Welcome
"Funk Knuf is “2 % Jazz . . . and 98% Funky Stuff!!” (Maceo Parker)
FUNK KNUF (funk enough) is Colorado’s funk experience, playing fun and solid funk music with a horn section full of monster players!
Funk Knuf pays tribute to the best funk music from Brand New Heavies, to Liquid Soul, and Jaco Pastorious to Lettuce. You’ll hear Tower of Power, Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings, Galactic, King Hector, some Greyboy All Stars, and much more!
The band is managed by Geno Treppeda on drums (from BiG BaNG!). Lead vocals are provided by Beth Avedis, who's expansive vocal talents are only outshined by her amazing stage presence and magnetic personality. Their monster horn section includes John Battista on tenor sax, Dave McLoughlin on trumpet, and Doug Carmichael on alto, bari sax, and flute. The band’s rhythm section includes Rich Benge on guitar and Bill Capsalis on bass.
Funk Knuf plays corporate events, festivals, venues, private parties, and more. Pricing is negotiable depending on travel, back-line, sound, and other variables. We are happy to make you happy and are willing to work with different budgets.
"In Praise of Funk Knuf
Being a fan of funk music makes it easy to love Funk Knuf. I’ve watched the group change and grow over the years. Their current iteration is the most powerful yet. Seeing them in a small club in Louisville last spring was a wonderful wakeup from the COVID stupor. The rhythm section of Geno Treppeda (drums) and Bill Capsalis (bass) was both thunderous and intricate. The horn section, Johnny, Doug and Dave, will evoke memories of the original Tower of Power. Rich Benge on guitar is smoking hot. Their new lead singer, Beth Avedis, is a perfect foil to the other members with her powerful and soaring vocals. She gets the crowd moving and dancing. Get out and see all of their Front Range performances. It will make your ears and feet happy."
-David Perry, Local and World Wide Music Traveler
"I just have to say that this band exceeds all expectations on delivering a great Funk, R&B and blues sound that is 100% thorough bred dance music. Why...because they are all hot musicians . . . There are Few things that I love more in life than a bad ass horn section that owns the grooves and can solo like its pay day! And they have it. i Hype not. Come on down. Cool big bands are an endangered species in our age of digital streaming and we should support them and we’ll be the happier for it. Cheers!" - Suter Du Bose, President, Caffe Sole
www.caffesole.com
"y'all absolutely blew me away! What a thrill to hear such consummate musicians right here at home. I had a huge grin on my face the whole time. You are a great band." - Clay Kirkland
"All I'm a say here is that FUNK KNUF is one of the tightest, bestest, most powerful "on it" bands I've heard in a long time ... not enough superlatives to truly describe how good they are from top to bottom, front to back and everything in between
If you've never listened or seen this band, do so as soon as you get a chance, I promise you will NOT be disappointed ... but be prepared to move n groove, because with THIS band you have no choice but to feel it
Get your groove on with FUNK KNUF" Wolf Bytes
wolfmannsmusic.com/
Previous events
RENEE AUSTIN CD RELEASE SHOW 'Songbirds and Angels" The Toad Tavern, 5302 S Federal Cir, Littleton, CO 80123 Reneé Austin CD Release Show 'Songbirds and Angels"
Doors open at 7:30 pm Funk Knuf plays 8:30-9:30 pm Reneé Austin's Band plays 10:00-11:30 pm
Reneé Austin is an American soul, R&B, gospel, singer, songwriter, actor and speaker. She is a six-time Minnesota Music Award Winner including 'Female Vocalist of the Year'. Austin has a wide vocal range, and has opened for Los Lobos, Tower of Power, Delbert McClinton, Blues Traveler, Big Head Todd & the Monsters, Keb Mo and more. She released three albums between 1997 and 2005, and supplied backing vocals on Tommy Castro's 2005 album, Soul Shaker. Austin was also part of a group of women who performed in Morgan Freeman's PBS Blues Divas, as well as singing for a live WWE season premier, whose television audience was six million. Her singing voice has been compared by critics to those of Mavis Staples, Tina Turner, Gladys Knight, Anita Baker, Regina Belle, and also as a female version of Michael McDonald.
