"FunCOOLio" is a Latvian instrumental funk/fusion band, formed in 2007, in Riga.Band members previously have experience in other musical collectives: „Dandelion Wine”, russian folk orchestra "Sadko". The name "FunCOOLio" is formed from two words: "funk" (style name) and "Coolio" - R `n` B performer, very popular in 90 - ties. Band name and main idea is to combine the 70-ties funk music with modern electronic music elements, typically used by DJs and electronic music producers (scratch, loops, etc). The band composes their songs using the structure of electronic music as well as the unique Hammond organ sound. The “FunCOOLio” play self-composed music and it brings pleasant listening experience.
Denis Gradalev – bass
George Panfilov – guitar
Vladimir Tuzov – Hammond organ and keyboards
Jurij Osipovic – drums
Raivo Stasans – saxophone
Photo: Stanisław Zaremba
