Funky Brothers

Funky Brothers is a Taiwanese Band. The band was formed by singer Threestones, bassist Evel and guitarist Andy after they felt the lack of funky music in the Taiwan indie music scene. The music of the Funky Brothers is a blend a funk, reggae, soul, R&B, jazz, folk and pop. The Funky brothers are known for their energetic live performances at main Taiwanese events such as Formoz Festival, Spring Scream, Rock in Taichung, etc...

Funky Brothers
Born
Taiwan
Years active2007–present
Musical career
OriginTaiwan
GenresFunk, Pop
LabelsIndependent
MembersAiry (vocal)
Andy (guitar)
Evel (bass)
JiaWei (keyboard)
Mr. Banana (Trumpet)
Damien (saxophone)
Sion Hsu (drums)
GuoHua (percussions)
Past membersThreestones (vocals, keyboard)
An-Chi (Trombone)
Website

Biography
  • 2007 founding of the band in Taipei
  • 2009 the Funky Brothers participated in the TV program "Super Band"[1]
  • 2012 the Funky brothers were the first Taiwanese band to launch a Crowdfunding campaign to finance their first full album. The project started in summer 2012 for which 272 participants helped to raise $380,000 NTD within 2 months.[2]
  • 2013 Funky Brothers eponymous album was released in July 2013 in Taipei.[3]
  • 2014 the album "Funky Brothers" was nominated at the 25th Golden Melody Awards in two categories: Best Band and Best New Artist[4]

Works

Album
  • 2013《Funky Brothers》(eponymous album)

EP
  • 2011《Boogie Nights》

MV
  • 2014 《The Smile》
  • 2014 《Music Addiction》

Awards and nominations
25th Golden Melody Awards, Taiwan - 2014
YearAwardCategoryNominationResultRef
201425th Golden Melody AwardsBest BandFunky Brothers for Funky BrothersNominated[5]
201425th Golden Melody AwardsBest New ArtistFunky Brothers for Funky BrothersNominated[6]

References
  1. Super band Super Band
  2. Live Wire, Taipei Times
  3. Family Album, Taipei Times
  4. Funky Brothers get nominated, Taipei Times
  5. Golden Melody Awards, Focus Taiwan
  6. Golden Melody Awards nominees announced, Focus Taiwan
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