Whether performing for the President of the United States in Washington,
DC, for major league sports franchises, for VIP parties catering to Hollywood
elite, or for socialite brides across the country - Funkiphino has the
energy and talent to bring a party to life. Funkiphino is a hugely popular
and in-demand horn band. The 12 members of the high energy funk band infuse
explosive horn lines, old-school Hammond organ sounds, and pumpin' bass
with their intoxicating vocals and slammin' harmonies.
In 2005, Funkiphino was the band of choice for the 55th Presidential
Inaugural Ball in Washington DC. The band's excellence has earned them
nominations and spots as Best Funk Band from Westword Magazine and Marquee
Magazine as well as being the "go-to" band for the Denver Bronco
Association and for numerous government officials.
Professional party planners choose Funkiphino time and time again to
bring the high energy atmosphere that wows their demanding, high-profile
clients. Funkiphino consistently performs for private events at prestigious
venues including The Ritz Carlton, The Hyatt, The Lodge at Cordillera.
That's also why corporate event planners for Crocs, Array BioPharma,
Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials, Cochlear, and
the Cancer Society repeatedly hire Funkiphino for their company meetings
and gatherings.
Large public events, festivals and concerts have also solidified a legion
of loyal fans. Crowds are drawn to the band, making them a popular concert
and festival ticket. Funkiphino can be seen in Frontier's Wild Blue Yonder
Magazine - Destination Weddings issue and on TV, featured on the Altitude
Sports and Entertainment network, Fox Channel 31, and News 4.
Funkiphino also produces and performs their own original music. Choice
musicianship as well as artful songwriting are prevalent on their two
original CDs. The all-star members of Funkiphino have created a unique,
intelligent, funk-injected, musical niche. Lovin' Life, produced by Funkiphino & club
music veteran Richard Dekkard (Paula Cole, Dido, Warner Brothers), and
Rise Above, produced by Funkiphino and Grammy Award winner Matt Sondowski
are both powerhouse compilations worthy of acclaim. The band has recorded
at numerous venues including the legendary Skywalker Ranch (George Lucas'
studio), in Marin, CA. The band collaborated with horn arranging great,
Dave Eskridge, and was joined on their last CD, Rise Above, by Rocco
Prestia and Doc Kupka of Tower of Power, Jennifer Batten formerly Michael
Jackson's lead guitar player, as well as members of the San Francisco
Symphony and Opera.
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