Big Phat Phunction Band
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Description
The Big Phat Phunction band is a unique function band due to its adaptable line-up (5-12 members) and wide-ranging repertoire. As well as playing favourite function songs (Brown Eyed Girl, Happy etc), we specialise in soul classics (Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin), Hippy tunes (Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin) and 80s cheese! With close to 100 songs in our repertoire and a band of professional musicians based at the RNCM we can accommodate virtually all function events.
Whether you want a small five piece band or the full twelve piece with four piece horn section, we are happy to provide hours of entertainment and can tailor the set to include personal favourites. We have previously performed at a post-concert gig for Courtney Pine and have played various function gigs across Manchester including several headline gigs at the RNCM and a number of weddings.
The band’s members can also be hired out for more intimate events if preferred (e.g. jazz/classical quartets or piano/ singer duos). We have released several recordings, videos and done a photoshoot.
FAQs
Please, describe your act or business in on sentence:
A unique function band available for all occasions as a 5-12 piece - huge repetoire of soul, rock, 80s modern and can play as a jazz outfit too
What are the highlights of your career?
We have played many weddings across the country, as well as birthday parties and dinner parties. We have also recorded videos, audio and done photoshoot, as well as supporting jazz legend Courtney Pine at the Royal Northern College of Music.
What is your competitive advantage (special features)?
We have a repetoire of close to 100 songs covering rock, soul, blues, funk and pop and can adapt to virtually any gig. We are most multi-instrumentalists who are professional musicians and are very versatile. We can be hired in various options between 5-12 people (can include two vocals, two guitars, 4 piece horns and percussion) and can also play background jazz music and work as a DJ too in between sets if necessary
What kind of events do you usually serve?
Weddings Birthday Parties Dinner Parties Engagement Parties Anniversaries
Who are your previous clients?
We have been hired for many weddings and other parties and have recieved only positive feedback. References are available upon request
How can event planners pay for your services?
We usually take a small deposit and ask for the rest of the money to be transferred within a few days of us playing but are quite flexible if other payment options are necessary
How long do you play for?
We can play for as long as necessary. Pretty standard to do 2X45 minutes or 3X45 minutes, but can play for even longer if required
Do you have your own PA and lighting?
We have a PA system but no lighting, though this hasn't been a problem in the past
Do you have Public Liability Insurance and PAT tested equipment?
Our equipment is all PAT tested, can look into PLI if absolutely necessary
How much space do you require?
Depends on size of the band hired, though we usually do well at being quite compact if space is an issue
My favourite tune is not on your list. Will you be able to play it?
Requests are more than welcomed
How many breaks do you take? How long are they?
Breaks are usually 15-20 minutes, the frequency and quantity depend on how long we are playing overall
Set List/Services
Rock and Roll
Hound Dog - C/Eb - Big Mama Thornton - 1953
Great Balls of Fire - C - Jerry Lee Louis - 1957
Johnny B. Goode - Bb - Chuck Berry - 1958
Shout - Eb- The Isley Brothers/Lulu - 1959
Route 66 - Bb - The Rolling Stones - 1964
Blues
I Just Want To Make Love To You - Bb - Muddy Waters - 1954
