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"A SHOW-STOPPING MUSIC GROUP" - Latest Review
Funk Almighty is a Chicago, IL, based wedding band, fluent in the language of music. Their range of services and styles will keep your dance floor packed all night.
Funk Almighty consists of professionally trained musicians from the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University. As schoolmates, this band brings unrivaled energy and connection to their sets. Some of their team has toured with musicians like Ed Sheeran, Justin Timberlake, and Rhianna. With the knowledge gained from these experiences, they strive to deliver the same top-tier entertainment you would expect from big-name stars.
This group of musicians will create a personalized experience tailored to your vision and style. They can perform a range of genres, from classic jazz to pop hits, to keep all of your guests entertained. Their professional equipment ensures high-quality sound. With ample experience and passion, Funk Almighty will turn your wedding into the entertainment of a lifetime.
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Business Attributes
- Asian-owned Business
- Black-owned Business
Instruments
- Bass
- Flute
- Guitar
- Keyboard
- Percussion
- Piano
Music Genres
- Classical
- Country
- Dance
- Disco
- Hip-Hop
- Jazz
Music Services
- Live Music
- MC Services
- Recorded Music
- Sound Equipment
Wedding Activities
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Wedding
- After Party
- Ceremony
- Reception
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Funk Almighty is a highly recommended wedding band that offers professional, fun, and lively music entertainment for weddings and events. The band, led by manager Daryl, has been praised for their exceptional communication, adaptability, and willingness to learn and perform any requested songs. Reviewers highlight the band's incredible performance, versatile setlist, energetic stage presence, and ability to engage guests, making them a top choice for couples looking for a memorable and engaging musical experience at their wedding.- Top reviews
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Wow. Professional, easy to work with, and SO fun. These guys are so cool I just want to be them. Really nice about getting the right set list too. Would easily hire again if we had a reason to.
Funk Almighty was one of the best parts of our wedding! We've seen them play at a few of our friends weddings, so the choice was obvious! Their management was super responsive, they played all of our favorite songs, and absolutely brought it! Every set was incredible and our guests could not stop complimenting the band. Would recommend to any bride + groom for their big day!
As the groom and also a trained jazz musician, my #1 wedding priority was the music. I knew that we needed some traditional wedding fare to get everyone dancing and singing. But, I also knew that a typical wedding band (no offense to those) were not going to do it for me. I feel lucky to have come across Funk Almighty and to have booked them for my reception.
Their manager, Daryl, was very professional throughout the booking process. We hopped on a phone call after I inquired and he walked through all of the details with me, including providing pricing immediately. One of the first things that jumped out at me was Daryl's offer that the band would learn ANY song that we requested for our event. That was not typical based on my research. Leading up to the wedding, Daryl and I checked in a couple times to make sure the schedule was in place. I was really pleased with the communication before the event. We talked about what kind of set I was envisioning for the night and they delivered.
The band was able to let us use their audio system for the ceremony and toasts, which was convenient. They set up early in the day with plenty of time in case any issues arose.
Finally, once the time came to dance, they blew me away. Seriously, I had so many guests come up to me and express they COULD NOT BELIEVE how great the band was. The band played a lot of traditional wedding songs, but took a lot of solos between the trombone, trumpet, sax, keyboard, and guitar. I had asked Daryl for a lot of solos and improvisation, so I don't think you can do better than Funk Almighty if that's what you want. But, I have a feeling they can play the tunes straighter if you prefer. The singers were incredible, especially the female singer. They had awesome stage presence and were actually interacting with the guests, making sure the party never stopped. When the time for the finale came, everyone was spent from 2 hours+ of straight getting down.
I could not recommend Funk Almighty any more. As a musician myself, I am EXTREMELY picky about music performances, and they knocked it out of the park. My only point of disappointment was that the venue we chose was very boomy, which made the echo a bit unpleasant if you were far from the stage. Obviously, that's in no way the band's fault -- I just wish I had thought of it earlier. Also, make sure that you provide Funk Almighty with whatever insurance details your venue requires with plenty of time beforehand. We had a bit of a scare the night before, but the band and venue were able to work something out.
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Funk Almighty absolutely KILLED IT at our wedding. I can’t even tell you how many guests, both parents/family friends and peers, came up to us to tell us how incredible they were. They bring immaculate vibes and even came out to jam on the dance floor with us for a song which was SO fun. Incredible quality for the value and Daryl, the primary point of contact, was very responsive, flexible, and made sure the night was what we wanted. I’d 100% recommend them to any other couples looking for a band and would use them again in a heartbeat. - Original review on Zola.com
Funk Almighty was incredible. They matched the vibe perfectly for our smaller wedding at a restaurant. They played jazz during cocktail hour and sounded amazing. Then by the time the dance floor was open, the energy was high and the band sounded incredible. Aaliyah and Troy sounded amazing, and the rest of the band was perfect. Funk Almighty respected our song choices, and were able to understand the vibe of the reception. 10/10 thank you Daryl and Funk Almighty.
