Dragonfly 13 is a 9 piece funk/R&B orchestra offering a funkified groove experience that will bring you back to the 70s party band era. We present a riveting live show.
Featuring intense vocals, dynamic horn section, Electric Hammond B3 Organ and a phenomenal rhythm section - we provide exciting music for your event - from 20 minutes to 4 hours of high impact 70s retro party band sound - guaranteed to get your guests dancing.
Dragonfly 13 finds the foundation of its sound in the roots of Rhythm and Blues of the 60s and 70s. Dragonfly 13's music echoes the funky groove so prevalent during that era with a set list that offers dance/r&b classics in addition to their own timeless songs.
"Where did you find this band?" all night guests asked as we danced and clapped and grooved to classic r&b, instrumental, and original songs from great musicians, who are approachable, friendly people. They played for hours and really became part of the party. Dragonfly 13 made our celebration memorable as the whole crowd sang along to their rendition of Stevie Wonder's Happy Birthday to Ya near the end of the evening. Thanks you guys
Response from Dragonfly 13:
Thank you Christine! It was a party indeed! We had so much fun and we really appreciate you having us. It was an unforgettable night! -J
Price Range: $1,500 and up
Gig Length: 20 - 300 minutes
Languages: English
Dragonfly brings you a retro sound reminiscent of the 70s dance and party bands. A 9 piece funk/R&B orchestra, DFLY will get your crowd dancing and taken away by the music from the first note of the set. With classic 70s R&B dance hits mixed in with the band's intense originals, your audience will be riveted and immersed in a high energy groove experience. We feature fabulous vocals, dynamic horn section, Electric Hammond B3 Organ and a phenomenal rhythm section. Some artists we cover - Marvin Gaye, Al Green, The Isley Brothers, Supremes, Temptations, KC and the Sunshine Band, Kool and the Gang, The Ojays, Average White Band, Curtis Mayfield and many more.
Some of our cover set list:
What's Goin On, Shinin Star, Brick House, Fire, Celebrate,
Ladies Night, Spinnin' Wheel, You've Made Me So Very Happy, That's the Way I Like It, I'm Your Boogie Man, Play that Funky Music, Will it Go Round in Circles, Rubberband Man, Cloud Nine, Psychedelic Shack, Ball of Confusion, I'm Gonna Make You Love Me, Love Train, Back Stabbers, For the Love of Money, Let's Stay Together,
Love & Happiness, It's Your Thing, That's the Way of the World, Reasons, Yearnin' Learnin' Superstition, Everyday People, 25 or 6 to 4, Chameleon, Cantelope Island, I'm So Tired of Being Alone and many many more.
We are happy to take requests as long as they are requested with enough time for preparation if necessary.
Dragonfly 13 is a 9 piece funk/R&B orchestra offering what we like to call, a funkified groove experience. We present a high energy live show.
Dragonfly 13 finds the foundation of its sound in the roots of Rhythm and Blues. Inspired by the classic R&B of the '60s and '70s, Dragonfly's music echoes the funky groove so prevalent during that era - with a dynamic horn section, Hammond B3 Organ and phenomenal rhythm section - while breaking new ground with innovation. Dragonfly 13 brings you a powerful set of songs and the musicianship in this band will keep you riveted.
We are fully equipped 9 piece band: 2 Guitar Amps, Bass Rig, Drum Kit, Sax, Trumpet, and 2 back up vocals. 3 vocal mics, 2 horn mics. and PA System - We bring all equipment/PA is optional.
| November 01, 2015 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | NYC Marathon 2015 |
| September 20, 2015 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Riverdale NY Block Party |
| July 26, 2015–July 27, 2015 • 6:00pm - 12:30am | Birthday (Adult) |
Covers: What's Goin On, It's Your Thing, Boogie Man, Money, Love Train, Jungle Boogie, Pick Up the Pieces, That's The Way of the World, Let's Stay Together, Trouble Man, Superfly, Everyday People, Cantaloupe Island, I'm So Tired of Being Alone, I'm Gonna Make You Love Me, People Get Ready, Let's Get It On, Heard it trough the Grapevine, Cloud Nine, Psychedelic Shack, I'm Gonna Make You Love Me, Higher, ..and many more.
Originals, all echoing the sound of the 70s party/dance bands
KC and the Sunshine Band, Marvin Gaye, The Isley Brothers, Al Green, Temptations, Ojays, Parliament Funkadelic, Ohio Players, Curtis Mayfield, Supremes and many more.
Depending on event/venue we bring all equipment, but when possible for clubs, if there is a house drum kit, bass rig and PA it would be best. But we can bring everything for functions at any other type of location.
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