East Riddlesden Hall

Posted on May 13, 2013 by funcontherocks

One of the best things about being a function band is getting the chance to play at so many amazing venues. One of our favourites in particular being East Riddlesden Hall, Keighley. This stunning 17th century manor house with romantic gardens and converted barn is perfectly suited to every part of a dream wedding day. You can also rest assured that you will be in the capable hands of an experienced professional with Weddings Supervisor, Emma Cunliffe.

We would like to thank the happy couple Mr & Mrs Fowler for allowing us to be a part of their beautiful day at East Riddlesden Hall recently and share a few shots with you.

“Wonderful! The band fitted in so well with our relaxed feel and even our sixteen month old daughter was up having a boogie!” - Thomas & Catherine Fowler

NEW video coming soon!

Posted on March 12, 2013 by funcontherocks

You might ask, how can you improve on the perfect cocktail of Func On The Rocks? Well add an extra shot of hot sauce! By this we mean the perfect complimentary combination of super-talented vocalists leading the way.

We have the great pleasure of introducing to you, the secret weapon in the world of live music… The Func On The Rocks fully loaded 6-piece band featuring not one, but two of the north of England’s finest vocal talent… and they’re sisters!

Stay tuned for our exciting new video showcasing this fantastic line-up COMING SOON.

I’ve got a feeling…

Posted on March 7, 2013 by funcontherocks

There’s no better feeling than knowing you’ve put an extra big smile on the faces of a happy bride and groom by topping off their special day with a party to remember.

We still get choked up every time we’re given the opportunity to perform a first dance. Then we love to crank up the tempo and get your guests up and dancing the night away.

For some inspiration for your first dance take a look at some of our most popular choices here.

Special thanks to Mr & Mrs Brown x

Such a Perfect Day

Posted on February 17, 2013 by funcontherocks

Just like your children, you shouldn’t have a favourite. But how can we fail to put this wedding up there with the best of the bunch? With memories flooding back via some stunning images from the super-talented Paul Joseph Photography we’d like to share one of our top weddings from 2012 with you.

A huge congratulations again to the happy couple David and Amy-Jean and another big thank you to them for choosing us to share their special day at Broughton Hall Utopia. The crowd were amazing, and kicking off the party with a Tina Turner classic Proud Mary, we couldn’t have wished for a better reception. We wish you all the very best for the future x

“A rather large portion of our guest list was made up of professional musicians and West End musical theatre performers. So, trying to find a band that could make an impression on such a crowd was always going to be a challenge. After trawling through endless sound clips on the internet, we had not found a band that even came close. Then one click later, the voice of Cherie Gears somehow managed to fill the room, even through the tiny speakers of our laptop. The next day, we had our band booked.

And what a band! This is a band that’s so good they had the dance floor full on their sound check! Turns out we had nothing to worry about, every one of our guests loved the music and they were not shy in telling us so.

You guys really did over-deliver and we couldn’t recommend you highly enough. Cannot wait for the opportunity to book you guys again! - David & Amy-Jean“

We had a ball!

Posted on February 15, 2013 by funcontherocks

A massive congratulations to Nicola and all involved for such a hugely successful Charity Ball last weekend to raise money for FSID. It was an honour to have been a part of it. http://www.alexanderscharityball.co.uk

The Foundation for the Study of Infant Deaths is the UK’s leading baby charity aiming to prevent unexpected deaths in infancy and promote infant health.

Performing alongside a great selection of entertainment including Magician Mark Waddington and Grosvenor Fun Casino was an absolute pleasure.

In total the event raised a staggering £16,000 in memory of the tragic loss of Nicola’s son Alexander.

Photos by Capture Photography

“I wanted to say a Massive Thank You to you all for Saturday night. The band were AMAZING and I don’t think I’ve seen a dance floor fill up so quickly ever! My guests loved the whole thing and the band certainly made an impression on them.

I had hoped for target of £15,000 for this year but we’ve exceeded that with £16029 which is overwhelming and I Thank You for being a part of it.
Best wishes
Nicola x”

- Nicola Richardson

We look forward to the same time next year!

Party Season

Posted on October 10, 2012 by funcontherocks

Whether you’ve had a fantastic or not-so-great 2012 there’s every reason to see the year out with a great big bang!

Party season is almost upon us and we have selected dates still available to bring your event to life, with a touch of glamour from the outstanding vocal talent of Cherie Gears.

Corporate Events

Posted on October 8, 2012 by funcontherocks

Func On The Rocks perform at a variety of Corporate Events up and down the country. Most recently at Headingley Carnegie Stadium to help raise money for the Princes Trust.

Do you have an event coming up that could be the highlight of everyone’s social calendar? Func On The Rocks can provide the perfect mix of Soul, Motown, Pop, Rock and Funk to get your guests up on their feet at the end of the night.

Big Band

Posted on October 2, 2012 by funcontherocks

As part of our extensive entertainment package we also offer a variety of optional extras to really make your event one to remember.

Including…
- Additional Brass Section (eg. Saxophone / Trumpet)
- Second Lead Vocalist to compliment Cherie’s outstanding voice.

Having access to a network of fantastic professional musicians allows us to create any combination you desire. For expert advice and more details on pricing and packages please contact us for a no obligation quote.

Walk of Smiles

Posted on September 22, 2012 by funcontherocks

The last of the English summer was smiling down on us for a great day at the Walk of Smiles charity event. Thank you so much to everyone who attended and helped support such a worthy cause.

80% of the money raised from the 10km sponsored walk will go to Martin House Children’s Hospice, while the rest will be used by Bethany’s Smile to support children with life-limiting and life-threatening illnesses.

We bumped into local celebrity Leeds Rhino mascot Ronnie enjoying the day.

If you couldn’t make it, don’t worry… you can visit justgiving.com/bethanyssmile to donate. Or catch the next event at Headingley Stadium on 20th October. Click here for more details.

Bethany would like to hear from anyone interested in doing a sponsored sky dive. E-mail bethany-ssmile@virginmedia.com for details.

Save £££’s

Posted on August 16, 2012 by funcontherocks

DJ station Are you worrying about the cost of booking a live band? Wondering what happens in between live performances? Should you just book a DJ? Well worry no more..!

Each booking with Func On The Rocks includes our complimentary DJ station which is manned throughout the night.

This consists of a laptop equipped with the latest virtual DJ software, providing a mix of songs tailored to your individual music taste. This is a great alternative to a DJ, saving you space on the dancefloor as well as hundreds of pounds.

There is no comparison between the atmosphere created by a live band, and that of a DJ. With our full entertainment package you get the best of both worlds!

For more information and expert advice on the entertainment options for your special event please contact us.

Func On The Rocks featuring Cherie Gears

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