What started as a viral sensation has evolved into a celebrated, high-energy live act: Funky
Times don’t just blow up the internet – they turn every stage into a celebration of funk and have
established themselves as one of the most exciting emerging live acts in the international funk
scene. With a dynamic blend of funky grooves, virtuosic musicianship and an infectious sense of
fun, they captivate audiences from the very first note.
After countless shows across Europe, a successful Asia tour recently took Funky Times to
Indonesia, where they performed at the renowned Java Jazz Festival, as well as to Beijing, China,
and the legendary Blue Note Tokyo in Japan. In Tokyo, Japanese guitar legend Masayoshi Takanaka
caught the band live and later praised them in a radio interview: “The moment you hear them, they
just feel so good! Those crisp, snappy rhythms – they’re incredibly tight, aren’t they?”
The sound of Funky Times is turning heads. Bass virtuoso Henrik Linder of Dirty Loops, Spanish
groove master Vincen Garcia, saxophonist Sam Greenfield, former Prince trumpeter Philip Lassiter
and funk icon Candy Dulfer have all collaborated with Funky Times. “One of my favourite new
bands!” Candy Dulfer said of the group.
By now, Funky Times have released two EPs as well as their debut album, Keep on Groovin’. Their
music has racked up millions of streams and won fans around the world. In Japan, the album even
received a dedicated CD release through the renowned label P-Vine and is available in stores across
the country.
A new album is set for release in early 2027, featuring fresh material and exciting new
collaborations.
Julia Lange - Guitar, Leo Imhäuser - Drums & Vocals, Sebastian Nöcker - Bass, Julius Imhäuser - Guitar, Hannes Pries - Keys
The debut EP from Funky Times!
