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SUMMARY:What Up Funk Band
DESCRIPTION:For over 20 years strong\, the "WHAT UP FUNK BAND" has amazed
  audiences on a national and local level with it's driving high energy p
 erformances and dance addictive repertoire. The music of this 7-piece en
 semble is achieved through a thoughtful balance of instrumentation and v
 ocal melody. Soulful and always funky\, "WHAT UP" derives it's force fro
 m diverse cultural backgrounds as well as musical expertise. The unique 
 sight and sound experience of this tight talented unit has graced the st
 ages with R & B legends like: Average White Band\, Tower of Power\, Litt
 le Anthony and the Imperials\, Blues innovator James Cotton\, Pop icons 
 Taylor Dayne and Richard Marx to name a few. The " WHAT UP FUNK BAND" ha
 s an extensive reputation whose resume includes main stage appearances @
  national music festivals throughout the northeast\, major casinos and n
 ightclubs in the tri-state area (“SANDS" Atlantic City NJ\, "MOHEGAN SUN
 " CT\, "LE BAR BAT" NYC) and various state colleges and universities. In
  addition\, “WHAT UP” has been there for the many community events and b
 enefits for charities like 9/11 relief\, M.D.A. and cure for cancer rese
 arch. Whatever your affair\, the " WHAT UP FUNK BAND" has got the plan f
 or you. In 1998\, the band released it's first original cd " AS FUNKY AS
  U WANNA B" as a passion project that quickly turned into a hit with it'
 s core fan base. Due to the overwhelming success of the first recording\
 , " WHAT UP" released their follow up cd " SOULFUNKFUL" in 2006 where sa
 les and exposure launched them to national venues\, radio play in the U.
 S. and France\, and the 2006 recording of their 3rd cd "LIVE FUNK". The 
 popularity of the original music has been well received and grown into a
  unique defining characteristic of the band. Audiences appreciate the va
 st song selection and how easily the original music is woven into the fa
 bric of the sets. Musically speaking\, the 7 separate talents of this ba
 nd of brothers unite on 1 stage at 1 moment in time to deliver the highe
 st level of performance and professionalism. With an emphasis in the tra
 ditional values of playing live music\, the band provides a fresh modern
  sound whose approach\, interpretation and direction can creatively adap
 t to any situation. People of all ages feel the power of the " WHAT UP F
 UNK " vibe. Let this be your invitation to join the growing phenomena of
  the " WHAT UP FUNK BAND " experience.\n\nhttps://findlocal.community/ev
 ent/f06a669a-6d3f-469f-913d-0bac84147aa9
LOCATION:Brass & Bone\, 136 Washington Street\, Norwalk\, CT 06854
URL:https://findlocal.community/event/f06a669a-6d3f-469f-913d-0bac84147aa
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