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The Herman bass guitar The Herman bass guitar story tells the tale of a unique one-off bass guitar as told by bassist Stefan Redtenbacher. The beginning of the journey I’m not exactly sure when ‘Herman’ came into life – I reckon it was around 2006 or so. It all started when Beth Wreden, the then…
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MASTERLINK SESSIONS MILESTONES The Masterlink Sessions proudly take stock of their creations since the start of their adventure. James, Leo and Stefan are looking forward to reaching even further heights after the summer break. Let’s take stock This current UK heatwave is not exactly helping with excuding copious amounts of energies during the day –…
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Three bands – one collective Redtenbacher’s Funkestra, the Masterlink Sessions house band and the STAKS Band all share one collective. The collective The collective is basically the rhythm section and the engine room of the three bands. They musicians are Mike Sturgis (drums), Tony Remy (guitar), Ross Stanley (keyboards), Karl Vanden Bossche (percussion) and Stefan…
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‘The One True Coin’ – new Horn House collaboration single with Redtenbacher’s Funkestra out now on RSB Records. LISTEN AND DOWNLOAD ON YOUR FAVORITE PLATFORM HERE. THE BACKSTORY This is our first ‘hybrid’ Masterlink Session. To begin with Ross Stanley, Mike Sturgis and Stefan Redtenbacher were performing together live whilst being filmed by Leo Mansell…
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Redtenbacher’s Funkestra | Live at Masterlink Watch the Redtenbacher’s Funkestra | LiveatMasterlink. A live streamed concert in front of an exclusive audience. It was streamed out of Send Hill Studios in conjunction with Masterlink Productions studio and hosted by high-quality streaming platform True Live. Watch HERE and hit the TIP JAR if you like it…
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RSB records releases ‘Glitch This’ by Redtenbacher’s Funkestra LIsten/Download on BANDCAMP Listen on your favorite listening/download digital platform THE STORY This new single presents the listener with a different flavour from what they might expect from the the Redtenbacher’s Funkestra. To start out with – I played and programmed the majority of instruments, notably drums.…
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RSB Records proudly release new single ‘Carol’ by Redtenbacher’s Funkestra feat. Carter Arrington and Scott McKeon Known as a wall-to-wall horn Jazz Funk band they are venturing towards guitar-driven Funk. Feat. guitarists Scott McKeon & Carter Arrington. ***LISTEN ON YOUR FAVORITE PLATFORM HERE*** The Masterlink Sessions – a community based 100% live in the studio…
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RSB Records proudly release new single ‘The What Facor?’ by Redtenbacher’s Funkestra feat. guitarists Nigel Price and Tony Remy The Masterlink Sessions and their studio house band (a.k.a. Redtenbacher’s Funkestra) are building a community of like-minded creatives, inviting a range of different artists. This is the first meeting of UK veteran guitarist Tony Remy and…
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Dear music lovers! We have some very exciting news for you. This Friday, April 22nd at 19:30 GMT you can watch a live streamed concert of Redtenbacher’s Funkestra (a.k.a the Masterlink Sessions studio band) in front of an VIP audience. +++WATCH HERE+++ SEND HILL STUDIOS | PETE MILLS To create this new experience for you…
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Dear all, Let me tell you about ‘All we are saying | Concert for Ukraine’. This is about raising funds for a very important cause. Customarily the Masterlink Sessions house band (a.k.a. Redtenbacher’s Funkestra) operate happily as a studio band for invited artists. For special ocassions some we like to come out and play live.…
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SPOTIFY LOVE FOR SQUID EXIT MUSIC 7″ RADIO EDIT The DOUBLE! Spotify show us some love for our latest release ‘Squid Exit Music’ (7″ radio edit)! Firstly we are we on the ALL NEW JAZZ editorial playlist. Click HERE. Secondly we are also on the JAZZ FUNK personalised playlist. Click HERE. By clicking on the…
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FIRST VOX FUNKESTRA GIG SINCE FEB 2020 We are excited to play our first vox Funkestra gig since Feb 2020 this coming Saturday, March 12 in Hook, Hampshire. It will be ‘revue’ type show as not only will be play some instrumental Funkestra tunes, we will also act as the backing band for singer-songwriters Georgia…
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