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Funktion 11 is an incredible eleven piece dance band featuring a hot four piece horn section, a rock solid five man rhythm section, and two lead vocalists that are nothing less than amazing. With several members singing leads and harmonies, we deliver a big, horn-driven funky rhythm & blues sound that smaller bands just can't match. No need to add on horns or percussion for that big band or large dance groove sound- Its included!!! We will never synthesize or fake the sounds that are suppose to be there. We deliver the music to you as it is suppose to be. This is NOT your typical wedding band and absolutely not your average sit-down band!!! Funktion 11 serves up a powerful dose of soulful sounds that gets people up on their feet dancing all night long! A large band does not mean a large price.We will commit to you the the biggest and best sound keeping your budget in mind!
Having performed in front of thousands at clubs, theatres, colleges, universities, private events, outdoor festivals and parties, The Legendary Cavern Club in Liverpool England,London, The Amsterdam Hilton and YOUR special event, BritishMania invites you to take a memorable trip back to the experience of seeing the Beatles live at such venues as The Cavern Club in Liverpool, The Star Club in Hamburg,The Hollywood Bowl and Budukon Hall in Tokyo Japan. Re-live what is was like to see them using authentic period correct gear and costumes! BritishMania specializes in playing what the Beatles played live themselves! And, imagine if The Beatles performed "Sgt. Pepper" and "A Day in the life" live among many others, with their colorful costumes! Britishmania can perform those hard to reproduce songs on stage faithfully re-creating their "studio years"! The band can re-create a high level theater like concert complete with up to 4 costume eras.They include "The British Invasion/Ed Sullivan Show era" "The 1965 Help/Shea Stadium era" " The Sgt. Pepper/Magical Mystery Tour" era and "The Let it Be/Abbey Road era. There is also available a Multi-media spectacular that will "tell the story" of the timeline of events and music from the 60's!! This great video can be employed for the ultimate show!! This is the most complete available show today!!BritishMania employs the use of Vox amplifiers, Hofner bass as well as guitars by Rickenbacker, Gretsch and Epiphone! And don't forget an authentic Ludwig drum kit for Ringo! Britishmania can perform approximately 35 songs in a two hour show. Show length and content can be tailored to your specific budget for your event
Percussionist and LP artist Fajardo, Jr. has played and or recorded with some of the greatest Latin musicians of our time including Johnny Pacheco, Oscar D’ Leon, Jose Alberto (El Canario), La Sonora Mantancera, Johnny Ray, Grupo Imagen, Luisito Carrion, Pedro Jesus, Cano Estremerra, Johnny Almendra, Tito Puente, Sheila E., Nino Segarra, Cachao and many others. On his first tour, in 1977 at the age of 5, he and his father performed in Africa sponsored by RMM (Ralph Mercado Management). His first love was and will always remain his TIMBALES and percussion instruments. As a percussionist, he developed his own style by watching and learning from famous percussionists like Tito Puente, Johnny Almendra, Ralph Irizarry and others. Fajardo Jr. made his first TV appearance at the age of 3 in Miami. Fajardo Jr. has also had the opportunity to travel with many artists to such places like Africa, Mexico, Canada, France, Martinique, Guadeloupe, St. Maarten, Germany, Russia, Holland, Colombia as well as throughout the United States. Fajardo, Jr. also has had the honor of appearing on TV shows such as "SIEMPRE EN DOMINGO", "EL SHOW DE ROLANDO BARRAL", "EL SHOW DE EL MEDIO DIA", "ACCESS HOLLYWOOD", "PRIMERA EDICION", "SALSA EN LA CALLE", “EL SHOW DE FERNANDO HIDALGO” to name a few. Most recently, Fajardo, Jr. has been performing with his band started in 1949 by his father world renowned Cuban flutist and bandleader Jose Fajardo. For more info on Fajardo, Jr. please visit www.fajardojronline.com Fajardo, Jr. is also part of another company by the name of FYSE Enterprises that also provides DJ's, MC's party consulting and more. Please ask for details when inquiring.
Having performed in front of thousands at clubs, theatres, colleges, universities, private events, outdoor festivals and parties, The Legendary Cavern Club in Liverpool England,London, The Amsterdam Hilton and YOUR special event, BritishMania invites you to take a memorable trip back to the experience of seeing the Beatles live at such venues as The Cavern Club in Liverpool, The Star Club in Hamburg,The Hollywood Bowl and Budukon Hall in Tokyo Japan. Re-live what is was like to see them using authentic period correct gear and costumes! BritishMania specializes in playing what the Beatles played live themselves! And, imagine if The Beatles performed "Sgt. Pepper" and "A Day in the life" live among many others, with their colorful costumes! Britishmania can perform those hard to reproduce songs on stage faithfully re-creating their "studio years"! The band can re-create a high level theater like concert complete with up to 4 costume eras.They include "The British Invasion/Ed Sullivan Show era" "The 1965 Help/Shea Stadium era" " The Sgt. Pepper/Magical Mystery Tour" era and "The Let it Be/Abbey Road era. There is also available a Multi-media spectacular that will "tell the story" of the timeline of events and music from the 60's!! This great video can be employed for the ultimate show!! This is the most complete available show today!!BritishMania employs the use of Vox amplifiers, Hofner bass as well as guitars by Rickenbacker, Gretsch and Epiphone! And don't forget an authentic Ludwig drum kit for Ringo! Britishmania can perform approximately 35 songs in a two hour show. Show length and content can be tailored to your specific budget for your event
