Swagfunk

Washington, DC

$400-$2000

Travels up to 90 miles

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Overview

Since 2006 Swagfunk has been Ranked the #1 Local Funk band. And ranked #9 nationally (ReverbNation), Swagfunk, is a Funk/Groove/Rock/Pop/R&B band from Washington DC Metro area. Their musical style is somewhere between funk, jazz, jam-band, Rock, Pop, R&B and reggae.

Averaging over one hundred appearances per year, Swagfunk offers affordable quality specializing in weddings, corporate events, private parties, festivals, and concerts with an emphasis on strong vocals, high energy entertainment and solid instrumentation.

No matter what sort of celebration you’re planning, we’d love to help you make music for your event. Please call us today for a quote.

Let’s get the party started!


Reviews

1 review

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Ronald W.

October 19, 2013

If you want a good time... book Swagfunk!!

Swagfunk was a great choice for our engagement. They were professional in their skill level and presentation. They love doing what they do and that excitement is shared with their audience. They even accommodated all of our special requests. I will book this band again.

Hired as: Cover Band, Easy Listening Band, Funk Band, R&B Group

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Booking information

Price range: $400-$2000

Languages: Chinese , English , Spanish , Other

Gig length: 60 - 240 minutes

Insurance: $10,000 - Band and Instrument

What to expect

Swagfunk is a band that loves to entertain. We enjoy getting people moving and having a great time. We seek to entertain crowds of all ages and we tailor our performances for the occasion.

The Swagfunk Band are trained professional musicians with a wealth of knowledge and experience. They offer a fully customizable performance in all aspects, from band size, to performance length, to music style and more. We are capable of performing smooth jazz one night, then 80's rock the next, to High Energy Funk and Soul the next!
Please speak to us about your specific requirements.

Additional Booking Notes
Speak to us about any staging or sound questions you might have. We are professionals who have a great deal of experience in all these areas so we will be able to help.

About

Swagfunk is a versatile Funk band in demand. Originally formed in the winter of 2008, Swagfunk has since hit numerous milestones. In addition to performing shows all over the DC; MD; VA; and the Baltimore area; Swagfunk has also performed regularly in the northeast over the years. Swagfunk has developed a very loyal following globally. They have been adopted by the locals and have paved the way to a great music scene.

Averaging over 100 appearances per year, we offer affordable quality, specializing in weddings, corporate functions, private parties, festivals and concert appearances with an emphasis on strong, soulful vocals and solid instrumentation. Famous for getting crowds on the dance floor and more importantly, for keeping them there, Swagfunk has a performance custom-tailored to best suit each audience and occasion. With Hundreds of songs in a wide variety of styles, Swagfunk can also be booked in several different combinations, ranging from just three musicians to the full set including one of the finest female vocalists in the area.
As thousands of appreciative listeners and hundreds of satisfied talent buyers agree, The Swagfunk band are musicians truly committed to making each and every show an event to remember.

Additional booking notes

We always try to schedule a site survey to best prepare for every performance. We have our own PA System and Backline. Mics, Stands, monitors and performance equipment comes with the band. We request to start set up at least an hour before the performance.

Services offered

Past booked events

September 2015

17

Thursday

Corporate Event

5:00pm - 7:00pm

Rockville, MD

Team

Brian AC Williams Guitarist
Mike Sutton Vocals & Guitar
Al Warren Drums
Daryl Braxton Keyboard & Vocals
Bill Casino Bass & Vocals
Tina Camera Lead Vocals

Set list

Below is a small portion of our Set

Into the Stone (Earth Wind and Fire)
I'm Every Woman (Whitney Houston)
Pass the Peas (Jame Brown)
I Wish (Stevie Wonder)
Golden (Jill Scott)
Ain't Too Proud to Beg (Temptations)
September (Earth Wind and Fire)
Groove Line (Heatwave)
Get Down on It (Kool and the Gang)
This Love (Maroon 5)
Celebration (Kool and the Gang
The Bird (The Time)
(phone number hidden) (The Time)
1999 (Prince)
Kiss (Prince)
Mr. Magic - (Grover Washington)
I'll Take You There - (Staples)
Jamaica Funk (Tom Browne)
You Got the Love (Chaka Khan)
Sweet Thing - (Chaka Khan)
Sweet Love - (Anita Baker)
Tell me something Good (Chaka Khan)
Moves like Jagger - (Maroon 5)

Always There - (Ronnie Laws)

Fantasy - (EWF)
That's the Way of the World - (Instrumental)or vocal
A Long Walk - (Jill Scott)
I get so lonely - (Janet Jackson)
Just the Two of us - (Bill Withers)
Chameleon - (Herbie Hancock)
Human Nature - (Michael Jackson)
Sir Duke - (Stevie Wonder)
Rolling in the deep - (Adele)
Busting Out (Rick James)
I Write a Song - (Instrumental)or EWF
Sungoddess - (Instrumental)

Pick Up the Pieces medley - AWB(Instrumental)

Start Me Up (Rolling Stones)
Mothership Connection - (Parliament)
1999 - (Prince)
Kiss - (Prince)
Groove Tonight - (Earth Wind and Fire)
Brick House - Commadoors
I Don't Wanna Be (Gavin Degraw)
You and I - (Rick James)
Born to be Down (Sublime)
Interstate Love Song (Stone Temple Pilots)
Word Up (Cameo)

MoreFunkyStuff - (Original)

Jungle Boogie - (Kool and the Gang)
Superstition - (Stevie Wonder)
Shining Star - (EWF)
Gangster Lean - (Curtis Mayfield)
Stretching out - (Bootsy)
Flashlight - (Parliament)
Thank You - (Sly)
Proud Mary - (Tina Turner)

Influences and inspiration

Earth, Wind and Fire, Parliament Funkadelic, James Brown, Led Zeppelin, The Police, Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Isley Brothers, Chaka Kahn, Jimi Hendrix, Beyonce, Mother's Finest, Chic, Prince, AWB, The Time

Setup requirements

Electric

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