Combine the energy & colour of a diverse city with organic tones, restless spirits and the soothing spaces of the country and stumble somewhere into the realm of FunkyFarmer. Once this Newcastle stubble unpack the indomitable “Farmer” van, an release some fast rhythms and grooves, you'll know just how much they've been living to get to play.

Made up of the guitar, vocals and Stompbox of Brent Milligan, drumming, percussion and flute from Kitty Winning, and music aficionado Keene Williams with his Didgeridoo, vocal and beatbox effects.

Catch a performance an witness some fiery riffs, percussive tirades, ballads and spoken word, foot stomping mayhem, howling vocals and some arousing Australian zest. Join us for a bit of uninhibited dancing.

Highlights include, Peats Ridge Festivals, CoastFest, Byron Bay Blues and Roots, Cultural Stomp Newcastle, Tamworth Country Music Festival. The Environmental Awareness Festival, This is Not Art, Winter and Spring Blues Balls in Newcastle, Darby St Coffee Fair, Beaumont St Fair, Brackets and Jam Kincumber, Radio Performances on 2CCC and Tin Radio. They have performed on the same bill as acts such as Afro Moses, Jon English, Darryl Braithwaite, and Ash Grunwald.

Armed with their own blend of tribal blues, roots and rock, Funky Farmer are an infectious addiction with a hunger to travel and perform. Known for their energetic driving rhythms, soothing guitar riffs, fast hand drumming and natural feel. It’s all about sweeping cobwebs out of a land down under.

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Brent Milligan:
Guitar / Vocals

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Kitty Winning:
Hand drums / flute / percussion

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Keane Williams:
Didgeridoo / Vocal Noises.