Project F Six-piece funky music soul band

Based in United Kingdom

Whitstable, Kent, England, United Kingdom
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LOCATION
Whitstable, Kent, England, United Kingdom

TRAVEL
up to 80 miles

PRICE
from £940 (GBP)

RATED
10 / 10 from 7 reviews

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Description Price
Six piece funk and soul£940 (GBP)
Ten piece - four piece horn section tag on£2000 (GBP)

About / Biography

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

Reviews (7)

There are currently 7 user ratings for Project F

AVERAGE RATING

10 / 101

Location

Based in United Kingdom

Whitstable, Kent, England, United Kingdom
Travels up to 80 miles
green circle = areas covered (up to 80 miles)
pink circle = free travel (up to 35 miles)
Travel areas on the map are approximate (distances may vary) free quote

About Damn Time - Lizzo - Original Key

Aint No Stopping Us Now - Luther Vandross - F Min

Aint no mountain - Tammy T & Marvin Gaye Key

All This Love (That I’m Giving) - Gwen McCrae - D♯/E♭ key and a minor mode Original Key

All Night Long - Mary Jane Girls - F/Gm7

Aparently Nothing - Brand new heavies - Em

Bad Girls - Donna Summer - D

Best Of My Love - The Emotions - C major

Brick House - The Commodore - Am

Car Wash - Rose Royce - D

Don't You Worry About a Thing - Incognito - G#m/Ab

Expansions - Lonnie Liston Smith - C Minor

Forget Me Knots - Patrice Rushden

Good Times - Chic - E Minor

Golden - Gill Scott - Em

Got To Be Real - Cheryl Lynn - Gm

Greatest Dancer - Sister Sledge - Gm

Heat Wave - Cm

Hold on - C

House Party - Cima Funk

I Feel Good - James Brown - D

I wish - C

It's Your Thing - Isley Brothers - F - Original Key

Janxsta Funk - Pimps of Joytime - Original Key

Kiss - Prince - G

Le Freak - Am

Let There be Rock - D/Troit D/Troit

Like Sugar - Chaka Khan - Original Key

Respect - Aretha Franklin - C

September - Earth Wind & Fire - Am

Sex Machine - James Brown - Eb

Shackles - Mary Mary - Gm

Soul Man - Sam and Dave - G Major

Somebody Else's Guy - Jocelyn Brown - Ab Min

Staying Alive - Electro Deluxe - Original Key

Tears Dry - Amy Winehouse - C Minor

Thinking of You - Sister Sledge - Original Key F Major

Turn Me Loose (Dr Feelgood) - James Brown - E

Valerie - Amy Winehouse - Eb

- Learning List -

Get Down Tonight - KC and the Sunshine Band

24K Magic - Bruno Mars

Lets Get Serious - Jermaine Jackson

Southern Freeze - Bm7

Juice - Lizzo

Never too much - Luther Vandross - D Major

Rock Steady - Aretha - Am

I Found Loving - Fatback Band - F

Rising to the Top - Blacknuss - Orig Key

Young Hearts (Run Free) - Candi Stanton

Streetlife - Randy Crawford - Fm

You Got The Love - Rutus

Fly As Me - Anderson pak And Silk Tonic

Brazilian Love Affair - George Duke - Dm

This Christmas - Donny Hathaway - F

And some!

Technical Info

What are your basic technical requirements?

An area about 16' x 12' would be comfortable. Please make sure the space is clean and clear for our arrival and that there is power run to the area you need us to play. If we are playing outside. Please make sure the playing surface is level and there is a covering in case it is too hot or if it rains.


What information do you require about a venue?

Let us know about what happens when we land (parking , stairs, unloading)

Oh! Tell us if there is a sound limiter!


Do you provide sound and lighting equipment?

We provide PA and lighting for the band


Can you provide a Spotify/DJ service before and between your sets?

Use our PA for your playlist before between and after our set. Or, we can provide one.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best gig you've ever done and the best venue you've ever worked at?

We were the opening act for the Rammer Jammer himself Geno Washington


What's your favourite type of event?

We just love Parties!


What's your previous experience and how did you start gigging?

We have been playing together since 2012. We are a group of fast friends.

We are told it shows that we are all having fun. The band is packed with groovy Jazzers. They know how to extend your favourite tune into a 12” party classic that keeps everyone on the dance floor!


Which artists have you been most influenced by, who is your favourite artist and what is the greatest song of all time?

We love Stevie, James Brown, Jermaine Jackson and as Ginger is a mezzo soprano she can sing in all the original keys. Plus reach the soaring heights of the divas in songs like Got to be Real, Respect, Somebody Else’s Guy.


Have you cancelled a booking before?

Never! - if we say we are going to be there. We will be. We have never cancelled a wedding or party..

Performance Info

What are your typical setup and performance times?

We can perform for 2hrs with a short break between.

We like to allow 1.5 hours for set up and a discreet Soundcheck.

This is a good start but tell us what you need.


Are you happy to perform outside?

We love playing outside. We just need a flat surface with/ near power and cover or a contingency in case of extreme weather.


Do the clients have a say in what you play or is it a set repertoire list only?

We can learn a song or two. There may be a fee for this

Well you could pick the whole set list 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.

The only thing we try to politely discourage is when brides (and grooms) email through the exact set list. This makes it very difficult for the band who would usually choose their set based on a number of factors. When a band puts a set list together they’ll consider their audience, which songs go well together, which are nice to start with and which really end the night well. A set list is something that needs careful consideration which is why it’s nearly always best to leave it up to the band.


How do previous clients most commonly describe your performances?

This was our last comment. YESTERDAY - 19/7

“You were so brilliant yesterday. OMG, every single person came up to me and said you were all so so talented. And how funny you are I can’t thank you enough for making such an effort to make it so great”

Recent Clients

Project F has performed for these clients:

Deal Theatre

University of Kent

Margate Soul Festival

Faversham Hop Festival

Sandwich Festival

Venues

Project F has performed at these venues:

Kent Fest

University of Kent

The Gulbenkian Theatre

Deal Theatre

More Info

Events types:

Wedding

Birthday Party

Private Event

Corporate Event

Hotel / Restaurant Event

Bar / Venue Event

Concert

Cruise

Christmas Party

New Year's Eve

Genres:

1970s Music

1980s Music

1990s Music

2000s+ Music

Features:

PAT tested

Female vocalist

Public liability insurance

Will travel internationally

PA / sound system included

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