_{Come see us at:}

 

<sub>Rochester Fest Street Dance on June 28th 8 - 10 PM

St Johns Block Party, July 12, 12 - 1 PM

...More in the works</sub>

 

 

 

 

 

_{About the Band}

 

_{Funk is back.  Everyone loves it, everyone wants it, and KnuFunK (pronounced New-Funk) is here to deliver it.  A Rochester, Minnesota based band, KnuFunK came together a year ago out of their common love of Funk and   R & B music.   This area is in need of a more diverse music scene, according to Annie Mack, a friend and established blues singer in Rochester, and KnuFunK is ready to take the stage.   KnuFunK performs music by Funk and R & B legends such as The Gap Band, Earth Wind and Fire, Con Funk Shun, Cameo, Bobby Brown and Mary J Blige, as well as original compositions.   KnuFunK will appear at the 2008 RochesterFest Street Dance on June 28th, as opening act for the headliner band.} 

 

 

_{KnuFunK’s musicians include:}

_{Doug Porter: Lead Guitar, Bass Guitar, Vocals}

_{Sarah Burrington:  Keyboards, Background Vocals}

_{Joe Porter:  Bass Synth, Keyboards}

 _{Mylan Fizer:  Drums}

_{Vinnie Hodges:  Keyboards, Vocals}

_{Chris Millner:  Guitar}

_{Lisa Perteete:  Lead and background Vocals}

_{Aundrea Taylor-Douglas:  Spoken word, Vocals, Dance}

_{Geoff Matson:  Sax / Bass Guitar}

_{Annie Mack:  Lead and background Vocals}

 

 

 

_{About the Musicians}

 

_{Doug Porter returns to the music scene after nearly a decade long hiatus.  He led the band Class Act from 1991 to 1999, performing at clubs and events in the Rochester area.  Prior to that, Doug led bands in Philadelphia, Boston, and San Antonio.  Doug is the visionary of the group, and lives and breathes Funk.}

_{Email: doug@knufunk.com}

 

 

 

_{Sarah Burrington is a Rochester native.  She has a degree in music education, with cello and piano emphasis.  Sarah taught music in the St Cloud Public Schools for eight years.  She then moved home to Rochester, has played cello in the Rochester Symphony Orchestra since 1984 and teaches cello lessons privately.}

_{Email: sarah@knufunk.com}

 

 

_{Joe Porter, Doug’s son has made music with his father most of his life.  He writes and produces his own music. He is the owner of Heart-Felt-Beats productions and his work in contemporary urban music production and composition (beats) is, no doubt, considered the hottest around by his peers.}

_{Email: joe@knufunk.com}

 

 

_{Mylan Fizer has played drums since he was three years old and it is evident in his performance. He works with students at the Boys & Girls Club in the music studio and plays drums at his church.}

_{Email: mylan@knufunk.com}

 

_{Vinnie Hodges grew up in a very musical family.  He has played keyboard since he was a child, when he became inspired by the organist at his church.} 

_{Email: vinnie@knufunk.com}

 

 

 _{Chris Millner has performed on stage with artists like Chaka Kahn, Cyndi Lauper, and Ben E King. He has over 25 years of teaching experience, at the University of Southern California, California State Dominguez Hills, and Berklee College of Music.  He currently teaches at Riverland Community College.  Chris holds degrees in guitar performance from Wichita State University, Berklee College of Music, and a master’s degree in Studio guitar from the University of Southern California.}

_{Email: chris@knufunk.com} 

 

 

 

_{Aundrea Taylor-Douglas is Knufunk's energetic expression through her movement and voice. Throughout the years, she has entertained crowds with her soul capturing dance and the passion in her vocal expression. She is definitely the crowd pleaser of the group who will make them want to come back for more.}

_{Email: aundrea@knufunk.com}

 

 

 

 _{Lisa Perteete has been singing her entire life.  She started singing in her church choir as a child, and went on to sing in her high school choir.  Singing with KnuFunk is her first experience as a soloist.}

_{Email: lisa@knufunk.com}

 

  

 

_{Geoff Matson started playing saxophone at age 12 and bass guitar more recently in order to start a band with a friend.  He currently plays in several bands in the Rochester area.}

_{Email: geoff@knufunk.com} 

 

 

 

_{Annie Mack is an up and coming blues and jazz vocalist originally from Minneapolis.  She is now making an impact in the Rochester area, performing at venues such as the Canadian Honker, Dunn Brothers, the Redwood Room, Sontes, and the Rochester Art Center.} 

_{Email: annie@knufunk.com}

 

 

 

  

_{A common love of music brought the members of KnuFunK together.  KnuFunk’s vision is to bring Funk back to the musical forefront and share it with as many audiences as possible.} 

 

 

 

_{We would like to give special thanks to Jeff Johnson, photographer, for “shooting” us so well, and to Sontes Tapas & Wine Bar for their hospitality.}

 

 

 

_{If you have questions or wish to book KnuFunK, you may contact:}

 

KnuFunk 

 

_{1404 7th ST SW, Rochester MN  55902}

 

_{Email: doug@knufunk.com or sarah@knufunk.com}

 

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