Philadelphia Funk Authority

Hatboro, PA

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Travels up to 120 miles

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Philadelphia Funk Authority at Musikfest Cafe 2026 (Matt Smith videography @msmith_photo)

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Philly Funk Live!

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Philly Funk Live with packed house!

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Horns!

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Drums and Crowd

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Catrice!

Overview

The Philadelphia Funk Authority was created with one thing in mind—to provide you with the very best in high-energy dance and party entertainment! Proving time and again the ability to deliver at parties, night clubs, festivals, weddings, concerts and corporate events, we have a reputation of making the party happen for our fans and clients.

The talented musicians of Philly Funk Authority have been thrilling fans for twenty years! We bring together the experience of literally thousands of performances to formulate the ultimate entertainment machine. Truly delivering what many bands only promise, we pride ourselves on providing an amazing party and dance experience, regardless of venue.


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Booking information

Price range: Contact for rates

Languages: English

Gig length: 90 - 300 minutes

Insurance: $2,000,000 - Commercial general liability coverage for a traveling band

What to expect

In addition to providing outstanding musicianship and accurately reproducing the artists who's songs we cover, we also bring professionalism, respect, and a positive attitude to every event. We're easy to work with and we're genuinely nice people. We effectively partner with venue staff, catering, event planners, sound engineers, photographers, videographers to help make every client's event vision come true!

About

The area’s hottest dance and party band, The Philadelphia Funk Authority, was created with one thing in mind—to provide the very best in high-energy dance and party entertainment! Proving time and again the ability to deliver at parties, clubs, festivals, weddings, concerts and corporate events, Philly Funk has built a reputation of making the party happen.

We specialize in getting the crowd out on the dance floor with the best soul, R&B, funk, dance and party music from the past 50 years. We've been a Bethlehem Musikfest favorite for years, we performed at the opening of The Kimmel Center in Philadelphia, we've opened for Jay Leno, Gin Blossoms, Stanley Jordan, our horn section performed with The Doors.

The talented musicians of the Philadelphia Funk Authority bring together the experience of thousands of performances to formulate the ultimate entertainment machine. Truly delivering what many bands only promise, the Philadelphia Funk Authority prides itself on being able to provide the ultimate party and dance experience, regardless of venue.

We bring the party!

Additional booking notes

Philadelphia Funk Authority comes self-contained with a pro audio system and basic stage lighting adequate for most indoor performances and many outdoor events. For very large venues and festivals we also work well with sound companies, whether we provide backline or use theirs. We can adapt to most stage situations, but we prefer performance spaces to be at least 12' deep x 20' wide. We prefer two dedicated 15amp circuits.

When working with a sound company we will provide a stage plot and suggested input list.

If outdoor performance is requested, purchaser will provide a leak-proof tent or other coverage, ensuring that all equipment will remain dry under adverse weather conditions and protected from water runoff.

Services offered

Set list

We customize our sets for each client and event and we've never played the same set twice, but here's a sample set list from a show in early 2026:

SET 1
The Groove Line – Heatwave
Get Down On It – Kool & The Gang
Beggin’ – Franki Valli / Madcon / Måneskin
Valerie – Mark Ronson feat. Amy Winehouse
Higher Ground – Stevie Wonder
For Once In My Life – Stevie Wonder
Saturday In The Park – Chicago
25 Or 6 To 4 – Chicago
Love Shack – The B-52's
About Damn Time – Lizzo
Leave The Door Open – Silk Sonic
September – Earth, Wind & Fire
777 – Silk Sonic
Ladies Night – Kool & The Gang
Give It To Me – Rick James
Call Me Al – Paul Simon
Let It Whip – Dazz Band
Super Freak – Rick James

SET 2
Probably Up – Lawrence
Off The Wall – Michael Jackson
Turn Your Love Around – George Benson
Le Freak – Chic
All Night Long – Lionel Richie
Rock Steady – Aretha Franklin
Sing A Song – Earth, Wind & Fire
More Than A Woman – Bee Gees
Night Fever – Bee Gees
Ain’t It Fun – Paramore
Get Down Tonight – KC and the Sunshine Band
Hot Stuff – Donna Summer
Dancing Queen – ABBA
American Girl – Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
Play That Funky Music – Wild Cherry
Can’t Take My Eyes Off Of You – Frankie Valli
Love Train – The O'Jays

Influences and inspiration

Earth Wind & Fire
Stevie Wonder
Bruno Mars
Michael Jackson
Chic
James Brown
Tower Of Power
Marvin Gaye
Average White Band
Steely Dan
Ohio Players
Rick James
Average White Band
Wild Cherry
Tina Turner
Liquid Soul
The Meters
KC & The Sunshine Band
Chicago
Isley Brothers
...and many more

Setup requirements

This depends on many factors, every performance is unique. Please also see our notes/technical info.

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