Playing with Kris is literally the first time I think I’ve played with someone other than Neal that can get to a level of magic. Neal is a freak of nature, and you don’t meet too many players that can communicate with the drummer like that. Kris is like that.” - Alan Evans, Soulive

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Hammond Organ Funk Trio

Led by Yunker and his sparkly purple Hammond A100, Yunker Funker plays classic funk tunes such as Red Beans (Jimmy McGriff), Hip Hug-Her (Booker T. & The M.G.s) and Ebony Jam (Tower of Power) as well as original funk music written by Kris Yunker. 

Yunker Funker always rounds out with a drummer and guitar player of the highest calibre. Past collaborations have included: 

Russ Lawton (Trey Anastasio Band) & Josh Hirst (Glen David Andrews Band)

Fuzz Sangiovanni & Eric Kalb (Deep Banana Blackout)

Darian Cunning (Jen Durkin & The Business) & Adrian Tramontano (Twiddle)

Will Bernard & Kris Studebaker (Tracy Jo & The Toads)

Occasionally, a second organ/keyboardist is added to the mix, such as Paulie Philippone (West End Blend) and Darby Wolf (Band of Killers).

Listen to Kris (Spotify)

Press photos

Bowlive - 7/9/2022

Yunker Funker / Kris Yunker Trio

On The Spot Trio

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