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Funky Fathers

UNALIENABLE
Released SEPTEMBER. 9, 2025

The Only Band Led by 
The Only Artist to Play at
All 50 State Capitals

THE SOUND AND MISSION

"Funky Fathers delivers conscious pop songs with a jam band soul, Our primary purpose for gigging is simple: moving feet and shakin' seats."
"Born from 5 years of touring the country and England, we've collected exceptional players on the road, building a sound that's both socially conscious and undeniably danceable. Perfect for radio stations seeking meaningful music with mainstream appeal and venues wanting guaranteed crowd engagement."

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Funky Fathers
The Unalienable Players 

  • 🎸 The Road-Tested Lineup"

  • "Collected from 5 years of coast-to-coast touring and UK festivals and a lifetime of gigs" 

Mike Mattingly

  • Lead Vocals, Guitar

  • Founder of Funky Fathers

  • Played in front of all 50 Capitals 2020-2022

  • 4 cross country solo show tours

  • Played England 2023 and 2024

  • Original Bass player Skankin' Pickle

  • Toured 5 years with Skankin' Pickle in the ska punk scene 89-94.

  • Dill Records Co-Founder

  • Ready to Keep it rolling with full band

Lars Bjorn-The Danish Delight

  • Backing Vocals, and Electric Guitar

  • Funky Father number 4 from 2019.

  • From Denmark to Fiji there's no where he won't let that wah wah sing.

  • Met 2019 at protest in front of the Boardwalk in Santa Cruz.

  • The surf is great for music and boards​

  • When he's not playing music or being a Father you can find Lars on the Surf Tour in Cali.

WenDell Rand

  • Backing Vocals, and Bass Guitar

  • Funky Father number 3 from 2019.

  • Met at protest in 2019 in Sacramento speaking with legislature.

  • Cut his teeth in the SF Bay Area Afrofunk scene in the 80's and 90's​

  • Now jamming in Texas and abroad.

  • Bassist and songwriter; co-founded Sila and The Afrofunk Experience.  Performed with the greats Afrolicious, Youssoupha Siddibe, Charles Neville, and Yacouba Diarra, spanning the intersection of African rhythms, funk, and contemporary music.

  • ...and much more

Tim Welch-Timmy Teo

  • Drums and positive attitude

  • Funky Father Number 5

  • Met at Beach protest in 2020 and he just kept trying to jam with me. Turned out, he's pretty good.

  • Played in the groovy groves of santa cruz

  • Came in from Mexico for the album 

  • Keep it simple and in the pocket

  • Shows from Hawaii to Pennsylvania to Guanajuato City Mexico
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