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Hi Länder – UK–Austria–US Jazz Funk Friendship by Redtenbacher’s Funkestra & Andreas See “Hi Länder” is the latest single from the forthcoming FUNKOPIA LP, set for release on October 3, just ahead of Redtenbacher’s Funkestra’s UK tour. The track is a high-octane instrumental Jazz-Funk ride, brimming with groove, precision, and international flair – perfect for…
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Redtenbacher’s Funkestra: 30 Years of Funk, Fire, and Independent Spirit A 30-Year Milestone In 2025, Redtenbacher’s Funkestra celebrate their 30th anniversary. For three decades, the band has been propelled forward by bassist, composer, and producer Stefan Redtenbacher, an Austrian-born Berklee graduate who made the UK his home in 1996. What sets the Funkestra apart is…
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The Funkestra Birth Certificate The Redtenbacher’s Funkestra ‘birth certificate’ comes in the form of the Berklee College of Music recital flyer from October 19, 1995. The Band Name The original name was “RED-TEN-BAKER’S BLUE FUNKESTRA” — not exactly short and snappy. Looking back, the “Baker” instead of “Bacher” spelling seems rather attractive, especially since I…
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Mark Nevin Brings “Humility with Style” to the Masterlink Sessions The Masterlink Sessions Collective is proud to share a new live recording — “Humility with Style” by acclaimed songwriter Mark Nevin. Best known as the founder of Fairground Attraction and co-writer of the timeless hit Perfect, Nevin shows his lyrical elegance and musical finesse in…
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Redtenbacher’s Funkestra & Horn House Unite on “Old Blood (Vinyl Cut)” Release date: Friday, August 8, 2025 From the upcoming album: FUNKOPIA (Out October 3, 2025) Label: RSB Records WATCH | LISTEN HERE A Full-Circle Collaboration The story of Old Blood (Vinyl Cut) begins in the mid-90s at Berklee College of Music in Boston, where…
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STEFAN REDTENBACHER | BIO Bassist | Composer | Producer | Creative Collaborator | Founder of Redtenbacher’s Funkestra, Masterlink Sessions & RSB Records About Stefan and the bass guitar Stefan Redtenbacher is a boundary-pushing bassist, composer, producer, and creative leader whose career has spanned three decades of fiercely independent artistry. Based in the UK and originally…
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Redtenbacher’s Funkestra Release ‘The What Factor?’ — A Studio Session with Groove, Subtle Fire & Guitar Dialogue Out now on RSB Records | From the upcoming album FUNKOPIA (out Oct 3) 🎧 Watch / Listen / Download: 👉 https://artists.landr.com/the-what-factor-vinyl-cut 📀 Pre-order the vinyl: 👉 https://funkifylife.com/collections/vinyl-lps Redtenbacher’s Funkestra now unveil “The What Factor?” — a slow-burning…
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The One True Coin – An Intense Mid-Tempo Funk-Jazz Journey The Masterlink Sessions proudly present their first hybrid recording with the release of “The One True Coin,” an intense mid-tempo funk-jazz single featuring the powerhouse horn duo The Horn House—Nichol Thomson (trombone) and Tom Walsh (trumpet). This genre-bending track brings together world-class musicians across two…
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30 Years of Funkestra, A Special Kirchdorf Farewell & Funky Family Vibes A Heartfelt Thank You What an incredible journey it’s been — and what a joyful celebration these recent shows turned out to be! As Redtenbacher’s Funkestra enters its 30th year, I’m feeling especially grateful. First and foremost, I’m grateful for the amazing musicians…
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Code 12 (for Serginho) Redtenbacher’s Funkestra Releases groovilicous new single ‘Code 12’ — a Masterlink Sessions collaboration of London guitar titans. Redtenbacher’s Funkestra has just dropped ‘Code 12’, a powerful new single featuring London guitar icons Tony Remy and Mike Outram. The bold brass sound comes courtesy of Horn House — Nichol Thomson (trombone) and…
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FLUFFBALL Fluffball by Stefan Redtenbacher’s Funkestra: A Funky Masterclass From the upcoming FUNKOPIA album. LISTEN/WATCH/DOWNLOAD HERE Get ready to groove—Fluffball, the latest single from Stefan Redtenbacher’s Funkestra, is a live-recorded funk explosion featuring an all-star cast of musicians. This infectious track will appear on the upcoming FUNKOPIA vinyl LP, dropping October 3 on RSB Records.…
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‘Learn to stop’ with Daisy Chute Singer-songwriter Daisy Chute hooks up with the Masterlink Sessions studio band (AKA the Funkestra) to give her song ‘Learn To Stop’ a Philly soul treatment. Just lush! STREAM/WATCH/DOWNLOAD HERE Backstory “Learn to Stop is a song for anyone who struggles to take a holiday sometimes and feels guilty if…
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