Choosing Funk Almighty for our May 2024 wedding was fantastic! They were professional, responsive, and brought incredible energy to our celebration. Their personalized mash-up of our favorite songs was a special highlight and our guests couldn’t stop raving about them. If you want a wedding band that makes your day unforgettable, Funk Almighty is the way to go. Highly recommended!
Funk Almighty is without a doubt a show-stopping music group that has plenty of experience playing old classics and fun new hits. From our initial inquiry, to their live performance, they have terrific correspondence and professionalism. They performed live our first dance song along with the father/bride and mother/groom songs as well. Once they started to get into their set, they rocked the house! Some of our guests said it was the best part of the night with how good they performed and how entertaining they were to watch! The overall experience was terrific and even a 9-piece band was well within our budget. If you really are on the fence about booking a live band, let this be the review to book this group because you will not be disappointed!
Incredibly talented and brought a lot of energy to our wedding (including coming out into the crowd at times!). Very communicative leading up to our event and worked with us and our venue to come up with solutions based on our set up needs both indoor and outdoor.
Would recommend for anyone for their wedding!
They put on an absolute killer show. Had multiple people come up to us during the performance talking about how great the band was. They were easy to work with and responsive to all of our emails and questions.
Booking Funk Almighty was the best decision ever! With a small wedding party, I relied heavily on them to keep the energy up and boy did they ever! They are super professional and fun to work with. Highly recommend!
Funk Almighty did a killer job! The highlight was how they seamlessly transitioned from hit to hit, like when they went from No Diggity to Yeah by Usher. My husband and I were screaming! And they kept the surprise shift in tunes coming. We couldn’t get enough! They also blended genres and made each moment of the evening feel unique and kept the energy high. Their understanding of the crowd's vibe and how they kept everyone engaged was so appreciated. I could go on forever but I recommend hiring them and finding out for yourselves!
Having Funk Almighty at our wedding last year was both the cake and icing on top! It’s not just the usual band experience because on top of the great music some of the band stepped onto the dance floor with us, and that just blew our guests away! They danced and sang with us and our guests, bringing an amazing energy that was both intimate and exhilarating for us!! They even did a dance routine that all our guests caught on too and before we knew it everyone was doing the same dance. We looked at quite a few bands and we cannot recommend them enough because they made our wedding feel more like a shared experience with friends than a formal event. It was a highlight for many of our guests and truly showcased Funk Almighty's commitment to not just performing music but creating lasting memories, which was something Daryl promised us right off the bat. We're incredibly thankful for this special aspect of their performance and cannot recommend them enough if you’re looking for an unforgettable night!
Funk Almighty was just awesome back in our October wedding. They were very adaptable and handled on-the-spot song requests well, and were accommodating when we needed to tweak the schedule. Their flexibility made the day run more smoothly. Would recommend!
We were absolutely thrilled with Funk Almighty at our wedding, especially with their incredible rendition of a Taylor Swift song!!! When we mentioned our love for Taylor Swift, the band went above and beyond and created an entire medley of her hits. This wasn’t just another wedding band playing covers, it became a whole show that added their unique funk twist. I can’t begin express how cool it was to watch our request come to life like that!! Daryl and the team's ability to transform our simple request into such an elaborate and memorable piece was incredible. Easily the highlight of the evening. And it was such a personalized touch that made our special day even more unforgettable. Aside from that working with them was a breeze. The rest of the night was great too but I really can’t overstate how much we appreciate them for going above and beyond with our request. That’s true talent and creativity so we can't recommend them enough for their exceptional service and making our wedding one of a kind!
Funk Almighty was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding!!! From the beginning, Daryl, the band's manager, was a dream to communicate with – always quick to respond and incredibly accommodating to our needs.
On the big day, they exceeded our expectations with one heck of a performance. Their setlist was a hit, blending different genres to cater to our very diverse group of guests. We gave them a heads up and they brought hits from the 70's all the way through the 2000's. What really set them apart was the band's chemistry and enthusiasm were infectious! They were having just as good a time we were and that made the dance floor the place to be all night!
Despite a minor sound glitch at the start, they handled it with utmost professionalism. Their performance was a major highlight of our celebration that left us and our guests thoroughly impressed. We would wholeheartedly recommend Funk Almighty for their talent, but even more so the joy they'll bring to your wedding!!!!
Response from the Vendor on 01/27/2024
It was our pleasure, congratulations to you both again! Here's wishing you a lifetime of happiness together!!!
These guys were amazing. My husband, dad and many other people who attended the wedding and are all musicians were so impressed and guests in general keep messaging me saying how great they were! Cannot recommend them enough.
I was so excited too because they ended up playing a Sammy Rae song off the playlist I sent them (one of my favorite artists).
We had a few of them play our ceremony too and as soon as heard them play something by the Beatles I immediately started tearing up.
Get these guys for your wedding or event!
BOOK THEM NOW!! I really scoured the internet to find the right band to fit not only our personalities but also our wedding vibe. We truly just wanted to be on the dance floor the ENTIRE TIME and we were! Funk Almighty is what's up. They were incredibly easy to work with and killed our first song, Home. They kept the party going non stop with an amazing playlist and just their pure energy. I don't think the dance floor was empty once. We had the best ceremony and reception because of them. Will hire for other events going forward. Truly, the best! BOOK, BOOK, BOOK!
