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The Funky Waves

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About The Funky Waves

South London's funkiest band! Combining epic anthems, hidden gems and stunning mashups guaranteed to fill the dancefloor.
Wedding band
London
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The Funky Waves formed in 2022 and comprise Emma (vocals), Rich (guitar), Michael (bass and BV's) and Andy (drums). We have a huge songlist spanning the 60s to the present day, covering pop, rock, funk, disco, soul, indie, dance and country. With a songlist of over 120 songs, we have a mixture of classic tracks, epic anthems and incredible medleys that will keep everyone on the dancefloor all night long. With a wealth of live music experience and a songlist guaranteed to keep you dancing all night long, The Funky Waves brings an energy like no other.

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The Funky Waves' Reviews

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Connor S
2 months ago, for a Bar / Club / Venue event in 157 Balham High Rd
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The Funky Waves have been regular performers with us at Hagen & Hyde for several years, and they have always put on a great show. They get everyone up and dancing in next to no time at all, and have been the cause of queues leading up the road of people trying to get into our pub. They have a great selection of songs, and always seem to be expanding their library. This, alongside their professional attitude and fun-loving performance style, means they would be great for, and elevate any event or function. Behind the scenes, they are extremely friendly and personable and are very easy to communicate with.

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Skehans P
1 year ago

We love this band!

The Funky Waves' Song list

Funk and Disco
Blame It On The Boogie - Jackson 5
I Want You Back - Jackson 5
Good Times - Chic
Upside Down - Diana Ross
I’m Coming Out - Diana Ross
Le Freak - Chic
Master Blaster - Stevie Wonder
Staying Alive - Bee Gee’s
Night Fever - Bee Gee’s
1999 - Prince
Signed Sealed - Stevie Wonder
Kiss - Prince
Everybody Dance - Chic
Lost in Music - Chic
We Are Family - Sister Sledge
Cosmic Girl - Jamiroquai
Thinking of You - Sister Sledge
Ain’t Nobody - Chaka Khan
September - Earth Wind and Fire
Dance
Rhythm is a Dancer - Snap
Freed From Desire - Gala
What is Love - Halliday
Rhythm of the Night - Corona
Ride on Time - Black Box
Let Me Be Your Fantasy - Cheryl Lynne
Sing it Back - Moloko
Rock
Crazy Little Thing Called Love - Queen
Proud Mary - Tina Turner
Don’t Stop Me Now - Queen
Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic - The Police
The Chain - Fleetwood Mac
Summer of 69 - Bryan Adams
You Shook Me All Night Long - AC/DC
Living on a Prayer - Bon Jovi
Long Train Running - Doobie Brothers
I Shot the Sherrif - Bob Marley / Eric Clapton
Come Together - The Beatles
I Believe In a Thing Called Love - The Darkness
Go Your Own Way - Fleetwood Mac
Jumping Jack Flash - Rolling Stones
Another Brick in the Wall - Pink Floyd
Footloose - Kenny Loggins
By The Way - Red Hot Chili Peppers
Give It Away - Red Hot Chili Peppers
Can’t Stop - Red Hot Chili Peppers
Under The Bridge - Red Hot Chili Peppers
Californication - Red Hot Chili Peppers
Hold The Line - Toto
Zombie - The Cranberries
Linger - The Cranberries
Pop
California Love - 2 Pac
No Diggity - Backstreet Boys/ Dr Dre
Groove is in the Heart - Deee-lite
Sweat - Inner Circle
It Wasn’t Me - Shaggy
I want it that way - Backstreet Boys
Jammin - Bob Marley
Buffalo Soldier - Bob Marley
Sweet Dreams - Eurythmics
Crazy - Gnarls Barkley
Can't Fight The Moonlight - LeAnn Rimes
Hit Me Baby One More Time - Britney Spears
Torn - Natalie Imbruglia
Hot Stuff - Donna Summer
Rasputin - Boney M
YMCA - Village People
Little Respect - Erasure
Maniac - Michael Sambello
Gimme Gimme Gimme - Abba
Voulez Vous - Abba
SOS - Abba
Mamma Mia - Abba
Moving Too Fast - Artful Dodger
Push It - Salt n Peppa
Wannabe - Spice Girls
Everybody - Backstreet Boys
Ironic - Alanis Morrisette
Teenage Dirtbag - Wheatus
Get Lucky - Daft Punk
Play That Funky Music - Wild Cherry
Lady - Moloko
Angels - Robbie Williams
Rehab - Amy Winehouse
Dancing in the Moonlight - Toploader
This Love - Maroon 5
Forget You - Ceelo Green
Murder on the Dancefloor - Sophie Ellis Bextor
Valerie - Amy winehouse
Treasure Bruno - Mars
It's Raining Men - Weather Girls
Locked Out Of Heaven Bruno - Mars
Lady Marmalade - Labelle
I Will Survive - Gloria Gaynor
Uptown Funk - Bruno Mars
Rolling in the Deep - Adele
Lets Dance - David Bowie
Mercy - Duffy
I Want To Dance With Somebody - Whitney Houston
You’ve Got The Love - Florence and the Machine
Indie
7 Nation Army - White Stripes
Sex on Fire - Kings of Leon
Lonely Boy - Black Keys
Soul
Let’s Stay Together - Al Green
I Feel Good - James Brown
Ain’t No Mountain - Marvin Gaye
Dec 63 - Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons
Somebody Else’s Guy - Jocelyn Bown
Respect - Aretha Franklin
Stand By Me - Ben E King
Girl Put Your Records On - Corrine Bailey Ray
Heard It Through the Grapevine - Marvin Gaye
Country
9 to 5 - Dolly Parton
Jolene - Dolly Parton
Suspicious Minds - Elvis Presley

The Funky Waves' Prices

Last updated: 2024

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

Standard Prices
Performance durationPrice
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?

Probably our medleys and the diversity of our setlist. They cover a huge variety of artists, genres and eras with plenty of surprises and songs that you would not expect. We can go from dance to disco, to rock to pop in the blink of an eye.

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

Skehans Freehouse, The Hagen and Hyde, various weddings and private events.

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

We strive to make sure the line-up you see is what you get on the night. We do have pre-auditioned 'dep' musicians available in case a band member falls ill or is unavailable. As a professional band our reputation means everything so you can be confident that all of our players are of a very high level.

Do you have different line-up options?

No, we always come as a 4 piece of vocals, guitar, bass and guitar.

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 the timings change slightly just let us know.

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

Absolutely. This is a really popular request and we offer this service for free.

How much time do you need to set up?

We usually set up about 1 to 1.5 hours before the performance time.

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

We are more than happy for you to request some favourite tracks from our ever-increasing setlist. However, we've built our setlists over years of playing in packed-out venues and learning what gets people dancing. We have an extensive collection of medleys that are a central part of what we do, and what sets us apart from other bands.

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

Our PA and lighting system are included in your quote. We usually require a minimum of 3m by 3m space to perform

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.
Musicianship
Genres:
Covers, Pop, Funk, Soul, Top 40, Vintage, Motown, Funk rock, Disco, R&B, Rock, Classic rock, Pop rock, Indie, Glam rock
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Event types:
Wedding, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Corporate event, Birthday party, New Year's Eve, Christmas party, Charity event, Concert
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