Meet Funk In The Name

Funk In The Name (FITN) is a 9-piece brass band from Littleton, Colorado, bringing high-energy, funk-infused music to stages across the Denver area. With a sound rooted in second-line traditions and flavored with jazz, pop, soul, and hip-hop, FITN is on a mission to get every audience moving to the power of brass and funk.

Born from jam sessions and busking throughout Colorado, FITN has grown into a dynamic force of mostly college-aged musicians. Since their formation in 2023, their spontaneous beginnings have fueled lively and unforgettable performances at Colorado staples like Dazzle Denver, Elitch Gardens, New Terrain Brewing, and more.

With blazing horns, driving rhythms, and a contagious love for their craft, Funk In The Name throws a party every time they take the stage.

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Grayson Cassidy

Instrument(s): Tenor Sax and Trumpet

Favorite Song: Got The Funk by Broken Brass

Fun fact: Grayson has opened for a Winter On The Rocks show at Red Rocks Amphitheatre.

Funk In The Name Member Since June 2023

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Tyler Hurley

Instrument(s): Trumpet

Favorite Song: Chameleon by Herbie Hancock

Fun Fact: Competed in Las Vegas for the Essentially Ellington Jazz Festival.

Funk In The Name Member Since June 2023

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Ben Wylde

Instrument(s): Alto Sax and Bass

Favorite Song: So Danco Samba by Joao Donato

Fun Fact: Ben was born and lived in Ohio.

Member Since June 2023

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Evan Roehrich

Instrument(s): Bari Sax

Favorite Song: Feel Like Funkin It Up by Rebirth Brass

Fun Fact: Evan is majoring in statistics at CSU.

Member Since June 2023

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Molly Rau

Instrument(s): Tenor Sax and Clarinet

Favorite Song: Danza 2016 by the Lucky Chops

Fun Fact: Molly also performs and competes professionally in dance as well as music.

Member Since June 2023

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Robby Eke

Instrument(s): Sousaphone and Trumpet

Favorite Song: Too Hot To Stop by the Bark-Keys

Fun Fact: Robby has a passion for the outdoors, specifically, fly fishing.

Member Since November 2023

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Ethan Barker

Instrument(s): Trombone

Favorite Song: 3AM Bounce by No B.S. Brass

Fun Fact: Ethan is a Music Education Major at CSU!

Member Since June 2023

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Joey Pursley

Instrument(s): Drums and Guitar

Favorite Song: The Very Last Time by Bullet For My Valentine

Fun Fact: Joey is self taught on both of his instruments!

Member Since May 2024

Aiden Miller

Instrument(s): Trombone

Favorite Song: Unknown

Fun Fact: He is the newest and youngest of the band!

Member Since September 2024