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PHUNKPLAYAH
| At-a-Glance | |
| Hometown | Goldsboro, NC |
| Genres | Funk/Groove & Soul Rock, Jazz |
| Band Members | "PHUNK"; ; Kirby Hamilton aka "Phunkplayah"; Keyboards, Talkbox, Bass, Vocals; ; Joe Daniels....Keyboards; ; Kacey Leak....Guitar; ; Richard Bradford / Michael Bennett.....Drums |
| Upcoming Shows | |
Artist / Band Member: Kirby Hamilton PhunkNC@yahoo.com 760-977-0488
| One-Sheet | |
| # Years Experience Performing Live: | 40 |
| # Live Perfomances Past Six-months: | 18 |
| Market Draw: | Home Market: 251-300; Jazz: 151-200; Funk/Classic R&B: 151-200; Smooth/EZ Listening: 51-75 |
| Venue History: | Torero's - Goldsboro, NC; The Paramount Theatre - Goldsboro, NC; Sundance Plaza Hotel & Spa - Winston-Salem, NC; Oliver Twist - Raleigh, NC; Papa MoJo's - Durham, NC; The Commons Plaza - Goldsboro, NC; Overtime Sports Pub - Raleigh, NC; House of Blues - West Hollywood, CA; Casino Agua Caliente - Rancho Mirage, CA; The Spa Casino Resort - Palm Springs, CA; Spotlight 29 Casino - Coachella, Ca; Fantasy Springs Casino - Indio, Ca; Broadstreet Cafe - Durham, NC; Cahuilla Creek Casino - Anza, Ca; LaQuinta Arts Festival - LaQunita, Ca; Benton Convention Center - Winston-Salem, NC; Broad St. Cafe - Durham, NC; BetDeez Jazz Lounge - Raleigh, NC; Time Out - Durham, NC; LJVM COLISEUM 2011 DIXIE CLASSIC FAIR - Winston Salem, NC; The Millenium Center....101 - Winston-Salem, NC; Dillard-Alumni Center - Goldsboro, NC; Star Bar - Raleigh, NC; PALMETTO Low Country Cruisine - Greensboro, NC; Uncle Yammy's Ribshack - Goldsboro, NC; Phoenix Fest - Durham, NC |
| Opener Experience: | Bootsy's Rubber Band; The Emotions; Frankie Beverly & Maze; One Way; Roger & Zapp; The Dramatics; Ice Cube & Westcoast Connection; John Lee Hooker, Jr. |
| Similar Artists: | Roger & Zapp; George Duke; Boney James; The Time; Jazz Crusaders; Parliment/Funkadelic |
| Performing Rights Society: | ASCAP |
| Discography: | A Different Place Single—1981; Rip "Life" LP—1981; You're In Good Hands Single—1979 |
About the Artist
Today's technology has allowed this artist to bring the sound of an eight piece band, under the command of ten fingers, and a pair of lips.Kirby Hamilton aka "PHUNKPLAYAH" has been bringing the heat to audiences for over three decades....eastcoast and westcoast. From his trade mark sound of "Ol Skool" Funk/Classic R&B ("GFM" Grown Folks Music), to his unique Contempoarary Jazz/Funk....Traditional Jazz....Smooth Jazz...and Latin Jazz. That same energy is applied to his Inspirational shows as well. For taste of his various musical styles, visit the following websites
www.IGB-Entertainment.com (homepage
www.bandmix.com/phunkplayah (Ol Skool Funk/Classic R&B
www.smashsongs.com/bio/FM4G-KH (Inspirational
www.soundcloud.com/phunkplayah (OldSchool Funk / Classic R&B-Soul 70s 80s 90s....& beyond Smooth Jazz / Jazz Funk / Covers & Originals
www.radioairplay.com/music/Kirby+Hamilton+aka+PHUNKPLAYAH (Smooth Jazz/Jazz Funk)
www.gigsalad.com/phunkplayah_goldsboro Booking info / References / Videos
www.bookastar.com/PHUNKPLAYAH Booking Info
Videos of PHUNKPLAYAH & The Faculty Of Funk available on YouTube...or just Google PHUNKPLAYAH for more info
"PHUNKPLAYAH" is able to perform as a duo....trio.....or full band (THE FACULTY of FUNK). He has added dancers to his Ol Skool Funk show (if your budget will allow it)
References available upon request.
Technical Requirements:
Yamaha Motif ES6 (keyboard) / Two level keyboard or Ultra stand for two keyboards / Behringer5000 power mixer / 2 4000 watts Behringer power amps / 2 18" subs / 4 JBL speakers (Yamaha/EV/Peavey) / Shure 58 microphone with boomstand / mikes for7 piece drumset / vocal mike for drummer,,,,,,, Sound check two hours before showtime (minimum)
Stage Plot:
Achievements
Top 10 in Jazz, September 2014
Top 10 in Jazz, February 2014
Top 40 in Jazz, December 2014
Top 40 in Jazz, October 2014
Top 40 in Jazz, March 2014
Top 40 in Jazz, December 2013
Top 40 in Jazz, November 2013
Top 40 in Jazz, October 2013
Top 40 in Jazz, September 2013
Top 40 in Jazz, August 2013
Top 40 in Jazz, July 2013
Top 40 in Christian, April 2013
Top 40 in Christian, March 2012
Press Coverage
PHUNKPLAYAH'S REFERENCES by
Visit www.gigsald.com/phunkplayah_goldsboro for more satisfied clients that got the vapors of "Dah Funk". Also www.bookastar.com/phunkplayah
Visit www.gigsald.com/phunkplayah_goldsboro for more satisfied clients that got the vapors of "Dah Funk". Also www.bookastar.com/phunkplayah
Email received by
From: This sender is DomainKeys verified"Sheila Small" View contact detailsTo: "KIRBY HAMILTON" Fantastic!!! Outstanding!! The Best!!! Everyone is still raving about the music last month at MEAC....
From: This sender is DomainKeys verified"Sheila Small" View contact detailsTo: "KIRBY HAMILTON" Fantastic!!! Outstanding!! The Best!!! Everyone is still raving about the music last month at MEAC....
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From: This sender is DomainKeys verified"Gloria Battle" View contact detailsTo: "Kirby" Dear Phunk, I wanted to drop a line to thank you for your services and tell you that the people are still...
From: This sender is DomainKeys verified"Gloria Battle" View contact detailsTo: "Kirby" Dear Phunk, I wanted to drop a line to thank you for your services and tell you that the people are still...
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Re: PERFORMANCE FOR EVENT (NBTF)Tuesday, August 18, 2009 11:06 PM From: This sender is DomainKeys verified"Sylvia Sprinkle-Hamlin" View contact detailsTo: "KIRBY HAMILTON" Hi Kirby, I will check...
Re: PERFORMANCE FOR EVENT (NBTF)Tuesday, August 18, 2009 11:06 PM From: This sender is DomainKeys verified"Sylvia Sprinkle-Hamlin" View contact detailsTo: "KIRBY HAMILTON" Hi Kirby, I will check...
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