Influenced by a variety of musical genres, combined with the band members unique musical backgrounds, Funktion 11 has created a sound of their own.
Influenced by a variety of musical genres, combined with the band members unique musical backgrounds, Funktion has created a sound of their own. Their shows wow crowds with hot grooves, choreography, distinct horn lines, original material as well as unique arrangements of some of their favorite covers. Combining the members writing/arranging and composing style it opens up for a "You never know what you'll get." element that promises nothing less than beauty, funk and raw soul.
Since Funktion came together they have so far played concerts, festivals, clubs, and private events in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Connecticut, including numerous performances in Atlantic City. With a band whose members speak five languages fluently, they are not limited to performing in the New York metropolitan area, but wish to reach a broad audience all around the world.
"We couldn't be happier with Funktion 11 for our wedding on 7/4/14. Once we went to see Funktion in person, we knew this was the band for us! The band is so professional and plays every song perfectly, adding their own funky and fun twist. The members have choreographed moves, and the audience gets up to dance to be part of their energy without a cheesy invitation to join. Ronnie was a pleasure to work with and made sure everything was covered—down to each song they would play to confirm we were happy. He understood the feel of the wedding and completely gave us the best day ever! We are still getting calls about what an amazing band and how they made the party!"
--Jillian S
"They are an amazing band and kept the party rocking! My friends and family loved them! They are incredibly talented!"
--Liza A
"On behalf of those we serve, thank you for a job well done!! As this year, our theme was "Unmasking the Faces of Diabetes; A Mardi Gras Ball", your trumpeteers heralding the guests as they arrived was a beautiful touch. During cocktail hour, your jazz quartet was spectacular and when our guests were ready to dance, they were in love! Our guests, our Board, and Committee raved on your outstanding performance. Again, thank you for going above and beyond. Funktion exceeded our expectations and we look forward to having you perform for our next event!"
--Claire A. Ritenour, Market Manager, American Diabetes Association
"Thank you for making our Red Ball evening an amazing success. Your band is (to put it to a musical theme) "Simply The Best!" Everyone raved about your performance. I look forward to working with you again. Please extend our thanks to everyone."
--Debbie Hays
Ain't Too Proud To Beg - Temptations
Baby I Love You - Aretha Franklin
Best Of My Love - Emotions
Brick House - The Commodores
Chain of Fools - Aretha Franklin
Cold Sweat - James Brown
Cut The Cake - Average White Band
Dance To The Music - Sly & The Family Stone
Dancing In The Streets - Martha & The Vandellas
Dock Of The Bay - Otis Redding
Doin' Something - Soulive
Fire - Ohio Players
Get Away - Earth, Wind & Fire
Get Down On It - Kool and the Gang
Get Ready - Temptations
Get Up Offa That Thing - James Brown
Give Up The Funk - Parliament Funkadelic
Got To Get You Into My Life - Earth, Wind & Fire
Got To Groove - Tower Of Power
Hard To Handle - Otis Redding
He's So Shy - Pointer Sisters
Hey Bartender - Floyd Dixon
Hold On I'm Comin' - Sam & Dave
How Sweet It Is - Holland Dozier Holland
I Can't Help Myself - Four Tops
I Got The Feelin' - James Brown
If I Can't Have You - Yvonne Elliman
I'll Be Good To You - Brothers Johnson
I Feel Good - James Brown
I Like It - Brand New Heavies
I'll Take You There - Staple Singers
I'm Coming Out - Diana Ross
I'm Still In Love With You - Al Green
Inner City Blues - Marvin Gaye
Is You Is Or Is You Ain't My Baby - Joe Jackson
It's Your Thing - Isley Brothers
I Wish - Stevie Wonder
Jungle Boogie - Kool and the Gang
Love The One You're With - Neville Brothers
Love Train - OÕJays
Mercy, Mercy Me - Marvin Gaye
Midnight Hour - Wilson Pickett
More Today Than Yesterday - Spiral Starecase
Mr. Big Stuff - Jean Knight
My Everything - Barry White
Once You Get Started - Rufus & Chaka Khan
Papa’s Got A Brand New Bag - James Brown
P-Funk - Parliament Funkadelic
Pick Up The Pieces - Average White Band
Play That Funky Music - Wild Cherry
Proud Mary - Tina Turner
Respect - Aretha Franklin
Right Place, Wrong Time - Dr. John
Rock Steady - The Whispers
Rollercoaster - Ohio Players
Sands Of Time - Neville Brothers
September - Earth Wind & Fire
Sex Machine - James Brown
Sexual Healing - Marvin Gaye
Signed, Sealed, Delivered Stevie Wonder
Sing A Simple Song - Sly & The Family Stone
Sir Duke - Stevie Wonder
