These are a few of the people that we regularly work with. We can supply anyone from a Banjo Player to an 18 piece big band.
- The Cocktail Duo or Trio
- The Crooner
- The Percussionist
- The Festival Trio
- Chris the Sax
- Asteria Strings
- The Singing Waiters
- The Steel Band
- Gareth the Trumpet
- Shagadelik
- Joe Stilgoe Trio
- P-BUG
The Cocktail Duo or Trio
Cocktail Duo or Trio – Guitar, Sax, Double Bass playing live cocktail music - perfect early evening.The Cocktail Duo or Trio for a bigger sound plays a mix of Jazz, Standards & Classic tracks on the guitar and flute or sax. Ideally suited for a champagne receptions at a wedding, they offer a cocktail experience i.e. they enhance the atmosphere but are not intrusive which is important for that part of the wedding day. The musicians that make up the cocktail duo are professional and highly experienced having played around the world and are highly respected in the jazz field. Generally, they will play up to 90 minutes with a short break to rest the fingers and mouth! Venues include: Babington House, Cowley Manor, Ston Easton, Hunstrete House, Glastonbury Festival.
The Crooner
Joe Jones is a highly experienced and dynamic performer, equally happy with his band in a theatre or in an intimate solo setting at a wedding or party. He has an amazing rapport with the audience and a repertoire that spans four decades and incorporates the best of Swing, Jazz Pop and Soul with a hats off to Rock and Roll. Joe's musical and social ability crosses all boundaries and always sets a fabulous tone for any event. Works very well during a wedding breakfast or early evening as a solo performer, or, with his 5 piece band for an evening set.If you book Joe, you will not be disappointed. He brings lots of fun to any event.
Felix the Percussionist
Felix Gibbons - Percussion A percussionist hits things to make a sound. Felix is very good at hitting things, particularly bongos, drums & cowbells! Working alongside a DJ on decks he brings a live aspect to a normal DJ set. Having a percussionist play with a DJ is something that your guests will enjoy and remember for along time. Especially if Felix wears his fine selection of hats.
The Festival Trio
The Festival Trio are a unique offering exclusive to Funky Party DJ. Comprising DJ, Sax & Percussionist they are a collective that will play the whole night (unlike bands that will usually play 2 x 45 minute sets) they will also play to the crowd in front of them. The DJ leads the way and plays everything from Disco, Soul, R&B, Club Classics, Motown, Indie and anything else that has a great beat that makes people want to leap up and dance. The Percussion and Sax play along to the DJ set in an improv, free-form style. With a Sax solo mixed in to a Latin percussion overdub on top of a slice of disco is a great experience. Collectively, they have played at festivals around the globe, for the authentic experience, ship some mud in and we'll bring the wellies. This is a guaranteed treat for your guests and something they will remember.
Chris the Sax
Chris is a Sax player extraordinaire. Ideal for playing alongside a DJ, he can jam along to Disco, Soul, Motown, House, Funk, Reggae and Jazz. A lovely fella that enters into the spirit of the occasion and really enjoys himself.
Asteria Strings
Asteria Strings features the four very best in female talent in London, especially tailored for corporate events. The girls have performed with many of the country's top pop acts with whom they have toured the UK and Europe. The girls predominantly perform on electric instruments, in a stunning show especially tailored for high profile corporate events. The show is a fully choreographed, visually charged performance of crossover music, fusing classical and modern tunes with punchy backing tracks. The girls consistently delight on their live shows, and present themselves as a highly polished, exciting group who stun audiences wherever they go. Asteria can also provide elegant background music as a conventional string quartet, perform a variety of classical through to modern music - perfect for a more sedate event where glamorous background entertainment is required. In high demand and no strangers to VIP events, the girls have performed internationally for high profile events such as the Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix, as well as a host of corporate events in the UK.
The Singing Waiters
Incognito Artists specialises in providing innovative and prestigious Acts for all kinds of special events including private parties, corporate functions, concerts and stadium events. The Acts deliver the best of Opera, 'Rat Pack' and Dance, dazzling audiences with unique, unforgettable and stunning performances. Whether disguised as three singing waiters, guests, or other characters’, their beautiful harmonious singing, breathtaking dancing, charisma and visual appeal prove Incognito Artists are world-class, one of a kind and perfect for any event
The Steel Band
If you want the sound of the Caribbean floating over your party, then we have an excellent 4 or 5 piece group that play Soca, Calypso and Salsa. Playing a combination of steel drums and electric instruments, they will delight your guests with their soulful sound and infectious enthusiasm. They do sound good and have successfully entertained many clients for us. They also offer a rather good Limbo Dancer, should you want to create an additional wow factor!
Gareth the Trumpet
If you are staging a wedding, then Gareth the Trumpet is a necessity. An ex-military guardsman that will play you up the aisle with a large trumpet fanfare - ooh matron! It's very Charles & Di. His Trumpet collection includes the large fanfare type, the smaller Bugler and a Standard type trumpet. He will also wear his full military uniform if he is asked nicely!
Shagadelik
Scream 'Yeah baby yeah!' Get groovy and Shagadelik, the 8-piece Austin Powers Party bandBeing an International Man of Mystery doesn't always bring job satisfaction and Britain's top secret agent just loves to bring his band Shagadelik to the grooviest parties in town.!With special guests Dr Evil and Vanessa Kingdom, this 8 piece band brings you the greatest hits of the 60's with songs from The Beatles, The Monkees, The Rolling Stones, Lulu, Tom Jones, Tina Turner, James Brown and many, many more.Shagadelik are an original high energy band whose unique mix of music and comedy will make your celebration the most talked about in years! Book them for a whole night's entertainment or or alongside their alter egos,The 007Teez for an unforgettable night of 60's and 70's grooves.
Joe Stilgoe Trio
The Joe Stilgoe Trio plays all over London and the South. They have recently played at the BBC jazz club, The Generations Jazz Festival , Blackheath Concert Halls and The Stables, Wavendon. As a solo artiste, Joe has been resident at The Groucho Club, The Bluebird, The Dorchester and The Melia White House and has played in venues including The Royal Festival Hall, Pizza On The Park, Pizza Express, The Spice of Life, Café Royal and at Ronnie Scott's last summer with the National Youth Jazz Orchestra. He had the great pleasure of singing and playing with John Dankworth's band for Radio 2's Live At The Stables series in April this year.They play a mix of upbeat, fun jazz and Joe tweaks the lyrics to suit the situation, a good, fun trio that don't take themselves to seriously - a bit like us!
P-BUG
If you want to push to boat out and have a top funk band then allow us to introduce you to P-BUG. The P-BUG is the big buzz in London’s funk world, having blasted onto the scene in November 2008 with a debut sell-out show at London’s Dean St venue Maya.The P-BUG's music takes the sounds of funk, soul, and motown to form the basis of their original tracks.Imagine the sound of Tower of Power, James Brown, The Meters, and Earth Wind & Fire in one band, and you can imagine the music that the PB Underground are writing for the next decade to enjoy.The band also love to put their own slant on the big hits of the present and past, and so they’ve put down a couple of classics to entice party lovers to hear what the band can do with the songs everyone loves.