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Moni Funk and the Groove Machine is a ten piece band, playing a tight and fun night of 70's funk, Motown, and disco. We will keep your head and feet moving all night long; plan to drink a lot of liquid so you can keep up with us!

Moni Funk and the Groove Machine will take you back to the 70's, when funk and disco ruled, where diva was queen, and you tore the roof off the sucka every Friday and Saturday night at the disco.

If you get a chance to see us live in your town, dress up in your favourite 70's get-up and get down with the band!

Tim Searles, our funky drummer

Leo Illomin, band leader of Moni Funk and the Groove Machine playing at the Scarecrow Festival in Rutland. To learn more about this featured

member, click here.

Moni Funk and the Groove Machine

Moni Funk and the Groove Machine is currently seeking dedicated representation, and in the interim is also working with a select few booking agents who are helping spread the funk throughout Western Canada and the northern US Pacific States.

Recently, Moni Funk and the Groove Machine has had a debut interview for an international magazine, which hits the stands June 01, 2012. We will release the name of the magazine, once we get the confirmation of printing and distribution from the publication - keep an eye out for us on the news stands and in your mailbox!

Moni Funk and the Groove Machine is currently filling their summer gig schedule at a rapid rate, and if you wish to catch one of our shows or smaller gigs, go to our GIG page to see some upcoming dates.

For bookings contact us:

Telephone 1:

250.575.1880

ask for Leo Ilomin (Musical Director)

Telephone 2:

250.868.1881

ask for Monica Tracey (Lead Singer)

Email Us

General Inquiries Email:

bkoolb3@shaw.ca

Gigs

Sept. 10th, 2011 - Creekside Pub
3929 Lakeshore Dr, Kelowna, BC
Time: 8:30pm - close
$ free

Sept. 17th, 2011 - Cush Supper Club
Kelowna, BC
Time: 8:30pm - close
$ free

Oct 3rd 2011 - Scarecrow Festival
Rutland Centennial Park, BC
Time: Our Start Time is 11:00am
$ tba

Bios

Monica Tracey Lead Vocals Read my bio	Our New Drummer Drums Read my bio
Leo Ilomin Keys Read my bio	Vlad Ryzhov Bass Read my bio
The Unknown Member	Curtis Kieres Sax Read my bio
Lorill Jensen Backup Vocals Read my bio	Robert Escott Lead Guitar Read my bio
Colin Moorman Sax Read my bio	Jeff Ellom Trumpet Read my bio

Media

Videos

Music

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In the Media

Capital News: Kelowna
Event Guide Cover + More

Moni Funk and the Groove Machine's Press Pack

Moni Funk and the Groove Machine's Media Kit

Testimonials

I was absolutely astonished at their professionalism both on and off the stage
B Bodemann - Vernon BC

We had Moni Funk and the Groove Machine kept our bar hopping all night long
Creekside Pub - Kelowna BC

We had Moni Funk and the Groove Machine at our company party, and they kept us dancing until 2 am
Emanon - Kelowna BC

Set List

Son of a Preacher Man
Good Times
Brick House
Shame
We Got the Funk
Shot Gun
Slippery When Its Wet
Tell Me Something Good
Steamroller Blues
Dangerous Mood
What's Goin' On
Superstitious
Higher Ground
Love Train
Shining Star
September
Grapevine
Mercy Mercy Me
Don't Look Back
Let's Stay Together
Double Scotch
Don't Stop Till You Get Enough
Play That Funky Music
Game Of Love
Boogie Oogie Oogie
Sir Duke
Street Corner Symphony
Disco Inferno
Roller Coaster Of Love
I Wish
You Can Leave Your Hat On
Waterfalls
Killing Me Softly
No Ordinary Love
Paradise
Let's Dance Let's Shout
Billie Jean/Do it Again
Lady Marmalade
Le Freak
My Love Is Alive
We Are Family
Groove Is In The Heart
I Believe In Miracles
Unchain My Heart
Chain Of Fools
I Feel Good
Feeling Alright
That's the Way I like It
Get Down Tonight
Pick Up the Pïeces
I Want You Back
Stayinè Alive
For the Love of Money
Master Blaster
Blame it on the Boogie
Serpentine Fire
Signed Sealed Delivered
Car Wash
and many more