Funkabilly was formed in October 2014 when working guitarist and professional musician Dane Sadler returned home to Central Ky after playing in Denver, San Antonio and Austin for many years. Upon returning he hooked up with fellow veteran musicians Billy Ray Barker and Jay Azbill who were eager to play some classic and contemporay R&B, Soul, Funk and classic tunes that just make people want to move and have a good time. Funkabilly was born from these three individuals with deep Appalachian roots that have an affinity for the soulful funky stuff. Hillbilly + Funk = Funkabilly! Whether it's a Stevie Wonder song, Prince, Bruno Mars or even a Johnny Cash tune, Funkabilly delivers in an upbeat Fun-KY fashion with professional caliber musicianship. Having already been hired in less than a year after forming to play Country legend John Michael Montgomery's Private 50th Birthday Party as well as several major events and festivals, all while developing a busy club performing schedule which has Funkabilly booked months in advance, has made for a very exciting first year for Funkabilly! Funkabilly is without a doubt quickly becoming one Central Kentucky's premier dance party bands!
Lineup: Dane Sadler - Guitar, Billy Ray Barker - drums/lead vocals, Jay Azbill - bass, Matthew "Big Sugar" Polashek - sax.
Lineup: Dane Sadler - Guitar, Billy Ray Barker - drums/lead vocals, Jay Azbill - bass, Matthew "Big Sugar" Polashek - sax.