The Brit Funk Association features a 10-piece collective of musicians on stage including the founder members and pioneers of Brit Funk from Beggar & Co, Central Line, Hi-Tension and ex-members of Light of the World and Incognito.
Performing Top 40 Official Chart hits from each of the band's back catalogue such as "Time", "Somebody (Help Me Out)", "Nature Boy", "Hi-Tension", "British Hustle", as well as the classic album and 12' inch singles that have stood the test of time such as ''London Town", "Pete's Crusade: "There's a Reason", "I'm So Happy", "Walkin' Into Sunshine", "Every day" and the brilliant "Bahia". When the occasion demands they, of course, enjoy playing a stirring rendition of "Chant Number 1" the brilliant Spandau Ballet Number two recording on which Beggar & Co were of course the featured horn section.
In addition, the band have recorded 2 new albums, "Full Circle" followed by "Lifted", both of which were Number 1 in R and B on mainstream sites such as Amazon and also Number 1 albums in the UK Soul Chart, Network Soul Chart and Sweet Rhythms Chart as well as many regional radio chart listings. The band is currently available for bookings at Festivals, clubs and other events and looks forward to bringing the hits and the classics to your area in the very near future.
Bless The Funk.
Tickets: £31
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