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About Project F

Motown and soulful funk driven covers from a super six piece function and party band

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Soul & Motown band

Canterbury

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This increasingly popular Margate based six- piece band go from strength to strength. More often seen at the choicest venues Margate, Canterbury, Whitstable and Folkestone. Soulful Classics are the staple. Jazzspirational grooves are essential plus upbeat funky numbers to bring the vibe and on the spot improvisation, 'true' stories and acid jazz flights make the cherry on top go POP! Come ready to laugh and dance. Great highs have followed their launch year where the band supported the original 'Rammer Jammer' Gino Washington. 2014 brought the exciting start of their monthly Sunday Soul Sessions at the Gulbenkian Cafe (University of Kent) as well as great support for gigs and Main Stage set during 2015s hugely popular Margate Soul Festival. Their successful introduction to Margate during 2013's One Love festival has cemented the town's love of their upbeat soul brand with regular with gigs and party nights scheduled throughout the year at Morgan's Vintage Dance Hall and unexpected 'pop ups' at the iconic Dreamland bandstand and the open air stage at the newly refurbished Folkestone Harbour Arm. “We really try not to oversell ourselves in each area and will only play one or two venues in each town. This band is our train set. But don't assume we are not serious about music. This is great train" Members :Matt Jenkins Seasoned drummer from Faversham.... Lawrence Fletcher: former lead from Fletch and member of Burrito Cat and THREE. A Saxophone Clarinet and Flute player much in demand on the live music circuit. Ginger Bennett: Lead vocals Ginger has provided vocals for Whitstable based bands ( ZedHeads , and Serendeputies) the Margate scratch band SoulCake / Funkenstein as well as delivering Lead Vocals for her jazz trio/ quintet THREE /THREE!Plus' The Lisa Davies Big Band, The Ray Guntrip Quintet, JahBubble and the Katy Windsor Trio Cyril Manuel Master bass . Campbell Gourlay: Founding member, lead guitarist and vocals What they say: “ Not just a song and dance, but a sing-along-shimmying 12” version of your favourite 80s soulful tracks”Wedding Client. “superb gig .....brilliant funk and soul which lifted spirits and got the room groovin..” RockKent "Full of funk. Brilliant vocal energy and faultless performances from all the band members” KM messenger review

Project F

5 out of 5

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5.0

Professionalism

5.0

Communication

5.0

Punctuality

5.0

Project F's Reviews

5 out of 5

We had the pleasure of booking Project F for our wedding, and they were absolutely phenomenal! From the initial inquiry to the final encore, their communication was prompt, professional, and reassuring, making the planning process seamless and stress-free. On the big day, Project F exceeded our expectations. Their performance was electrifying, with each member showcasing incredible talent and energy that kept our guests dancing all night long. They perfectly captured the atmosphere we wanted, and their diverse setlist had something for everyone. Our wedding wouldn't have been the same without Project F. They truly made the evening unforgettable, and we can't recommend them highly enough. Thank you, Project F, for an amazing experience!

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4 months ago

Thank you Alex! You know we had fun too right? Ginger

5 out of 5

We have just got home from the venue and not even had a chance to unpack yet but I just needed to email you to tell you how bloody amazing all of you was last night. I’m pretty sure every single guest commented on your performance. We literally could not have been happier. So glad we found you. You made the evening SO special ❤️ [You are] Super talented, natural performers & you all brought a whole load of love to the dance floor. Cannot thank you enough seriously.

5 out of 5

If groove music is your ‘thang’ this is about as good as it gets. Throughout [the performance], Ginger’s voice delivers, from fast numbers like James Brown’s Get up (I feel like a Being A) Sex Machine to love songs like Jocelyn Brown’s Somebody Else’s Guy. There’s even an excellent unexpected rap on Rose Royce’s Car Wash. There are cover bands and there are bands that cover songs with their own mojo. Project F are definitely in the latter category… [Extract from Press Review]

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Project F's Song list

Brick House - The Commodores

Move on Up - Curtis Mayfield

Get up Offa that Thing - James Brown

Sex Machine - James Brown

Turn me Loose - James Brown

Kiss - Prince

Expansions - Lonnie Liston Smith

Mr Magic - Grover Washington /A. Winehouse

Tears Dry on their Own - Amy Winehouse

Children of the Ghetto - Courtney Pine

Brazilian Love Affair - George Duke

Ain't No Mountain - Marvin Gaye & T Terrell

Chain of Fools - Aretha Franklin

Heatwave - Martha Reeves & the Vandellas

Hold on - Sam and Dave

Nowhere to Run - Martha Reeves & the Van..

