All about the Funky Junky Monkeys
The Funky Junky Monkeys are a five-piece party band from Malvern. They play a contagious mix of funk, punk, glam, indie, and rock, from 60s psychedelia to modern day classics. And they love to get people dancing!
The band formed in 1998 when three musicians thought it would be a lark to play gigs dressed in monkey suits. With a bizarre mix of techno and rap, early FJM performed their gigs incognito, behind their masks. However, it was near impossible to see their instruments and also incredibly hot. So they ditched the suits, got another guitarist and a drummer, and started playing lots of parties.
Ralph, Andy, Rob and Jem have been playing together since the early noughties but when Sharon joined on vocals and saxophone, the band really began to shine and recently they recruited a young drummer, Sam to pin down the rhythm section!
Over the years, the Funky Junky Monkeys have played hundreds of gigs at parties, weddings, festivals, and even wakes! They have a simple formula: play the songs you would like to hear at a house party. And it’s a formula that has worked well for them. They’ve gotten so many bookings that they’ve even put on their own festivals.
Five Pyramid Parties, two Godzilla’s, three Cwm Fests, six Malvern Rocks and over twenty years later, the Funky Junky Monkeys are still going strong. They’re a veritable party in a box!
Funky Junky Monkey Gigs
at a venue near you . . .
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Recent Gigs
Previous Gigs from the Simian Sextet
Malvern, Worcestershire WR14 1PD United Kingdom
Stealth is the name we give to Funky Junky Monkeys lite! Acoustic guitars, sometimes two of us, sometimes three, always fun! Lounge lizard punk, funk and glam! What's not to […]
Malvern, Worcestershire WR14 3QT United Kingdom
Upton upon Severn, Worcestershire WR8 0HG United Kingdom
The Funky Junky Monkeys are a five-piece party band from Malvern. They play a contagious mix of funk, punk, glam, indie, and rock, from 60s psychedelia to modern day classics. […]
Cradley, Herefordshire WR13 5NN United Kingdom
See in the New Year with your fave simian funksters! We give you punk, funk, glam and a bit of rock. Make it your resolution to join us at the […]
Malvern, Worcestershire
The Funky Junky Monkeys are back at the Three Horseshoes for a contagious mix of funk, punk, glam, indie, and rock, from 60s psychedelia to modern day classics. Come on […]
Malvern, Worcestershire WR14 3QT United Kingdom
Malvern, Worcestershire
The Funky Junky Monkeys head down to Poolbrook for a night to remember!
Castlemorton, Worcestershire WR13 6JB United Kingdom
Kicking off the first PlumeFest!
Malvern, Worcestershire
As is traditional, FJM finish off the Malvern Rocks festival. This year at the Three Horseshoes.
Malvern, WR14 3DR
FJM play at the Great Malvern Food Festival. The annual Great Malvern Food Festival is back for its 14th year. The festival will take place in Priory Park from 6 – 7 […]
Redmarley D’Abitot, Gloucestershire GL19 3NB United Kingdom
Malvern, Worcestershire WR14 3QT United Kingdom
Malvern, Worcestershire WR13 6NW United Kingdom
Land Rover Monthly Live - The Big Weekender Our Big Weekender is back! Following a triumphant debut in 2023, our two-day Land Rover event is back, bigger and better. With camping, trade stands, […]
Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire GL20 5BJ United Kingdom
The Funky Junky Monkeys are a five-piece party band from Malvern. They play a contagious mix of funk, punk, glam, indie, and rock, from 60s psychedelia to modern day classics. […]
Malvern, Worcestershire WR14 3QT United Kingdom
Malvern, Worcestershire WR14 3QT United Kingdom
Cradley, Malvern WR13 5JW United Kingdom
Malvern,, Worcestershire WR13 5AY
Castlemorton, Worcestershire WR13 6JB United Kingdom
It’s Frank’s birthday! Recently arrived from Potters Bar, Frank is the new Landlord at the Plume of Feathers. Funky Junky Monkeys are thrilled to have been asked to play at […]
Upton upon Severn, Worcester WR8 0HF
Worcester, Worcestershire WR1 3BQ United Kingdom
Malvern, Worcestershire WR14 3QT United Kingdom
Saturday 13th May 2023
The King's Head
We’re drifting over to Upton on Severn for a wee gig in Sharon’s home town. Anything could happen!
FJM at The King’s Head
High St, Upton upon Severn, Worcester WR8 0HF
Saturday 20th May 2023
The Red Lion!
One of Great Malvern’s best little music venues.
From 8pm.
Funky Junky Monkeys at The Red Lion
4 St. Anns Road, Great Malvern, WR14 4RG.
Saturday 3rd June 2023
The Green
Dragon!
We’re back at the Green Dragon. Where the staff are fantastic and the dancing never stops!
Funky Junky Monkeys at The Green Dragon
126 Guarlford Rd, Malvern WR14 3QT
Saturday 12th August 2023
Out to Grass
Stargazers
Grab your telescope and look up to the heavens with FJM as your soundtrack. From 6pm.
FJM at Out to Grass.
Woodend Farm, Bromyard Road, Cradley WR13 5JW
Let me hear you sing it out! funky junky monkeys!
What you can expect to hear from FJM
For a typical party such as a wedding the Funky Junky Monkeys usually play two sets of music, each around one hour long. If you have specific timings for your event we can adapt and fit in as required.
Our repertoire is always evolving but you can expect to hear some Buzzcocks, The Jam, Blondie, The Only Ones, T-Rex, David Bowie, Mott the Hoople, Small Faces, Tubeway Army, Dandy Warhols, Cockney Rebel, Foo Fighters, Chic, Jackie Wilson, Labelle, Wild Cherry, Happy Mondays plus a few of our own!
We are also happy to learn specific numbers for you – given the time.
What funky junky monkeys Need to play
We can bring everything we need or can fit in to an existing setup at a venue. To setup with our full PA and lights will take at least two hours. We have played in some tiny venues but ideally we need at least 3m x 4m of floor space. If it’s outdoors some sort of rain cover is required . . . just in case! We can run all our gear off one 13 amp supply.
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