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Full Strength Funk Band

Rank #11 San Diego, CA Jazz / Funk

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Sounds Like: James Brown, The Meters, Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, Brand New Heavies

Manager: Robert "Swats" Wishner

Bio: The Full Strength Funk Band plays historically important and seminal songs from the glory days of funk (1958-1976). We also play newer artists' music consistent with the funk sounds above. Our funk is is all singable, danceable, upbeat and positive music that will stand the test of time. Swats

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The North Park farmer's market was great. I love dancing kids. Special thanks to Joseph Luna, who sat in with us. Next stop-Ruby Room. Swats

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“You guys turned that Pacific Beach Farmer's Market UPSIDE DOWN! You had people dancing in the streets, rocking and swaying....SO much fun!”

— Bob Carpenter, Salty Creek Boys

“Robert, Thank you and your band for performing this weekend. Full Strength Funk is full of brilliant character and energy! I seriously appreciate you, and hope you will keep me informed of what you all are up to in the future. I would love to work together again. Thanks so much for rocking it!! Cheers, Nikole Ryan Director of Operations ArtLab Studios”

— Nikole Ryan, Band email.

"There would always be some guys that got together on the weekend and jam, and there'd be some serious funk going on. We just happened to be at the right place and the right time, because we were the only organized group that played it all the time." George Porter, Jr. '95

— Dave Thompson, Funk

"Funk...that music has such strong roots in the Earth. With all the earthiness there's always room for flight. The biggest reason I enjoy this new kind of funk is the contrast between the wide open improvisations and the funky foundation at the bottom. It gives the music a character that is broad, vast, yet in touch with the people." Herbie Hancock '77.

— Dave Thompson, Funk

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Play "Respect - A. Green/A. Franklin"
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FSFB-Pick It Up, Lay It In The Cut (Live:Go Lounge120308)

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Sun
Jun 10

The Ruby Room
San Diego, CA, US | 5:00pm
The Ruby Room
San Diego, CA, US
Sun Jun 10 5:00pm
Sat
Jun 30

Little Italy Mercato
San Diego, CA, US | 9:00am
Little Italy Mercato
San Diego, CA, US
Sat Jun 30 9:00am
Wed
Jul 18

Hotel Indigo
San Diego, CA, US | 5:00pm
Hotel Indigo
San Diego, CA, US
Wed Jul 18 5:00pm
Wed
Jul 18

Hotel Indigo
San Diego, CA, US | 6:00pm
Hotel Indigo
San Diego, CA, US
Wed Jul 18 6:00pm
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Thu
Aug 2

North Park Farmer's Mar…
San Diego, CA, US | 3:00pm
North Park Farmer's Market
San Diego, CA, US
Thu Aug 2 3:00pm

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Lenox Mayes jr
Thx's so much for your support,lovin your sound here,nice vibes with the funk in the mix! Stay blessed.Kalimba Master.
May 24
Suzanne Cook
Enjoying your music Full Strength Funk Band. Suzanne
Apr 4
Full Strength Funk Band
Check out the new Full Strength Funk band page. New look, new features. Ranked #16 in San Diego. Thanks to all for supporting us. Swats
Feb 28
LunariaN
really nice soul playing
Nov 22