The
United We Funk All-Stars represent some of the hottest
names in Funk, coming together under one banner to create
a non stop show and party that will leave you dancing,
sweating and then dancing some more. The band was originally
formed in 1999 and currently features the members of
The Barkays (Larry Dodson, James Alexander) Confunkshun
(Michael Cooper, Felton Pilate) & The Dazz Band
(Bobby Harris, Skip Matin) and special guest Reather
Bryant of The SOS Band
Their 90 Minute set includes hit songs like: “Freak
Show On The Dance Floor”, “Move Your Boogie
Body”, “Holy Ghost, “Ffun”,
“Loves’ Train”,” Too Tight”,
“Joy Stick”, and “Let It Whip”.
The depth of this collective comes from their perspective
regions.
The Barkays are the pioneers of Southern Soul
that grew out of Memphis, Tennessee where they were
the backup band for the legendary Otis Redding and performed
as a studio band on many of the hits that were released
on Stax Records. The Barkays first chart success
was the instrumental “Soul Finger” released
in 1967. The band continued to hit the charts through
the 70’s and 80’s with songs like “Shake
Your Rump To The Funk”, “Too Hot To Stop”,
“Anticipation “and “Son of Shaft”
with many more to be added to their total of 28 charted
songs. Confunkshun from Vallejo, California is
known for their west coast brand of funk, mixing funky
rhythms and horns with fresh up-tempo grooves. Signed
to Mercury in 1977 the group had their first hit “Ffun”,
and continued on with R&B smashes “Too Tight”,
“Shake and Dance” and “Loves Train”.
The Dazz Band hails from Cleveland, Ohio where
they followed in the footsteps of The Ohio Players,
George Clinton and Zapp, creating that keyboard driven
funk bass sound that is still popular today. Leader
Bobby Harris combined his love for Jazz and Dance music
into the name (The Dazz Band) they won one a
Grammy in 1982 for the # 1 Mega – Hit” Let
It Whip” on Motown Records.
The band made seven albums for Motown, which included
the party oriented singles “Joystick”, “Swoop
I’m Yours”, “One The One For Fun”,
and” Let It All Blow”.
Together, The United We Funk All-Stars music
is laced with R&B / Jazz / Rock and real musicianship.
It is truly a one of a kind production that you have
to experience. It is like a hurricane when you have
all of the original lead vocalists from the 70”s
& 80’s-singing and performing together on
stage at the same time, with a back up band that encompasses
the feel, drive and emotion of the funk in a jubilant
celebration. The All- Stars even do a tribute to the
late great funk pioneer and front man of Zapp Roger
Troutman, who was a part of original United We Funk
ensemble. Roger perform on two songs from that
CD release “Party Time” & “Nuthin
But A Party”
Tom Joyner of The Tom Joyner Morning Show says: We’ve
all heard and seen funk performances before but nothing
compares to United We Funk. It’s not just funk,
it’s old funk that’s been cooking, simmering
and marinating for years. From the moment The All-Stars
hit the stage you are on your feet dancing and having
a good time. It’s simply a chance to watch the
baaaadest singers and musicians in the business funk
it up!
From Chicago to New York, LA and places in between.
The UWF All-Stars have continued to add new meaning
to the word funk by electrifying their fans with rock,
rhythm and grooves that cannot be denied. So get ready
for an unforgettable live show and reminisce of days
gone by.
Don’t be afraid of the funk-it’s real!
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