
Fort Knox 5 & Father Funk
The Get Down
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Portland
Friday, May 30 at 9 pm PDT
Nightclub
Friday, May 30 at 9 pm PDT
Nightclub
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Some seriously funky groups come in Five’s - The Jackson 5, The MC 5, Jurassic 5… and of course Fort Knox Five.
Fort Knox Five is known for bending genres and using a broad range of musical elements in their creation of highly original music. This approach ultimately pioneered a funky scene where FK5 continues to top charts today.
While Fort Knox Five compose music like a band in the studio with live instrumentation blended into electronic music, they are renowned for their exciting and eclectic DJ performances. These sets have proven to be irresistible to club goers worldwide, rocking parties with infectious grooves that effortlessly move from funk, reggae & glitch-hop to prime time 4/4 beats & breaks. Fort Knox Five has toured and performed for nearly two decades alongside major artists like The Beastie Boys, Snoop Dogg, Public Enemy, Jurassic 5, Z Trip, Diplo, A Trak, Craze, Gwen Stefani, the Black Eyed Peas, A Skillz, Krafty Kuts, Stanton Warriors, Bassnectar, Skrillex, and London Electricity. They have performed on 5 continents and in over 30 different countries and have had their music featured on every medium from award-winning video games to Oscar-winning films.
Forget about tempos and genres, let Fort Knox Five take you on a musical journey that unites the funk, soul, jazz, hip hop and electronic generations.
Renowned for his high energy DJ sets and electrifying original productions, which fuse elements of Funk, Hip Hop, and Disco with everything from Dubstep to Drum & Bass, Father Funk's unique, genre-bending, party-rocking style has gained him a cult following worldwide. Delivered with a mischievous grin and a thunderous onstage energy, Father Funk has become synonymous with instantly recognisable original productions and notorious bootlegs that have garnered international acclaim.
After rising to prominence in the global bass funk scene he cultivated a devoted fan base, securing sought-after spots at prestigious festivals such as Glastonbury (UK), Shambhala (CAN), Boomtown (UK), and Rainbow Serpent (AUS). Beyond his initial success, he continues to evolve his sound, developing a distinctive sonic identity that honours his funky origins while remaining at the forefront of electronic music innovation.
Navigating seamlessly across a spectrum of styles and collaborating with a diverse array of artists speaks volumes about his profound passion for music. Father Funk's extensive and varied discography includes collaborations with dubstep heavyweights Boogie T, Dirt Monkey, and SubDocta, as well as fellow funk enthusiasts SoDown, The Floozies, The Sponges, and Slynk.
Following his debut US tour with The Floozies this year is a plethora of exciting releases and highly anticipated collaborations. 2024 is poised to be Father Funk's most monumental year yet.