"FUNKBUDE" translates to "radio booth" or "radio shack" in English.

Finest retro groove, German lyrics, and no frills – this is FUNKBUDE. What takes the stage here is not a nostalgia show or a reheating of old favorite grooves. Instead, the band uses the soul sound of past decades as inspiration to reflect the here and now musically – respectfully, independently, and with attitude. FUNKBUDE consists of: Ulli Schilling, guitar/vocals - Helge Haffke, keyboard/vocals - Tom Blunck, bass - Leo Krenz, drums - Norbert Nievelstein, saxophone - Neddy Gerdts, trombone, and a guest (not in the photo!). The lyrics tell stories from life, directly and honestly, far removed from heartache pop clichés. The whole thing is carried by a band whose unbridled joy of playing, groove, and stage presence are immediately palpable. The spark jumps quickly – not because something is being copied, but because something original is being created here. FUNKBUDE pays homage to the great composers and their works without merely imitating them. Classics are not reproduced but reimagined. Retro here is not a look back, but a stylistic device – vibrant, contemporary, and surprisingly relevant. A concert for everyone who wants to feel the groove without it being explained to them.