The Philadelphia Inquirer commented that she "embraces a deliciously wide range of roots styles: She swings nimbly on R&B, and fires off some rousing gospel. For good measure, she also shows she can take it uptown with a sultry, soulful ballad."
It was announced in 2005 that her career was finished as following thyroid surgery, she was left with a paralyzed vocal nerve that made speaking and further singing impossible. However, after years of inaction, her voice was miraculously restored. In 2015, Austin returned to performing. She now hos one of her most beautiful recordings to date selling better than ever in 2018..."Songbirds and Angels". DON'T MISS HER COLORADO RETURN!!!
2018 Summer concert series, 3 dates, 2 bands per date, this year's band theme is 'The Women of Summer' with female lead singers. There will be food vendors, beer garden, and a VIP area for sponsors (or you can purchase tickets to) with food and drink. More info to come!
Funk Knuf @ Copper Mountain's Mac and Cheesse Festival
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Copper Mountain, 209 Ten Mile Circle,, Copper Mountain, Colorado 80443
Join us for the 4th annual Mac & Cheese Fest, July 28 – 29.
Come and enjoy indulgent, crafty, cheesy dishes as our chefs deliver the yummiest most creative concoctions. If sampling is not enough, test your tummy at the eating competition. Kids can partake in an afternoon of free fun-filled activities and entertainment. Boogie down to live music as you wrap up the perfect day.
Advance ticket purchase is recommended. Learn more: http://www.coppercolorado.com/things-to-do/events/july-events/mac-n-cheese-fest?season=summer
Join us for the Opening Night of the Longmont Jazz Festival! Doors at 7pm, Show at 8pm. Tickets: $10.
FUNK KNUF (funk enough) is Colorado’s funk experience. They play fun and solid funk music with a horn section full of monster players! Funk Knuf will bring you music from Brand New Heavies, to Liquid Soul, and Jaco Pastorious to Lettuce. You’ll hear Galactic, King Hector, and some Greyboy All Stars. Each song is selected with care. What Funk Knuf brings to their shows won’t be on your radio when you arrive.
Signel-Z Creative and original music and renditions of distinctive tunes, eclectic mix of R&B, folk, funk and jazz material with creative arrangements.
NOTE Seating is on a first come, first serve basis. Seats are limited - be sure to come early, when the doors open, if you would like a table. We highly recommend dinner reservations in the Tavern before the show for those guests wishing to enjoy dinner with us!
RESERVED SEATING Dickens Tavern – Phone: (303) 834-9384 $100 VIP boxed seated areas available close to the stage – areas seat 8 comfortably - all guests must still purchase individual show tickets. This is not included in the VIP private/reserved sections. You can order off of our full tavern menu until 10 pm.
ALL SALES ARE FINAL – we do not provide refunds to concerts. Online ticket price includes a $1.00 convenience fee. Tickets purchased online will be available at Will Call on the day of the show under the name of the credit card used to purchase them.
Come and celebrate John Battista's birthday with the rest of us! It's gonna be a party!
Funk Knuf is excited to return to Boulder's most artistic cafe! We always have a wonderful time with their quality audience. Come join us for dinner from their first-class menu and music from Funk Knuf's first-class catalog.
Dinner starts at 6 pm. Music starts at 7 pm.
Funk Knuf plays a private party for Naturally Boulder Spring Fling 2018
Join us for Rock & Rails, Niwot's FREE Summer Concert Series! When: Every Thursday night from 5-9pm, June through August Where: at Whistle Stop Park in Niwot Colorado
5:00 - 6:00 : Happy Hour in the park, with drink specials and Opening Music. 6:30 - 8:45 : The evening's headlining band plays with one break in the middle.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO:
NO OUTSIDE ALCOHOL IS ALLOWED IN THE PARK. Personal bags and coolers are screened at the entrance gate. We will ask that you dispose of all outside alcohol or return it to your car before entering the park. No alcohol is allowed to leave the enclosed area of Whistle Stop Park. No alcohol is allowed to cross-over the road to the Children's Park. All alcohol must be disposed of before leaving the enclosed area of Whistle Stop Park. Well-behaved dogs on leashes are allowed at Rock & Rails, but the organizers reserve the right to ask any dog to leave at any time. Make good choices for your canine friend; Rock & Rails is loud and crowded and is not the best choice for every dog. A variety of food trucks and local beer vendors serve Rock & Rails patrons so bring cash for easy purchasing. Portable chairs and blankets are allowed. Please be kind and respectful to your neighbors and to the Park with your choices. As the recipient of the Governor’s Award for Downtown Excellence for Best Promotional Event, Rock & Rails is a well-attended, much-loved event in the Niwot community. We look forward to seeing you again this summer.
