Original Jazz-Funk from San Jose, California
EAST SIDE FUNK
East Side Funk is an energetic, instrumental jazz-funk band led by veteran composer Bobby Valderrama.
Thrilling audiences at city street festivals, wineries, and entertainment venues, the band has earned its place as a favorite in the Northern California live music scene.
“All smiles at Jazz and Beyond tonight. Great music, great crowd, awesome event! Beautiful original music... Thanks East Side Funk!”
— Michael Johnson, Executive Director, Downtown Sunnyvale Association
“An awesome sunset was the perfect setting for the energetic East Side Funk band at Las Positas ‘Evening in the Vineyards’. You could feel the members’ passion for music in how they played their instruments. Truly unforgettable.”
— Lisa Maier, Owner, Las Positas Vineyards, Livermore
“Dynamic, Engaging, A must-see group! Truly one of my favorite bands to ever perform at our venue.”
— Peter Baron, Backyard Improv Series, Walnut Creek
“Every bit as good as any R&B / Jazz / Funk / Fusion band working in America, Bobby and his East Side Funk players blend talent, imagination, rhythm, command, drive, and authenticity - blessing their all original soundscapes and their audience with a transcendental, magical mystery - Virtuoso!”
—Michael Ballard, Owner, Savannah Chanelle Vineyards, Saratoga
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