It has been over 2 years since Funk Engine was first formed in January 2013. In this time they have mostly played in deep,underground bars and clubs where their fun and funky groove oriented music grew into what it is today. However at the end of this month, Funk Engine will perform in the Leichhardt town hall as part of the 2015 Site and Sound Festival giving the community a rare chance to hear them in a concert hall setting.

The Site and Sound Festival is an event that runs from late April to May.  The Festival gives artists the opportunity to use the unique space of the town hall at their own accord. As well as music, the festival celebrates drama, dance and visual art. Some of the other organizations participating in 2015 include Artefact, Fools in Progress and the Suara Indonesian Dance Company.  

This time round the Funk Engine line up will consist of Scott Kelley, (tenor saxophone) Felix Lalanne, (electric guitar) Holly Conner, (drums) and Siebe Pogson (electric bass). Amongst, older more experienced artists they are ready to take on the Leichardt town hall with their jazz, funk, fusion and reggae inspired originals.

In recent months Funk Engine has played to an enthusiastic audiences at Foundry 616, Mr. Falcon’s in Glebe, the Hot Club, Kempsey.  In the past the band have played at Hermann’s Bar, The Town Hall hotel in Newtown, Marrickville Bowling Club and the Beat Music festival at Peats ridge in 2013. Last year they held a residency at Lazybones Lounge Marrickville and launched their debut album at Foundry 616.

Gig Details:-

Date:Friday 29th of May, 2015

Time:7:30pm

Venue:Leichhardt Town Hall, 107 Norton Street, Leichhardt

Cost:Adults $15, Concession $12, Family (2 adults and 2 children) $40