The Royal Funstars or Funsters, jazz trio of musicians, dance band (8 piece) or full 20 piece big band from Brisbane, Australia. www.talentonline.com.au

Sonic Soul Swing Jazz and Dance band
Formerly The Royal Funstars Band

Professional jazz and swing trio of musicians, dance band or big band (12 piece) suitable for many sized functions and events from weddings, cocktail parties, receptions, promotional launches, gala or conference dinners, private or corporate functions and 1930's, 1940's, Las Vegas or 1950's themed events.

Based in: Brisbane, Queensland (QLD) Australia. Available locally and internationally.

Contact: by email or phone booking agent
Annabelle McGough-Drumm on
+61 7 3117 0735.

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Technical hints

The Sonic Soul Swing Jazz band combine the style and sound of the 1940s swing era with loads of energy and fun to create retro swing at it's very best. Decked out in Zoot suits, with a three-piece brass section, the band is guaranteed to transform any occasion into a party.

Swing is enjoying a resurgence led by Robbie Williams, Rod Stewart, Michael Buble, Harry Connick Jnr, Brian Setzer Orchestra and even our own Australian Idol contestants are swinging in the new millennium. Sonic Soul has seized on this newfound passion are are ready to go daddy -oh!!

You can use the 3 piece or 5 piece band for smaller events but most functions make the most of the dynamics of the 8-piece retro swing band size for a really impressive night out.

Brisbane Jazz bands and big bands, dance bands, corporate function bands, jazz musicians. www.talentonline.com.au
Still using their Royal Funstars Music stands here at the Queensland Parliament Summer ball November 2007.
This is a great size band for those special balls, gala dinners and charity events.

Take your pick from these three fabulous sets or, if you give us enough notice, make a special request.

Classic Swing
A peachy combination of hits from the 1920s, 1930s and the fabulous 40s performed with added zest and vigor for flavor.

Aint what you do
This is the Lisa Stansfield version from the movie Swing.

Beyond the sea
Cuddle and croon beneath the moon

In the mood
The great Glenn Miller

It don’t mean a thing if it ain't got that swing
The song which epitomizes the swing era

Is you is or is you aint my baby
The mighty Ella Fitzgerald

It had to be you
More crooning by Harry Connink Jr

Jumping jive
Joe Jackson & Louis Jordan

Paper Moon
Too cool for school is our Nat King Cole

Tuxedo Junction
Joe Jackson's version from Jumping Jive

You’re the boss
Ol’ blue eyes and his daughter sang this one

Top 40 Swing
As if The Funstars had been Cryogenically frozen for 70 years only to be released in the new millennia to play the latest hits with their swing sound

Dancing in the moonlight
Top ten hit for “Top Loader” in 2000

Brown eyed girl
What band is complete without this little ditty?

Dumb things
Aussie rock by Aussie icon Paul Kelly

It’s a beautiful day
U2 like you’ve never heard them before

Jailbreak
It’s brassy, it’s cookin’, it’s hip, it’s 1940s but it’s now

Just ace
Swingin’ Aussie tune by Grinspoon

Khe Sahn
Yes folks they have done it, much to the disgust of thousands of yobbo’s every where.

You shook me all night long
More Aca dacca to make you snug as a bug while you cut up the rug.

Neo Swing
The tastiest snacks of the new swing movement from New York City, includes songs from Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Brian Setzer Orchestra, Royal Crown Review, and much more

Jump jive & wail
Brian Setzer Orchestra

Jump with my baby tonight
Jumpin’ good fun

Mambo swing
Big bad voodoo daddy's

Mr Pin Stripe suit
Neo swing at it’s swinging best

Rock this town
Brian Setzer & Stray cats classic

Stray cat strut
You can never get enough of Brian Setzer and his Gretsch

Stop it (I like it)
Sexy little number, sexy!

Zoot suit riot    
If  your toes aren’t tappin’ check your pulse daddy’o

Plus so much more!!

"The band did a great job at the wedding. They had the right level of sound for the room and played great music. We were very happy."
- Justin McDonnell, Brisbane QLD

"The band were fantastic and everyone enjoyed the entertainment."
- Norris Motor Group, Brisbane QLD

Feel free to call booking agent Annabelle Drumm on +61 7 3117 0735 within Australia to discuss your needs.

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