Funk’N’Soul Function Band would not be without our Leader of the Pack!
Here’s what you might be interested to know about Dale.
Bio: I am a highly skilled and competent reading musician and large band leader.
I have over 200 professional musicians and vocalists on my books and hold over 5000 musical arrangements which are expertly written to precision as the originals, varying in genres spanning 8 decades of music.
I frequently tour with the UK’s number 1 show Lost In Music covering Earth, Wind and Fire, Donna Summer, Chic etc.
For the past 18 years I have held the lead trombone chair with the Glenn Miller Orchestra UK
and The Joe Loss Orchestra.
I have been a professional lead Trombone player for 30 years. In this time I have worked all over the world and have played with The Drifters, Buddy Greco, Mickley Dolenz from The Monkees among others.
In the late 90s I toured with Fame the Musical which covered a stint in the West End.
I also play with a well known Blues Brothers tribute show and have worked with many Elvis tributes including Liberty Mounten and Rob Kingsley. My sight reading is excellent and I will have no problems with most requests. If I am unfamiliar at all I will learn what’s required.
I also manage my 8–17 piece Funk’N’Soul Function Band.
Typically providing full entertainment packages to high end clients who have a keen ear and high expectations.
Myself and my wife Samantha provide our clients with an excellent and reliable service as if they are the only one. It’s imperative to me and my team that our clients are 100% happy. Retaining an impeccable reputation and repeat bookings for over 12yrs.
My corporate, weddings, concerts, events and functions band are outstanding and highly energetic! Perfect for those special occasions and tribute theatre tours where only the best will do! Funk’N’Soul, are made up of the finest hand picked reading musicians. The band are also complimented by a dedicated lighting and sound engineer team with DJ service provided if required?
The band travel throughout the UK and internationally. They formed in 2008. However, have regularly worked together for many years perfecting their crafts on various engagements with other orchestras, bands and ensembles at some highly prestigious venues. We don’t like to name drop but.. some of our band members have worked alongside the likes of Jamiroquai, Prince, Gary Barlow, Take That, Shirley Bassey, The Temptations, Four Tops, The Specials, The Drifters and The Stylistics to name a few.
Feel free to enquire for your next event. They consider nowhere too far to entertain their clients.