Respect - Aretha Franklin

Rock Steady - Aretha Franklin

Til you come back to me - Aretha Franklin

Soul Man - Sam and Dave

Bad Girls - Donna Summer

Car Wash - Rose Royce

Good Times - Chic

Greatest Dancer - Sister Sledge

Le Freak - Chic

Valerie - Amy Winehouse

Forget me knots - Patrice Rushden

Ain't No Stopping Us Now - Luther

All Night Long - Mary Jane Girls

Apparently Nothing - Brand New Heavies

Can't Stand the Rain - 'Seal

I Heard it throu'. Grape Vine -Marvin Gaye

I Found Loving - Fatback band

I wish - Stevie Wonder

Living for the City - Stevie Wonder

Somebody Else's Guy - Jocelyn Brown

Southern Freeze - Freeez

Street Life - Randy Crawford

Got to be Real - Cheryl Lynn

Best of My Love - The Emotions

Don't you Worry 'bout a Thing - Stevie

Harvest for the world - Isley Bros

Never too Much - Luther Vandross

Another Star - Stevie Wonder

Shackles - Mary Mary

Stratus - Billy Cobham/Massive Attack

Stronger - Amy Winehouse

Everything She Wants - G

All this Love - Gwen McCrea

Janxta Funk - Pimps of Joytime

Sugar - Chakha Khan

Rising to the top- Blacknus

Use Me - Bill Withers

September - EWF

You've Got the Love - Rufus

Play that Funky Music - Wild Cherry

Walking in the Sunshine - Bad Manners

Levitating - Dua Lipa

Who Knows Who - Orgone

Project F's Prices

Note: prices may vary based on travel distance. For an exact quote, click “Check availability”.

Performance duration	Price
Up to 1 hour	£1000
Up to 2 hours	£1500
Up to 3 hours	£2000

Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

Our clients love that we are so approachable and accommodating. Its obvious that we love what we do and love interacting with our audience.. We know how to read the room.

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

Margate Winter Gardens University of Kent Dreamland Margate Gulbenkian Theatre Eurotunnel Ball NHS Ball

Will the singer be the same as who I see in the videos?

Yes always ! Our Lead Singer has never been ill. But we do have a relief singer in the wings to cover - just in case. We are a professional band so be assured we always deliver

Do you have different line-up options?

We come as a great six piece package or can add on extra horns for that full Motown blast or Big band feel

What if my timings change after I've booked you?

We always try our best to be flexible to help ensure your event runs as smoothly as possible. If timings change slightly in the run up to the event just let us know. Look at our reviews. That's our most frequent comment that we are lovely and flexible.

Can you provide an iPod/DJ service before and between your sets?

Absolutely. This is a really popular request and we actually offer this service for free. As soon as our PA is up we turn on the tunes. If you would like your own music played between sets we will play that through our PA or use one of our funky playlists and will include your songs.

How much time do you need to set up?

We usually set up about 1 to 1.5 hours before the performance time. As soon as our PA is set up we can provide a free playlist service to help set the atmosphere and get your guests ready for our live performance!

Can I pick the songs you play from the set list?

Well you could, but trust us. We're a great little band that's why you booked us. If you especially love some songs on our song list, let us know and we will make sure we include as many of them as possible on the night. Equally tell us what songs you really don't like and we will avoid them.

Is all of the equipment (e.g. PA & lighting) included in your quote?

Our PA and lighting system is usually in your quote. We usually require a minimum of 16' x 12 space to perform. For large events / venues we may need additional sound/ lighting. We always suggest a consultation in these cases to ensure we achieve the best sound for your event.

Can you learn song requests before the event?

If a song isn't included in our song list there may still be a chance we already know it. If there is a special song you'd like us to learn we are happy to do this for you. There is a fee of £120 for this service to take into account rehearsal times etc

Musicianship

Genres:

House, 1970s era music, 1980s era music, 1990s era music, 1960s era music, Pop, Disco, Covers, Funk, R&B, Motown, Soul

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Types:

Soul & Motown band, Cover band, Disco & Funk band, Festival band, Function band, Party band, Pop band, Wedding band, R&B & Gospel Soul band, Jazz fusion band

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Event types:

Wedding, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Corporate event, Concert, Cruise, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve

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