My Babe - F- Little Walter - 1955
Got My Mojo Working - E - Muddy Waters - 1957
Hide Away - E - Freddie King - 1960
Crossroads - A - Cream - 1966
Oh Pretty Woman - G - Albert King - 1967
The Thrill Is Gone - Bm - B.B. King - 1969
Sweet Home Chicago - A - The Blues Brothers - 1980
Pride and Joy - A - Stevie Ray Vaughn - 1983
50/60s Soul
Mess Around - Eb - Ray Charles - 1953
I Put a Spell on You - Am - Screamin’ Jay Hawkins - 1955
What’d I Say - E - Ray Charles - 1959
Hit The Road Jack - Am - Ray Charles - 1960
Hard Times - Eb - Ray Charles - 1961
Bring It On Home To Me - C - Sam Cooke - 1962
Heatwave - Martha and The Vandellas - Bb - 1963
Be My Baby - The Ronettes - E - 1963
I Feel Good - C - James Brown - 1965
Papas got a brand new bag - D - James Brown - 1965
I Can’t Turn You Loose - G - Otis Redding - 1965
Rescue Me - A - Fontella Bass - 1965
Mustang Sally - C - Wilson Picket - 1966
Hold On I’m Coming - F -Sam and Dave- 1966
Knock On Wood - E - Eddie Floyd - 1966
I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To Be Free - Bb - Nina Simone - 1967
Respect - A - Aretha Franklin - 1967
Son of a Preacher man - E - Dusty Springfield - 1968
Think - C - Aretha Franklin - 1968
I’d Rather Go Blind - A - Etta James - 1968
Hard To Handle - G - Otis Redding - 1968
Rock
Twist & Shout/La Bamba/Louie Louie/Do You Love Me - The Beatles - D - 1963
Summer In The City - Cm - The Loving Spoonful - 1966
I Heard It Through The Grapevine - Dm - CCR - 1966
Brown Eyed Girl - G - Van Morrison - 1967
Sunshine Of Your Love - Dm - Cream - 1968
Sympathy for the Devil - E - The Rolling Stones - 1968
Born To Be Wild - E - Steppenwolf - 1968
Piece of My Heart - D - Janis Joplin - 1968
Voodoo Child - Em - Jimi Hendrix - 1968
Delta Lady - C - Joe Cocker - 1969
Honky Tonk Woman - C - The Rolling Stones - 1969
She Came In Through The Bathroom Window - A - The Beatles - 1969
Fortunate Son - G - Creedence Clearwater Revival - 1969
Let’s Go Get Stoned - C - Joe Cocker 1969
Spooky - Am - Dusty Springfield - 1970
Domino - G - Van Morrison - 1970
Black Magic Woman - Dm - Santana - 1970
Werewolves of London/Sweet Home Alabama - G - Warren Zevon - 1978
Teenage Kicks - The Undertones - D - 1978
Highway To Hell - A - AC/DC - 1979
Other
Stir It Up - A - Bob Marley - 1967
Standards
Summertime
Watermelon Man - F - Herbie Hancock - 1962
Work Song - Fm - Cannonball Adderley - 1966
Minnie The Moocher - Em - The Blues Brother & Cab Calloway - 1980
70s Soul
Proud Mary - D - Ike and Tina Turner - 1971 Superstition - Ebm - Stevie Wonder - 1972
Put It Where You Want It - C - The Crusaders - 1972 Let’s Get It On - C - Marvin Gaye - 1973
I Wish - Ebm - Stevie Wonder - 1976
Sir Duke - Bb - Stevie Wonder - 1976
Play That Funky Music - Em - Wild Cherry - 1976 Shake A Tail Feather - C - Ray Charles - 1980
Pop
I’m A Believer - G - The Monkees - 1966
Time Warp - A - Rocky Horror Show - 1973
Evil Woman - C - ELO - 1975
Psycho Killer - Am Talking Heads - 1977
I Will Survive - Am - Gloria Gaynor - 1978
Does Your Mother Know - G - Abba - 1979
Good times/rappers delight - Am - Chic/The Sugarhill Gang - 1979
9 to 5 - F# - Dolly Parton - 1980
Thriller - C#m - Michael Jackson - 1983
Uptown Girl - E - Billy Joel -1983
Walking on Sunshine - Bb - Katrina and The Waves - 1983
Take On Me - A - A-Ha - 1984
Livin' On A Prayer - Am - Bon Jovi - 1986
You Can Call Me Al - F - Paul Simon - 1986
The way you make me feel - F - Michael Jackson - 1987
Modern
If I Ain’t Got You - G - Alicia Keyes - 2004
Valerie - Eb - Amy Winehouse - 2006
Rehab - C - Amy Winehouse - 2006
Mercy - F#m - Duffy - 2008
American Boy - C - Estelle/Kanye - 2008
Fuck You - Bb - Cee Lo Green - 2010
Happy - Db - Pharell Williams - 2013
Uptown Funk - Dm - Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars - 2014