Last Show: Saturday 14 th January 2017
Funkshy have honed an eclectic, multi-layered sound that fuses Funk, Dub, World, Reggae, Soul ....Chilled out soul with a funky skip, a peppering of blues, Jazz and Reggae influences creating a whole new kind of groovy rhythmic London Funk.
“Tansay Omar’s Funkshy deliver real depth and quality, the grooves are righteous, as one would expect from a drummer’s project."
Patrick Forge
Funkshy’s 'Live' format is a 6 piece band, fronted by two vocalists, joined by some of Londons Finest Groove Musicians. Producer, drummer and band leader Tansay Omar is a professional drummer who has worked with internationally renowned artists such as Bjork, Boy George, Stereo MCs, Roots Manuva, Gwen McCrae, Smoke City. Funkshy brings together Tansay's favourite musical influences in collaboration with a some of Londons greatest musical talent.
Living Sounds (Derane), Vocals/Guitar: Singer songwriter Derane is one of London's finest Funk Soul Gospel and African influenced vocalists. Also the front man of his own five piece live band 'Living Sounds'. A promoter compere and frontman of his own successful nights around London, Derane is constantly encouraging and promoting new talent wherever and whenever possible.
Debbralee Wells, Vocals: a passionate singer with a stunning, powerful voice and great stage presence. After training at the Cockpit Youth Theatre and studying Musical Theatre at City Lit., she has gone on to appear in major productions including Cinderella, Fame the Musical (UK Tour), Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story (UK Tour), as well as numerous prime time TV shows.
Derane (Living Sounds) (vocals/guitar)
Debbralee Wells (vocals)
Emanuel (bass)
Christ Lane (guitar)
Dan Lipman (sax/flute)
Tansay Omar (drums)