IGB-Entertainment is the newest and most innovative form of live entertainment sweeping the southeast region. Specializing in “GFM” (Grown Folks Music), this unique brand of entertainment covers eras of the 70s. 80s, and early 90s FUNK , R&B, and Contemporary Jazz.. Depending on the need, they also have been known to heat up things in the Funk Rock genre'. The Contempoaray Gospel show has been known to pump up churches while delivering a spiritual message. Founded by Kirby L. Hamilton, Jr. (aka “Phunkplayah”), IGB brings the heat to the thirty-five plus demographic and because of their marketing strategy and personnel, they are able to provide music and entertainment for any and every age group in attendance.
IGB’s line-up is as follows:
PHUNKPLAYAH : High energy one man show with the sound of a full eight piece band.
FUNK – Classic R&B - Contemporary Jazz - Smooth Jazz
PHUNKPLAYAH is able to perform with duo...trio...four or five piece band...depending on your budget.
This line up allows IGB to bring NON STOP music to your entertainment needs. No breaks, no down time….. unless your event calls for such. Other things that separate IGB from other bands or musical entertainment groups, is they might even give the audience a chance to win cash while having the time of their life. IGB's latest rage is the new hot item called "THE PHUNKSHADES"....these are sunglasses they light up and the fans are loving them. They also represent your membership as an IGB/VIP. They can be purchased or earned, but everyone will see you coming. There's nothing like the bass pumping....Ol Skool Funk bumping.....lights low....and the is dance-floor full with their "PhunkShades" flashing.
Kirby L. Hamilton has been extremely active in the music industry for over thirty-five years on stage, behind the stage, and even behind a desk and he has not stopped as of yet. He has recorded with such names as “Brick”, known for platinum seventies hits such as “Dazz”,”Dusic”, “Ain’t Gone Hurt Nobody” just to name a few. He has also recorded with the master hit maker Dr. Dre’ and performed on "Snoop Doggy Dog’s multi-platinum CD “Doggystyle” along with the first two videos “What’s My Name” and “Gin and Juice”. In the early eighties he released his own LP that made it to Billboard’s Pick of The Week along with names such as Chaka Khan and Curtis Mayfield. During the eighties and nineties he produced various up and coming Black and Latino Hip-Hop artists.
PHUNKPLAYAH has completed his NEW FUNK CD….Contemporary & Smooth Jazz CD. He has taken the Roger Troutman sound (talkbox) and kept it alive in his recordings and live shows. He has shared the stage with such groups as The Emotions, Bootsy’s Rubber Band, Frankie Beverly and Maze, The Dramatics, Marvin Gaye, Roger & Zapp, Ice Cube, and One Way.
As an executive in the industry, he has been Entertainment Director and Special Events Coordinator for various Indian Gaming establishments on the west coast from 1990-2003. Some of his events and concerts have been televised nationally. He has booked such acts as Gap Band, Roger & Zapp, Rick James (which was televised on VH-1’s Behind The Music), LeAnn Rimes, Clint Black, Ice Cube, Jefferson Starship, Vanilla Fudge, and many other events that range from comedy to Ultimate Fighting and “Toughman” Contest. He also managed one of Palm Springs, California’s hottest dance club…..Club Fantasy.
Call IGB for your entertainment needs and they will bring the experience of decades of performing and recording, decades of promotions and marketing, and hours of sheer “toe tapping, head nodding, hand clapping music for your dancing and listening pleasure.
Kirby L. Hamilton, Jr.
www.bandmix.com/phunkplayah/ (Ol Skool Funk / Classic R&B covers)
(For a softer Contemporary Jazz FUNK sound of originals visit www.thejazznetworkworldwide.com/profile/phunkplayah
or www.musicforte.com/member/PHUNKPLAYAH)
www.ourstage.com/fanclub/phunkplayah
www.reverbnation.com/phunkplayah
www.jango.com/music/Kirby+Hamilton+aka+PHUNKPLAYAH
www.hitquarters.com/phunkplayah (Inspirational)
Phunkplayah’s past performances include:
Fantasy Springs Casino / Cahuilla Creek Casino / Agua Calienete’ Casino /
LaQuinta Arts Festval / House of Blues (Hollywood Ca.) / Hollywood Palace (Hollywood, Ca.) / Sash (Los Angeles, Ca.) / Dillard Alumni Assoc. / Jacksonville Alumni Assoc. / Uncle Yammy's Ribshack / Cardinal Club / Kappa Alpha Psi Frat. Inc. (2010-2011)
WSSU Alumni Ball 2007 / WSSU Alumni Extravaganza 2009 / WSSU Ol School BASH 2010
Nationa Black Theatre Festival (2010-2011) / Oliver Twist / Broad St. Cafe / Overtime Sports Pub / Hams /Sundance Plaza Hotel & Spa / Phoenix Fest 2009 / 2010 / Toreros / The Glass House / The Paramount Theatre / Wayne County Arts Council / BetDeez
Various clubs throughout California, North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia.
Various weddings throughout California and North Carolina.
Rider Requirements:
16 channel stereo mixing board with a minimum of 3000 watts (depending on the
size of venue and attendance (Yamaha, Mackie, Behringer or equal value)
3 Sure 58 microphones / 3 boom stands
2 JBL 15 inch speakers with horn / 215 inch Behringer speakers with horns / 18 inch subwoofer
or any combination of speakers and subs that can handle 3000 watts with bottom (monitors)
Yamaha Motif ES6 / Yamaha DX100 / Yamaha DJXII
DigiTech Vocal Harmony Processor
2 Ultra Keyboard Stands
Dressing Room (if available)
Stage size depends on which show is booked (dancers)
Set up time 45-60 mins.
Sound check 2 hours before performance (min.)
Rider may vary depending on personnel and the type of show requested
Shows: 1 to 2 hour Jazz Funk Show (dinner or background music)
4 hour show (Cont. Jazz Funk / DJ / Ol Skool Funk and R&B)
All shows are negotiable and can be customized to fit your specific needs. | 