We hired Funk Almighty for our wedding on 9/3/23, and we absolutely loved them! We got so many compliments from our guests on how great they were. They kept the dance floor going all night long and were so easy to work with throughout the entire planning process. Highly recommend!
Response from the Vendor on 09/28/2023
Thanks Tali!!
Funk Almighty was amazing for our June 2023 wedding!
In the planning phase they gave us plenty of opportunity to go see them perform and know what we'd be getting by booking them. Daryl (the guitarist and band manager) was responsive, flexible, and understanding through all our communication from start to finish and worked really well with our other vendors. They did everything we could think of to be a perfect fit for our wedding plans, guests, and venue.
As a musician and live music nut myself, the band was one of my top priorities for the wedding and I was really picky with the band's sound when we were choosing. This group is really talented both individually and as a group, the fun they have up there playing together is contagious, and they're extremely versatile in the music that's in their wheelhouse. They gathered a great sense for the kind of music we wanted from just a few pointers in the right direction. Like their name says, they get the bass line going and the people moving - we had guests out on the dance floor that we never thought we'd ever get dancing!
Highly recommend Funk Almighty in whatever configuration and whichever members/size you might be thinking of! We had a great time working with them and wouldn't think twice about doing it again.
Response from the Vendor on 07/09/2023
Appreciate it Mark, it was our pleasure. Here's wishing you and Katy a lifetime of happiness together!
Peyton and his friends were a pleasure to work with and most importantly were very entertaining. We are very fortunate to have such a great group of musicians here in Bloomington for our community events. Music was fabulous.
Funk Almighty did an amazing job playing our ceremony and reception! We had a solo guitarist during our ceremony who did an amazing job learning and playing the songs we requested. During the reception, we had the 6-piece band play. The dance floor was always packed and the music was amazing. Outside of the wedding day, they were super easy to plan with, knowing exactly what to do to make everything go perfectly. I would highly recommend adding them to your wedding day!!!!!!
Response from the Vendor on 11/02/2022
It was our pleasure, thanks for having us!
We hired Funk Almighty to help celebrate a double 40th birthday party for my husband and I. They were amazing to work with and their musical talent is extraordinary! The band was extremely flexible and accommodating when our outdoor event turned to indoors, due to the weather. Wish we could have heard more of them! Can't wait to see them play nearby someday in the near future.
If you are considering Funk Almighty for a wedding or private event, don't hesitate to book them! You won't regret it!
Response from the Vendor on 11/02/2022
It was a blast doing the indoor acoustic set for you!
We had a great time dancing to their music at an event. Upbeat and classy without being overwhelming at a large dinner!
Funk Almighty performed for our reception last fall and it was an amazing time! The music was great, but what really made them special was the energy and performance they brought with them. Between the choice of songs and the show the put on for us and our guests, we would highly recommend them for anyone looking for top tier entertainment.
Daryl and the band were outstanding! Played super fun current pop favorites for the kids and lots of 70s funk for us Gen X party animals. HUGE talents here. Tons of horns for the bride's dancing pleasure. They rocked it! We had a blast and recommend highly!
The members of Funk Almighty are past & present alumni of Indiana Uni’s Soul Revue. Which was how we first discovered them. They are highly entertaining, have a great repertoire that will be sure to please your audience and definitely get the party started. Daryl and the band work very hard to please and if you have any requests, and it is within their means, they’ll get it for you. I highly recommend them for your next wedding or party or corporate event. In fact, I’d go so far as to say that you will want Funk Almighty at your event.
Funk Almighty is an amazing band that has the greatest potential to actually make it big. They are extremely talented musicians and singers and have the greatest presence. Everyone was asking us all night for their information as they couldn’t believe how incredible they were. Their stage presence is out of this world that they even had a guitar and sax solo in the middle of the dance floor! I have absolutely nothing but amazing things to say about them!
I can't say enough great things about Funk Almighty! We had Funk Almighty play at our wedding and they were easily the highlight of the night. The energy, song selection, and sheer talent were unbelievable! Daryl, the band manager, is highly communicative and helped tailor music for every aspect of our day; we had an acoustic guitar for our ceremony, a jazz ensemble for cocktail hour, and their 10-person band for the reception. We also used Funk Almighty's MC service for the evening and Jared did a fantastic job ensuring the events stayed on schedule. What sets Funk Almighty apart from other bands is their energy, they had everyone on the dance floor! Our guests raved about the music and I can confidently say they were right, Funk Almighty is the best!
Response from the Vendor on 11/02/2022
One of the most fun crowds we've had! Thanks for having us!!
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Daryl Soo
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I am the guitarist, manager and leader of Funk Almighty, and it is my promise that my band will deliver a performance that is unmatched in musicality, entertainment and professionalism.
When I’m not playing a wedding, I’m either cooking, snowboarding, rock climbing or doing some other activity that involves being outside.
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