About

Party Like It’s
MARDI GRAS 
with us!

Imagine having your own concert featuring QUEEN, Michael Jackson, Prince, Whitney Houston, James Brown, Ray Charles, Shaggy, Journey, Bruno Mars, Eminem, Guns ‘N’ Roses, Led Zeppelin, AC/DC and Beyonce all in one night with sound and lighting to match those national acts . . . That’s what you get with The PHUNKY MONKEYS.

The PHUNKY MONKEYS consistently deliver a stellar entertainment experience with precise sound and a high energy performance beyond what you can even imagine for your corporate event or wedding day. 

We've received thousands of 5 star reviews from those who've attended any one of our more than 4,000 performances. We’ve created a synergy of uniquely talented, professional musicians that bring unparalleled vocal and instrumental expertise. The PHUNKY MONKEYS share a passion about delivering exhilarating live music experiences and a commitment to ensuring your event will be talked about for years to come. 

And most importantly, The PHUNKY MONKEYS will work with you and your team to develop a customized, tailored experience that leverages the vast talent we offer and delivers a one-of-a-kind experience that is uniquely yours. Explore the sounds, the look, and most importantly the feeling that we create. We are ready to help in creating a memorable event that will be talked about long after we stop getting PHUNKY...

Frequently Asked Questions

  • We play almost anything that requires live entertainment, including corporate events, wedding ceremonies and receptions, second lines, festivals, fairs, birthday parties, bar and bat mitzvahs, coutillions, and night clubs.

  • There are currently 11 pieces in the band. We always travel with all 11 pieces to events. Unfortunately, we do not offer smaller band sizes for the full event;  however, we can offer smaller ensembles within the event as an additional component of the overall entertainment. The Band consists of:

    • Drums/Male Lead Vocal
    • Bass/Male Lead Vocal
    • Guitar/Male Lead Vocal
    • Keys/Guitar/Male Lead Vocal
    • Trombone/Trumpet/Tuba/Guitar/Male Lead Vocal
    • Alto Saxophone/Male Lead Vocal
    • Trumpet/Female Lead Vocal
    • Tenor Saxophone/ Baritone Saxophone /Violin/Flute/Female lead Vocal
    • Trombone/Female Lead Vocal
    • Trumpet/Female Lead Vocal
    • Baritone saxophone/Male lead vocals
  • Minimum stage size is 24' wide by 16' deep. Anything smaller must be approved. We offer to bring our stage for an additional $2000.

  • Absolutely! We want to make your event special and personalized. We do not take the cookie cutter approach. We typically learn up to three new songs that are not currently on our list.

  • Yes. The band can travel anywhere in the world. The logistics of the travel determine additional costs beyond the normal band fee.

  • Yes. Policy and Declaration page is available upon request.

  • We prefer payment by check. We do however accept all major credit cards, PayPal, Cash app, Venmo and cash. We do not discount for cash as we report all our earnings to Uncle Sam. Also there is a convenience fee to use credit cards, Pay Pal and Venmo.

Reviews

THE WORLD IS MORE MAGICAL WITH YOU IN IT

The Phunky Monkeys are one of the most extraordinary groups of musicians I have ever seen play. Every single person said they were the best band they had ever seen at a wedding, & I don’t know how a better band could possibly exist. I recommend them with my entire being, and if you make a single decision for your wedding/event, make that decision hiring the Phunky Monkeys, and everything else will fall into place.

NICK T

Worth Every Penny!

The Phunky Monkeys are professional, talented beyond belief, entertaining, kind, fun, engaging, and non-stop! As a couple we decided that booking the best wedding band we could find was a priority. The band really can MAKE the party. And, PM did just that. Our guests didn't even want to take a break for the bathroom for fear of missing the next song! They even learned 2 or 3 songs for our first dance and dances with our parents.

Alison P

Absolutely Mind-Blowing!

I did a destination wedding in New Orleans and have been obsessed with this band ever since seeing one of their videos, but nothing prepares you for how incredible this band is at a wedding. Our coordinator and vendor said they’ve never seen so many people on the dance floor the entire night, we couldn’t stop dancing! I continue to get SO many compliments from our guests on the band and for me and my partner, it made our wedding day.

Kate R

The Phunky Monkeys were AMAZING!!!

We had the pleasure of having the Phunky Monkeys play at my daughter's wedding last weekend (DiCarlo/Crouch Wedding) in New Orleans. From the beginning of our correspondence (nine months prior), until the day of the event and after, the Phunky Monkeys were exceptionally professional. Michael was extremely easy to work with and was always responsive and detail oriented.

Donna D

I wish I could give these guys 50 stars

They were phenomenal, professional, and easy to work with. During the mother-son dance, my mother-in-law thought they were playing a record- nope, their Louis Armstrong is that good. They played everything from Prince and Queen to the Friends theme song and SEC fight songs. My uncle said they're the best band he's seen in his almost 50-year career.

Sophia M

The Phunky Monkeys is where it's at!!!!

They played for my daughter's wedding and were phenomenal!. Everyone was pleased and said where they go they will follow. They were so awesome, they interacted with the crowd and even sang to my 90-year-old mother, who never missed a dance in her wheelchair. Best band ever!!! I will highly recommend this band! Our family can't stop talking about them!

Pamela S

They are the BEST!

My wedding was on 3/25/23 and my guests are STILL talking about how incredible the band was! Everyone was on the dance floor the entire night and it was so much fun! I can’t recommend them enough! Absolute highlight of our wedding.

Natalie K

WOW!!! What an amazing Band!!!

An Engaging, Interactive, Talented and Fun Group that will keep you on your feet and will keep the party going. They are worth every penny. They will create lifetime memories that you and your guest will NEVER forget!!!!!

Brigid R

Probably the best band I have ever had

WOW!!!!! My son got married Saturday night April 15th. And words cannot express how awesome this band is. Probably the best band I have ever had the pleasure listening to. My sons in-laws picked the best band for their wedding ever. I want to thank the band for making Seth and Mary Mercers night extra special. They not only can sing awesome they are so entertaining.

Paula M

More stars are needed for a higher rating

The Phunky Monkeys will make your wedding the talk of the town! Have you ever been to a wedding where almost 100% of the guests are on the dance floor? This band is amazingly talented... The talent on one stage is unbelievable. I should have had a clue that a proposal was coming when my daughter told me “mom, when I get married I want the Phunky Monkeys for the band”. If you want your guests to have the most fun time at your wedding, book this band!

Bridget S

I wish I could give the Phunky Monkeys 10 stars!

I cannot even begin to thank you for leading the way into the most perfect reception EVER! The Phunky Monkeys are truly the BEST!!! Hands down!!! The music, the visuals, the horns, the confetti machine…!!! I could go on and on!!!!!! So many people remarked that y’all are the BEST band they’ve ever heard at a wedding reception. The Phunky Monkeys aren’t one of your “common” cover bands.. The talent on that stage is astounding!

Evelyn M

These guys are the TRUTH!

These guys are the TRUTH! They were by far the best wedding band I have ever heard and our guests could not stop talking about them. Every song they played was true to the original and they can do it ALL. They even learned all of our first dance songs! We did not stop dancing for the entire party. Their brass band (The Brass Monkeys) also played our second line. Worth every penny, I would hire them again in a heartbeat.

Joy B
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