the band
 Guitar, VocalsTony started playing guitar and singing at the age of 13. Brief guitar studies with his uncle, John Catalano, turned into self study through guitar magazines and song books. While at Mechanicsburg High School, Tony attended the Harrisburg Arts Magnet School studying Music Theater. He then spent the next 2 years honing his singing abilities while also playing and writing songs with the band Delusions of Grandeur. After graduating high school, Tony formed the band Stone Jug with the intention of having a band that could invite all of his many musical friends to come and jam along. After many personnel and music direction changes, Stone Jug transformed into Funktion. |
 Bass Guitar, VocalsGabriel Middleton a self taught bassist and native of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania has been performing professionally since the age of 15, when he joined his family band the well established Middleton Brothers (now known as the Stan Middleton Band) in which he had played for over a decade. At this point Gabriel decided to branch out and eventually joined Funktion in 2005. Along the way Gabriel has carved a name for himself as an uncompromising, air-tight bass player, in the likeness of Larry Graham, Leland Sklar and Victor Wooten. He has played with countless musicians both local and national and has also performed on several studio tracks for Arista Records; he continues to uphold his reputation as one of the area’s funkiest bassists. |
 Saxophone, Vocals, KeyboardsBorn and raised in Russia, Maxim Matvienko started his musical career at the age of 5 as a student of Pyatigorsk Music School where he studied classical piano for 10 years and graduated in 1990. Maxim continued his passion for music as a student of St.Petersburg Academy of Arts majoring in arrangement and composition. Graduated in 1999 with a masters degree, Maxim moved to United States to continue his musical career. In 1999 Maxim Matvienko enrolled in master program at Indiana University School of Music where he studied jazz composition and arrangement with the legendary educator, Distinguished Professor of Music, Mr. David N. Baker Original member of the Funktion band, Maxim picked up saxophone in 2003 and is active member of the band as a tenor saxophonist, occasionally doubling on keyboards. |
 Lead Vocals, Percussion
Robin was born and raised on the tough streets of Norristown, PA. a talented vocalist and musician; his voice has been compared to Jeffrey Osborne and Luther Vandross. He began his musical career in the late 70’s performing in Atlantic City in places like Trump’s Castle, The Sands, The Tropicana, and various other venues along the Jersey Shore. Robin did five Canadian tours and had his first single played on Canadian radio. Today Robin is considered one of Harrisburg PA’s most talented male vocalists. In addition to his singing abilities, he is an accomplished self-taught musician. Robin has recorded in some of the most prestigious east coast recording studios like Kajem Victory and Philly International to name a few. He has sung for the receptions of some of the biggest names in music such as George Benson, Ray Charles, Lou Rawls, The Manhattan Transfer, BB King, Al Jarreau, Dave Grusin and Gregory Hines. Robin first learned his percussion skills from the drummers of the great Arthur Hall Afro-American Dance Ensemble out of Philadelphia. |
 Drums, Vocals |
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