUSIC YOU AND YOUR BAND PROVIDED ON OUR WEDDING DAY, YOU WERE ALL SIMPLY BRILLIANT!!! EVERYONE HAS BEEN TALKING ABOUT IT FOR THE PAST THREE WEEKS AND FOR US IT SIMPLY WAS THE ICING ON THE CAKE, WHAT A WAY TO FINISH A WEDDING!!
I AM NOW TRYING TO FIND ANY EXCUSE TO BOOK YOU AGAIN AS I WANT ANOTHER PARTY, AND DON'T BE SURPRISED IF YOU GET NEW ENQUIRIES FROM PEOPLE AT THE WEDDING AS I HAVE HAD TO PASS ON YOUR DETAILS TO A FEW. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU PASS ON OUR THANKS TO YOUR BAND AND KEEP ON PLAYING BECAUSE YOUR ACT IS FAULTLESS.
FROM A VERY HAPPY CUSTOMER, THANK YOU!!!
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name: Sara
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Comments: Uncle Funk were fantastic fun and the great thing about a 70s band is that the music crosses two generations so appeals to the majority of people.
We loved that they changed some of the words in order to put our names in to the songs- a really nice touch and the band seemed to enjoy themselves as well which is really important. We would certainly recommend them to anyone we know and will use them again in the future.
Rebecca at Alive Network was extremely friendly, very efficient and helpful and she is an asset to your company.
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name: Andy
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Comments: Hi Becky,
Thanks very much! We had a great day and even the sun stayed out for most of it which certainly helped for the photo's however, just got back from 9 glorious days in the Maldives so now a little depressed.
In regards to Alive Network we have had outstanding service and you personally have been very good and prompt in answering any issues/queries we have had along the way and have been a big help so thank you!
In regards to the artist, what can I say other than they made our evening. We couldn't have asked for a better set up and they were exactly what we needed after the formalities of the day. Everyone was up dancing (even my uncle had nicked one of their wigs and was on the dance floor at one point and he has never danced in his life). I would highly recommend them to anyone.
Thanks again, will be recommending you and the artist to our other friends who will be getting married this/next year.
kind regards
Andy
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Client
name: Dom
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Comments: Nick,
Thanks so much for all your help, it was an excellent event and the 2 bands you provided where brilliant. Everyone loved them!
Many Thanks
Dom
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