Come on up with Funk Knuf as we kick off the Summer Concert Series at Element Bistro!
The band will be playing on the roof top just in time for sunset!
Enjoy Element Bistro's breathtaking front range views, luscious shareable menu items and refreshing happy hour drink specials.
Come join Funk Knuf Live in the Velvet Elk Lounge and it's top-of-the-line sound system just inside The Post in central Boulder.
The show is from 9-11 pm and it's free. Come get your funk on with us!
Funk Knuf is excited to return to Boulder's most artistic cafe! We always have a wonderful time with their quality audience. Come join us for dinner from their first-class menu and music from Funk Knuf's first-class catalog.
Dinner starts at 6 pm. Music starts at 7 pm.
Voted “Best Music Festival Outside of Denver 2017 ” in Denver's Westword, Jazz on 2nd Ave is a "must experience" destination for you this summer. #JazzOn2ndAve and Colorado Jazz Group are proud to present the musical lineup for the 7th Annual Jazz on 2nd Ave! • Poncho Sanchez & His Latin Jazz Band • Dave Stryker Organ Trio • BLT with special guests Joey Gulizia & Gary Regina • Adam Bodine Trio • Niwot High School Jazz Band
Come out, Friday night, September 15, 7-9 to hear Funk Knuf kick off the festival! Friday night is free.
Get your $10 Early Bird Tickets for Saturday today! Kids 12 & under are free.
The Sunset at the Summit Concert Series provides free, award-winning music for Summit County's residents and guests in the heart of Silverthorne's Rainbow Park.
All concerts begin at 7 PM. Stay tuned for more information including pre-show events and activities for the entire family. Through the Sunset at the Summit Concert Series, The Lake Dillon Theatre Company is dedicated to serving the residents and guests in Summit County by building identity and a sense of community one concert at a time.
Concert goers can enter through the north and south entrances and are encouraged to utilize on-street parking, Rainbow Park parking areas, as well as the Recreation Center parking lot. Mountain Lyon Café will be on hand serving up yummy BBQ and snacks. The Lake Dillon Theatre Company will be on site serving wine and beer with all alcohol proceeds going to the Lake Dillon Theatre Company. The playgrounds, tennis and basketball courts will all be open and accessible for families and groups to utilize during the performances.
PLEASE NOTE: No outside alcohol is permitted and this is a no pet event. Thank you in advance for you coorporation.
The 20th Annual Blues & BBQ for Better Housing Festival is coming up! On July 29th 2017, patrons from throughout the Denver metro area will gather at Citizens Park in Edgewater to enjoy the best local music, craft beer and local food and to raise money for Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver. This fundraiser has donated over $172,000.00 towards building homes for families in need. With 9 awesome local bands, local restaurants and local breweries, we build community through music! Put it on your calendar.
Saturday, July 29th, 2017 11am to 8pm Citizens Park, Edgewater, Colorado
LOCATION: 24th Avenue and Chase Street Edgewater, CO
Band Line Up 2017 for Blues & BBQ
11:00 - 11:45 Cup-a-Jo 12:00 - 12:45 Wild Love Tigress 1:00 - 1:45 Funk Knuf 2:00 - 2:45 Stacey T and the Big Difference 3:00 - 3:45 The Symbols 4:00 - 4:45 My Blue Sky 5:00 - 5:45 Six Foot Joe and the Red Hot Rhinos 6:00 - 6:45 The Duke Street Kings 7:00 - 8:00 The Austin Young Band
PROCEEDS: will benefit HABITAT for HUMANITY of Metro Denver.
Tuesday, July 4th 4:30 - 6:00 pm