Shakey Ground - Shakey Ground
Shake Your Tailfeather - Ray Charles
Shake Your Groove Thing - Peaches & Herb
Shining Star - Earth Wind & Fire
Shotgun - Junior Walker & The Allstars
Sing A Song - Earth Wind and Fire
Sissy Strut - Meters
Skin Tight - Ohio Players
Soul Man - Sam and Dave
Super Duper Love - Joss Stone
Superfly - Curtis Mayfield
Superstition - Stevie Wonder
Sweet Home Chicago - Robert Johnson
Take Me To The River - Otis Redding
The Love You Save - Jackson 5
Tell me Something Good - Rufus & Chaka Khan
Thank You - Sly & The Family Stone
Think - Aretha Franklin
Twenty Five Miles - Edwin Starr
Turn Your Love Around - George Benson
Under The Boardwalk - The Drifters
Upside Down - Diana Ross
What Is Hip - Tower Of Power
What’d I Say - Ray Charles
You Sexy Thing - Hot Chocolate
Ants Marching - Dave Matthews
Aint No Other Man - Christine Aguilera
Best Of My Love - Emotions
Beverly Hills - Wheezer
Boogie Man - KC & The Sunshine Band
Boogie Oogie Oogie - Taste Of Honey
Boogie Shoes - KC & The Sunshine Band
Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison
Build Me Up Buttercup - The Foundations
Call Me Al - Paul Simon
Crazy In Love - Beyonce
Disco Inferno - Tramps
Don’t Stop Till You Get Enough - Michael Jackson
Does Anybody Know What Time it is - Chicago
Feel For You - Chaka Khan
Feeling Stronger - Chicago
Get Down Tonight - KC & The Sunshine Band
Good This Party Started - Pink
Give It To Me - Rick James
Give It Up - KC & The Sunshine Band
Got To Be Real - Cheryl Lynn
Groove Is In The Heart - Dee-lite
Hard To Handle - Black Crowes
Hollywood Swinging - Kool and the Gang
It Aint Over Til Its Over - Lenny Kravitz
Jump, Jive and Wail - Brian Setzer Orchestra
Lady Marmalade - Patti Labelle
Late In The Evening - Paul Simon
Let It Roll - Little Feat
Lets Get It Started - Black Eyed Peas
Love Shack - B-52s
Livin La Vida Loca - Ricky Martin
Mambo #5 - Lou Bega
Mixed Business - Beck
Moondance - Van Morrison
My Old School - Steely Dan
Pink Cadillac - Natalie Cole
Play That Funky Music - Wild Cherry
Rehab - Amy Winehouse
Shake Your Booty - KC & The Sunshine Band
Sell Out - Reel Big Fish
Shout - Beatles
Smooth - Santana
Super Freak - Rick James
That’s The Way (I Like It) - KC & The Sunshine Band
The Way You Move - Outkast
This Will Be - Natalie Cole
Twist - Chubby Checker
U & Ur Hand - Pink
What I Like About You - Ramones
What Would You Say? - Dave Matthews
Whisper Your Name - Harry Connick Jr
Wild Night - Van Morrison
Would I Lie To You - Eurythmics
You Know Im No Good - Amy Winehouse
Volcano - Jimmy Buffet
Ballads
Ain’t No Sunshine Bill Withers
A Kiss to Build a Dream On Louis Armstrong
As Time Goes By Billy Holiday
At Last Etta James
Beautiful C Aguilera
Back At One Bobby Mcknight
Come Away With Me Nora Jones
Don’t Know Why Nora Jones
Feels So Good Chuck Mangione
For The Love Isley Brothers
Georgia Ray Charles
Have I Told You Lately Van Morrison
How Deep Is Your Love Bee Gees
If I Ain’t Got You Alicia Keys
In My Life Lennon/McCartney
In Your Eyes Peter Gabriel
Into The Mystic Van Morrison
It Might Be You Stephen Bishop
I Wanna be Around Johnny Mercer
I've Been Loving You Too Long Otis Redding
Just My Imagination Temptations
Just The Way You Are Billy Joel
Just You And Me Chicago
Let’s Get It On Marvin Gaye
Look of Love Burt Bacharach
Love Won’t Let Me Wait Major Harris
Love’s Holiday Earth Wind & Fire
Make You Feel My Love Bob Dylan
Maybe I’m Amazed Paul McCartney
My Cherie Amour Stevie Wonder
My My My Johnny Gill
New York State of Mind Billy Joel
No One Alicia Keys
One Hundred Years Five For Fighting
Sentimental Reasons Natalie Cole
Still In Love With You Al Green
Summer Wind Frank Sinatra
The Way You Look Tonight Frank Sinatra
Through The Years Kenny Rogers
Unforgettable Nat King Cole
Whats Goin On Marvin Gaye
When A Man Loves A Woman Percy Sledge
When You Say Nothing At All Alison Krauss
Wonderful World Louis Armstrong
You Are So Beautiful Joe Cocker
You’re All I Need To Get By Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell
You're Just Too Good To Be True Frankie Valli
You’re Still A Young Man Tower Of Power
You Send Me Sam Cook
You Stepped Out Of A Dream Khan/Brown
Young At Heart Frank Sinatra
Fun Stuff
Sweet Caroline
Crazy Little Thing Called Love- Buble version
Theme From The Godfather
Theme From Rocky
Theme From Pulp Fiction
Wipe Out
Theme From Bonanza
William Tell Overture
Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy
Hotel California
Sweet Home Alabama
Jenny Jenny.
Beer Barrel Polka
You Are My Sunshine
Foo Foo by Santana
Just A Gigolo-Van Halen version
Conga
Hot Hot Hot
Cheeseburger In Paradise
In The Mood
When The Saints Go Marchin In
All Of Me
Ethnic/Holiday
Ave Maria
Danny Boy
Hava Nagila
Hora
Felice Navidad
Oh Holy Night
Merry Christmas Baby
Run Run Rudolph
The Grinch
The Prayer